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A Gold & Snow White Campaign Piece

April 13, 2015 by Cassie 60 Comments

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Happy Monday!  I don’t know about where you were this weekend, but it was just glorious here. I spent it all outside running, working on projects, watching soccer, and walking the dogs.  I wanted it to last forever, but all good things must come to an end.  Speaking of good weather, I started this piece I am going to share with you last Fall, and then it sat in my garage awaiting the passing of the long winter so it could be completed.  But finally the warmer weather came this Spring, and I was able to finish this gold & snow white campaign nightstand.

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In all honestly, I bought it so long ago that I can’t even tell you where it came from…. no idea if I bought it at a yard sale, thrift shop, or flea market. But as luck would have it, I did at least save the before shot!

campaignbeforePinI fell in love with its great shape, and brass corners!  I was able to remove the pulls, but unfortunately there was no way to remove those fab brass corners, so they remained on during my entire process.

I sanded the piece all over with an orbital sander, and then sanded the more detailed areas by hand.  I applied 3 coats of a water based non-toxic primer because I knew I wanted to paint it white and the non-toxic primer is much thinner than its oil based counterpart.  And then I let the primer dry and cure for about 4 months. 😉

And when Spring finally arrived, I was ready to take this piece out of hibernation and finish it.  I applied 3 coats of General Finishes Snow White, which is my favorite pure white paint for furniture.  Once the paint was dry, I applied a coat of General Finishes Satin Finishing Wax.

Now, the tricky part in all of this was those brass corners.  Because I couldn’t remove them, I definitely got some paint on them.  I scraped off and cleaned off what I could, but it was not enough.  I ended up pulling out my trusty rub n’ buff, and applied it where I could with my fingers. I then used a tiny artist brush to apply it in all of the places my finger tip could not reach to cover up any paint.

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Because the rub n buff was different from the original brass (which was actually just plated), I went ahead and applied rub n buff to the pulls so that everything was cohesive.

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I was very happy with the final outcome, and finally brought it over to Sweet Clover for our April sale!

snow white and gold campaign piecePin

We’ve staged it with all sorts of vintage goods, and check out that awesome gold mirror Sarah painted!

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And do you see that great piece it is sitting on?  Sarah painted this fabulous midcentury dresser.  Maybe one day she will blog again and share it with you, but for now, I thought I’d go ahead and post a picture because it’s stunning.

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Well, now I am off to Sweet Clover since I think this might be out only well styled space at the moment and we have only a few days to get ready!  Time to bust a move!

 

 

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  1. Dana says

    April 13, 2015 at 7:54 am

    You can never go wrong with white and gold in my opinion!

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:21 am

      i agree! 🙂 classic!

      Reply
  2. Gwen says

    April 13, 2015 at 8:05 am

    I LOVE IT!! And I love that mid-century dresser that Sarah painted. Ya’ll are a dangerous combination.

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    • Sarah says

      April 13, 2015 at 9:14 am

      Thanks Gwen! Can you believe she’s calling me out like that? 😉

      Reply
      • Cassie says

        April 14, 2015 at 9:19 am

        #betterstartblogging

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:21 am

      thank you, friend! we try. 😉

      Reply
  3. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 13, 2015 at 8:27 am

    I love both pieces! White and gold is a stunning combination and I love that Sarah kept those beautiful natural drawers. Nicely done ladies! … And it really was a glorious weekend!

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    • Sarah says

      April 13, 2015 at 9:13 am

      Thanks Sharon! Maybe Cassie will shame into blogging again 😉

      Reply
    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:20 am

      thank you! it was!!!!

      Reply
  4. Sarah says

    April 13, 2015 at 9:13 am

    Well, well, well! Calling me out!!!! Hilarious! Thanks for sharing my dresser.

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  5. Gretchen says

    April 13, 2015 at 9:19 am

    I find it’s the four months of letting the primer set that really makes all the difference ;). It looks great! I hate when they make hardware impossible to get off!

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:19 am

      yes, it totally does. i have all sorts of primed pieces waiting a few more months…

      Reply
  6. Megan says

    April 13, 2015 at 9:33 am

    Oooo I love this piece so much! It’s gorgeous. Such interesting details that are so unique!

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:19 am

      thank you, megan!

      Reply
  7. Kristin @ Bliss at Home says

    April 13, 2015 at 10:19 am

    Need want love. Seriously wish I coud take this one off your hands. It is so fab! xo

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:15 am

      i wish you could, too!

      Reply
  8. Pinky Greenberg says

    April 13, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    I could watch this allllllllll day

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:14 am

      thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Allison says

    April 13, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    I agree with Kristin! I have the perfect spot for this piece. Now if only I was closer!

