This piece of furniture gives me heart palpitations.From the minute I saw her curvy body, the fabulous mirror that sits on top, I knew what was to become of her. She belonged to a friend of mine who decided she didn't want it {it was not painted and the two side doors were not in good condition}, and then she handed her over to me to do what i wanted with it.
What?
Seriously, you gotta love friends like this!!
I painted it with my favorite Swedish Gray, added some white floral ceramic knobs from my shop, and headed over to my favorite shop.....Anthro, to pick up some of these kitchen towels that I covet.
I bought 2 small tension rods, then folded the top of the towels over and got out my lovely friend, the hot glue gun. I then applied the hot glue in a long line across and patted the towel down.
Anyone can do this easy project to any piece that needs some spicing up, I even love the idea of taking some old grain sacks and turning them into little curtains for a piece like this......
I always have such a hard time deciding whether to sell or keep a piece of furniture, so you might see her in shop soon, but until then, I will make good use of it.
xoxo
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yahoo...i get to be the first to comment....simply lovely..she is beautiful and would cheer up any home...i really love the little curtain idea...thanks for sharing..the pompoms on the curtains are very sweet!!!
Love it! I used to have a piece very similar to this with a beautiful oval mirror on it and the curvy legs and now I'm missing it ;0)
what a beauty...show-off.
:)
chas
I have that tea towel!! I love Anthro so much;) Was just there last night. Got a cute little bottle stopper. Wanted a cute little purse but I stopped myself. Not until Spring arrives:)
I love it but what I love more is the wall register peeking out from under the piece. That is what it is right? It just reminds me of my childhood home (my mom still lives there!). And I love the huge baseboards too!
But back to the piece. Would you mind sharing the color paint you used? It's soft and lovely.
Beautiful!!
the color is "pale gray" by Ralph Lauren
kitchen towels = genius!
What a great piece...very creative way to use the towels.
SO GOOD! Adding the towels was brilliant!!
I love this !!!! I was going to add a panel to an old dresser that has a door missing.i bought the curtain rod and it was the wrong size!!!!! Don't you just love when you get a piece for free!!!! I say you should keep it for yourself!!!! It is so pretty!!!!
That is so pretty and gives me an idea for my antique chest of drawers whose front door has seen better days.
Fabulous, I have those Anthro. towels too, don't you just love them? Great job!
Oh that piece is lovely! I really don't think I could part with it if it were mine. Those towels are so cute...and what a great idea, too!
P.S. I'm having a giveaway for my "blog-iversary". You just might recognize the items:)
Wow it looks amazing! Love the fact that you could change out the fabric depending on the season. So awesome!
You are just sooooo talented!!! (sigh) I'm just so happy to have met you!!!
You are just sooooo talented!!! (sigh) I'm just so happy to have met you!!!
fabulous!
I have this SAME piece! (Pretty much -- the legs may be different, but still...). I have said from day-one that I wanted to paint mine, too. But, life gets busy and still "she" sits in her dark, mahogany nakedness. One day, one day, I get around to painting it. You've inspired me! Maybe my "one day" will be SOON! :)
-Ruth
Be still my beating heart! She is beautiful and your touches are PERFECT!!! the towels you added oh my and the knobs... feeling weak I think I have to go visit Lola B store tonight!!
LuLu
Fab-u-lous! Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing the gorgeous paint colour - it's hard to find just the right grey.
Totally gorgeous! I can see why you were drawn to it. You sure turned it into a looker!
Oh I love it!! I don't think I could part with a piece like that!
Beautiful! I have those towels too..They are Gorgeous.. What a Great Friend.
It's fantastic! If you sell it, the new owner would be one lucky gal...but I say keep it. You'll miss it if it's gone.
Stunning!
Renee
That is so pretty!! I love the burst of color with the pretty Anthro towels! Good job Lady!
I just love this piece! That is right up my alley- gorgeous!! I adore everything in your shop- wish I lived close!!
Melissa
she's a knockout for sure!
love how you incorporated the anthro towels
xo
Adorable, love those towels, I mean curtains!
Beautiful!!! You have great friends! :)
You are so right - that gives me heart palpitations! That hint-of-gray is so perfect and dreamy. What a sweet improvement! What a friend!!!
GORGEOUS! Gosh...I need a friend like that! ;o) Love the towels...I seem to have a growing love for orange this season. Thanks for a little inspiration!
Gorgeous Kasey!! Love the color, but I think my favorite thing are the little pulls!
I saw that piece in a recent post of yours and instantly fell in love with it. Love love love the curtains! It is just darling, I may have to copy you, and do that to a piece in my dining room!
simply fabulous!
I love your piece. It looks amazing with the little curtains and its new paint job.
~Michelle
i love it...my mission...find one like it!
I love that color of paint - it's awesome and the knobs make me swoon! I would love this in my bedroom.
What a beauty. Ok I need a friend to give me something like that...uhm.....wanna give that to me friend? LOL
I would have a hard time parting with that, but it would make a great item for your shop.
Kris
Absolutely gorgeous. You are so creative. I love the towels, too! And the pale gray paint looks perfect!
funny you posted this...i did the same project last weekend. I will blog about it some day next week:)
That's so pretty!
And even *I* can work a hot glue gun! This may be one project I can do. :)
Absolutely gorgeous...LOVE it! You did a beautiful job with that and the towels you selected as the "curtains" couldn't be more perfect! Wish I could get my hands on a piece like that...wow!
I will call you.......I finally have been getting more sleep! Whew, a crazy week!
Hey, I'm leaving for Indy this weekend....I will need to check out Anthro! I haven't been for awhile as they are not "in the middle of nowhere"! That is my plight girlfriend!
Love,
Kara & Darcy too
You did a great job..I love the idea of the tea towels..
Arent't spring rods great?
The mirror is the pièce de résistance to me.
Absolutely beautiful! I love it against that baby blue wall...fabulous! Is there anything you're not good at?
I LOVE it! I am always on the look out for a good piece of furniture like this. Isn't it amazing that someone would not want this? I always try to get my hubby to see the potential. Great job!
I adore this and imagine your generous friend does too. :)
oh you lucky duck! love what how you made it yours :)
You know what I think....... ;) Jen
love love love !!! you are amazing girl - i shall fly you to az someday for you to decorate my house (when i am rich and famous-LOL!!!) !
xoxo,
beth
oh, very pretty! I'll bet your generous friend wants it back!
What an amazing piece of furniture! I love the little drapery and the knobs. You did a fabulous job with it!
Wow! Very creative! I love how it turned out.
Remember I get first right of refusal on this!! ;)
It's amazing! Have you already divulged the specific gray you used? I love the softness of it.
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