Furniture refinish with Dixie belle Collard Greens

 I found this little chest of drawers for a great price at a local antique store, Vintage Collections,   in Camden, SC.  

It is the prefect size for my hallway and is much needed storage.  It did have some damage on the top and was the wrong color.  I went to my paint stash and found Dixie belle Collard Greens.  It is a dark rich green.  I wanted a dark color just not black.  This did the trick!

After cleaning the piece well , removing the hardware and sanding the gouges out of it I applied my first coat of paint.  I used the spray bottle technique to assure my paint would level well and not leave brush strokes.  I either finely mist the furniture before applying paint or I spray a little water in the top of the paint jar and as I dip my brush I pick of paint and water.  This works well on trim and small areas that are difficult to mist.   

This was a a half a day project.  Dixie belle paint dries quickly and is easy to top coat.  I chose Minwax paste finishing wax in natural .  Minwax buffs immediately and protects beautifully and it is economical.  I did wax the top twice for extra protection.  I finished the hardware with a light application of Antique Gold Rub and Buff.

I had 30 1/4 inches of wall and this chest measured 30 inches a perfect fit.  I love this color!

Great Storage!

Hope you find that jewel in the rough and Dixie Belle just may be what you need to make you love it more!

Sheryl

LIttle Black Number

Little black number........

This was more than likely a child's dresser it is not a chest of drawers but not a 50 inch dresser either. It is the perfect size for the sq.foot challenged abode.

I learned a few lessons with this piece.  1.  I do not like working with paint outside.  2.  I do not like waxing outside.  and 3.  I will admit that Handy Hubby was right..clean out back craft room to paint large furniture in until the fall.

That being said....Rustoleum metallic in silver..ASCP in Graphite and AS dark wax are the materials used.

She is ready to go all decked out in her silver "earrings".  Painting the hardware silver gave it the right pop....

I Left the top natural..actually it is Formica and looked really good...

The mirror that came with it was also painted to match.

I think the child's dresser has grown up a bit.  Great for the Bedroom, or as a sideboard or in a bath...just the right size "Little Black Number"

You have a good one!  Sheryl