Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Peacock Desk/Vanity!

So here we have a cute little desk. (Gosh I love Craigslist!..I seriously think I have a problem)
Wasn't in bad shape, just needed some updating! 
I mixed up my own chalk paint for the black and white. I used ASCP in provence for the blue accents.
I waxed with AS clear wax. 

Can you tell I have a small problem with paints? In the background
you can only see a portion of my "collection".  I'm a sick puppy. 



                                      Ta Da!!  This would be so cute in a carrara marble bathroom!
I'm still looking for the right chair to pair with her. There is also a mirror, but dumbo me did the stencil
without realizing the mirror covers up the fringe of the top feather. Doh! I like it better without anyway.
 
            I just felt like using my peacock stencil. However, I didn't have any emerald green paint.....;(
                                           So I used about four different blues and teals.






Close up of the detail work.....







11 comments:

  1. This is fantastic! You've got a great eye! Can't wait to see more!

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  2. It's beautiful! Why don't you start linking your projects up at my place every week so I can feature you?

    Melody
    ChattyChics.com
    http://chattychics.com/2012/02/28/need-inspiration-wild-wednesday-5/

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  3. WOW! SUPER transformation! I really love your color choice as well.That stencil gives it that POP of a little sumthin-sumthin!Great Job! Deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com

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  4. You do beautiful work! I love peacock feathers right now too, but I haven't found the right piece to paint one yet....someday! Nice to find you. Stop by and visit sometime. http://twicenice.blogspot.com

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  5. I love this desk!! The feathers are a fun surprise!! I am your newest follower. Stop by sometime! Sarah

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  6. Love the dark/light combo and that peacock feather detail is so pretty! I'm featuring your desk in the PoPP Spotlight this weekend. Thank you for linking up to the party!

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    1. Thanks Maryann! Wish I had the mirror finished. And I have the cutest zebra stool to go with it!

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  7. WOW I love it!! how did you get the multiple paint detail?? Its sooo cool! Cant wait to see the whole think when its done!

    Samm
    www.LittleHouseintheBigD.com

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    1. If you are referring to the peacock feathers, I dabbed different colors while the stencil was in place. On the desk itself, I dry-brushed the blue accents. I've since painted the mirror (I've left part of it the original wood). The zebra stool was too large. STill looking for a little accent chair.

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