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Sunday, November 6, 2011

A Lighter Shade of Provence

I may have mentioned a time or two (or three or four) that cottage style dressers are my favorite pieces of furniture. They are sweet, simple and work in almost any room. I love the curves. And they are functional, as Karla would say.






This one turned up at a barn sale. All she needed was a light sanding and fresh new color.

I love the color of the Provence chalk paint, but wanted to go a little softer on this piece, so I just mixed in a little Old White. This just might be my favorite color at the moment.






As always, the chalk paint distressed beautifully.




These little keyholes just add a nice touch.





The original knobs were already perfect.














A coat of wax and she was ready to go.





Don't you love the color of Provence with the orange leaves on the ground? I think that is an inspired color combination that is going to show up in my house very soon! ... And yes, that is the last bit of snow on the ground from last weekend's early snowfall. Snow was sliding off the roof and I actually had to shovel the front walk for the trick-or-treaters!





Don't forget to enter our Cutting Edge Stencil giveaway going on now! I love this one. And the gray and yellow color combination is one that Megan is loving right now - so pretty!





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36 comments:

  1. NanaDianaNovember 6, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    What a great looking piece and I LOVE the color you mixed up. It is just so soft looking! Snow...NOT YET! xo Diana

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  2. Katie @ Wildwood CreekNovember 6, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Love the lighter shade of Provence and perfect amount of distressing!

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  3. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥November 6, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I am in love with this shade of blue and your have done such an outstanding job! Thanks so much for sharing an I have a feeling this is what i am going to do with my Grandma's buffet! : ) hugs...

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  4. UnknownNovember 6, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I love this color. My Old White is almost gone so I think I will mix it with Provance! Thanks for the idea!

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  5. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsNovember 6, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I love the softer color of Provence! It is beautiful!!

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  6. Cassie BustamanteNovember 6, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    pretty pretty! i love the color more toned down- much prettier!
    and so glad you are "back"! i have missed you!!!!
    going to check out the giveaway- i have a halway that could use some stencil love!

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  7. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetNovember 6, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Gorgeous! Amazing job :)

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  8. UnknownNovember 6, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Fantastic job on this wonderful chest. This is my style, as well. My home is small, however I have several places I could fit such a piece. I love key holes in furniture. Hugs, Jan

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  9. ChrissieNovember 6, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Simply beautifiul. I love that color!

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  10. Korrie@RedHenHomeNovember 6, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I love this style of dresser as well. The new color is perfect.

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  11. Ali RichardsonNovember 6, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    It's such a soft and beautiful color! I love that style dresser too! Happy weekend, Ali

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  12. Chris at Red Gate FarmNovember 6, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Boy am I glad that Provence was the color I ended up picking to purchase! This is the exact color I'm looking for to paint my freebie cabinet.... I plan on trying out the "mix" on a little stool first and today is the day I'm going to do it!

    I love this little dresser.... it is exactly what I am looking for to complete my bedroom redo, too bad I don't live in your neck of the woods :(

    ~Chris

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  13. KatieNovember 6, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I love this dresser style too! It's so cute! I love all the keyholes!! That color is perfect for this sweet little dresser!

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  14. Twice NiceNovember 6, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I love the Provence softened up. I too love the functional pieces!
    Deb

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  15. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyNovember 6, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    It's so sweet! Provence is one of my favorites, too!

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  16. Janel from NellieBellieNovember 6, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    so pretty! I just picked up a dresser very similar...I may have to do some copying of your great finish!

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  17. Katalina JewelryNovember 6, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Nice makeover on the dresser...love the color!

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  18. The Frosted GardnerNovember 6, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Wonderful as always Sharon! Those little pieces are my favorite as well.

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  19. Sarah YoderNovember 6, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    This is really beautiful! The color is perfect! Nice work.I just recently started re-purposing furniture so I always love to check out other's before/afters! Thanks for the inspiration! I found your blog on The Girl Creative link up party!

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  20. UnknownNovember 6, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    VERY PRETTY AND THE COLOR IS PERFECT FOR THE PIECE!

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  21. JillyNovember 7, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    What a great looking piece, My furniture 's Old White is almost gone so I think I will mix it with various colurs and make it more attractive. Will be best looking with combo of white and lavender.
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  22. Our Hopeful HomeNovember 7, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    I was thinking how nice the blue looked on the leaves and then, well, you said it! Great color combo. How is it that you make every piece of furniture look so much better? Thanks for linking up over at Club G.W. {Goodwill} with Charm Bracelet Diva!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  23. Maury @ Life on MarsNovember 8, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    This looks great! I love it. I'm a new follower! I hope you'll follow me back but no pressure :-)

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  24. Simply Beautiful NowNovember 8, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    What a pretty shade of blue...and I love that you "antiqued" it...something I might do with the pink dresser I just did for my daughter.

    Thought I'd say hi...we seem to attend the same link parties...so many inspirational ideas!

    Cheers!

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  26. A Few PenniesNovember 9, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Love that color; your distressing is perfect--and yes, the autumn setting looks so pretty nested around it!

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  27. Heaven's WalkNovember 9, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    That IS a beautiful color! Luv it! That dresser is just adorable - right down to the keyholes. Great job! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  28. Rosemary@villabarnesNovember 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    The lighter color is beautiful.

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  29. Alida - RadcrafterNovember 11, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Beautiful work!

    I'd love to invite you to share this project at my Thingamajig Thursday Party... http://radcrafter.com/2011/11/thingamajig-thursday-party-2/

    Alida

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  30. MelissahNovember 13, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Love the colour you picked - just gorgeous! I just stumbled across your blog & have just spent the last half an hour enjoying myself reading through some old posts. I have just signed up as your latest follower & I look forward to popping back for some more 'creative' inspiration!
    x
    Melissah

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  31. gail@My Repurposed LifeNovember 13, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I DO love this color with the white mixed in!
    This dresser is so sweet.
    great job as always!
    gail

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  32. Melissa MastersonNovember 13, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Love you re taste ...always looking for ideas..you are inspiring. thank you Melissa

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  33. HeidiNovember 13, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    your dresser is sooo cute! I love that provence color chalk paint ~ the little white you added makes it look fresh!
    Heidi

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  34. Jenn EricksonNovember 14, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I love the beautiful lines and soft curves of that dresser...and your midas touch, as always!

    With all the blog parties out there, and at one of the busiest times of the year, it means an awful lot that you take the time to share your talent on “A Little Birdie Told Me…” Tuesdays at Rook No. 17!

    Jenn

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  35. Chi-Chi Studio DesignsNovember 14, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Such a great piece! I'm painting a dresser right now in duck egg blue mixed with old white and french linen. We'll see how it goes. :)

    Thanks for sharing!

    http://www.chichistudio.com/blog

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  36. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeNovember 14, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Looks just like yur home-made version! Hooray!

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