I got this picture from Hobby Lobby a few months ago. I love the red flowers!
This is our turkey, Buster.I was looking around on the BHG site last night and found some pictures of rooms done in shades of white and soft, pastel colors. I love how fresh and clean these rooms look. However, if I were to do this look in my home the white would quickly turn into shades of gray!
I have a china cabinet that I am using to store my decorating books and some knick-knacks. Here is a picture of how it looks as of now.
I want to paint it cream and put chicken wire in place of the front glass. My husband would prefer it to be black. I have taken off some fruit and flowers that were decoupaged on the bottom doors and have it sanded and ready for paint. Should I use a primer on it first? I haven't painted furniture before and I really want this to turn out good.
I think I am going to make myself a hot cup of tea and grab "Under the Tuscan Sun" and snuggle down in bed. Goodnight everyone.
Eva
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Hey there!
I just read some helpful tips on painting furniture on this blog:
http://southernhospitality-rhoda.blogspot.com
Good luck with your piece....I'm sure it'll look great!
Yes, Rhoda does a great job of painting furniture. She has some great step-by-step posts. Right now, I am into painting furniture black, so her posts are real handy now!
I have painted furniture several times. I get the best results when I use a primer. Also, I use a water based polyurethane for my top coat. Though, it does leave a satin finish. If you would like to use a top coat with a more natural look (and more cottage looking), use bees wax. If you have children, I highly suggest using a top coat. I painted my kitchen cabinets three years ago, and there is not a paint chip in them.
Good luck!
Hi, Eva, I came over from Kim's blog (OWCL) and enjoyed seeing all your things. While I'm not completely cottage style, I do love some cottage elements & have some in my own traditional home. I see my name mentioned already, so just wanted to say hello!
And thanks to the others for the plug!
Rhoda
I bet that china hutch would look very cute that way. I love the pictures you have posted also.
I like light oak and white but my hubby isn't into the white yet. I
keep trying to talk him into it.
Thanks for the tips and comments-I truly do appreciate them.
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