Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a great weekend!
We started thawing-out on Sunday … just in time for another round of snow. If the weathermen are to be trusted, we are expected to get another 9-15 inches between Monday and Tuesday. My daughter is trying to use the power of positive thinking in order to get yet another snow day.
The unnamed child and I were doing our own version of Fashion Police while watching the Oscars last night. (By the way we both think Naomi Watts wins hands down). For the child, the glitzier the better.
I was thinking back, and her entire life she has been drawn to things with a “high sparkle factor” (she maybe could have possibly got that from her mother seeing Topher isn’t much of the sequin type). When making Valentine’s mailboxes in Elementary school, hers always had to be covered in rhinestones. Her lunch box would be made out of metallic silver material. Thanks to my ridiculously talented aunt, her Halloween costumes were always varied and amazing with their uniqueness and their glam: one year she wore a replica of a red sequin flapper ensemble from the 20’s; other years, she was Dorthy (from Oz) and her amazingly bejeweled ruby slippers; an ice skater with a cape (think bling); and a shiny, glimmery gypsy costume, complete with giant rings and necklaces so flashy it would make Flavor Flav look like a wallflower.
Nothing has changed as she’s grown older. Now all she does is show me what blinged-out dress she found on Pinterest for homecoming (yes she’s a Pinterest junkie too), what new iridescent eye shadow she wants, and what sparkly bikini she has-to-have for the summer. This year, we spent weeks searching for just the right backpack before settling on one covered in gold sequins.
Speaking of glamorous, here is my newest little project. I got this little vintage vanity and it was spray painted an ugly brown. I decided this little piece needed some glitz. Instead of using my normal chalkpaint, I decided to use a metallic silver paint.
I had to coat this badboy with four solid coats and one touch up coat (the brown kept peaking through). I then glazed it with an antiquing glaze to make it look aged a bit. I spray painted the hardware a metallic gray. I think it turned out gorgeous! The pictures really don’t do it justice. They don’t pick up the sheen.
It would be so cute in a little girl’s bedroom or as a makeup station for a not-so-little girl.
I will be putting it on Craigslist later this week after I get a couple coats of poly on her.
Here’s the before (please pardon the garage clutter):
And here’s the after:
Great minds think alike! I’m working on two night stands with three drawers each. I painted them silver and used some clear aqua knobs from Pier 1 (on sale for 48 cents ) I love the look!
What a lovely vanity redoux! Such a lovely and unique color.
Thank you so much for linking up to Project Inspire{d} and have a beautiful week.
Hugs, Mary Beth
Thanks MaryBeth! Thanks so much for hosting!
What a great makeover! I love old furniture and I love seeing it brought to new life. Thanks for sharing with us at Project Inspire{d]!
A true glamor girl of a vanity.
Thanks Donna!
We have not had snow yet this winter!? My girls would love a snow day! Too bad you can’t share! Your furniture restoration is beautiful! Life to the full, Melissa
Melissa I have had enough snow for the both of us lol! It looks like I might be getting even more. Maybe you need to bring your girls on a vacation to Kansas. Although after about 24 hrs here you might rethink that.
This is one gorgeous makeover! I love the change! Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven to see what I have been up to!
xo,
Lisa
This is awesome! You did a fabulous job, I love the tone of the paint, I will have to try that.
Faye (MacGIRLver)
Great transformation. Please share your project at http://www.creativecraftsthursday.blogspot.com each and every week and check out what other creative divas are up to.
This would be perfect on Design Décor Tuesday, too. http://www.designdecortuesday.blogspot.com. See you there! ☺
Love the smooth surface, and you captured a nice reflection!
Dropping by from Favorite Things Thursday hop,
Hazel
This is so beautiful! I love the paint you chose. I want to refinish furniture, but can’t work up the courage 🙂
I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off the Hook!
that is a glamour girl in deed! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop your participation is what makes it so much fun. Hugs!
Thanks for hosting Katherine!
Love the details on there, very nice!
Hi Shanna! Looks great! Found you at TT&J. Have a great weekend!
Thanks Shandy!
HI Shanna, I found you at IC/ Roadkill Rescue. This turned out so pretty, I love the metallic touch!
Thank you Amycha! I hope you stop by again!
Lovely job. I love the patina you achieved over the silver. Very pretty. Thanks for sharing
at Transformed Tuesday.
Hugs,
Peggy
Thanks so much Peggy! Thanks for hosting!
Lovely transformation! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party. I hope you come visit & link again.
Very pretty! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Stunning! I LOVE how it turned out. Hopped over from Diana Rambles to see it up close:) You did a beautiful job, thanks for sharing!
Krista @thehappyhousie
Thanks so much Krista!
Lovely!