8.04.2013

{before + after} v a n i t y

 photo 1_zps836f4939.jpg

My mother picked this vintage vanity up at a yard sale years ago for $2. I've been using it as an extra table here and there, for jewelry, as a bar, bookshelf, whatever was needed. When we moved earlier this year I decided to use it as my vanity, something simple, with one little drawer. But it needed a bit of work first. 

I stripped the paint off, which took quite a while, there were a few layers of it. I also took off the knob and arms on the front, those are for attaching fabric for a vanity skirt. I wanted it open, so away they went. I then stained it a few times and left it at that for months. 

Then this weekend I decided it was time to finish it. So I gave it a couple of coats of leftover paint from the bathroom, leaving select exposed wood areas for a more modern look. 

I love the way it turned out, and the navy and brown compliment each other nicely. 
   photo SeptDesk001_zps022d3852.jpg
 photo SeptDesk009_zps72559a54.jpg
 photo SeptDesk011_zps468d0c10.jpg
 photo SeptDesk016_zps0c0625b7.jpg
 photo 1_zpsaf9cb973.jpg

25 comments:

art deco dame said...

Navy and brown do go together well

Catie said...

Wow, what a lot of hard work, but for a great pay-off.

Jessica Dimas said...

Wow, I love that, so pretty and simple.

Unknown said...

Nice work!

TaNuja said...

Hii... m a new follower of your blog :)

Your hard work has paid very well... loving the new navy and brown look :)

MarieBayArea said...

Brilliant job! It's a beauty.

oflifeandlists said...

It looks great - it's really quite nice once all that paint is stripped from it. Love the color combo!

Anonymous said...

That is absolutely gorgeous! What a wonderful transformation.

Ginny said...

Nice transformation! I love the drawer handle you chose, it really sets it off perfectly.

Alli said...

Oh my gosh! That looks amazing. Beautiful job Solanah :)

Unknown said...

Very pretty!
Amia
www.teapotsandbelles.blogspot.com

Candy Pop said...

Looks wonderful!

LandGirl1980 said...

Ooooh! Nice!

Anonymous said...

This turned out so well! So much work but it looks awesome!
xx
http://thescreensiren.com

Witchcrafted Life said...

Excellent job! The colour combo of navy and brown feels both modern, as you said, and yet so incredibly timeless in the same go - with a distinct art deco vibe to it.

♥ Jessica

Mrs Berto said...

That's awesome Solanah.
I love it.
My hubby & I are hoping to move into our own home next year. I have to many Ideas just like this xx

vindiebaby said...

Love it is beautiful :)





www.vindiebaby.com
Vintage Inspired Girls

Nan said...

Love the colors you picked and the job you did too was quite an undertaking.

Anonymous said...

You did such a great job. It's a beautiful piece and the navy is a nice touch.

Anthea said...

Just found your blog and love it! I've always had a vintage focus, but am thinking about getting more into vintage. Your photos are stunning :) Bravo!

Anonymous said...

I love the color choice! How nicely this came out!!!
+Victoria+

Jade Sheldon said...

I am in desperate need of a proper vanity but am SO picky. I know my dream vanity is out there waiting for me...

Raquel Stecher said...

Gorgeous! My vanity is a tiny college desk from Target. I love having multiple drawers but would love to have something pretty like this. You did a great job sprucing up a $2 find!

Unknown said...

Beautiful, Solanah! I love the way you left the drawer wood natural. The blue sets it off perfectly. And what a GREAT drawer pull!

Jumping Juniper said...

You should try Annie Sloan Chalk paint. Amazing results as well without have to strip as much.