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Duck Egg Bookcase/ Console

February 27, 2013 by Cassie 60 Comments

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In the spirit of my latest posts, I thought I would share some random photos as well as my furniture redo today!  I love random.  I thrive on random, non-sensical ways of doing things.  So here’s a couple of glimpses from the last couple of days…

Monday I had the pleasure of meeting Julia from Cuckoo 4 Design in person!  We had an awesome time thrifting together in Harrisburg, PA.  Neither of us found anything wonderful, but we had a yummy lunch and good conversation.  The beauty of blogging is that when you technically meet someone in person for the first time, you feel like you are visiting an already-friend!  Julia is beautiful, funny, talented and sweet, and I am really happy to have gotten to know her even better.  Here we are just before heading back to our own homes.  Isn’t she gorgeous?

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If you haven’t visited her blog, you need to.  Take a little peak inside her home….

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And since I didn’t find any furniture while out with Julia, I stopped at my local thrift shop and picked up these chairs.  They are almost done and I am hoping to share them tomorrow if all goes well!  Clearly you can see I’ve already recovered the seats with lighthouses and sailboats.  Just kidding.  Unless you like that sort of thing in which case I was dead serious.

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And last week when I was at the thrift shop I spotted this sofa for $25.  If I had a place for it I would have snatched it up so quickly.  I don’t, so instead I just snapped a pic and admired it.  I loved its shape, tufting, and funky green color.

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When I returned home on Monday, it was 45 and sunny, so I took this guy out.  Spring was in the air and he was happy…. can you tell?

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Oh, how I love my Jake!

Anyhow, now onto the furniture makeover.  I found this piece last week and LOVED its shape and details…

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It had beautiful details but they were hidden in the drab painted brown finish.  And yes, I brought it into my heinous kitchen to paint.  Lovely floors, huh?  I am on a major Duck Egg chalk paint kick, so I gave it two coats of that.  Once it dried, I used a wet rag to distress it…. You rub it on the areas you want work just as you would with sandpaper, but it gives a more natural look.  Finally, I used a wax brush to apply clear wax it and then buffed it…. and voila!  I just love its curved shape!  What a versatile piece!
Oh, and I had plans to stage it beautifully, but it was freezing and windy, so sorry!  Didn’t happen!

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This piece will be available at the barn sale in just a couple weeks! ๐Ÿ™‚  Now, I am headed in to Emmy’s class for the morning and then going to attempt a R.I.P.P.E.D. class with a friend at the gym.  If you never see another post from me again, you will know that I did not survive the butt-kicking I am about to receive.  Happy Wednesday!

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  1. Feral Turtle says

    February 27, 2013 at 11:15 am

    What a transformation. It was so drab looking before. Hard to believe it’s the same piece! Gorgeous.

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  2. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    February 27, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Hi Cassie,
    Always love seeing our bog smile and bright blue eyes.
    The sofa is amazing, you should have bought it cause that is so cheap! In Australia it’d cost $500 plus. Love your little cabinet, gorgeous paint job
    Take care
    Fiona xx

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  3. Laura Janning says

    February 27, 2013 at 11:28 am

    Wow that sofa was a steal!! You have now motivated me to paint something duck blue…thank you very much as I don’t have enough projects going on!! ๐Ÿ™‚ How awesome for you to meet another blogger- that’s what I love about you. A friend to everyone. Now when are you driving to N.Ga to have lunch with me?

    PS- now go kick butt!!
    Laura

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  4. Jaime Costiglio says

    February 27, 2013 at 11:38 am

    Cassie it’s so pretty, perfect for a nursery with lots of wicker baskets in the shelves. I love how you’re working in your kitchen now, make it easy on yourself, so smart.

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  5. uniquelyyoursormine.com says

    February 27, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Ok… That green sofa was awesome! I sooo love the new buffet in Duck Egg, I wish I had it for sure! – Susan

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  6. ~ rooms FOR rent ~ says

    February 27, 2013 at 11:54 am

    WOW!! That came out awesome!! Such a great job.. love the look it gave the piece! You totally rock, I should have you come here and paint some pieces for me!
    p.s. glad you got the sign!!! EEK!
    ~Bre

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  7. SmithShack71 says

    February 27, 2013 at 11:56 am

    You brought it back to life!
    Nice job.

    -Angie

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  8. Julia Konya says

    February 27, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    Oh haha, I wrote the same stuff about you. Thanks so much for the kind words Cassie. I can’t wait to see your finished chairs. I’m still haven’t found anything.
    Love that Jake’s puppy nose ๐Ÿ™‚ What a sweet face

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  9. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    February 27, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    Thanks for the “happy” this a.m., Cassie ~ may the force be with you. ๐Ÿ˜‰
    xo Heidi

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  10. Faye Libler says

    February 27, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    Love, love, love it! Awesome!

