I think I have a favorite style. It is Grungy. Grungy French to be precise.
I love the lines, the curvy drawers and arched doors. There is just something about it that begs me to Grunge it up! The unexpected, extreme distressing somehow calls my name...and makes me happy. I like to be happy.
The other thing I like is the freedom that comes from painting something that didn't cost an arm and a leg. Furniture that costs less than a meal at a so-so restaurant. This was one of those pieces. It is the bottom half of a china cabinet. The China Cabinet Fairy has not waved her magic wand over me. I can't seem to sell an entire china cabinet to save my life! But the bottom half? No problem!
I painted this with one with ASCP in French Linen and then did a wash with Old White. Then, because I seem to be the only person who has never stenciled before (unless you count, which I don't, the time I tried to stencil a border around the nursery for our first son and didn't finish it until our second was born) I thought I would stencil a harlequin pattern on the top.
Well, that gold was a little bright! I sanded it down, distressed it then topped it off with clear and dark wax.
Oooh la laa! Grungy French.
This one is headed to Lone Elm Antique Mall in the morning!
**Because I am totally appreciative of those who follow my little blog and want to reward one of you with goodness and joy. I have used my massive influence (on my husband) and gathered the best gift I could think of . I would love to send one of you 25 coupons for a FREE Chick-fil-A Sandwich!
The rules? Super Simple.
1) You must LOVE Chick-fil-A.
2) You must be a follower of this blog.
Just leave me a comment telling me what your favorite menu item is at Chick-fil-A and you are entered! I will draw from these entries one week after there are 100 followers on this blog. I am excited!!
Joining these parties;
Miss Mustard Seed Furniture Feature Friday
The Shabby Nest Frugal Friday
Perfectly Imperfect All Things Furniture Pin It
Welcome to The Shabbiest Chick! My name is Chrystal and I am the happily married wife of one, and mother of four ~ all boys! I live in The House of Testosterone. I am passionate about my family, my home and coffee. I love to restore and recreate, taking the old and giving it a new life as a future heirloom. Come along with me, but grab a paint brush, we've got work to do!
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Toast chicken salad sandwich! My favorite fries but I don't eat them very often.
ReplyDeleteI hope you pick me!
I must be honest -- I've only eaten at Chick-fil-A a handful of times and I had, well, chicken. You don't have to pick me but I just wanted to say again, how impressed I am with your work. Love the style - grungy french and your awesome sense of humor. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE> im a new follower!
ReplyDeleteThat's easy...it's the Chargrilled Chicken Club Sandwich! I am certain you will hit the 100 mark soon! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove your transformation! Have to say I'm a fan of the grungy french too :)
ReplyDeleteI adore your style! I am a new follower...but already feel an addiction coming on. And I love the spicy chicken sandwich - yum!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that top! I am good on the Chick Fil A, but that is a fun giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLike your style & this cabinet - awesome! Enjoying your blog!
ReplyDeleteWe are a family of number 1 combos. Regular chick-fil-a sandwiches with extra pickles and sweet teas to drink (we are in the South, after all!).
ReplyDeleteLove the sideboard, especially the metallic element.
Jenny
The Lavender Magnolia
Girl that is my kind of furniture painting! LOVE the grunge :) I don't like chick-fil-a, fyi lol
ReplyDeleteChicken nuggets with honey make me so happy!
ReplyDeleteLove the painting. Maybe one of these days I'll do something with all the stuff in my garage waiting for some attention.
I love your blog and your amazing style, however, I live in the middle of nowhere Nevada and have never eaten at a chick-fil-a. Congrats on the followers and look forward to more posts and inspiration!
ReplyDeletejust started following your blog! And I absolutly LOVE the server!!!! Fabulous Job i thought the top was just to die for... im gonna have to borrow your idea! so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI am wondering where you found your stencil? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI found the stencil at Lowe's on clearance a few weeks ago for, something like, $3.00! Crazy!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I love the top! Your work is beautiful. Oh, and I love the #1 combo with extra pickles. lol.
ReplyDeleteI just found you on FJI- love this cabinet!!! Can't wait to check out what else ya got! :) Oh, and I'm a kids meal chicken nuggets girl, but I'll take a sandwich, too! ;)
ReplyDeletehmm, can't seem to post via google account.
Oh yeah! love me some Chic-fil-A!
ReplyDeleteahhhh I LOVE harlequin on furniture! Yours looks amazing! I'm extremely bummed that nowhere in the vicinity of my living quarters is a chic-fil-A!!! :( BUT I would LOVE for you to share this over on Kammy's Korner for our Trash 2 Treasure Tuesday party! http://kammyskorner.blogspot.com/2011/11/trash-2-treasure-tuesdays-7.html
ReplyDeleteAMAZING. Thats it. Love it.
ReplyDeleteForget the dang chicken sandwich. I must tell you that this paint job is the most wonderful wonderful thing I've seen in a long time. How I wish I could run my hands across that top! Nice! And how!
ReplyDeleteI saw your link on Funky Junk SNS and thought, I know that piece. I also sell at Lone Elm Antiques and I am so excited to find your blog! I knew you must be painting with ASCP. I am so in love with your white dresser that is in your booth now. Love, love the handles. I would love if you would share this piece at my Restyled Sundays party, going on til Friday.
ReplyDeleteI love your painting style! I have recently bought ASCP but have been a little intimidated about using it (which colors work the best together, clear wax vs. dark wax, etc.). Reading your blog and seeing all of your beautiful work is starting to inspire me to just, GO FOR IT!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Which I could find some of the Craigslist deals you seem to come across!
Oh and Chick-fil-A or as my 4 year old grand daughter says "Chik-de-la" is my favorite and hers too!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing piece. I love the grungy look! The harlequins really take it to the next level. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of gold paint did you use on the top...looks fab BTW!
ReplyDeleteThanks Deborah! The paint on to is just gold crafty paint. I don't really remember the brand, just gold and crafty!
DeleteHonestly I love the brownies and also sweet tea! Oh yeah and the fries! Hope I win!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this. Sharing on my FB page. Faux the Frill of It.
ReplyDelete:)