I have told you all before of a kind gentleman who comes to my classes at the gym and gives me his old furniture if he is getting rid of it and thinks I may be able to use it. Just before Lucketts, he gave me this very solid sideboard. It is a newer piece, but sturdy and had potential...
I knew I wanted to do something really fun with it. Heck, it was free, so a great chance to try out a new color! I had been dying to use Annie Sloan's Antibes Green chalk paint. It worked beautifully on this piece, no sanding or priming required, which made me happy!!! Once the two coats of paint were complete and dry, I distressed it with sandpaper and a paint scraper. Then I went over it all by brushing on "Dune Gray" semi-solid deck stain from Cabot. Once that was dry I gave the piece a good waxing. And I am so happy with the result! It is such a fun piece, and will surely add a summer punch to someone's home.... soon, I hope!
And I know some of you are wondering still what is up my sleeve.... my meeting yesterday was not too great or promising, and let me nervous and doubtful, so I am not spilling yet. Sorry! Just send me some good karma that everything will work out!
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Looks gorgeous, Cassie! Definitely fun and summery! Sending you some good karma...
awesome! I absolutely love the green:) It's perfect!
Loving that summer green!
It's awesome, Cassie! It'd be a great changing table for a fun nursery.
oooooooooh, that think RULES!!! SO so pretty & happy!
Sending GREAT karma your way friend!! xo
Ooooo, the green is pretty!!
Sending lots of good karma your way!!
I love the green! I like the yellow knobs a lot, too.
I'll send you good karma and good vibes!
isn't that the best green! love this! : )
oh yeah... sending good thoughts to you! : )
love the color!!! Such a happy color and the knobs are very cool!
LAUREN
what an awesome color!!! So pretty! Nice job! Sending tons of good vibes your way!!
cassie, it's so cute! I love the color, and I don't generally like green.
positive thoughts coming from l'ville for you!
gail
You could paint anything green and I would love it!
Cassie I saw this piece first when I was trolling Craigslist. The color is so summery-perfect for serving drinks at a BBQ! I have got to get some chalk paint to paint my entertainment center. The thought of not having to sand that beast is very enticing!
Sarah
Cassie you sure have a nice gentleman taking classes! Does he really know what you can do with furniture? I'm so happy you changed out those diamond knobs, they were dating that piece. And now you've got me dying to know what your meeting was all about.
Wonderful job!! I want some Annie Sloan paint!!!!! I love it, if it was blue or red it would be PERFECT in my kitchen :0)
Looks awesome. I love the fun color!
That buffet is amazing and so is that happy green color!!!!
"Good karma.......go to Cassie!! Right now!!"
(**ok, I told it to go to you!! No more worrying!! :) )
super fun and happy!
I LOVE the color and the yellow knobs!! It's perfect for the summer or to brighten a room. Sorry that your meeting didn't go as well as you had hoped. :(
You just made my night with that green happy table! That is the one chalk paint color I'm DYING to try. Ugh...now I might HAVE to buy some....
Love it! So much better now! I've got a beast of a green project I can't wait to post, so I'm loving this! Sending ALL kinds of good vibes your way! Good luck with whatever it is! ;)
I love the little knobs on it! Great color, too!
one of my faves!
xo
Such a great color and I love the final photo closeup of the sanding/waxing detail.
- Joy
I am diggin the green these days too! Must be a spring thang :) Nice work, so is the paint really that awesome? I'm tempted.
Gorgeous in green, Cassie! Beautiful job and as always I love those fun knobs. I am sending you lots of positive thoughts and a big hug.
Great job!!! You amaze me with how much you do!! Take care, Caroline
Love the green. I totally see it outside on the patio with watermelon and yellow dishes/cups...wow you've really got the imagination going.
The green with the yellow knobs is so fun! Hope it all works out - sending good vibes :)
Wow this is such an awesome transformation!! Love that color.
I did a dresser in that color too and I really love it. The yellow knobs are a really cute touch. That man is so sweet to bring you furniture! ... You know I'm rooting for you. Keep the faith girlfriend!
I can see it on a deck or patio... the center piece of a fantastic summer party or dinner! LOVE it!
~Chris
AH! I love this. So summery- you're right. The yellow knobs are totally cute.
super heart that green! I love a good pop of color!!
What a great accent piece this will be! Love the green.
Oh I love the wine rack part - great colour Cassie (as always)!
XO
Lenore
Pretty!! You did a great job and have inspired me for a weekend project.
I love the color and the new knobs!
really pretty color! this turned out great
really pretty color! this turned out great
Love the green! Great piece!
This is a great piece; especially when it falls in your lap like it did! May have to go with the green in my next chalk paint order!
sending good vibes your way, cassie! my cat is a rescue and i volunteer on occasion so i should have some in the bank to spare ;)
I love that green. I really want to paint something green! You always nail it just right on your colors and details! LOVE IT!
Wowza! It looks so good painted green!
I LOVE that color! And the knobs are perfect! Love, as usual!!
Hi Cassie,
Thank you for sending Renee my way. I am so happy to see your happy green. Antibes is the first Annie Sloan Chalk Paint color I ever laid eyes on. Needless to say I was hooked. I love what you did with the glaze that piece is truly transformed! Did you hear Annie is coming out with several new colors? I think one will be an old linen color I can't wait!!! Keep up the GREAT and creative work.
Virginia
Brilliant! This is precisely the colour I was looking for to finish a 1930's wardrobe I rescued from going to the landfill.
WOWOWOWOW!! i LOVE the new green color and that knob is perfection!!
Love it!!! What a difference!
That color is so fun! Gotta love free!
Just darling, a fun shade of green, great shape and adorable knobs, great job! And free to boot!
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Cathy @ Room Rx
Cassie,
You have me searching for a lovely piece to use that shade of green on - your work is gorgeous - you always rock it!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Happy Tuesday!
Lovely project~ a true metamorphosis.
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looks great! I like the knobs you used, too!
Fabulous transformation!! Love the color! I just started a blog paty "from trash to treasure" and this post would be a great additon. I hope you'll stop by and join in!
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swoon worthy! love love love!
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