Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Meet Simone

I lucked up on this solid wood french provincial dresser back in May.  
She was pretty heavy and sat in the front office for a few weeks till I decided what path I wanted to go with her.
Old White played a big part in her make over.
Next up came some CoCo and some gold gilding wax.
And here she is today!
My desire was to make it look as old and frenchy as possible. If you like things perfect then this probably won't be a favorite of yours.
I love how the gilding makes it pop!
All the different depths and crackles really make this piece come to life.


Tip to those who may not have tried the gilding wax yet do NOT wipe clear wax on top of it. It will take the gold right off!:(

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33 comments:

  1. KarynJune 19, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Great job, I love the old world charm you gave this piece.

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  2. ANNEJune 19, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Wow - what a beautiful, painstaking job you did! I don't know that I would have the patience, but your piece is simply stunning!

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  3. Rooms by AnnJune 19, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Gorgeous piece Pamela, I love what you did. The paint brings her to life.

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  4. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJune 19, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    She turned out beautiful!! The same thing happened to me when I used gold Rub n Buff on a piece and then waxed it. The Rub n Buff came right off too.

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  5. miss flibbertigibbetJune 19, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Oh la la...tres chic!!
    Blessings, Lorraine

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  6. Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 19, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    I've never even heard of gilding wax! It looks amazing. I have found the same thing with clear over dark wax--it takes the color right out! But sometimes that can be useful ;-)

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  7. Linda June 19, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Wow! Love it!

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  8. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 19, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Just gorgeous. Love the coco and old white together.

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  9. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 19, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    That is stunning, Pamela! I love the colors you used. I just ordered a sample pot of Coco to try on a small accent table. Love the way the gilding wax added that great final touch. How do you apply that ~ brush? That same little accent table will be getting its top insert in either Old Ochre or Old White and I thought to outline the line between the Coco and the other color with some gold. I could just use a gold paint pen, but I really like the way yours turned out.

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  10. karen@somewhatquirkyJune 19, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    I really like the gilding wax. I'm assuming this is Annie Sloan's new products? If you are not to wax over it, do you just do the gilding last?

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  11. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJune 19, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Very french provincial...you did a great job!

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  12. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdJune 19, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Great job! If I run up on a piece similiar, I may give you a shout our for some tips if you would be willing to share? Hope ya'll are finding relief from this awful heat we are having.

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  13. Kim @ French Country AntiquesJune 19, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    You did a great job on this piece. Just fabulous. I've never tried the gold gilding wax and it looks awesome.

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  14. OliveJune 19, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    The gilding wax stays true to the roots of the piece I think.

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  15. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorJune 19, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Pamela! Simone is so tres chic! And I LOVE her name. I've named a few of my pillows and it's easier said than done! You've got a knack for it!

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  16. andrea@townandprairieJune 19, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Hello, Simone! Your owner did such a fine job fixing you up so pretty! You go, glamour girl!

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  17. KristelJune 19, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Pamela, I love how this piece turned out! Perfection!

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  18. NanaDianaJune 19, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Ooooohhh..Simone.....she is gorgeous. You did a fabulous job on her- xo Diana

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  19. BLOGZOOMJune 19, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Dear Pamela,

    She is so gorgeous! I love so much!

    Congrats! She is perfect!

    Kisses

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  20. UnknownJune 19, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    That turned out beautiful!! I love it! I found out the hard way that the wax always comes before the gilding. LOL

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  21. Pat@Life At Lydias HouseJune 19, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  22. Glenda @ Magnolia Bend DriveJune 20, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    I am in love with Simone. Great combo of colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. CynthiaJune 20, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I think I am in love with Simone. Just gorgeous. I love the lines of the furniture and the paintings is great.

    Cynthia

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  24. KarenJune 20, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    It's gorgeous, how can you ever part with it? Sometimes I think about selling repainted furniture but fear of hoarding holds me back LOL.

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  25. Laurel StephensJune 20, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Oh, this is simply gorgeous!

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  26. DeseraeJune 20, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Simone is gorgeous!!!! Love the two tone paint job..... and the crackling is divine!!! Stunning piece for sure :o)
    ~Des

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  27. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveJune 20, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Pam ....this turned out so lovely!
    Francine

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  28. must love junkJune 20, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    That turned out gorgeous! Love the color combo.
    Susan

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  29. daisypetalsJune 20, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    This is Melissa@ daisymaebelle.com. LOVE this dresser! I have my grandmother's furniture that is this same style. I hope to paint it soon! Yours looks great!

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  30. ChristieJune 20, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    The colors are perfect! It turned out so beautiful! Coming over from WOW us Wed, Christie at Three PIxie Lane

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  31. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloorJune 21, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Hey Pamela!!! I am so thrilled & honored that you stopped by my blog to give my kitchen island some LOVE!! That was too sweet of you. Girl, you aren't kidding...we could tear it UP as neighbors. You have some serious creativity. This piece is BEAUTIFUL. I mean GORGEOUS. Loving every thing I see on your site. I'm actually not directly in Round Rock, but rather 45 minutes up the road in Killeen/Fort Hood. Any chance that makes us closer? It would be SUPER fun to live near an awesome blogger like yourself!! Hope you have a fabulous weekend! HUGS, kristi

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  32. Brandy~GreyLaneHomeJune 21, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Beautiful....I love the Coco and Gold together.

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  33. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️June 26, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    The dresser is gorgeous! I love the gilding and the crackles in the finish.

    Dee

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