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Ok. Here it is. Got so excited to start, almost forgot the before shots! One of the glass doors had a crack in the glass, so I decided I would just leave them off altogether. This was a CL find for $40.00. Probably was 20 too much!

Heres the AFTER. I didnt get it to go here, but youll read about that later!

I make my own chalk paint using Plaster of Paris. However, I did get a quart of ASCP in Provence just so I could see the difference. This black is a mixture of Martha Stewart "francesca" and some other black paint I had laying around! I used half and half of each and about 1 cup of the plaster of paris. I use two coats on everything. BTW, my chalk paint and the ASCP finish exactly the same. See for yourself. AS goes on a little smoother, but the end result is the same. IMHO.

Even though you dont have to sand, I still do. Dont know why. Old habits from wood finishing. I just feel like starting with a nice clean smooth surface. I removed the back thinking I was going to paint it, but after pulling it out (or rather after hubby ripping it off!) the veneer paneling began peeling. Covering it with fabric seemed easier than fixing it.

I applied ASCP in Provence to the inside of the hutch and painted it in the grooves of the door before giving it its second coat of black. This pic above shows the detail work to the crown molding. I applied the blue sparingly with a very dry brush and made sure to work it in well.

Here are the doors after being painted. The left one has been distressed and sanded but I havent added the Provence color yet.

Here is one of the doors all finished and waxed. I was so jazzed when I saw those colors come to life!

I did splurge on the AS clear wax and her application brush. The wax works great and you get a good workout applying it! Hate that part!

I spray painted the original scrolls and hinges ORB and picked up these new knobs at Hobby Lobby. All knobs were 50% off! I went nuts and bought out half the bins! One never knows when one might need knobs!

Now for the sick part. After getting this all done, I moved it inside by my back door, mudroom-like area, only to find out it was too big! WTH?? AAARRRRRGGGHHHH. So much for measuring! I really wanted to keep this!

I also found this fabric on sale at Hobby Lobby. It was applied to the back using some spray adhesive and small staples.

It doesnt really go here in the hallway. I stuck it here to take pics and because I really dont have anywhere else to put it. I guess I will have to sell it. :{ Just an excuse for me to find another one to do!!!!!!!

Live the Life You Have Imagined

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I love keeping a chalk board in my home. Most of the time, the chalk board acts as a shrine to sports, with the Penn State Football schedule or my sons varsity laccrosse schedule etched upon the board. However, in between sport seasons, much to my boys dismay, I try to put up inspirational quotes. Quite predictably, my teenage boys roll their eyes and tell me its dorky. Well, maybe, but I keep it up there anyway, threatening them if they dare erase it or run a finger through my scrolls. I love that they cant help but see it everyday. Certainly the message must seep in! I actually know it does for me. Just a small positive thought that can catch my attention during the course of the day and sort of set me straight.For this new year, I wrote up part of the quote from Henry David Thoreau. The whole quote is, Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” I couldnt fit the entire message on the board in a large script writing that I thought looked pretty, so choosing style over substance, I just took the meat of the quote. This year, I wanted to be reminded of all that is possible, and all that is so good already.

Find beauty in your day!

Debbie

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