Thursday, April 5, 2012

Sweet Redo and a Package in the Mail

OMG! Tomorrow's the big day! I am nervous. So. Nervous. 

I can't really put my finger on it but I have never felt this way. Not even when putting together my pieces for a show. 

Of course, there's all the last minute to-dos. Sand a little more here. Paint a little more there. Add some wax everywhere...

Anyhow, as requested, here's a pic of the very last piece I finished to get ready for me spot. I think it turned out scrum-diddly-umptious! 

Granted, this dresser wasn't exactly the worst I've refinished but it was pretty dated and needed a few small repairs. Good thing I was there to rescue it from sure disaster.


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I just love the way it came out. Truly a traditional piece which is kinda the way I am going with my space in this season. 

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I really am becoming a huge fan of the AS Graphite. Sometimes it looks blue. Sometimes gray. Sometimes black. Always pretty though.

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And I got this in the mail today. I was so excited and praying that it would come before I moved all of my pieces into the store. I didn't get a pic of it but it's a custom stamp from here. I love it. On top of the uber quick ordering process, they sent me some letterpress thank you notes with my sweet little package. Talk about a repeat customer. I. Totally. Am.

So simple and totally speaks to my personal and design style. 


Okay, hope you enjoyed more sneak peeks...more pics over the weekend so come back often, leave some encouraging words, love, whatevs...just let me know you're out there! *deep breath*



Living in this moment,



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22 comments:

  1. Stunning, Kennesha!!!
    Inspired me to buy Graffite from ASCP too!!
    I have a dresser here that could use a makeover... and a sideboard..

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    • Thanks Claudine! I really am in love with this color and think it goes so well with so many things! I want to try coco and a couple others from AS soon and I need a sideboard! Bad! Been looking for a loooooong time! Wanna strike up a deal? LOL...thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Very nice job! I love the stained top, too. I love the graphite and have done some pieces in it, but it seems to be a slow mover. Are you having good luck with that color?

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    • Thanks Cyndi! I really enjoy leaving the natural wood on pieces that have a really nice grain. This one had water stains and all but seemed to be a pretty easy fix. As far as the Graphite is concerned, this is one of my first pieces to put in the shop painted in this color but I don't feel I will have any problems moving it. It will be priced to sell and it's such a pretty dresser, eh? (tootin myown horn here I guess, LOL) Anyhow, will letcha know how it goes! Happy Friday and thanks for stopping by!

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  3. This is really pretty! I love the darker wood showing through.

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  4. Get out!! I seriously just finished that exact same chest.... mine had wooden knobs and I painted it a dark grey. But the same column details and the same bracket feet. Looks great! And so do your tags! Have a great opening!

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  5. Cannot WAIT to see all of your stuff in the morning!! I have been soo excited to see your beautiful things after falling in love with the candle sticks in the "backroom"!!
    Merri
    Modern Cottage Co neighbor! YAY!

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  6. Keneesha, I am sure this will sell very quickly. It is absolutely gorgeous. You did a perfect finish on it and the top especially looks flawless. I am sure it will sell quickly! Thanks for sharing. -K

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  7. This is a great piece. You did a wonderful job!

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  8. Hello, I found you from the Modern Cottage Co, and I'm so glad I did! I love the feel of your pieces you are one talented lady! Lots of inspiration! Also we are like almost neighbors ;) I'm in Shelton. Look forward to following along.

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    • Hi there neighbor! Glad you stopped by! Thanks also for the kind words and compliments! It's been exciting doing all of this with Alison...such an adventure! If you're in Shelton perhaps we'll have to do some junkin, thriftin and shoppin together one day! Always love meeting new friends! Have an awesome weekend!

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  9. love and I have a dresser that I am trying to figure out to.I plan on leaving the top in the oak,and wanted a darker finish. I have used ASCP old white,paris grey,coco and province so graphite is a thought,is their a way to get the blue tone more then the grey,The grey is not hitting yet in Central Texas. Love love love the look

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    • Aaaah, Central Texas...love it! Hmmm, not sure if there is a way to ensure the blue tones of the graphite come out more than others with the ASCP. Just kinda funny like that. Although the Graphite isn't a traditional gray. As always, too, with ASCP you can mix paint ratios to get different hues. Perhaps check out her site for more info and LMK how I can help more ...thanks for stopping by!

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  11. hello, I just found this pic. Your piece came out Fantastic! Did you use a clear or dark wax after you painted?

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