This week I scored on Craigslist! I got this wardrobe, an adorable dresser and a console table! Here is the wardrobe reveal… sorry no before pics! Very simple, nothing ornate or detailed.
The repairs were pretty simple and included a bit of wood filler and wood glue… I was happy! I agonized over how to paint her, but I finally decided I loved the Shabby Chic look best and wanted to keep it with the light grays/cream. I used a 4:1 French Linen to Old White for the body, and Old White on the front panels. The stain of the wood seeped through a bit, but I kinda liked the color it all ended up so I didn’t stress too much about it.
I wanted to let the character show through so I sanded quite a bit on the edges, but in a natural-wear way. The inside was a bit musty smelling, so I watered down Kilz (to block the odor) and put a very light layer of watered down Old White on top of that. I love the white-washed look it has now!
Then I was thinking to trade out the latch. But after looking closer, it was built into the door and putting in something new would require drilling a hole and well… I decided it looked charming! And I found out this type of latch is a vintage “window turn latch. And they were used on cupboards and closet doors quite often back in the day.
Lastly, it was still looking a little… blah to me. So I decided to add a little embellishment by way of hand-painting along the edges. My inspiration for the design was this dresser by Miss Mustard Seed.
Gorgeous. You were spot on to keep that old latch. The way you distressed and added the embellished flowers makes the entire piece look authentically aged.
I love it! the shabby chic look was perfect for her… you did an amazing job!
IT’S AWESOME!!! Great color choices and the hand painted design really sets it off ♥
This is so cute! Love your little painted details on the sides.
I love this cabinet! You did an amazing job on it (as usual)
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Great Post thanks for sharing.