9.01.2013

::Antique Wash Stand and Dry Sink::


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Peeps.

I'm so behind in showing you all my before and afters.  

Here's two of my recent faves.  First is Daisy the dry sink:


Daisy before:



I used DIY chalky paint with calcium carb in a Sherwin Williams 'Watery' Color-to-Go sample.


I used her original hardware, using some Brasso to shine them up.


I'm having a hard time parting with her.  May need to keep her as a bedside table in the new house. :)

Next up is Annie, from 1850....so says the English ironstone pitcher and basin:


Here's her original incarnation:


She was treated to American Paint Company's 'Blue Jeans', then 'Home Plate'.  I used a baby wipe to rub back the white to reveal the blue, which compliments the ironstone so well!



I have several others to show you too, but that's it for now!
I have another market coming up as well as some more custom orders to do this week, and 3 SUPER big announcements to tell you about!  My life is crazy full with awesomeness right now :)

Hope everyone enjoys their Labor Day festivities tomorrow.
Me?  I"m heading down to a family picnic then VIP tickets to see
MUMFORD & SONS!


(compliments of my brother who is their booking agent....that's him being kissed by Winston) 


34 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow that's some history you've got there - beautiful transformations !!!
Have fun tonight!
Hugs,
Suzan

Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking said...

Oooh, I like that blue peeking through the white, will have to try that!

Brenda Pruitt said...

Oh, I'd love to have that dry sink! I'm STILL looking for a dresser...
Brenda

Cassie Bustamante said...

i love that watery color, too- so pretty! a perfect aqua! and jealous- take me with you!

The Old Parsonage said...

LOVE the transformations! Have fun at the concert - enjoy!

Leann

The Old Parsonage said...

LOVE the transformations! Have fun at the concert - enjoy!

Leann

Maureen said...

They look great! Watery is an awesome color. Have fun at the concert!

rebecca @ older and wisor said...

1. I must have a dry sink now. It's non-negotiable.

2. I used to love Mumford & Sons before the radio played them all day, every day. When we were trying to get rid of our raccoons, we had the radios blasting 24-7. It was the running joke that there must only be four artists that stations are allowed to play: Taylor Swift, Pink, Justin Timberlake and M & S. I wanted to shoot myself in the head. Also the unnecessary bad language (even though it's edited)(but not on my Pandora-yikes!)totally bums me out because I'm not in 7th grade. BUT. I bet they are amazing live!!

Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse said...

Keep Daisy! She's too cute to ever part with her!

Jeannie Marie said...

How fun to go watch a band with VIP status! I was lucky enough to be able to do that for seven years!

Designitgirl said...

Love your before & afters, loving the sinks too.
Visiting from happy hour. First time around

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Beautiful before and afters...great transformations!

Unknown said...

Hi there, loved your post, what a wonderful job you did on these pieces! Popped in from Brook's paint party to say hello, really admire your lovely pieces!

Unknown said...

You did such a great job on these! I saw you on Fridays Five Features! If you like to link up come over to Craft Frenzy Friday at www.craftdictator.com!

Ann said...

Both pieces are beautiful. I'm in love with the color on the dry sink. And, the blue undercoat on the wash stand is perfection. Lovely!

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Just wanted you to know that you were featured on my blog! Thanks so much for sharing at The Scoop!...hugs...Debbie http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/09/vintage-favorites-from-scoop.html

Katie said...

Love Daisy! That color looks so nice! Have fun at Mumford & Sons! I bet they put on an amazing show!!

Eva said...

Hi, visiting from DIY Showoff. I love that you kept Daisy's original hardware. Looks wonderful!

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

Daisy is amazing! And I love that shade of blue!

Krista Aasen said...

What a gorgeous piece! And such a soft pretty shade of blue! I would be thrilled if you have the chance to share this at our new Fall DIY Challenge if you haven't already- today we are linking up BLUE projects - old or new! Hop over to The Happy Housie to share yours! Hope to see ya there!

- Krista

Fiona, Lilyfield Life said...

I saw the exact same washstand at auction lasts week. Isn't that funny. On the other side of the world! Looks gorgeous.
Fiona x

Cindy DIY beautify said...

OOH, love what you did with this cabinet!! Adore the color choice :) I found you on Happy Hour Friday...I posted a project too, would love you to check it out :)

Angie @ Knick of Time said...

Love it and am featuring you tonight at Knick of Time Tuesday! Thanks for sharing at the party!!

Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said...

Daisy is quite delightful. A keeper.

bj said...

I love both your washstands ....I have one almost like the first one..
I sure like the color you used on both.

Good Time Charlie said...

Love both of them!!! I can't believe you have time do any work these days. You are an energizer bunny!

Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking said...

What gorgeous pieces! LOVE! I'm featuring them in this week's Power of Paint Party.

DIY Vintage Chic said...

Wow! Flashback. We always had one just like this when I was a kid. I think it was my Great Grandmas. Beautiful work on the wash stand! Thanks for stopping by DIY Vintage Chic’s Friday’s Five Features and Fun Festivities. Don’t forget to stop back by this Friday!

Christy James said...

Absolutely gorgeous!! It looked so grandma country before, but you made it beautiful! Thanks for sharing at our Get Your DIY on Fall Link Party. You helped make week one a success! I hope you'll join us again on Sunday. Our theme is fall wreaths :)
And I'm so jealous about Mumford & Sons...I love them!

The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! Hugs...TFS!

Krista Aasen said...

Hi Cindy! I love your wash stand revamp!! I am featuring you tomorrow at the Get Your DIY On fall challenge - come by and grab your button from the happy housie and bring along a fall wreath if you have one for the next leg of the challenge:)
~Krista

Anonymous said...

You are so clever at furniture make-overs. I love how you name them too! Both are adorable - how could you ever part with them!? :-)

Nita Stacy said...

I featured your pretty dry sink today on Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life! It's so very pretty.

Deborah@Green Willow Pond said...

Love the both the stands, and am featuring the first one on my party tomorrow! How exciting to have gotten to see Mumford & Son and have such a close tie to them!

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