Hello Everyone! I can’t believe what once was black and looked like this……
….now looks like this.
I painted it using two shades of homemade gray chalk paint. First, I painted it a dark gray and then dry brushed it with a lighter shade. Then I finished it off with only clear wax.
I stenciled the front using Metallic Shimmering Silver paint. I also replaced the original white knobs with glass ones.
I sanded the top and applied 3 coats of Miniwax Ebony stain on it.
Thanks Kathy for helping me decide on a stain color. I was undecided on what color stain and after consulting with Kathy at Creative Home Expression via emails, she helped me make my decision and I am so glad she did….I love that color stain with the gray!
Do you believe that if you break a mirror that you will have 7 years of bad luck? The frame you see below had a mirror inside and guess what I broke it!
I had taken the mirror out of the frame and added an antique effect to it. When I was putting the mirror back into the frame, it broke. I have to say it also broke my heart because it looked really nice and it was a lot of work antiquing that mirror! Now I have an empty frame. I guess I could just leave it completely empty or paint the inside with what’s in there now with chalkboard paint or maybe get another mirror cut for it. What would you do?
Charlie and I did attend the estate auction sale on Saturday and I have started working on some of the things that I purchased. I’ll share some of those projects with you soon.
As always, thanks for stopping by and hope you all have a wonderful week!
Gail
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I love the dark top on that one. Kathy steered you in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning, Gail. The design gives it an elegant feel.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful, Gail! Like a totally different piece! I love the colors and the hardware is just the cherry on top. I can't get over how different it looks from the before picture. Great job! Thanks for the shout out, but this was all you, girl. : )
ReplyDeleteGail, it looks beautiful. The stencil is perfect for the colors you picked. It's soft, it's vintage it's wonderful!! It's funny how it doesn't even look like the same piece!
ReplyDeleteLove the gray! Looks great. Sorry about the mirror. Such a beautiful piece. You always do such a great job.
ReplyDeleteOh it looks beautiful..esp with the silver on top!
ReplyDeleteReally stunnng transformation! You did a fantastic job. The mirror frame still looks fabulous even though it's without a mirror.
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning transformation Gail!! I love it and love the pretty vignette on top too! Is this piece going back in your dining room?
ReplyDeleteThe cabinet is gorgeous! Love the way it turned out!
ReplyDeleteThe contrast of the dark top is stunning!
That is an awesome redo with perfect color choices. Outstanding job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job on the cabinet. Love the paint and the dark top.
ReplyDeleteGail what a fabulous transformation!!! I love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning ~ amazing transformation!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Susan and Bentley
It's just amazing Gail, what paint can do! I really love what you did to it, looks like a different piece of furniture! I can't wait to see what you did bring home from the estate auction!
ReplyDeleteWell, for the mirror I think I'd buy a new mirror to put in it and age it like you did, love the frame on it!
Your piece turned out amazing! I love the color combination.
ReplyDeleteYou could always have plain glass cut and spray the backside with Krylon's Mirror spray paint. It gives the glass the look of an old mirror.
That is simply beautiful, Gail! A wonderful tranformation & super color choice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Gail! I love the stain color. And the stencil is so subtle and luxurious looking. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love the chalkboard myself. Maybe write something on it.
Oh my....what a beautiful make-over!! I think the frame is pretty with or without the glass.
ReplyDeleteLooks sooooo pretty...love that stencil.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
What a transformation, it looks fantastic! A frame that beautiful deserves a mirror.
ReplyDeleteYour cabinet looks sooo good! I love the dark stain on top, and the stencil.The chalkboard frame is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Morning Gail! This looks so pretty I want to paint my black pieces a lighter color now. That frame is gorgeous - love the shape. Have you thought about doing subway art on black do a quote or subway art on that using thinner fonts? I think that would be kind of cool because of the shape of the frame rather than the standard rectangle - just a thought. I know whatever you do with it I am going to love it. I like Vickie's idea too of an antiqued mirror effect. Another great project.
ReplyDeleteSincerely, Jeannette
Amazing Make-Over Gail!! Love It!! XOXOX
ReplyDeleteLove it in grey Gail. I think I would paint the mirror out in chalkboard paint.
ReplyDeleteOh my word, I love, love, love it. So pretty. Great choice of color. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteGet out Gail, that is super looking!! Love the dark top. You link that beauty up all over would 'ya? One of your best transformations, and it came right to my little 'ol email box. If that is how something turns out after you break a mirror I'm gonna go break one so I have 7 years of awesome projects.
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Hi Gail,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely transformation. I love the color and the stencil. I like the mirror frame just the way it is.
hugs
Sissie
I think the change is phenomenal, Gail! I've always liked the combo of stain and paint. :-) Sue
ReplyDeletethis is a beautiful piece!
ReplyDeleteGail, it looks lovely. You did such a good job with this piece. Love how you changed the look of it.
ReplyDeleteTurned out great. Love your decorating and your blog. Always fun to visit you and see what you
are working on!
Blessings,
Debbie
What a complete transformation! Love what you did with it...the color and the stain choice! I like the frame used with the blackboard!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous,Gail! Beautiful colors and I love the dark top. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove it! It's a wonderful transformation! I'd love for you to share this at my party, Twirl & Take a Bow at www.houseontheway.com. It runs Tuesdays through Sunday. Hope to see you there!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
Wow,lady! You are amazing! I love the dresser in grey!!! It looks wonderful. I also love the little mirror turned blackboard. A glass shop will cut and put a new mirror in it for very little, I think.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Hugs Cindy
A lovely transformation! Great details too.
ReplyDeleteLovely BOTH ways, but I really like the addition of the crystal knobs now. It adds a glamourous touch!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Gail! It looks incredible with its new look. I love the stain you chose and the clear knobs (I have those in our master bath)! Fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteThis is a truly beautiful piece, Gail. I just love it!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks GREAT Gail! I love love it! Just beautiful! I thought the frame was already a chalkboard....after all that work to antique the mirror I am so sorry it broke! Sounds like something that would happen to me...
ReplyDeleteLou Cinda
That turned out great! Sorry about the mirror...but I think you will be fine!!
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