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Gray Union Jack

October 3, 2012 Rachel 38 Comments

So here is the dresser I wish I could have kept. It was perfect. I found it for a great deal on craigslist and it came with a pretty mirror! The condition was great, I only had to make a few minor repairs, it was solid oak, it had keyholes (!) and pretty legs. I knew immediately what I wanted to paint on it… Union Jack Revisited in Gray!!
Here is the before: (notice the gray hardware looks ridiculous with the light oak stain! I hated the hardware at first!)
Like that cute little half-naked baby? That’s my youngest, and yes I’m so classy I let me kids run around like that sometimes. Just so you know we live on an acre of land and trees surround our home, so you cannot even see a single neighbor when there is foliage on the trees! It’s awesome.
I did the same technique with the design… I used my projector. I also had to go out and buy 2 quarts of ASCP (ouch!) but I knew they were very neutral colors that I could easily use again and make my money back. Isn’t it awesome?! *sigh* The colors I used were French Linen for the body and mirror, and Old White and Country Gray for the Union Jack design. I then distressed it and clear waxed it.
The hardware looks great with all the gray/neutral tones now!
I actually got two requests to do this same design in the same colors for different dressers! I’m happy I’ll be doing this one again (and again)!

Gallery, Union Jacks

Comments

  1. Danielle says

    October 6, 2012 at 1:49 am

    I’m loving this. I recently just did a union jack coffee table with muted colors. I love how this came out.

    Reply
    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 6, 2012 at 3:44 am

      Thank you! And your coffee table was so pretty! Love the gray and blue together!

      Reply
  2. House on the Way says

    October 6, 2012 at 3:12 am

    This is beyond gorgeous! Love it! I’d love for you to share this at my party, Twirl & Take a Bow at http://www.houseontheway.com
    It would be a great addition!
    Leslie
    House on the Way

    Reply
    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 6, 2012 at 3:42 am

      Thank you! I just did, thanks for referring me to your site! It’s lovely!

      Reply
  3. Anneke {RustiChic} says

    October 6, 2012 at 6:48 am

    This turned out SO pretty! I know that feeling of wanting to keep the pieces we do. My girls feel that way a lot too since I do a lot of French pieces. 🙂 I did a union jack piece once and now wish I would have used a projector!!! Smart thinking!

    ~Anneke at http://www.thisthatandlife.com

    Reply
    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 11, 2012 at 1:25 am

      I know right? But I feel it’s probably a good thing you want to keep your work, because then you know you are doing a really good job! Thanks for the positive feedback!

      Reply
  4. workhomebalance says

    October 6, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    I love it! I’m curious if you have a tutorial somewhere in the remote chance that I might want to attempt creating a beauty like this for myself.

    Reply
    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 11, 2012 at 1:23 am

      I will do a tutorial of sorts soon hopefully. I’ve been too busy lately to officially put one together, but it’s on my to do list for sure! Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  5. Angela LeMire says

    October 7, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    I love, love, love this union jack makeover. Especially with the more muted paint colors! I can see why it will be hard to sell this piece. Great job! -Angela @ Mrs. White Twig & Tea

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    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 9, 2012 at 12:31 am

      Thanks so much! You’re sweet! Your work is lovely too!

      Reply
  6. Helen says

    October 8, 2012 at 4:36 am

    Hi Rachel! I was browsing CL (I’m in Ofallon, MO) a few weeks ago and I saw this dresser. I was starting to get kinda tired of the Union Jack thing but yours looked sooooo good. I loved the muted colors and how timeless it looks. You took a trend that was getting a little old and made it completly new and trendy again. I saw your link at the MMS party and thought it looked familiar! : )
    I also paint and sale furniture in the STL area. I just wanted to say hi and tell you I think your stuff is great!!!

    Reply
    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 8, 2012 at 10:22 pm

      Thanks Helen! I appreciate the positive feedback!

      Reply
  7. House on the Way says

    October 9, 2012 at 12:20 am

    Stop by http://www.houseontheway.com tomorrow to see your dresser featured! Be sure to grab a “House Featured” button too. Hope you can link up this week.
    Leslie

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    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 11, 2012 at 1:21 am

      Thank you SO much! I’m honored! I will definitely link up again, I just need to finish my latest project! 🙂

      Reply
  8. michele says

    October 10, 2012 at 4:04 am

    seriously seriously lovin this one. bravo!

    hope you’ll stop by soon.

    michele

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    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 11, 2012 at 1:22 am

      Thank you so much! Appreciate the love!

      Reply
  9. Jacqueline says

    October 12, 2012 at 2:06 am

    I featured this tonight at Simply Creations Link Party! Thank you for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 12, 2012 at 4:30 am

      WOW! Thank you so much! What an honor! I’ll be linking up again tomorrow!

      Reply
  10. Anne Boykin says

    October 12, 2012 at 6:44 am

    Hi Rachel, You did a beautiful job! The hardware looks great and the colors are perfect.

    Reply
    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks, Anne!

      Reply
  11. Stephanie@New Again says

    October 12, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    I love all things Union Jack and you did a beautiful job!!

    Reply
    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:51 pm

      I love them too! Thanks.

      Reply
  12. Faye@The Shabby Cottage Home says

    October 12, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    Hi, I’m a new follower! Love the dresser. I saw you at mms. Your dresser was also my favorite post! Beautiful!

    Reply
    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:52 pm

      Welcome to my blog. Thanks for the support!

      Reply
  13. Mimi's Vintage Charm says

    October 12, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Bravo! love how this turned out… just beautiful. found you on miss mustard seed. thanks so much for sharing your paint choices, i always like to know what colors were used in case i want to try them out. and i also loved the half naked kid in the background… we live out in the country and my kids do naked very well too 🙂

    Reply
    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      Mimi, I did stop by your blog and really like how your home is turning out. A lot of hard work but in the end it will look beautiful and is all yours! Thanks.

      Reply
  14. Sorella Style says

    October 13, 2012 at 12:56 am

    I’m dying! This is absolutely amazing. I am SUCH a sucker for all things Union Jack and grey…both together? swoon!

    Reply
    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks!!

      Reply
  15. Mary C. Nasser says

    October 13, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Absolutely amazing!
    Love seeing the process of this. The color combination is magnificent!
    Congratulations on being the Furniture Feature Friday on Miss Mustard Seed!!

    Reply
    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      October 16, 2012 at 3:55 pm

      Thank you Mary

      Reply
  16. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    October 13, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    beautiful! the colors are just perfection on this piece!

    Reply
  17. Rachel and her Brasileiros says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Thanks Cassie!

    Reply
  18. lauren @ West Furniture Revival says

    January 8, 2013 at 2:47 am

    love your dresser, the colors are so nice together, i would love to feature it, if that would be ok please let me know,
    lauren

    Reply
    • Rachel and her Brasileiros says

      January 8, 2013 at 6:04 am

      Yes and I just posted today a tutorial for this dresser! http://shadesofblueinteriors.blogspot.com/2013/01/union-jack-tutorial.html

      Reply
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