I decided to coordinate it with the lighter pieces in my living room by painting the body Old White and waxing it with clear wax, conditioning and re-staining the top, and applying a coat of poly (to the top only).
I like how it turned out. I did use quite a bit of paint on it though. Two coats just barely covered the old stain. I might have gone with a third coat if I was going to sell it but since its for my house, I'm ok with it not being completely perfect. :)
It's also a little small for under this big mirror, but I like having something there. I would love to have a small decorative fireplace mantel that fit this spot. It's very narrow but it would be a great spot for one.
I got the little advertising box many years ago at an auction. It's just a beat-up little box but I love the picture.
I'm linking up at Potpourri Friday, Show and Tell Friday, Feathered Nest Friday and Furniture Friday. Have an awesome weekend!
9 comments:
Your bookcase is so pretty painted white but leaving the top dark! Nice job!
Thank you for participating in Potpourri Friday. Many thanks!
Your bookcase looks fabulous! I love how you have decorated it! Looks perfect! I'm your newest follower!
I think the paint made a wonderful transformation! Great job! That's a perfect spot for it too. I think the mirror works fine. I can never manage more than one or two "perfect" corners in my whole house! haha!
Nice refreshing update. Nice job.
Looks great! Isn't it amazing what a coat of paint can do??
This is a great update! I think painting a piece really brings out it's character. It looks fabulous! I love it!
Very nice, you did a great job!!
Were getting ready to build our first home, so im def out on the look for sweet ideas..
Wow, that is quite the transformation. I love all of the glimpses of your house.
Soo pretty~ the transformation is darling! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!!! :)
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