Thursday, March 15, 2012

Liar, Liar.



I am a liar, although an unintentional one.




In my first real blog post, I announced that I had found "The One That Was Staying". Ummm, yeah, not so much. I missed having a tall hutch. However, I think this may be the revolving wall in my kitchen. I have had too many things to count in this spot. Here are some of them.


First there was this...

Then this...

This one was the next, and I thought the last one...

Which leads us here, to my newest love. I think I will keep this one. It fits the awkward little space on the wall. Here is the before. I didn't hate it, and we lived with is like it was for quite a while. But, my husband mentioned a few times that he would like it better in a lighter color. He kind of lets me do my own thing with this furniture-ing, so I thought I would be a nice wife and honor his wishes too!


And here is the after. I painted it with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in French Linen and Old White. I love the gray/green/taupe of the French Linen. It is a great color. And Old White is pretty much my go to color. If it were up to me, the world would be painted Old White.




And this little dish thing I love, it was a dollar at a thrift store. I can't bring myself to clean it.



Is it funny that I like every one of them? How could I possibly choose? That would be like asking me which of my children is my favorite. I love them all.



Linking up here...

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30 comments:

  1. ScribblerMarch 15, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Nice job! I know what you mean about moving furniture all over the place. My furniture migrates all the time!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 15, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Well, I can understand why you've had a revolving wall...all of those pieces are beautiful! Never mind, I think all of us shabby-style girls are the same :) If you ever feel like shipping one of your gorgeous, unwanted pieces to me here in Australia feel free :) I'm a new follower too.
    Cas x

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  3. Our Tennessee LifeMarch 15, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    I love the color combo! Beautiful! I'm a new follower! Looking forward to seeing more from your blog.

    Danielle @ The Retail DIYet

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  4. Vickie @ Ranger 911March 15, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    I love them all, too!! I actually have a Pinterest board that I
    named "Old Mother Hubbard" that I am filling with photos of wonderful old cupboards. So....I can certainly understand your love of old cupboards and buffets. I do love your latest and final? cupboard. :@

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  5. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinMarch 15, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Wow! That came out great! Don't you just love ASCP? It's the best thing ever! Thanks for sharing. Visiting from Redoux. Hope you're having a grand evening. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  6. AnneMarch 15, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Now I got to have some of that French Linen. Gorgeous with the old white.
    Awesome job girl!!!

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  7. Shabby chic SandyMarch 15, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    They all are lovely!

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  8. The Rooster and The HenMarch 15, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    The grey against the white is stunning! It turned out so wonderful, you must just love it! We hope to see you at the Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal linky party and I know our readers would love to see it too! (It starts tomorrow- Friday, March 16th 2012 at 7:00 am and reoccures every 1st and 3rd Friday)

    -Whitney @ TheRoosterAndTheHen

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  9. UnknownMarch 15, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Stunning! You did an beautiful job! Love the colors! Bravo. I need to find out more about the chalk paint. I've never heard of it before. Been out of the loop for a bit and playing catch up! lol

    Cheers from a new follower!
    Tina

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  10. Sherry HicksMarch 16, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    absolutely beautiful, I love french linen and old white combination! Very pretty early american piece!!

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  11. Wild Oak DesignsMarch 16, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Perfect! Of course, I thought the latest one was "perfect"....I love hutches too...they give visual height to a room. that hutch is better, way better, in French Linen...Love, love, love French linen (Coco a close second)....
    Keep up the fun!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 16, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Love the French Linen in AS....I have been using this color for my dining room furniture.....love it...beautiful work. Kathy S.

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  13. Girl in PinkMarch 16, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Awesome! I absolutely love the colors you chose for this beautiful hutch and the amount of distressing is just perfection! I am pinning this one for sure! You are an inspiration! Love your work!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  14. Good Time CharlieMarch 16, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Oh this is so gorgeous!!! You did a fantastique job on this. I play the game of revolving furniture around here too. I think anyone with a talent and eye for quality pieces does this. There are just too many beautiful things to do with paint! Keep this one for a while though!!! Thank you so much for sharing. -K

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  15. casacaudillMarch 16, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Oh, this one's the best - by far! Gorgeous.

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  16. SheilaG @ Plum DoodlesMarch 16, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Gosh, I would have a hard time choosing as well! I'm glad I'm not the only one who cheats on her furniture loves. :)

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  17. My Dream CanvasMarch 16, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    This is so pretty! you have a lovely blog. I hope you'll visit me at My Dream Canvas :-) I am your newest follower.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 16, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    I do love a good hutch but if you sell that buffet to ANYONE other than me, I will haunt you and tell you what a mistake you made! With love, of course!

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  19. Jennifer @ Dimples and TanglesMarch 20, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    The paint is perfect and shows off your dishes so nicely. Those are all some great pieces!

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  20. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsMarch 20, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    That French Linen color is just gorgeous and the Old White just sets it off. I have a pine hutch and since I've seen yours, I want to paint mine!

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  21. Yvonne @ StoneGableMarch 20, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    If this is not a keeper, you can send it my way! You really did a masterful job... it is stunning. The color is so lovely for this large piece! Wonderful post.
    Yvonne

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  22. MarigeneMarch 20, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Beautiful...what a transformation!

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  23. Beth@Makemeprettyagain.comMarch 21, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Hi Chrystal! I just want to say how great your hutch turned out. Love it. I just finished one almost identical to yours (yours is a little larger). I did mine in a beachy type. Please check it out if you get the chance!
    Thanks....Beth Makemeprettyagain.blogspot.com

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  24. AnonymousMarch 27, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    I watch my wife paint furniture because my real job makes me want to eat a gun barrel.

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    1. The Shabbiest ChickMarch 28, 2012 at 7:21 AM

      Grab a paintbrush and paint along! Painting is cheaper than therapy!

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  25. Robby and JoannaApril 16, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    This is so beautiful. I have been wanting to paint my china cabinet with chalk paint. I am curious did you use the dark wax on the French linen? Thanks!

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  26. brendaOctober 19, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    I hope you can tell me how to get the musty smell out of this darling french style solid magany desk that i want to paint using your chalk paint teck. Can you give me any idea . Brenda

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  27. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 1:15 PM

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  28. DebbieApril 17, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    So pretty! Did you use a tinted or clear wax on this piece?

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