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French Blue Beauty

June 16, 2010 by Cassie 45 Comments

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My heart is going pitter-pat for this one! I purchased this sideboard last week at the Habitat ReStore in Baltimore. It was marked down to $30, so I snatched it up and brought it home with me. I forgot to take a true before picture complete with ugly hardware, but hopefully this gives you an idea….

I sanded, primed, and painted it. I chose a soft French blue, but I knew I wanted it to be weathered and distressed looking. I didn’t take a picture of the color before I antiqued it, but here is a dresser I did in the same color a while back.

Once the sideboard was painted, I distressed it, and weathered it with a dark gray stain which I brushed on, and then wiped off. I am so happy with the effect the stain gave the sideboard. I would love to keep this for my own dining room, but you can’t keep them all, now can you? I really hope it finds its way to a nice home where it will be loved and appreciated as I would have done.


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  1. [email protected] says

    June 16, 2010 at 1:12 am

    it’s really pretty! How do you sell your stuff? Just curious!
    and… do you sand or stain first? Aren’t I full of questions tonight!
    gail

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  2. Allison says

    June 16, 2010 at 1:21 am

    That is a fun piece! Whimsical! Looks wonderful, Cassie. Love the blue. I would love to buy it and have the perfect spot for it but would have to ship it across country.

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  3. Ann Marie @ Twice Lovely says

    June 16, 2010 at 2:06 am

    Very pretty, Cassie! I’ve been itching do something a slate blue lately…

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  4. Kristine at The Painted Hive says

    June 16, 2010 at 2:07 am

    Hi Cassie. That’s so cool. I love the finish you gave it. I can’t believe you can find awesome pieces like that for $30! That’s basically un-heard of here.
    Kristine
    xx

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  5. Blue Artichoke Interiors says

    June 16, 2010 at 2:23 am

    I am so jealous that you picked this up for only $30. I love the finish on this buffet.

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  6. Magic Brush says

    June 16, 2010 at 2:39 am

    OMGosh…. $30? A steal! Great job!

    Reply
  7. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    June 16, 2010 at 2:41 am

    That is a really pretty piece of furniture and you made it even better.

    Reply
  8. Charlene Austin says

    June 16, 2010 at 2:45 am

    WOWZA! That is an amazing piece! GREAT job!

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  9. One Life Many Journeys says

    June 16, 2010 at 2:50 am

    I am starting to love blue! You did a beautiful job and love the stain finish.

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  10. [email protected] Present Life says

    June 16, 2010 at 2:54 am

    That is beautiful! I love the detail on the doors and aging it really accentuates that detail. And the clear, glass knobs are just the icing on the cake. Are you sure you can’t make room for it in your own house 😉

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  11. Miss Mustard Seed says

    June 16, 2010 at 2:59 am

    Gorgeous!! I just love it. Great color, great piece…I wish I had done it.

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  12. Anna says

    June 16, 2010 at 3:10 am

    what a great piece, love the color and glass knobs

    Reply
  13. Michelle @ Sweet Something says

    June 16, 2010 at 3:13 am

    Cassie, you are becoming quite the refinisher! Great job! It will surely inhance ANYone’s home, it’s beautiful!!

    Reply
  14. Joselyn says

    June 16, 2010 at 3:16 am

    Love it! Such a pretty shade of blue. Nice job!

    Reply
  15. Kacey says

    June 16, 2010 at 4:57 am

    What a gorgeous piece of furniture – and for only $30! Love it!

    Kacey

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  16. Jessica @ This Blessed Life says

    June 16, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Hi Cassie! I’m your newest follower – love all of your fabulous ideas!

    Reply
  17. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    June 16, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    My heart is going pitter pat. Well done.

    Reply
  18. jen says

    June 16, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    Hi Cassie!
    I just wanted to let you know I now have a
    I’ve been featured button (I didnt when I featured your blog) just wanted to let you know in case your interested!

    Reply
  19. Micah says

    June 16, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE this piece!!! The color and shape are wonderful!! Great job!!!
    -Micah- http://finerthingsinlife-micah.blogspot.com/

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  20. Sandy says

    June 16, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    What a beautiful piece… may I ask, did you use a primer under and a sealer over? I’m always worried about chips over time. But then that would be part of the ‘distressed’ look don’t you think!
    Can you tell me.. what would be the use of a ‘glaze’, clear with no color? I tried this and it did change the ‘white’ to a more flat finish… sorry about all the questions, but I’m new to distressing. Mine do not come out like yours!
    Love it!
    Sandy
    http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/

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  21. Adrienne says

    June 16, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    Gorgeous!

