For Elf Use Only

 

I honestly think that if I ever remember to take a "before" picture of a project it will be some sort of miracle.  So imagine just a plain, bare, elf size chest of drawers.. ok that image is the before pic.

Frogtape on drawer fronts before painting.

 I got this little guy from my friends at the Southport Antique Mall, which is located on the cool side of Indianapolis.  After leg wrestling Jane over the price for all of thirty seconds, victory was mine!

The idea for this design came to me a few days later.  I figured this small dresser could be a cute seasonal decoration and the "Elf Dresser" was born.  

 I would highly recommend Frogtape Painter's Tape when doing any sort of masking when painting.  It really does keep paint out and keeps lines sharp.

In keeping with the holiday spirit, I lined the drawers with sheet music and decoupaged them in place.  

I then used a silver metallic glaze inside the drawers.  The paint is CeCe Caldwell's Simply White and Traverse City Cherry.  CeCe's Clear and Light Aging Waxes were used.

I found these cute knobs at Hobby Lobby.

Thanks for reading! ~ Mrs. B



Linking up to these great parties:

Miss Mustard Seed - Furniture Feature Friday
Redoux Interiors - Happy, happy, joy, joy link party
Funky Junk Interiors - Saturday Night Special Trash to Treasure Projects
Common Ground - Vintage Inspiration
It's So Cheri - It's Linky Party Time

Cherry Side Tables

Isn't this a great little table?  Don't you just love the shape?  Well I certainly do and what is even better is that we have two of them!!  

These beautiful cherry tables needed a bit of repair and an update but really nothing more.  One of the tops was pitted from an over ripe pumpkin.  Please don't ask how I know this and trust me it will never happen again!!  *ugh*

Mr. B took care of the refinish for the tops and I took care of the painting.  Minwax Kona and Cabernet custom mixed stain for the tops and of course CeCe Caldwell's Paint in Vintage White with Clear and Light Aging Waxes were used.

I think the Light Aging Wax tones down the white and gives it some depth and richness.  Just a light distressing for these guys and a good buffing.

These tables are now available at the Southport Antique Mall for $70 each.  Visit booth 520 this weekend and take an additional 20% off Friday through Sunday!

Thanks for reading! ~ Mrs. B