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Mary Taylor Smith’s Vintage Buffet Cabinet Makeover

Mary Taylor Smith  refinished a vintage buffet that needed a touch of love.  Her finish allows for a person to see the wood under the paint, while at the same time updates this piece for a home decorated in a country style appeal.  Chicken wire replaces the outdated glass window frames.  Find more of Mary Taylor’s Furniture at The Refinery on Facebook

Mary Taylor Smith‘s Buffet Cabinet

The Buffet After

A Jacobean chair sanded and painted for a rustic country appearance. 

 

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Vintage Painted And Rustic Home Furniture In Spokane, Washington – Paint In My Hair

 

Paint In My Hair Inc.– Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is officially stocked! Our free hands-on-demos, and classes with Jackie Saling start March 2nd. Call or come by the store to get signed up! Space is limited!

Paint In My Hair is a vintage store located in Spokane, Washington. Check out their facebook page with more than 4,000 pictures uploaded to their fan page.  If you are looking for rustic furniture for your home, you need to visit this shop.  pimhfurniture.com

Paint In My Hair
3036 N Monroe St
Spokane, Washington

French Provincial Dresser- Paint In My Hair

9 drawer Drexel $350- Here

Secretary desk $325– Paint In My Hair

Rustic Wood Shelves- Paint In My Hair

English styled Highboy $350 Paint In My Hair

Secretary Desk- Paint In My Hair

Steamlined Gray Painted Dresser – Paint In My Hair

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A 1950’s Touraine Drexel Chalk Paint Dresser Reveal

This piece is from the Touraine Custom Collection by Drexel (circa 1950’s to 1960’s). To date, she’s my favorite yard sale find and I was glad to finally work on her. I was really excited to buy another color of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint too. French Linen was the color I chose to go with.

I painted the shell of the dresser in French Linen. For the drawers, I did a mixture of French Linen and some Old White. Here (sorry, I did not measure when I mixed the two clolors together). Here’s how she turned out…

See more pictures at vintagecharmbymimi.blogspot.com

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Vintage French Provincial Highboy Silver Metal Makeover

This dresser just made its way to its new home last night to the same owner of the Audrey media center.  This dresser just made its way to its new home last night to the same owner of the Audrey media center. She had requested this provincial style dresser in a tall boy so I leapt at the chance when I found one for sale to get to work on her project. She also wanted it to be lovely silver to tie in with the other art pieces and mirrored pieces in her living space.

I used glidden gripper primer and had the lady at home depot make it into “gripper grey”. They discontinued the grey primer but can still make it out of the white one. 2 coats of primer and then 2+ coats of Martha stewart metallic specialty paint (found in the paint section of home depot usa, not sure about canada).  This dresser was covered with 1 little jar. I was actually surprised how well it spread.

See more pictures of this beautiful dresser at oliverandrust.com

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How To Build Your Own Farmhouse Table

Gather Farmhouse Table Equipment and Tools

You need four wood boards that are 2 by 12 by 16 inches in size, one wood board that’s 2 by 4 by 56 inches, and one that’s 2 by 12 by 60 inches. The tools and supplies required for this project include a box of 3-inch wood screws with flush trim, wood plugs, wood glue, measuring tape, a screw gun, and multiple fine-grit sanding blocks.

Search for cedar wood or pine when buying lumber for your farmhouse table. These woods are aesthetically appealing, durable enough to withstand years of use, easy to work with, and widely available.

Attach the Legs to the Table Surface

The four 2-inch by 12-inch by 16-inch boards make up the legs of your table. Stand the legs upright on a flat work surface, and grab your measuring tape. Separate two pairs of legs by 56 inches, and make sure the leg pairs are parallel to each other.

Next, place the 2-inch by 12-inch by 60-inch board directly on top of the legs. This piece is the table surface. Make sure the ends of the surface are flush with the top of the table legs. Use a screw gun to carefully drill four flush-trim 3-inch wooden screws through the surface of the table and straight into the end of each leg. Make sure the legs are secure and not wobbly.

Read more of this instructional guide at Ebay.com

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Top 7 Must-Have French Furniture Pieces

 
From the opulence of Louis XIV to the sophistication of the French countryside, every period throughout France’s turbulent history had a unique style. For those trying to recreate these looks in their own home, here are some of the most classic must-have furniture pieces with French origin.
 
 
1. Armoire 
 
Armoire is a word borrowed from the French language to mean wardrobe. The  armoire has a long history in French design, but its style has changed quite a bit throughout history and even differs based on region. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, when French style was quite opulent, armoires featured intricately carved doors.  French country furniture, which has the more traditional style of the French countryside, has more subdued armoires with simpler carvings.  Antique armoires are still popular, commonly sold in a variety of wood finishes.
 
2. Chaise Longue 
 
Literally translating to “long chair,” a  chaise longue is an upholstered sofa in the shape of a chair. Although many see the chaise longue as a luxurious but primarily decorative piece of furniture, it was not always this way. French craftsmen began making such furniture in the 16th century for aristocratic customers, who would relax on these sofas in sitting rooms as they greeted guests. In more modern times, many have used them to accent living rooms or as benches in master suites.

French Louis XVI Style (19/20th Cent.) Walnut Full Size Bed with a Cane Pane- Newel on eBay

 
3.  Louis Bed
 
When shopping for French furniture, one may often come across the term “Louis bed.” The “Louis” in “Louis bed” is likely referring to Louis XIV, Louis XV, or Louis XVI. The rules of these men span from the mid-1600’s to the late 1700’s and the French Revolution, and during this time, the popular style of bed was largely the same. The Louis bed commonly features intricate hand-carved head and footboards fit for a king. The wood comes either stained or painted, depending on one’s personal tastes.
 
 
4. Vitrine 
 
While people commonly use the word ” vitrine” in English, it is originally a French word for a display cabinet. Traditional  French vitrines feature glass doors so that one can display cherished items on glass shelves. Many also have mirrored backs, allowing for one to view both the front and back of the items on display inside. The vitrine dates back to 18th-century France, but they continued to grow in popularity throughout the following centuries.
 
Read more at Ebay
 

 

Antique 19th Century Hand Carved French Provincial Bookcase Cabinet –Scandinavian Antiques Co

 
Antique 19th Century French Morbier Grandfather Clock- Scandinavian Antiques Co
 

Habersham Plantation Large French Louis XV Style 3 Door Armoire-Bucks County Estates