    Faye

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  11. Jennifer Bridgman says

    February 27, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    Oh, I LOVE that sailboat fabric you chose! heehee… But seriously, that couch, oh my gosh, for $25 I would find a place, any place, for it! I’m such a sucker for tufting like that.

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  12. Megan @ Restoring the Roost says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    Such a beautiful color. I love the piece!! What kind of clear wax do you use?

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  13. Rebecca says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    Where was that sofa??!!! For that price, I could totally pay someone to reupholster it, not for the store, but for ME!! ๐Ÿ™‚ And, you know I love the Duck Egg!

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  14. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Something tells me you can take on that RIPPED class!
    I can’t believe how fast you get projects done….seriously. You blow my mind. Love this newest piece, so cool!

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  15. Jenny says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    Girl, you have mad skills, not to mention that you seem to have such reasonably priced furniture to snap up and redo! Everything I see is terribly overpriced, and it just aggravates me to no end! I’m hoping that once garage sales start up that I’ll find things that are a bit more reasonable. Love the detail at the top of this piece that shows through – so pretty!

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  16. Angela Santaniello says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    If you could just go back and pick up that sofa and drive it up here to MA that would be great. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Seriously, you are so lucky to find such great pieces. The thrifted furniture has been pathetic here lately.

    Angela

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  17. Our Pinteresting Family says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Sounds like a lot a fun. I love the blue you used. I love R.I.P.P.E.D it’s my favorite work out class. It’s super tough but I feel great after it. Hope you love it.

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  18. Between Blue and Yellow says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    No need for staging, it looks beautiful as is! And you so should have grabbed that green couch and brought it down to me ๐Ÿ™‚

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  19. Dana Frieling says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    $25! Ok, really, did it smell like cat pee? ha! Beautiful work and I love the detailing around the edge. I hope someone snags this one up real quick.

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  20. Cathy Wall says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    How fun to meet a blog friend! The bookcase is darling in the blue and I can’t wait to see the chairs! I am off to “Bosu Playground” where I too will get my butt kicked!

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  21. The Far Fifty says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    I love this piece, the shape is really cool. We had kitchen floors like that too, except ours were blue.

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  22. Nancy says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    How great to meet another blogger, I love doing that! Wish we could just all convene somewhere central and just have a happy hour or something! You two are adorable. Love your score and paint job. Good luck with the class! waiting to hear how it went!
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  23. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    Oh, I love the curves and color on that bookcase! And that green sofa is pretty dark cool too! Have fun at the gym!!!

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  24. Renee says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    I love this piece of furniture…quickly trying to think of where I could use it!! I love the color, the style, everything, but … no place to put it.

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  25. DecorandtheDog says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    Jake makes me smile.

    As do blog friends turned real life friends.

    I’m digging that wet rag business. I’m such a weenie when it comes to distressing. I hate “messing up” my paint job but I always love the look of distressed things.

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  26. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    That “piece” is a treasure. You are a magic maker! Wow!
    I’m really excited about working with that wet rag technique on our dining chairs…wish us luck.

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  27. Bliss says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    Like the duck egg cabinet, that turned out really nice, it’s a unique piece, and I need that couch in a love seat size to stick in the field for photos this spring.

    Bliss

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  28. Melissa Skidmore says

    February 27, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    LOVE that piece of furniture! I am a big fan of Duck Egg as well. I like that it gives a little color, but is still so neutral. As for the butt-kicking, I hope you survived! I just returned to my personal trainer this morning after giving myself a couple of months off – I am not sure if I am going to be able to walk tomorrow! I better get a lot done today! Life to the full, Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  29. Vintage Prairie Style says

    February 27, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    love the randomness as well and love the buffet!
    keya

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  30. pam {simple details} says

    February 27, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    A big dose of beauty over here today: You and Julia!
    That green sofa!
    Your furniture redo!
    And, of course, Jake!

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  31. [email protected] says

    February 27, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    Not having that green sofa for $25 hurts me. Physically. I happen to be in the market. Your redo is fantastic! (of course) And Jake… oh, Jake. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  32. Ali Richardson says

    February 27, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    SO fun meeting bloggy friends. I think you and I know a thing about that ๐Ÿ˜‰
    Love that pretty blue console. I want to fill all of those cubbies with milk glass!!!
    xoxo

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  33. Andrea says

    February 27, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    I want that sofa!!! That is exactly what I picture in my head (and unfortunately unable to find in any of my thrift shops here) in my hunt for a sofa!!! Why can’t I live closer to MD???? ๐Ÿ™‚

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  34. amber-wills says

    February 27, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    I can’t believe that sofa was $25. That’s crazy cheap! This is why I am a hoarder.

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  35. amber-wills says

    February 27, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    I can’t believe that sofa was $25. That’s crazy cheap! This is why I am a hoarder.

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  36. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    February 27, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    That sofa is a honey for sure! And I love the color you picked for the console!

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  37. Rita says

    February 27, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    so excited to see the final reveal of this piece. I love it!!! That Duck Egg warms the heart everytime ๐Ÿ™‚

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  38. Twice Nice says

    February 27, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    Love that bookcase! I’d buy it in a heartbeat if I still lived out your way!

