A few months ago, a client asked me to paint this jewelry chest that she had stored in her garage for years.
She said I could whatever I wanted, but to keep it cream colored.
So I primed…
Crackled….
Glazed and highlighted all of the edges.
I kept the original hardware on and just toned it down with some champagne colored paint.
The top was a little unexciting…
so I added a harlequin stencil…
And called it done!
We waited on our drive for my client to pick it up.
It was the middle of April and still chilly outside, but somehow my daughter had put on her swimming suit for the occasion.
And did “artwork” on her legs. Just before my client pulled up. Nice.
Lori…. I hope you love your jewelry chest and I really don’t let my daughter run a muck. Really.
Linking to Made it Monday , Mustard Seed Creations, The Girl Creative and It’s So Very Creative.
16 comments
At was first I was like, “Jenifer! It looks exactly the same!” But then you pulled out the fantastic harlequin top, and I was sold. Great job!
The harlequin top definitely MAKES the piece! Way to bring it in to this decade!
Love the harlequin on top! It’s all so French to me.
lovely. simply lovely. i’ve been looking for a jewelry stand like this for ages!!
Such a beautiful piece! Great work!
Love it! The harlequin top is just the best. I can see all the fun in store for you with your daughter ~ 🙂 She’s adorable!
xoxo
Pat
Gorgeous!! I love the harlequin top – and now I’m eyeing my jewlry chest… Hmmmmmmm….
That looks amazing!!!
Looks awesome! I love the chippy crackle!!! I’m sure your customer was very excited to take her new jewelry chest home!
Ooh La la. Tres magnifique. Love the harlequin. Kind of a french feel.
Pam
Nice project. I would love it if you would link this up in Modern Craftswoman Monday. Very well done. Rory
Love your blog and I am passing on an award to you…stop over to Pandora’s Box and grab the button.
ALso, enter my CNS LANTERN giveaway ~patti
WOW! it looks awesome! so glamorous and so Hollywood!
Loving the harlequin detail on the top.
The harlequin top really makes this piece special. I love it!
SO GORGEOUS, I HAVE ONE OF THOSE JEWELRY CHESTS FROM MONTGOMERY WARDS’! MY HUBBY GOT IT FOR ME FOR OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS AS A MARRIED COUPLE W/ A PEARL RING INSIDE. SO, AS YOU CAN IMAGINE IT IS OUTDATED (15YRS.) BUT I CANNOT BEAR TO PART W/ IT. SO I AM GONNA HAVE TO COPY YOURS! I DONT KNOW WHY I HAVEN’T PAINTED IT YET, I PAINT EVERYTHING ELSE (LIKE YOU DO) GUESS I JUST NEEDED THE RIGHT INSPIRATION PIECE! THANKS!