The first thing I started on was this small and timid little TV stand.
I just wanted to give her a little personality, so I put her in Robin's egg blue, and did some heavy distressing. The little boutique we're in was looking for a little shelf to display linens in their baby section. I thought this would be perfect for the job. I couldn't resist putting in a little interest, with just a couple flourishes on the edges to show under the linens that would be piled on it's shelves.
It would be so easy. Just a flourish. Yeah right! It took me waaaay more time getting it right than I wanted. Than this little thing was worth. (Sorry little thing. Luckily you don't read and decorate). But I think I got it right... eventually. Actually I love it now, so we just have to wait and see if some cool momma will think so too.
So here is the first bit of furniture tackled. I added some new little white knobs, which I know should have been crystal, but sometimes it's just not entirely worth it. And I added some beadboard (textured wallpaper-- shhhhh) on the back of it.
So, as a result of a hot, late, Sunday afternoon, I have a couple more projects lined up, including a lovely drop leaf table to be painted a blank, warm white. See you round soon!
xx Cara
Oooh, wait! Forgot to tell you that this little momma is expecting a boy! Guess I've got something on my mind :)
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that's adorable, cara! i am sure the pregnant belly helps you get better deals, too! maybe i need to stuff a ball up my shirt and then go yard sale-ing!;)
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA! I wish I could respond via email, Cassie, but blogger doesn't enable me since Im not the primary author of the blog.
ReplyDeletecongradulations! my daughter's friend had a little boy today and my daughter is expecting a girl in December. So babies every where.
ReplyDeleteYou're PREGGERS? Oh my goodness, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAnd that little shelf is just lovely!
Congrats on your big news! Great job on this piece too!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's so exciting! Love the robins' egg blue piece. Your handpainting is sweet with the white knobs.
ReplyDeleteCall me slow, but I had to read your post twice to get it... it wasn't making sense and then the "ah ha" moment hit me. Congratulations, and the piece is adorable.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That's so exciting- and the re-vamped tv stand ain't bad either =)
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Congrats Cara! How on earth are you maintaining your girl/boy pattern??
ReplyDeleteI love it! It was worth the time it took! Will we be seeing boy furniture. . .
ReplyDeleteLove that! Turned out just beautiful. Love the little details.
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I think the white knobs turned out better! You'll probably sell this right off the floor, even if it has a Not For Sale sign.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it would belong right at home in a beach house. Really, it's so lovely.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog. Great stuff you are doing. Where did you find the beadboard textured wallpaper? I have a really large project that I've been considering buying actual beadboard to replace the back, but this would work and be much cheaper.
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