Once upon a time there was a sad, beat down, cedar lined chest. Listed for sale on eBay, just hoping that someone would come along and fix her up.
I fell hook, line and sinker for her sad story and brought her home with me. What can I say, I was pregnant at the time, and to say I was a bit emotional would be an understatement. Unfortunately, she didn't make it any further than the garage for several months.
Then, last weekend, when the Spring-like temperatures aligned perfectly with two napping girls, we pulled her into the driveway in the hopes of furthering her story.
From a distance, she didn't look too bad, but up close you could see the handiwork of the family cat.
With electric sanders buzzing, we developed a plan for this neglected lady.
And like all good fairy tales, it involved a bit of magic, and hers took the form of milk paint.
You may remember when my love affair with milk paint began? It's chemically safe, cleans up with soap and water and is VOC free - not to mention perfect for getting that naturally distressed look.
I hand painted her with 3 coats of Old Fashioned Milk Paint {Light Cream}, gave her a little TLC in the form of some light distressing and finished her off with 3 coats of paste wax.
And now she's ready for her next chapter to begin.
Perhaps she'll find her next home in someone's front hall...she'd be happy there, greeting everyone day in and day out.
{this is the truest representation of the paint color}
Or at the foot of someone's bed. Happy to hold seasonal clothes in her cedar lined depths.
Or even in a mud room. The options are truly endless.
If you're interested in making room for this lovely lady in your home, please email me directly {designingdomesticity@gmail.com} for details or check out my craigslist listing.
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Good work, Liz. It turned out very nice. MF
What a difference! I`m always walking by this type of cedar chest but now I`m thinking of snapping one up!
I love your makeover! My mom has an old chest that was my grandmother's and I think if and when she gives it to me, I will definitely copycat you!
Jeanine
Visiting from BNOTP. Your cedar chest turned out great. You're right, there are so many options for using this piece and I'm so glad you rescued it!
Looks great! Love the color.
The cedar chest looks great! Oh, after your comment, I checked out your living room....love it! You are right, they are similar rooms, yours might be a tad wider. You have some beautiful wood pieces - love the mix of paint and stain. Also, you won't believe this...I looked at the very same fabric of your sofa pillows today, only in blue, gold and green! Mercy! I did a doubletake, too! I'm a new follower - you have a great blog. Linda
it looks beautiful, liz! i love the scalloped detail on it which shows up much better now!
I have one that was my aunt's and it needs to be refinished. The top is a mess and I hope to refinish it soon.I think I will have to replace the top with a thin piece of wood. Love yours. Thanks for the idea of milk paint!
Blessings My Friend,
Great makeover. Would never believe it was the same piece.
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How pretty......and funcitonal. You did a great job on the makeover. Im your newest follower. Please come visit me at PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com and follow back.
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