Sunday, February 20, 2011

Painting away!

Happy Sunday everyone!
Awhile back I had blogged about
my plans for painting a few pieces of furniture.
My island, china cabinet and ladder back chairs
were on the list of a makeover.
Melissa from Pink Satin Sashes
knew of the paint colours I had
planned on using for the different
pieces.
Melissa who has become a
dear friend to me
showed up at my home
on Friday
with all the colours of paint
I planned on using!
She really is a great warm hearted person
I still cannot believe
she did this for me!
Saturday I tackled the island
with the colour
cement gray ...
I couldn't be
happier
with
the
results!!
Before...

TA DA!!
I am just loving this piece now.
It screams french to me
with a Swedish touch!


Now it just needs a gorgeous white kitchen
to live it!
Thank you again Melissa...
you have been such a wonderful
friend!

Now for those other pieces...
two ladder back chairs down
4 more to go!!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend
and
thanks for visiting!

Pamela xo




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43 comments:

  1. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    What a wonderful friend! Your piece looks beautiful...love it!

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  2. DebbiedoosFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Looks gorgeous! So fresh....

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  3. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Pamela, looks great, Have you seen the look at Restoration hardware lately??? Love the white, but look at one of their catalogs and what it looked like before is what the newest craze is.. Go figure... Have a great Sunday evening.

    Pattie

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  4. CarolynFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Hi Pamela,
    What a nice thing for your friend to do! It looks very french now.

    Carolyn

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  5. Pamela GordonFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    What a difference with the new paint! I love it. Keep on paintin'! Pam

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  6. Cindy AdkinsFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Oh my gosh, Pamela, this is breathtaking!!! I LOVE it!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  7. NanaDianaFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Pamela! WOWOWOWOWOW~ You did a great job and it looks wonderful. It doesn't even look like the same piece. All the details in it just pop out now! Can't wait to see the chairs. AND..how wonderful to have a new friend show up and bring you paint. I'm sure she is as thrilled with her end of the bargain (you being her friend) as you are! Hugs- Diana

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  8. Karen MaeFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I love the way the island turned out! I liked the "before" too, but it looks so fresh and clean now. Can't wait to see the chairs...
    To have a friend that knows you so well is a special thing. To be a friend that knows that and is grateful is special too. You're lucky to have each other.
    <3 Karen

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  9. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    OH this turned out beautifully, Pamela...what a sweet friend!

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  10. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Pamela, that island looks great. I am going to paint my ladder back chairs in my dining room, too soon. Can't wait to see yours.

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  11. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 20, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    What a difference! It looks so clean and fresh! How sweet....what a good friend! ♥

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  12. Brenda PruittFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    What a pretty piece! It does look fantastic now!
    Brenda

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  13. Allyson PecilunasFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I love it!! Looks so good!! Great job girl!

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  14. CindyFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    wow, what a great piece, it looks fabulous! I'm so loving the grays now. Can't wait to see the chairs too. What a cool friend, to show up with paint in hand.

    Cindy

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    That looks really nice. Cool cabinet!

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  16. Sharon Lee JohnsonFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Your island looks very "French Skandi Chic"! And one day you will get your white kitchen to go with it! x Sharon

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Pamela!
    You have been hard at work!

    It looks fabulous. I cannot believe what difference paint can make...it looks like a completely different piece of furniture!Don't put anything on it for awhile paint takes 30 days to cure. It is beautiful!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    The legs look so awesome now, unbelievable!

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  19. Rosebud and BluebellsFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Looks fantastic, I can see why you are so thrilled with it.
    Donnaxx

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  20. BeccaFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Oo that's really a pretty piece, can't wait to see more!

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  21. SarahFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Love the new look!

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  22. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Such a wonderful friend close to the heart is the best, and they can create wonderful things! The beautiful island will have a special place in your home!

    hugs,

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  23. FarahFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    HI Pamela....
    100% transformation...Magic of paint speaks itself ...
    Hope you would like to spare a little bit of your time for my new post, its something different I hope you enjoyed
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  24. Vintage GalFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Pamela ~ I LOVE IT! Absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to see the chairs ;-)

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  25. awal.nyFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    I think paint can bring out the detail of a piece of furniture not hide it, so you island looks great. As for Melissa I always knew she is a special person and I think you both are so lucky to be living close to each other. Have fun painting and good luck with the chairs, ladderbacks are the worst to paint, but I am sure they will look wonderful when you are done.

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Great job Pamela - what a unique piece!

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  27. Ann from On Sutton PlaceFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Oh my gosh it looks amazing! What an incredible friend. Do you mind sharing the brand of paint? Every time I visit your blog I feel refreshed. Thanks for a great post.

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  28. karensomethingorotherFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    ooooooo Pam--will you come over to my house and paint some magic into my stuff???

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  29. TaraFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    It looks tres chic..love it!!!xx

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  30. CindyFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Your island is gorgeous and in white it is even lovelier!
    I love it!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  31. Tammy@Beatrice BanksFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Gorgeous! Can you send Melissa to my house please??

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  32. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Hi Pamela,
    thanks for stopping by my blog, and the sweet comment. They do grow very fast, times just flying by!
    Your cabinet looks stunning in the white, great job :)

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  33. LynneFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Pamela,
    your island turned out spectacular! I can hardly wait until 30 days pass to see what magic you create on top of it!
    take care, *Lynne*

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  34. KarenFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Hi Pamela that looks fantastic I love it. Thanks for visiting and for the sweet comment.

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  35. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Oh Pamela, what a wonderful transformation.. it looks beautiful, and what a dear friend Melissa is!
    Hugs~~~ Daphne

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  36. The MuseFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Thank you for your kind compliments regarding my book of prose, which was so sweetly shared at Ms Bee's blog :)

    I also want to say how delightful your island turned out...It really is a treasure~ (just like your friend) :)

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Hi Pamela! Oo la la, ya? I love the French with a little Swedish! :) The island looks fantastic! Completely looks like a new piece! Love the color and it is so fresh. Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  38. Shelli McCulloughFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    You have been busy! Way to go! Looks great!

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  39. AnneFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    It looks wonderful! A nice combination, French and Scandinavian... simple but not too plain.

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  40. Honey at 2805February 22, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    The island looks fabulous. You've coined a new term: French Scandinavian.

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  41. KathyFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Wow! This is a great piece - I love how it looks now!
    Kathy

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  42. Angie@Echoes of LaughterFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I am not surprised that you have such fantastic friends because you are a fantastic friend yourself girlie! I can't wait to see your ladder back chairs! Angie xo

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  43. MaryFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Great job Pamela - I love the color but then you know my taste for anything looking French country/Nordic etc. Funny how we suddenly find a style we feel truly at home with even though it comes from places far from our front door!

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I love love reading all your comments!! They mean so much to me...thank you..Pamela xo

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