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Monday, October 31, 2011

Before and After Rescue Piece More ASCP!




So, as I was rubbernecking around my favorite antique store a couple of months ago...I spotted this Beauty!!!  Even better?!?  Her $15.00 price tag was easy on the wallet!





Yep....BEEEEEAAAYOU-TIFUL!!  I had the perfect color in mind for her.  I think I'll call her Annabelle!  After a little wood filler to repair the chipping veneer, a little sanding, and removing of the original pulls, I went at her with ASCP in Provence!  The top isn't painted.  Miss Mustard Seed said in a post awhile ago, she doesn't paint tops because they wear better, so I didn't paint Annabelle's because I wasn't sure where she'd end up, so I finished it with my favorite usual 1pt. Minwax Redwood, 1 pt. Minwax Dark Walnut wipe-on Stains, and three coats of wipe-on Polly.  As for the rest of her...Two coats of Provence later, (a little distressing), plus a mixture of light and dark wax, here she is.  


  I LOVE her details!!!!


And her original hardware (after a little clean-up with baking soda and an old toothbrush...) looks great!!!


And, since typically when I'm working I have a monster's help, (sometimes most-times two...)here's proof!!!  She loved Annabelle too...or maybe just the thought of glasses?!?


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34 comments:

  1. Thrifty Crafty GirlOctober 31, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    So, I love that you named it. Adorable. That turned out great!

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  2. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Thanks Priscilla

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  3. Vivienne @ the V SpotNovember 2, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    I love this piece and the details are fab! Great color choices too!

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  4. UnknownNovember 2, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Vivienne!!!! Thanks so much! And for the tips too! Your blog is amazing!!!!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Wow, this is gorgeous!! Feeling a little envious, I wish I had made it! LOL! Found you at the turquoise party @ Sweet Little Gals.

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  6. UnknownNovember 3, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    @becauseithinkican.....Thank you so much! I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to comment! Means the world to me. And don't worry...check some trash piles and get yourself some ASCP Provence and you'll be set!

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  7. BethNovember 3, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    This is gorgeous! Kind of wish it was in my dining room right now! Great job!

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  8. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Thanks Beth!!!!

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  9. DebbiedoosNovember 4, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    You have some awesome creations here Ashley. I look forward to seeing you on Monday.

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  10. ΗΡΩNovember 4, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    this is so fabiulous,
    iro
    styleitchic.blogspot.com

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  11. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Thanks Debbie! See you monday!
    @styleitchic-thanks!!! Love your blog too!

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  12. Brandi GibsonNovember 4, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    What a steal! It turned out beautifully!

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  13. MarilynNovember 4, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    This is adorable Ash.. WOW.. LOVE it..

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  14. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    MARILYN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're awesomeness! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  15. Sue@Uniquely ChicNovember 4, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    What a great deal on this and you made it so pretty. Love the turquoise!

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  16. Katie @ sweetgirlexpressionsNovember 4, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    wow! I love the color...it turned out beautiful!!

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  17. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Sue and Katie...thank you both so much for stopping by!

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  18. Courtney ~ French Country CottageNovember 4, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    So gorgeous! I love the color and the piece!! Stopping by from FJI- would love for you to come share at Feathered Nest Friday sometime!

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  19. Amy KinserNovember 4, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    That is one gorgeous piece of furniture.

    Nice visiting with you tonight.

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  20. Comeca JonesNovember 5, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    I love the color1

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  21. KateNovember 5, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    LOVEEEE! What a deal too! Thanks for linking this up at Funky Junk Interiors!
    Kate of www.avery-anderson.blogspot.com

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  22. Between Blue and YellowNovember 6, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    So pretty! That color is fantastic, I recently got a great piece for $15 as well, doesn't that feel so good?~

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  23. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicNovember 6, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Gorgeous.... and your assistant is a sweetie!! :)

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  24. Katie {Miss Dixie}November 7, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    That turned out gorgeous! Great job!! Thanks for stopping by and joining Miss Dixie too! (new follower!)

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  25. VickyNovember 7, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Lovin it very jazzy! Your newest follower

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  26. GigglesNovember 8, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Wonderful makeover! Love the color and shape of this piece! Adorable munchkin sitting upon it!!

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  27. MarilynNovember 9, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Hello there.. Thanks so much for linking to Pin'Inspirational Thursday's last week. I picked this awesome feature as one of my fav's to be featured tomorrow.. Hope you can link up and share again tomorrow.. TY SO much.. : )) Please stop in and grab a button :))

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  28. the vintage lemonNovember 10, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    This looks AMAZING! i LOVE the colors!!!

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  29. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Hey Marci! Thanks for stopping by!

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  30. LoriNovember 12, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Hi, I just found your blog....love it! I am a new follower and a new blogger, if you care to follow me too, that would be awesome...Don't you just love to get comments and see the follower number go up (I am still in single digits). Having followers gives us all "someone" to share with...thanks for the support,and such great ideas on your blog. Lori @ bleak2unique.com

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  31. Kim@todayismysome-dayNovember 15, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    What a great deal! And your color choice is fabulous! I'd buy this one in a second :)

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  32. Good Time CharlieNovember 18, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    $15????? You lucky girl! It turned out gorgeous, sharing tomorrow at my party. thanks!

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  33. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    @Good Time Charlie AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! SOOOO excited! Thank you thank you thank you!

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  34. ChayaFebruary 9, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    HI!
    Ok, so I just discovered your blog and I am so in loooveee!! This is so gorgeous! Just a question, I never refinished an entire piece by myself, but I love this and really want to try. Sooo, here are a few questions, did you sand the entire things first? And also did you put a top coat on?
    K thanx, Oh and also what kind of wax do you use, like what brand?

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