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Another French Sideboard gets a Fresh Look

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Updated Note on December 27th, 2010:
This post was by far my most popular and one of my best projects this past year.  I look at this piece as the one that made this blog.  I started this blog way before I really understood what a blog was, and how to even use it.  Around the time I posted this piece was around the time that I figured out the whole bloggy network and community.  I think this might be one of the first pieces I linked up to parties, and it was received with overwhelming response, and from then on, I was hooked!   So thank you to everyone who ever stopped by this blog to see this piece, and maybe became a follower, or just left me a sweet comment.  You’ve made me smile, and you’ve made me keep on trucking!  Looking forward to 2011!

Original Post:
Lately, I am really into these French pieces and trying new things on them, like this chalkboard paint sideboard I recently did. This time, it’s a similarly shaped sideboard, of which naturally I forgot to take a “before” shot. So I will break down the process for you after that!
Here it is after the top was partially stripped and the base was primed.

And here is phase 2 (well, really 3!). Here you can see that the top was thoroughly sanded after it has been stripped so it was down to the bare wood. The base had been painted Sherwin Williams’ Rapture Blue, which was a little bright at the time, but I had plans!

Here it is now!




The top was stained in Minwax’s Provincial (how fitting!), and the body was distressed and then stained with the same stain. The top was also given a tung oil finish to keep it low luster. I love it and am so happy with how the color turned out, though I admittedly had a moment of self doubt once the first coat of paint was on!

I am linking up to….
Somewhat Simple’s Strut Your Stuff Thursday
Domestically Speaking’s POPP
Reinvented’s Trash to Treasure
The Shabby Chic Cottage’s Transformation Thursday
Favorite Things Friday
Miss Mustard Seed’s Furniture Feature Friday
The Shabby Nest’s Frugal Friday
Poppies at Play Creative Cats
AND I REALLY WANTED TO HAVE A NEW PROJECT READY FOR CSI, but with the Lucketts Market this past weekend, there just wasn’t time. So forgive me, I am linking this one from April. 🙂
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  2. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    I love this piece. I have the same pulls on my kitchen cabinets. I have been told I should replace them to update my kitchen. I always say NO because I like them. My house was built in the 70s so kinda funny that is what they installed. Anyway, your paint is awesome. I was wondering if you could tell me how you like to apply your stain to the paint part of the furniture. I have been having trouble making it look right. It seems sticky and hard to rub off.

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  4. Debbie says

    Love that piece! You did a fantastic job of making it look fresh again:) Cool color choice, actually perfect IMO:) Thanks for the drop by.

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  5. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    Tracy- For this piece in particualy I applied the stain a little differently. What I normally do is dip a rag into my stain and just rub on in the direction of the paint strokes and wood grain. I tried that with this piece, but because I used a darker stain it was not working- the stain was drying rather quickly so it was looking sloppy. I ended up using a brush and brushing on a pretty thick coat of stain in very small sections at a time and then wiping off as I went. For instance, I brushed the stain on one drawer, wiped off the stain, and then went to the next drawer. The sides were the most challenging as they had the largest surface area, so i did it in about 4-6″ strips if that makes sense. Let me know if you have any other questions!

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  9. Pat Harris says

    This turned out beautiful. I love it. I like the wood top. It goes so well together. Thank you visiting junkblossoms. I would still have found you but it would have taken me a little longer!!

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  13. Nicole Cooper and Jennifer Stead says

    I love your new piece, the color is so fun! I hopped over from The Two Savvy Sisters Blog and am so happy that I did. Please accept my invitation to drop in at my place one day this week when you get a moment. I have become a follower and I hope you’ll do the same.
    Nicole @ The Two Savvy Sisters

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  15. Karen says

    that looks gorgeous, well done. I paint furniture too and often think ‘oh gosh what have I done’ when the first coat goes on, but all turns out well….haven’t had any disasters yet!

