Hi Friends! It’s time for Themed Furniture Thursday! That’s where I get together with a bunch of my furniture paintin’ friends and we all transform a piece that fits a particular theme. This month’s theme is animals. Wait until you see how creative my friends have gotten with this one! You can see those at the bottom of this post.
I decided to transform this little French provincial beauty:
She was a thrift store find and was marked at $49, but all furniture was 40% that day yippee! So I paid around $30… not too bad.
When I was considering what to do with this piece, this side table I did for our Metallic-themed makeovers came to mind right away.
I knew I had some of that paint left over and it was just enough to paint this piece too!
Because the original finish was that yellow/gold combination, I really wanted a look that didn’t need distressing so those colors wouldn’t show through from underneath.
This is Martha Stewart’s Thundercloud. It goes on like a dream. I sanded this piece first, then primed before painting with two coats. The drawers were painted in white chalk paint and sealed with clear wax.
I originally purchased this color at the Home Depot, but when I went to buy more just in case what I had left wasn’t enough, they said they didn’t sell it anymore. I did find it available on their site here though, so you may be still be able to find it at a store near you. Luckily what I had on hand did the job.
But wait…didn’t you say this was an animal themed makeover?
Yes I did!
Peekaboo!
SO fun! This is scrapbook paper that I found at Hobby Lobby. I used a glue stick to adhere it to the bottom this time around since it worked so well for the wallpaper I used on my Antique Dresser Revival I shared a couple of days ago.
I kept the original hardware…
Satin white from Rustoleum made them fresh again. I sanded them a bit just to make the details pop more.
This is definitely a different look for me.
I had planned to photograph this beside my bed with my gallery wall I shared not too long ago in the background.
Here it is if you missed it:
Bedroom Gallery Wall: A Decorating Challenge
Wouldn’t they have gone perfectly together?
The problem was that I had this on my calendar for next Thursday…oops! It was around 5:30 late yesterday afternoon when I realized (thanks to my friend, Christy!) that our Themed Furniture projects were scheduled for today!
Thank goodness I was working ahead this time and had my piece pretty much done, but I had to settle for where I could photograph at that hour.
The dining room it is. Oh well at least I figured it out in time. 🙂
Here are several more fun animal furniture makeovers to check out:
What do you think about me straying from my norm? It’s fun to step outside ma wee box every once on a while. 🙂
XO,
P.S. Want more themed furniture makeovers? Check out my favorites from past themes…do you spy one that would have fit this theme perfectly? 🙂
Thrift Store Side Table Goes Glam (Metallic)
Mini Drop Cloth Rosette Stool Makeover (Travel)
Duck Egg Blue and White China Cabinet (Two-Toned)
Sewing Stool with a Secret Drawer (Numbers)
French Secretary Desk (Inspired by)
Mason Jar Blue Headboard Bench (Distressed)
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I love to share at these great parties:
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ColleenB. ~ Texas says
What a Beautiful make-over. Love the color as well
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Colleen! This is different for me, but fun! XO
Wendi @ H2OBungalow says
Oh my… this is so pretty! And I agree on the Thundercloud paint! I used it on my daughters dresser and it is dreamy. Love the playful animal print too:)
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Wendi…this paint is such a dream to work with! 🙂
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
This turned out beautifully! I love the color choices. So glamorous with great vintage style!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Christy!! Gotta love a little pop of glam now and then. 🙂
Heather @ Viral Upcycle says
Wow Christy that’s stunning! I love the animal theme inside the drawers. All of the projects here are absolutely gorgeous and fun. Maybe I’m in to animal prints more than I thought!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Heather! I am finding myself drawn to animal prints in clothes as well…I told my Mom I must be getting old because I always imagined animal prints on older ladies lol.
Lindsay Eidahl says
This is so, so pretty. I love the “wow” factor inside the drawers! Unexpected and fun!
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Lindsay! The zebra is definitely a fun touch 🙂
Colleen says
Wow Christy, you are soooo talented!!!!!
I would have never picked the silver (glad you did!) And it just looks gorgeous.
I wish I lived near your area and you offered classes…..I’d be first in line lady!
Have a lovely day.
Christy K. James says
You are so sweet, Colleen!! Thank you thank you thank you! I used this paint color once before but only because the challenge that month was “Metallic”, but I was surprised how much I loved it too. 🙂
Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says
Awesome peek-a-boo drawers, Christy! And I love that finish you did. Perfectly soothing and serene…with a hint of meow. 😀
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Larissa! Ha ha well said purrrrr. 🙂
MrsSW says
Great job, Christy – very classy! No distressing – I love it.
Sheila
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Sheila! 🙂
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
Phew, thank goodness you were working ahead of time eh. Very nice color combo and I especially love the zebra print paper lining the drawers! A glue stick huh – no ripples and bumps underneath or do you use a brayer to smooth out the glue?
Christy K. James says
I know, right?? Big oops! All I had left to do was wax the drawer fronts and add the paper. I used to mod podge it in place, but this way it can be more easily changed out later and it is less work. I use a pampered chef scraper to smooth out the paper. Sometimes I have to add another run of the glue stick in places because it dries quickly!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
I always love the lines of a French Provincial piece!! That is a beauty and I so love the Zebra striped paper lined drawers!!! 😉
xo
Nancy
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Nancy! I love French Provincial pieces too. I wish I could fit this in my bedroom, but my black and white dressing table would have to go 🙁
Paula@SweetPea says
So pretty! I love the color combination that you used and the surprise of the wallpaper inside of the drawers. You did a great job working outside of your comfort zone.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Paula! It was a fun change. 🙂
Lucy @ Patina Paradise says
SO elegant with a touch of wild. Just perfect juxtapositions! WOuld love it if you would share it at our Furniture party tonight… Friday’s Furniture Fix http://www.patinaparadise.com/2015/08/fridays-furniture-fix-4.html
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Lucy! Just linked up a couple! 🙂
Rose L. says
I liked the before look but the after is even better! If you lived here I would keep you busy!!!
Christy K. James says
Ha ha thanks, Rose! XO
Amy @ High Style Restyle says
French pieces are my favorite! I love that you kept it classic and elegant with a touch of whimsy hiding in the drawers. Nicely done!
Christy K. James says
Ooh mine too, Amy! Thank you 🙂
Jeanette says
Christy, that is a stunning piece!!!! I love the colors together. I just may need to look for something to paint the same…and add animal to the inside!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Jeanette!! XO
David Nguyen says
Love what you did with that French provincial chest. I feel you’ve added more elegance to it with the make-over using lighter colors! Stunning!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, David!