“Hello my darling.” I can still hear her saying those words… every time I saw her, every time I spoke to her on the phone. My Grandma LeClair’s sweet words. We were all her darlings, and not a day goes by that I don’t think of her and miss her.
This was her china cabinet. This is my first furniture #antiquing Country Chic Paint project. This I know she would LOVE. This I will be doing MUCH more of.
My primary craft is custom web design & development. I’ve been crafting websites for 10+ years, and alongside that — I’m finally making/finding time for another craft that I’ve been longing to get started with. I’m beyond excited about updating our #farmhouse #decor and I’m so glad you’re here to see what I’m up to.
Although I had some hesitancy when I stumbled across the Country Chic Paint products, I decided to give it a try… and OH MY! What was I waiting for, and where has this product been all my life?! A truly exceptional and LOVELY product, that will be added to my home in abundance!
For this project I chose the following Country Chic Paint colours and products:
- “Cheesecake” all-in-one decor paint (for exterior)
- “Nocturnal”all-in-one decor paint (for interior)
- “Natural Wax” and “Antiquing Wax”
My process:
- Red wine 😉
- Lightly sand down piece (MDF and Veneer)
- Apply decor paint
- Distress with sand block
- Apply natural wax
- Apply antiquing wax
- Apply more natural wax
And this is what is what I ended up with:
As I mentioned, the china cabinet was my Grandma LeClair’s. The Royal Albert Petit Point china was my Grandma Bunkowsky’s… and for her to hand that down to me… well… if I only had the words to explain that love and emotion. <3
I felt both my Grandma’s with me while I decor’d this piece… they were such an inspiration in my life, and still inspire me daily. This is what their inspiration helped me craft over the past couple weeks… which I have named my “Hello My Darling” project:
This was FUN! This was relaxing. This was stress-relieving. This was LOVELY.
I can hardly wait to get started with my next Country Chic Paint project… where I’ll be painting upholstery (yes… that’s right) with a sweet little vintage chair find. I hope you visit again. My #farmlifebestlife awaits more simple living, generous loving and constant learning. <3
I can see them both smiling now. They would definitely love this and be proud to be part of their granddaughter’s blog.. ❤❤
<3 <3 #xoxo Mama
Cant wait to see the next project!!! Remember to post your blog!
This LOVELY product has reincarnated my blog Jo! Feels so good to get back to blogging… I’m most def anticipating more posts moving-forward! So glad I stumbled across your Facebook post a few weeks back — you inspired me to unleash my desiring #antiquing craft! <3
Turned out wonderfully. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your compliments! 🙂
I love the shabby chic furniture you posted is so beautiful! I have been looking for a piece of furniture like that for so long.
Thank you for stopping by @melirey96! Transforming ANY piece of furniture into shabby chic style is so easily and enjoyably accomplished with Country Chic Paint’s products! I am glad my post(s) have inspired you, and I highly recommend you give it a try yourself… or support a local business that sells transformed/upcycled furniture! 🙂