Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Be Still My Heart

I love almost all of the pieces that I redo.  They go through a drastic change and come out all the better for it.  But every once in a while one grabs my heart.  It skips a beat every time I look at it.  There's a tug of war between wanting it to sell and wanting it to stay in the shop so people can see it.  This chair is one of those pieces.
I bought it from a friend who had it in her booth.  I loved the lines and the carving.  It had so much potential.  So, what could liven it up?  Well TURQUOISE, of course!



I gave it two coats of ASCP Provence.  Then I used a clear glaze tinted with some black acrylic paint to antique it and show off the awesome carving.  I'm not sure if I got the recipe right and found it difficult to work with.  Might not try that again!
I topped it off with a clear wax.

  I found this fabulous gray and white damask at Hancock's and fell in love with it when I saw it!  

Be still my heart!

P.S.  I took it to the shop Saturday afternoon.  I went by Wednesday to pay my rent.  It's SOLD!
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24 comments:

  1. It's gorgeous! Its sad when there's something that I absolutely love that I end up selling.... But if I kept them all I would have hardly sold a thing, lol, I rarely keep anything that I make, I guess I should probably keep more, if not for self promotion, right?! There's a good excuse... ;)

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  2. It's just the best feeling to pick up a piece like this, they don't come everyday but oh boy when they do! You made a lovely job I love Provence, I have just started a dresser using it. CJ

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  4. That color is stunning, Cyndi! I love the way it turned out!

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  5. What great curves and lines on that chair! Great job Cyndi, the Provence is so pretty on it!

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  6. Wonderful improvement! It's gorgeous...love the blue! I'm now following you on LF...hope you'll come visit me too. Little Bit

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  7. Absolutely gorgeous! I'm a new follower :)

    Carolyn
    {my simple messterpiece}

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  8. Love the provence chalk paint you chose to put on the chair. It's one of my favorite AS colors. Such a pretty fabric on the seat too.

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  9. P.S. thanks for stopping by my post yesterday Cyndi!

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  10. Love that turquoise!! and that chair is fantastic! (I can't believe you let it go!!!)

    Happy Easter!

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  12. Very beautiful - I'm sure it's new owner is thrilled!

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  13. Oh goodness... you warmed my heart with this!! I ADORE the chair!! Way to go!

    I hope you'll share this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality :)
    http://thediydreamer.blogspot.ca/2012/04/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-10.html

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  14. It's beautiful. I can see why it sold so quickly.

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  15. I had to come over from Funky Junk to get a better look at that chair. I am currently stuck on painting tables turquoise and thought if I place a steep price on them, they would stay a spell. Alas, others must love turquoise, too, and are willing to pay for the pleasure of owning it.

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  16. Your chair is oh so pretty! I'm not surprised that it sold that quickly!

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  17. This is so beautiful. I am your newest follower.

    Tricia @ SeekingEco-Chic

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  18. That chair turned out beautiful! Love the turquoise and the fabric...I just used that fabric in red for a throw pillow :)

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  19. One of the prettiest chairs I've ever seen!!!

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  20. I love the color and your fabric choice :) Stop by for a blog visit I have a paper wreath giveaway!

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  21. It looks wonderful~ Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  22. pretty pretty chair! Not surprised it sold!
    thanks for sharing at catch as catch can.
    gail
    ps I'd love to know what you sold it for. :) I sell chairs too, and am curious about pricing.

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  23. Oh my, I do love chairs. Be still my heart is right!! I love the paint finish and the fabric, sigh. Sharing today, be up soon. -K

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  24. Beautiful and elegant! I love it!

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