now, i can't take all the credit for this. my wonderful boyfriend, (let's just call him V on here), was an angel, as always, and spent a very long night chipping layer after layer of caked-on paint off of the dresser with a measly chisel out in the garage on a very humid night. i would have completely given up on the project (okay, i sort of did) if it weren't for him! and i am so happy he convinced me to finish the job. after some sanding, priming, a fresh two coats of "tropical coral" paint and some dark brown glaze antiquing done by me, (and only me!), i think it is quite a piece in my bedroom. i've learned to really appreciate the character old furniture brings to a space. i'm planning on furnishing my next few apartments with refinished vintage finds. so exciting! speaking of which, i discovered an amazing antique store very near my home and spent about an hour there two days ago, browsing through years of history and beauty. i left with two items: an adorable little green clock and a good old polaroid camera to add to the collection. the clock now sits charmingly on my bright dresser. he's too cute. i couldn't leave the store without it!
how perfect is that clock?! i am in love. anyway!
to anyone considering refinishing furniture: YOU CAN DO IT! it takes some sweat and hard work but the end result is extremely worth it. time and love can do amazing things to something old and forgotten. and all the credit goes to you! what a sense of accomplishment :)
in other news, i finally got my canon EOS 7D! its my baby, honestly. complete with a 50mm f/1.4 lens. i even bought a pretty little strap for it from iMo on etsy! couldn't be more thrilled. all i want to do is take pictures. i'm obsessed.
i hope everyone is enjoying the weekend! more soon.
Rachael
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