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  22. Suzanne says

    June 17, 2010 at 1:08 am

    I LOVE the color! I hope it finds a nice home, too. It looks like a million bucks.

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  23. Brambleberry Cottage says

    June 17, 2010 at 1:45 am

    A beautiful job, Cassie! That’s a terrific shade of blue and the antiquing really sets it off.

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  24. Kirsty says

    June 17, 2010 at 2:12 am

    I CAN’T BELIEVE THAT WAS ONLY THIRTY DOLLARS! Seriously jealous. And you did such a great job! Don’t you wish we could keep them all?!

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  25. Jane says

    June 17, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    What a deal! And you’ve made it so beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Stopping by from Strut Your Stuff! 🙂

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  26. Laura says

    June 17, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    This turned out beautiful!

    I am hosting a giveaway and I’d love it if you stopped by!

    Laura @ along for the ride

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  27. ann marie says

    June 17, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    I love both pieces. Would it be possible to get the paint color and manufacturer? I just love it!!

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  28. Shelle says

    June 18, 2010 at 12:50 am

    i don’t believe you bought that for $30….up here it would be several hundred…i’ve never found cheap stuff anywhere here….except auctions. you definitely made it into an awesome piece.

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  29. Elisa and Dusty says

    June 18, 2010 at 2:07 am

    Love it, I have a hutch that I bought for $50 that I have been debating painting. You have just given me a great idea. Nice job, beautiful piece!!

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  30. Kimberly says

    June 18, 2010 at 2:58 am

    What a huge change! And the sidebard only cost you $30??? I’m totally going to the ReStore near me. I just found out we had one the other day!

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  31. [email protected] Decorating says

    June 18, 2010 at 3:50 am

    I am traveling over from Transformation Thursday. I just bought a round end table of the same style and am trying to figure out how to paint it! I really like how the weathered look turned out!

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  32. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    June 18, 2010 at 4:48 am

    Looks A-Mazing with the gray glaze on top!

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  33. The Autocrat: Haley says

    June 18, 2010 at 4:59 am

    Love the blue!!! That would totally match my new bedspread!! Oh I don’t know if I have enough patience to do something like that!! Yours is sooo fabulous!! Great job!

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  34. 3sisters365 says

    June 18, 2010 at 7:07 am

    That is totally gorgeous! You have done an amazing job on this. I can’t believe how much it was too-wow!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  35. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    June 18, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    Love that blue with the gray stain. Just perfect.

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  36. JJ says

    June 18, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    this is so beautiful!! i love the stain over it…and for $30?!? great find!

    Reply
  37. Santa's Gift Shoppe and Ideas says

    June 18, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    Hi..I’m Barb….I am from Thurs. Trans…. I am your newest follower. I hope you will get a chance to visit my blog @ santasgiftshoppe.blogspot.com
    & get inspired by something for your family/home. I hope you will follow me as well. Nice to meet ya new friend!!!

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  38. Erin says

    June 20, 2010 at 4:08 am

    Very nice. I just painted a cabinet blue and was just wondering if I should age it. After seeing yours I think I will!

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  39. [email protected] The Picket Fence says

    June 22, 2010 at 1:07 am

    Way to see the potential! Thanks for sharing–absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
  40. Kelly - Lucy's Daughter says

    June 22, 2010 at 2:03 am

    Hello. I live in Baltimore too. I can’t believe I never knew about Habitat ReStore! Now I can’t wait until Saturday when I can check it out!
    You did a wonderful job with this!

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  41. Lori @ Projects Plenty says

    July 20, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    NICE!!! That is one gorgeous finish… as usual, great color selections.

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  42. Chic Creations says

    July 20, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    Beautiful piece. You did a great job. Love it. Blue is my favorite color. Can never go wrong with it. Thanks for sharing.
    karie @ karieschiccreations

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  43. [email protected] and Maple Syrup says

    July 22, 2010 at 2:32 am

    I love the color and distressing!

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  44. Kalee says

    August 10, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    Do you still have this piece available? I’ve looked on your other site but didn’t see it. Thanks!

    Reply
  45. Dandelions Cottage says

    November 4, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    I love what you did! Fabulous job girlie!

    Reply

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