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  16. French Country Furniture says

    that looks gorgeous, well done. I paint furniture too and often think ‘oh gosh what have I done’ when the first coat goes on, but all turns out well….haven’t had any disasters yet! (sorry to post this twice, the first comment with my name didn’t link to my blog!)

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  18. ann marie says

    I really like the color. In the olden days, rubbing a stain on a painted piece of furniture was called antiquing. They even sold kits-paint and stain in one box. So funny. We’ve come a long way from that-thank goodness.

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  24. [email protected] says

    oh my! I started typing words, and realized I was saying EXACTLY what Renze said….
    hahahah
    you did a great job! I love the two tone, and the color is lucious!
    thanks for visiting and commenting on the headboard bench. I personally would have painted it, but cuz wants to keep the patina. Different strokes…
    gail

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  26. Sausha says

    i love the color – i am just getting ready to re-finish a dresser in a similar color – thanks for inspiring me to get off the computer and go and do it!!

    i love your blog – i also re-finish furniture, havent posted much on that though – i am a newbie!

    Come and check me out sometime 🙂

    Sausha @ {show & tell}

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  32. Miss Mustard Seed says

    Being a lover of all furniture that’s French, I adore this piece. I love the shape, I love the color, I love the wood top and the distressed finish. I love this piece. I think I need to say love one more time. Love.

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  40. Shaunna says

    Very beautiful work! I refinish furniture, so I am super impressed!! Love the color, distressing, and I am also a fan of staining on top of paint. So nice to meet you -shaunna

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  42. Tausha says

    fabulous blog you have! Talk about talent. You have such a great eye for color! I love your antiquing as well.
    I will be back for sure!
    Happy Weekend!
    Stop by if you have a second and say hello!

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  47. Tracey @ My House of Giggles says

    Cassie…I just found your lovely blog and I’m so excited to *meet* another girl who is into painting furniture 🙂 I love this sideboard! You did an amazing job. I can’t wait to look around your blog some more 🙂

    Your newest follower,

    Tracey

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  55. Gloria says

    Greetings! I just happened to find your blog from connecting from ANOTHER blog, and I am so happy I did! I just became a follower, after I read your profile and found out your are a Leo and one of your favorite movies is Gone With The Wind. I am a Leo also, and THE favorite movie of mine is GWTW! Oh, and you did an outstanding job on this dresser. LOVE THE COLOR! Looking forward to seeing more of your blog!
    Best regards,
    Gloria

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  57. Tammy @ tinselshop.com says

    Oh my goodness, I have the almost identical piece in my living room. I got it from a friend that bought it at auction a few years ago. The doors and corner are a tiny bit different but the hardware and everything else are exactly the same. I saw your post over at the Shabby Nest. My piece desperately needs a coat of paint (she stained it cherry, yuck) you have inspired me, I will probably go distressed antique white and leave the top a wood tone. LOVE how yours turned out!

    Best wishes,
    Tammy

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  63. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ says

    You did a great job on this dresser and I love the color. What did you use to sand the edges and make it look worn? Sandpaper or something else? I love the look.
    You must stop over and see the buffet I did. I looks almost like yours in style but I treated it very differently. Come and see. It’s a few posts back.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  64. Anonymous says

    This is absolutely beautiful! Did you use semi gloss paint or satin? I too am interested in your “distressing” method…THANK you so much for sharing!

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  77. Norma Lee @ Norma Lee Good says

    This is an awesome piece of furniture with an even BETTER look now that it is painted! You have inspired me to paint a piece of furniture like this for my daughter’s nursery! Thanks for sharing! Stopping by from the CSI project!

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  80. Barb says

    I love this project. The color just pops against the wood top. I have a question with all your craftiness – I want to buy a saw for some projects. Thought a jig saw would be the best tool. This is just for cutting for shelves, making benches, etc. Nothing too elaborate. My funds aren’t extravagant. Would a jig saw be the best tool or some other saw? Thanks for your advise.

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