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Horsing Around: A Toy Chest

May 7, 2013 by Cassie 28 Comments

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A couple weeks ago I found this sweet little toy chest at the flea market.  Ok, so it started out slightly scary…

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 Yeah, it was a lovely pine color, and the horse face was slightly creepy, but it had potential!  I wanted to keep it simple…. The wood was already fairy dry, so I didn’t sand or prime, and just went right to work with General Finishes Milk Paint in Antique White.  I gave it a total of 3 coats of paint and then lightly distressed the edges as well as the details on the horse to give it character while keeping it simple and rustic- as opposed to horse with creepy-eye-ish.
Once it was all painted, I chose to wax it with Liberon Black Bison Paste Wax from Rockler for a couple of reasons…. it smells AMAZING; and not only does it smell amazing, but it specifically says it is “non-toxic and safe for toys.”  Well, then it should be ideal for a toy box, right?  Here is my new white horse toy box… less creepy, don’t you think?

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Perfect for a princess in need of her white horse. ๐Ÿ™‚

Also, wanted to let you know that I am honored today to be featured on Kristin’s Great Reads at Bliss at Home.  Kristin has already featured some of my favorites, so I was totally shocked and excited when she asked me to participate!  While you are there, be sure to check out her amazing blog if you haven’t already.  Here is a little teaser of her gorgeous home….
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  1. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    May 7, 2013 at 10:24 am

    the horse is much better painted – sometimes less is definitely better! I’ll click over and read your feature on Bliss at Home. well done
    Fiona xx

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  2. bec says

    May 7, 2013 at 10:32 am

    a great improvement on the original it looks gorgeous, the distressing is perfect.
    Bec x

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  3. Alison @ Rubylicious Bespoke says

    May 7, 2013 at 10:36 am

    A million times better, looks gorgeous now x

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  4. miss flibbertigibbet says

    May 7, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Gee, I don’t know….I kind of miss the eye….then again, I guess it could scare a kid…or grown-up.

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  5. Julia Konya says

    May 7, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Looove the box. It looks so much better now.
    And Kristin (and her blog) is awesome.

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  6. Dana Frieling says

    May 7, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    I know several little girls who’d give their right arm for that cute little horse. Love what you did with it!

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  7. Michelle Scheibe says

    May 7, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    So I feel I have a pretty decent eye but I had no vision for the horse box….BUT I kind of love it now. Good work dude!

    And Kristen is cool because she lives in my area.

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  8. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    May 7, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    That chest is the cutest!!! I can totally imagine it in the room of several of Hannah’s friends who ride horses and are horse obsessed.

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  9. [email protected] says

    May 7, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Great job Cassie! That is such a sweet chest now ;)You are so talented and genuine, I am honored to feature you on Great Reads. xo Kristin

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  10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    May 7, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    You made that horse look really sweet!

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  11. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    May 7, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    In the before it really did look like that horse was giving the stink eye…much better now!

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  12. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    May 7, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    You turned that horse from scary to sweet! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  13. Gretchen says

    May 7, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    ha! who knew there was a cute horse lurking under all the creepy?!

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  14. Kelly says

    May 7, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    That horse was making me uncomfortable. I feel like he was looking into my soul. Now he’s much friendlier!

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  15. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    May 7, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    Girl you know I love that – can’t resist a horse head!

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  16. pam {simple details} says

    May 7, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    Aww, nothing like a girl and her horse, someone will be awfully happy to have it! Kristin’s home is beautiful!

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  17. Twice Nice says

    May 7, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    Good call covering up the creepy horse eye! I love wooden boxes and trunks…(some might even call it an obsession with owning every one I encounter) they are just so useful! Yours is gorgeous! Will your kids let it leave though??

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  18. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    May 7, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    wow, now the horse makes the piece. Some little child will be very lucky to have this!
    Will stop by Kristin’s blog in a jiffy.

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  19. [email protected] says

    May 7, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    Holy horse face! Agreed that it started out a little creepy, but I really love it now! Like a pretty little silhouette. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  20. [email protected] says

    May 7, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    Seriously I wasn’t sure how you were going to make this one look good…but you did! Love the new look.

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  21. Jane Craske says

    May 7, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    You just amaze me. I never would have picked up that toy chest and you’ve made it into a treasure.

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  22. Vintage Prairie Style says

    May 7, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    that’s one pretty pony!
    keya

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  23. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    May 7, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    You know I would scoop that thing up for Oliver!! Horse toy chest? Seriously!! Come on! Good find and nice revamp xo

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  24. Ali Richardson says

    May 7, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    Love it! Great save ๐Ÿ™‚ I would use it for Horsey yarn storage ๐Ÿ˜‰ lol.
    XOXO

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  25. Sarah {Lacquer and Linen} says

    May 7, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    Hello! Found your blog via Kristin at Bliss and I’m so happy I did! Love what you did with that chest!! It’s amazing how a little paint can make such a big difference! Can’t wait to check out the rest of your blog!

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  26. 17 Perth says

    May 7, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    Congrats!!! Going to head over and check out her blog…but first…that chest is adorable now! So glad you painted the face! Lol.

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  27. Krista thehappyhousie says

    May 8, 2013 at 4:04 am

    Fabulous job! I love it in white… and great work distressing it:)

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  28. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    May 8, 2013 at 10:54 am

    White paint to the rescue! Some child is going to love this one, Cassie. ๐Ÿ™‚
    Congrats on your feature!
    xo Heidi

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