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The final post regarding the projects 6 lovely ladies and I did during

a workshop we had was on this fun Deco Vanity.

While buying another item at a yard sale George and I were approached by a neighbor

asking if we would be interested in a dresser he had.

So off George went to investigate while I finished loading the van.

Needless to say his vanity come home with us.

I showed the ladies how I apply appliques with finishing nails and glue and

I repaired one of the drawers with more glue and a couple of clamps.

We discussed different repairs that could be done to damaged veneer,

as we did have some lifting in areas of this vanity.

I showed them how I fill hardware holes to make way for new handles.

Tutorial can be found here

Everyone got to try the Rustoleum trigger spray can when

we painted the new hardware in oil rubbed bronze.

They all got a little tip how I position new hardware without a measuring tape.

5 of the ladies brush paint the vanity while Sonja painted the mirror frame.

I couldnt believe time flew so fast it was now 3 oclock and the class was over.

We chatted a little and went over a few more questions before everyone left.

I started working on the vanity later that evening and over the next week got it finished.

I know the ladies are eager to see the finished results and I have been very excited to show them as well.

The hardware changed again to complement all the curves ...

The interior got stripped and stained dark brown ...

The cabinet was heavily distressed to show the details in the veneer and the black trim ...

And that brings us here ...

I just adore this piece and after all the waxing and poly the finish is so smooth and soft,

but I felt it was still missing something.

I had this little round side table hanging around waiting for a new purpose.

After painting and distressing,

I bought some great fabric, some foam, and started upholstering.

I may even still add some button tufting.

I trimmed her legs by 6 inches and added new nylon feet

Ive heard from most of the ladies thru the week.

All have been buying supplies and starting projects at home.

Now we just need them to send pictures on how their projects are going.

NO PRESSURE LADIES!

The other projects we worked and can be found here:

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I sprayed it with a 50% - 50% ASCP mix of Old White & Pure White.

and lightly edge distressed it before hand waxing. 

 

I filled the original holes on the six drawers so I could pick what ever size of fancy handles I wanted.

The desk was all finished but the drawers had to dry over night. I was so anxious to pick

the handles I pulled a whole basket from my stash and spread it out on the bed.

Of course when George comes to bed there has to be something said,

"what is going on here" and he emphasises it like Scott from The Canadian Pickers.

Before you know it I have him helping me chose the right handles for the project.

 

The knob on the middle drawer is a new piece, its a fun acrylic bead and rhinestone knob.

I dont think you can tell from the photos but it is quite large and really pretty.

 

The handles were salvaged from the dresser vrs. vehicle grudge match earlier this year.

 

 

For those who didnt get to read that story:

http://blogspot.ca/2013/05/how-to-demolish-dresser-with-vehicle.html

 

 

 

 

If you need some shabby chic white hardware stop into the FirstFinds Etsy shop.

We have some fun misfit handle sets to choose from and a large selection of

outlet and light switch plates plus tons more.

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Firstfinds