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:14 am

      i know it! i wish you were!

      Reply
  10. Claire Brody says

    April 13, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    OKAY! We’re twins! I painted this exact piece this weekend too (two of them) and those brass corners were the worst!! I was about to say that your brass pieces are way prettier than mine – I’m definitely going to apply Rub n Buff! I tried Bar Keepers Friend but it didn’t do too much. Thanks for the idea. Your piece looks SO good! Love the white!

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:12 am

      oh awesome! great minds!!!!! i can’t wait to see yours! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Krystine www.KrystineEdwards.com/blog says

    April 13, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    White and gold has a special place in my heart. This piece is amazing!!

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:11 am

      white and gold is always special to me, too! 🙂 thank you!

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    April 13, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    I want two for next to my bed. So so pretty

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:10 am

      i know! i wish there was a pair!

      Reply
  13. Pam @ Simple Details says

    April 13, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    Ok this is too funny! I was reading blogs from my blogroll and thought I clicked on yours, and the first sentence said. “I’ll be vacationing with friends and family in Hawaii this week.” I was SO excited for you, I thought it was a little odd you hadn’t mentioned it, not quite like you! Of course, it wasn’t you – I’m so sorry! 🙁 LOVE, love , love your fab piece!

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:10 am

      um i wish that was me! i will take that trip!

      Reply
  14. Kirby says

    April 13, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    Love it! It’s like the desk that was sold *sniff* Is that a Breyer horse?

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:10 am

      i am not sure if it is- it’s one of our vendos’ horses and it keeps showing up, but we just added it to our vignette. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Breanna says

    April 13, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    Love this piece! And the styling is beautiful 🙂 Rub ‘n Buff is my go to for accents on furniture like this!

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:09 am

      rub n buff is the best!

      Reply
  16. [email protected] says

    April 13, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    This is a lovely piece – i love the hardware.

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:09 am

      thank you, kim!

      Reply
  17. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    April 13, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    Such a pretty piece, Cassie!

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:08 am

      thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Julia @ 551 East Design says

    April 13, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    White and gold is the perfect combo! Classy Cassie strikes again! 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:08 am

      thank you! every once in a while i pull out the class.

      Reply
  19. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    April 13, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    Adorable piece!! I love the styling you did. I hope someone buys the mirror with it!!!

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:08 am

      thank you! that mirror has been there a while- people just don’t get it. glad you do! 🙂

      Reply
  20. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    April 14, 2015 at 6:52 am

    You have no idea how much I wish I lived close enough to buy this from you. I would snap this up in a hot second!

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:01 am

      and for so many other reasons! it would be amazing!

      Reply
  21. Corinna - For My Love Of says

    April 14, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    Wow! I love it! And that dresser, very nice!

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    • Cassie says

      April 16, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      thank you, corinna!

      Reply
  22. Kris {Driven by Decor} says

    April 14, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    Beautiful! I wouldn’t have thought to do the white and gold combo but totally dig it!

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    • Cassie says

      April 16, 2015 at 3:41 pm

      oh i bet you would have! i can totally see you doing it! 🙂 thank you!

      Reply
  23. gail says

    April 14, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    Whoa Cassie! that white piece is beautiful! You did a great job… love the rub-n-buff. 🙂

    That blue on Sarah’s piece is very pretty.

    Good luck on the sale.
    gail

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    • Cassie says

      April 16, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      thank you so much, gail!

      Reply
  24. Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says

    April 14, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    This piece turned out gorgeous!

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    • Cassie says

      April 16, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      thank you, megan!

      Reply
  25. Krista @ the happy housie says

    April 15, 2015 at 12:06 am

    What a transformation! It looks amazing Cassie!!

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    • Cassie says

      April 16, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      thank you, krista!

      Reply
  26. Trina @ Let's Just Build a House says

    April 15, 2015 at 10:44 am

    what a pretty piece now! and I might have walked right past the one before not seeing the after potential!

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    • Cassie says

      April 16, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      thank you, trina! i bet you would have. 🙂

      Reply
  27. Patty Day says

    April 15, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    That is one gorgeous piece! I love it!
    xo
    Patty

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    • Cassie says

      April 16, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      thank you, patty!

      Reply
  28. Shavonda says

    April 16, 2015 at 2:49 am

    SERIOUSLY gorgeous piece Cass. That hardware is amazing. White was the perfect choice for those beauties to shine!! I have a feeling that one will sell quickly!!

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    • Cassie says

      April 16, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      thank you so much, shavonda!

      Reply
  29. Michelle says

    April 21, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    Great job, looks beautiful!

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    • Cassie says

      April 22, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      thank you, michelle!

      Reply

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