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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Coral With A Touch Of Gold, Again

I loved this coral and gold combination so much the first time I used it, I had to do it again!
 
 
You might remember this dresser that I painted a few weeks ago for Emily's nursery.
 

Emily picked this yummy shade called Coral Expression for her dresser.  It had a laminate top, so I primed first, then used Behr Premium Plus Ultra and finished up with a few coats of Wipe On Poly. I kept it clean and modern with no distressing.
 
 
I knew this curvy vintage dresser would look great in the same color, but I took a slightly different approach.
 


This time around, I mixed up some homemade chalk paint.
 

I distressed the edges and finished up with a coat of Fiddes & Sons clear wax.


I loved the original hardware on this this piece and just gave it a glow with a little Rub 'n Buff in Antique Gold.


I always allow some of the original finish to show through for a more naturally aged look.

 
Pretty, right?


This was one of my winter sunroom painting projects.



So there you have it, coral with a touch of gold, again!
 
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22 comments:

  1. Number Fifty-ThreeApril 2, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    I love this combo! I did one dresser like it last summer and have been waiting to find another one to recreate it. So pretty!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  2. UnknownApril 2, 2014 at 9:54 PM

    Another one of my favs. I love that color!Come share on my Chic By You Link Party @ http://chicbytab.blogspot.ca/2014/04/chic-by-you-wednesday-link-party-6.html. Hope to see you there!

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  3. Audra @ Renewed ProjectsApril 2, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    Love those drawer pulls, so elegant! You nailed it on the color! I like that you use the inside of your home to paint. My hunny gets annoyed sometimes by my "crafting clutter." Glad I'm not the only one! lol

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  4. Mimi@blueroofcabinApril 2, 2014 at 10:11 PM

    Lovely job! I am really smitten with coral right now. Just might have to try it ;)

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  5. NanaDianaApril 3, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    I love the hardware and the curve of the front of it. Great job, Sharon-as always! xo Diana

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  6. Korrie@RedHenHomeApril 3, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    Just lovely!

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  7. Cassie BustamanteApril 3, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    love it! i saw it in your pics from the sale and was drooling then, but up close even prettier!

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  8. Our Pinteresting FamilyApril 3, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    It is gorgeous! Love the coral!!

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  9. My Repurposed LifeApril 3, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    Wow! That's so pretty, love how you did the hardware Sharon. Great job!
    gail

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  10. Robin JohnsonApril 3, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  11. RPK InteriorsApril 3, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    It's gorgeous...Love the coral...and the hardware..oh my! I just hauled most of my DIY stuff back out to the garage...Hopefully we can get those interior rooms back to normal & no more freezing temps for awhile! :)
    Robin

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  12. Twice NiceApril 4, 2014 at 3:44 AM

    How refreshing that color is! Especially since we are getting snow this evening. Come on Spring however we can get it!

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  13. Maria ElenaApril 4, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    Oh, my! This is gorgeous! What a beautiful color. Love the hardware. Very pretty. Enjoy your weekend. Maria

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  14. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Just beautiful - I'm seeing a lot of coral - think I'm going to have to do something in this amazing color -
    And the gold hardware accents it perfectly -
    Love this!
    XOXO

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  15. Susan - Uniquely Yours or MineApril 4, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    Sooo beautiful! the coral and gold are perfect and I just adore those handles!

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  16. UnknownApril 7, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    I just love the color! I have been wanting to paint a piece this color too.

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  17. Melanie, LostandFoundDecor.comApril 7, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    So cute! And the perfect size.

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  18. Melanie, LostandFoundDecor.comApril 7, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    So cute! And the perfect size.

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  19. KahliApril 9, 2014 at 4:25 AM

    Love this dresser so much that I have to pin it! That color is gorgeous. Who doesn't love a great coral. And rub n buff is the best thing ever to revive hardware!

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  20. LisaApril 9, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Sharon! I haven't been out much lately, so I am so glad I stopped by this morning! This is so unbelievably pretty! The pics aren't all of the same color are they? Is the color on the antique dresser Coral Expression? I will be thinking about this dresser all day!! :)
    Lisa

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  21. Good Time CharlieApril 9, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Sharon this is so beautiful. I can't get enough of this color! Featuring tomorrow at my party. Thank you!

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  22. Blissful & DomesticMay 16, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    I'm in love with this color! I'll be featuring this on the B and D facebook page this weekend. Thanks for linking up to the Feature Friday Link Party!

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