I have this bench that I love, but it was a little drab:
So I used Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue and did a little dry brushing to brighten it up:
I was going to paint it solid and sand. As I started painting, I realized that it wasn’t necessary. The dry brush over the gray was the look that I wanted.
I love my bench now!
Can I just say, I am loving the changes that are happening in my kitchen! Chalk Paint to the rescue again!
KARIN says
February 9, 2012 at 1:12 pmIt looks totally fab-u-lussss!!!!! I love it!!
Great job!
Karin
Linnea says
October 27, 2011 at 12:10 pmI have this same bench! I had it in my walk in closet at my condo, but now I’ve moved to a new home and you have given me some great ideas for it! I love what you’ve done!
Robyn says
May 26, 2011 at 5:24 amWhat a great bench! I’d love to find something like that for a porch I hope to have one day 😉
Visiting from Debbiedoos!
Debbie says
May 26, 2011 at 6:29 amRobyn, I got it at TJ Maxx! Thanks for stopping by!
debbie says
May 23, 2011 at 9:26 pmYou are so talented. I really enjoy my visits here, I just never know what you have up your sleeve next. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.
Debbie says
May 23, 2011 at 9:27 pmThanks Debbie! That made my day!
Michelle @ Faith, Trust, & Pixie Dust says
May 23, 2011 at 2:10 pmI love this project. AND your photos look great too. Thanks so much for linking up to Fab Friday so my readers can enjoy the eye candy! Have you tried the bench on the side of the table by the window? I think it would look cool.
Warmly, Michelle
Debbie says
May 23, 2011 at 2:18 pmThanks Michelle! You know what, it used to be on the other side! But if you could see the view, you’d know why I moved it! (I’ll email you a pic from my phone) Thanks for the Fab Friday link up!
Debbie
Lanell says
May 23, 2011 at 11:52 amI’m a brand new follower from Debbie’s link party. This might just be one of my all time favorite benches. The design is awesome and the way you redid it is perfect. Quick, get me a tissue…..I keep drooling. I LOVE IT.
Debbie says
May 23, 2011 at 12:01 pmThank You! I’m loving it too!
Kelli says
May 23, 2011 at 10:02 amIt looks great! I’m a new follower and I’d love if you’d follow back!
Kelli @ loveoursimplelife.blogspot.com
Debbie says
May 23, 2011 at 10:09 amThanks Kelli! Headed over now!
Beth says
May 23, 2011 at 9:53 amThis is beautiful and I love your pillows, too! I am excited to try the chalk paint SOON:)!
Beth
Debbie says
May 23, 2011 at 10:00 amThanks Beth! I love this paint!
Suzanne says
May 21, 2011 at 6:56 pmHuge and wonderful improvement! I am itching to try the new chalk paint, too.
Debbie says
May 21, 2011 at 11:17 pmYou should try it, I love it!
Meg says
May 20, 2011 at 10:29 pmIt looks WONDERFUL! I love the blue…and you’re right–dry brushing did the trick! Great job.
Debbie says
May 20, 2011 at 10:56 pmThanks Meg! I have a new love for it!
Korrie@RedHenHome says
May 20, 2011 at 11:20 pmIt looks wonderful! Love the contrast with your cushions.
Debbie says
May 20, 2011 at 11:25 pmThanks Korrie!
Rosemary says
May 20, 2011 at 4:27 pmNice color. I love to drybrush, it adds great texture and dimension. The fabric choices bring the drama. Beautiful!
Debbie says
May 20, 2011 at 6:12 pmThanks Rosemary, I was happy with it too!
Vanessa says
May 19, 2011 at 10:20 pmAbsolutely gorgeous Debbie! I love it and I really like that pop of buttery yellow in those pillows. Your entire space looks so fresh and inviting…wish we could pop over for a cup of coffee! 🙂
Thanks for linking up to Inspiration Friday this week~
Vanessa
Debbie says
May 19, 2011 at 10:23 pmI love your comments, your so sweet! thank you!
Vicky says
May 19, 2011 at 9:20 amI love it! Can I please have it? Very nice staging.
Debbie says
May 19, 2011 at 10:27 amNice try Vicky, LOL, I love my bench! Thanks!
Kelli says
May 19, 2011 at 10:11 amWhat a cool bench. I love the new color! I am recovering my breakfast room chairs right now, and the fabric I’m using is the green version of the fabric on your cushion:)
Debbie says
May 19, 2011 at 10:26 amCan’t wait to see your new green cushions! Thanks for stopping by!
ColleenwithMurals&More says
May 19, 2011 at 10:08 amOkay. Now I HAVE to try chalk paint. I love how you allowed the woodgrain/markings to show thru. Just perfect 🙂
Debbie says
May 19, 2011 at 10:27 amThanks Colleen, compliments from a great artist like you really make me happy 🙂