She's Finished

Isn't it funny how certain pieces of furniture

Or even cars seem to have a gender character

This piece I purchased a month or so ago

Is definitely a She

As you may recall

I revealed her 'before' photo

And announced that she was getting a make over

The above photos were how I found her

At one of my favorite little antique/craft stores

'Tillies Attic' for only $20

I mentioned that I was going to use Anne Sloan Chalk Paint

For the first time

Well, She is Finished 

And I love her

She required quite a bit of fix it work

Her door was broken and needed repair

I wouldn't usually use E6000 for this type of project

But it worked extremely well

 Once she was prepped and repaired the process was rather simple

The paint went on very smoothly

It dries quickly so you can put 2 or 3 coats on in just a couple hours

The wax was a bit messy 

I preferred to use an old t-shirt rather than a brush

And then buffed it out

My biggest con regarding Anne Sloan Chalk Paint

Is honestly the price

$40 a quart plus $30 for the wax

It is true that I have enough left for at least 2 more projects

Of about the same size

But it is pricey for most of us

This beauty will sit in my dining area

The drawer will hold napkins and napkin rings

While the lower cabinet will hold other table linens

I do plan to find a couple of small baskets to place inside

That will keep everything looking neater 

And more organized

I LOVE my little $20 girl

I'm sure I will redecorate her surface in the days ahead

Just need to shop my house and find the right pieces

QUESTION:

In the photo above

The sign at the top of the photo

Would you dry brush the frame white???

So much of my home has black frames and black furniture

I'm trying to lighten things up a bit

What do you think??

AND

Inside the drawer I found 3 wheels for the cabinet

Now, I have to go shopping to find a 4th

Maybe that's why it was only $20

I am in Love with Her :)

Thank you for letting me share my Girl!!

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