Thursday, April 26, 2012

Little French Vanity

A couple of months ago I found the cutest little oak table. It was the perfect size for an entry way table or a vanity table. I am confessing right now, I do not have before pictures of this cute little set.  I'm not sure how that keeps happening, but I promise to do better in the future. That being said, here is what I did with it:


I must also apologize for the poor photography.  I was on a tight schedule to deliver these. But here it is.  I love the curvy legs & petite size. I painted it DIY chalk paint in Duck Egg Blue.  Then I used one of my favorite graphics from The Graphics Fairy . Gave it a couple coats of wax & buffed it to perfection. 

When it was all done I thought "This needs a chair."  Every vanity needs a chair, right? So, luckily I was able to find one at the Flea Market & painted it the same color:



Once again I used a Graphics Fairy graphic on the drop cloth seat cushion. Here they are together:


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I really like the way they look together. The post card graphic is so fun to do & it is always a good seller. Especially when it is on a Duck Egg Blue piece. It's one of my favorite combinations. This set is available at V Trading in Grand Blanc, MI.  

Do you have a favorite paint color & graphic combination? I'd love to hear about it.  Thanks for visiting & have a great day!  Dee 
 

18 comments:

  1. Wow, Dee, this turned out great! I will have to get back on Graphics Fairy and find that postcard, I just LOVE! I have wanted to do some transferring for a long time, but can't build up the courage to do it. You have inspired me... did you paint or transfer with citra-solv? Both pieces look FAB!

    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Angie

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  2. Beautiful Dee!! I love the color and I'm a sucker for drop cloth, so of course I love that on the chair! :) I just found the same image from the Graphics Fairy that I plan to use to make coasters!

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  3. These are adorable! That is one of my favorite Graphics, what transfer method did you use? I'm now a follower

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  4. Love it! I'm just starting to play with transfers from Graphic Fairy - love her site. Used the freezer paper transfer idea and it came out a little smudgy - guess I pressed to hard with the back of the spoon when transferring the image. Thank goodness for sandpaper.

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  5. what a sweet pairing! and such an inspiring desk to actually write at!

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  6. I love that image - I've just spent some time on Graphics Fairy trying to locate the post card image and can't. Do you know specifically what it's called? Great vanity!

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    1. hi Ashley, I just searched and searched and finally found the post card image. have you found it yet? if not I can email you the ones I found online. I know how frustrating it can be when you can't find what your looking for. let me know, my email is tobeyred@hotmail.com take care Tobey

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    2. Dear Tobey,

      Would you be able to email me the link to the postcard image you found? I have searched a LONG time tonight trying to find it on The Graphics Fairy website with no luck. :( My email is ctshabbies@gmail.com. I would be very grateful!! Thanks, Tiffany

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  7. Love the graphic you used on the desk - it looks great.

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  8. What a beautiful set. Love the color and graphic on the vanity.

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  9. What a pretty set!
    The graphics are just gorgeous.

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  10. LOve the color, great job...Your newest follower...Stop by for a visit sometime...Blessings Lori

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  11. I want your furniture! lol
    I would love if you link this Monday to the French party! My readers would love it!

    Bisous
    Frenchy
    http://lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com/

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  12. Love this and happy to have found your blog-I'm your newest follower-stop on by for a visit!

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  13. What a pretty set! With the post card graphic, it looks like a perfect little writing table! But I guess today, that would be a computer table!

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