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  39. Ali of Dressing Ken says

    February 27, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    This looks just great! I wish I was more skilled in this type of thing or more crafty–all my skills on the computer. I could probably pull of the painting and possibly the distressing but not sure about the rest of it! : o

    Ali of

    http://www.dressingken.com

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  40. Jane Craske says

    February 27, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    CRUMBS! What a vision you have. I never would have picked that piece up and now I am desperate for it C:

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  41. Holly Browning says

    February 27, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    Excellent job on the book case and good luck in RIPPED! I have been taking R-A-W…ouch!

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  42. Gretchen says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Wait! A wet rag took the paint off? how does that work? I am all about an alternative to sanding for distressing stuff, though–tell me more! at any rate, it looks great. And that sofa! wow.

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  43. Lisa says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    It’s beautiful Cassie! I was inspired to order a can of Duck Egg for my next project! ๐Ÿ™‚ (and I have two puppies that look like yours!)

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  44. 17 Perth says

    February 27, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    I think Jake has a little piece of my heart—haha. And you are BOTH beautiful. Can I say I am OBSESSED with her deer pillow! haha. Love it. And I need to go thrifting with you. I am beginning to think the area I live in does not have deals under $50!

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  45. Upscale Downhome says

    February 27, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    Seriously you are a painting machine…

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  46. [email protected] of a craigslist junkie says

    February 27, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    What an unusual, great piece! It turned out beautiful. And Jake is a cutie! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  47. Catherine says

    February 27, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    WOW! That couch is amazing! And $25, you’d never get it for that here ๐Ÿ™

    I love the bookcase, such a lovely colour!

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  48. Rubylicious Bespoke says

    February 27, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    What a beautiful little piece, it doesn’t need staging, it’s gorgeous as is. And that couch…$25, seriously! What a bargain.
    Alison x

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  49. Erica | cupcakes and coffee breaks says

    February 28, 2013 at 1:38 am

    Wow, what a DIY on that little wooden shelf! It looks so great!

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  50. Allison says

    February 28, 2013 at 2:26 am

    What A great photo of you and Julia. Both of you are beautiful. Great job with the chairs and the console! that duck egg is a pretty color. Jake is the cutest!!

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  51. [email protected] says

    February 28, 2013 at 2:43 am

    This entire entry made me smile! Two gorgeous ladies, a happy pup and a drop dead gorgeous piece of furniture! Love it!

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  52. Kristen says

    February 28, 2013 at 2:57 am

    OMG I’ve wanted to get my hands on some Chalk Paint and I’m loving the color you chose! Looks great. Thanks so much for the sweet comment about my house today on Dressing Ken. Your blog is lovely.

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  53. May Hussein says

    February 28, 2013 at 4:16 am

    such a beautifully painted piece! I love that color! Let us know how that Ripped class went ๐Ÿ™‚ I work in my kitchen all year round because i’m afraid of the bugs when the weather is nice, lol….
    Thanks for stopping by the other day! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  54. Good Time Charlie says

    February 28, 2013 at 4:21 am

    I love that couch, there must have been something terribly wrong with it, like when you sat down, you went straight through to the floor. I can’t believe it was only $25! Love that piece of furniture you did in the Duck Egg. You are so lucky, you have far better choices in old furniture there than we do out West. My friend is a Ripped Coordinator, she was big in setting this up in the West. She is really, really ripped. And nope, I haven’t ever gone to one of her classes!

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  55. Courtney says

    February 28, 2013 at 8:04 am

    Sailboats and lighthouses could catch on…couldn’t they?! They’d fit in a random-ey house for sure ๐Ÿ˜‰ looking forward to seeing how they turn out for real!
    Will try your wet rag technique one if these days when I get to do a piece for myself, love it and sounds so easy!! X

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  56. Jaime Lyn says

    March 1, 2013 at 3:01 am

    I officially need to get out my duck egg blue and get printing! Ohhh sooo perfect!
    Jaime

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  57. Suzan Sweatman says

    March 1, 2013 at 3:59 am

    I get so envious of the deals you guys get in the States – 25.00 for that sofa, seriously?
    Here in Montreal that just wouldn’t happen!
    And what a gorgeous job you did on the console – as usual – you knocked it right out of the park!
    Big hugs,
    Suzan

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  58. michele says

    March 1, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    i have a serious crush on this duck egg beauty. awesome badawesome job!

    michele

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  59. Kelly says

    March 3, 2013 at 3:29 am

    Awww sounds like so much fun thrifting with Julia! We are gonna shop SO HARD when you’re here. No stone will be left unturned.

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  60. Jennifer Hughes says

    March 5, 2013 at 1:47 am

    What a great project! Please share it on a terrific linky – Design Décor Tuesday. http://www.designdecortuesday.blogspot.com. See you there! ☺

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