Wednesday, June 8, 2011

INTRODUCING MISS HELIX !



WHY MISS HELIX?
WELL HERE'S THE SCOOP..
I SAW THIS PICTURE ONLINE
AND I WAS INSPIRED BY THE COLORS...


THIS IS ACTUALLY A HELIX NEBULA
AFTER I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH I LEARNED THAT
THEY CALL THIS THE EYE OF GOD.
IT'S CAUSED BY COMETS KICKING UP DUST 
AROUND A STAR THAT HAS DIED.
LOOK AT THAT !!! 
WE LEARN SOMETHING NEW
EVERY DAY...

ANYWAY I LOVED THESE COLORS TOGETHER.
WHEN I PAINTED THIS PIECE I STARTED
WITH RED AND THEN DID THE TEAL COLOR OVER
IT AND DISTRESSED THE RED THROUGH..

HERE IS MISS HELIX BEFORE..
SHES THE PIECE I FOUND AT THE ESTATE SALE



AND HERE SHE IS AFTER...









HOPE YOU LIKE HER!!!

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82 comments:

  1. hilary@oldhousetrueloveJune 8, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    beautiful!

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  2. GigiJune 8, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Swoon! I'm in love! What is the name of the blue paint? I must buy some! You did a wonderful, terrific, stupendous job!

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  3. Becky @ Rub Some Dirt On ItJune 8, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Oh wow!! Stunning!! I am going to keep my eye out for a piece of furniture that needs a little love. You are inspiring!

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  4. Cassie BustamanteJune 8, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    LOVE that!!! the color is awesome again, and love the dark top with it!

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  5. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJune 8, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Great color - I have been wanting to re-do a table like this, leaving the top stained and the rest painted - love this look!

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  6. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUEJune 8, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Lauren... beautiful as always. Thank you for sharing it at my link party....♥

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  7. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJune 8, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Lauren, to answer your question about the coffee sacks - I got mine at a local private coffee shop for free and I also bought a few from another shop for $2.00 ea - good luck!

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  8. KatieJune 8, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I love it!! Love that stained top! It looks gorgeous!

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  9. TruJune 8, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I love that color!

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  10. TanyaJune 8, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    oooohhhh, I love it! That turned out great :)

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  11. Ali RichardsonJune 8, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    You are seriously talented!!! It's SO beautiful!

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  12. Shannon @ DoveNest28June 8, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Fabulous color combination! Giving me a whole new way to look at photographs now, color combinations! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. DeanaJune 9, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    love the color you chose! looks so much better. this post would be a fabulous addition to my weekly blog party "from trash to treasure" I'd really love it if you joined in!

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  14. Wendy SwenneJune 9, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Wow, that turned out beautiful.
    Just love this blog!!!

    Yesterday I bought a similar color too. Maybe a bit more green. I'm planning to paint a little table with it.

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  15. PeteJune 9, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    That is a very classy piece of work! beautiful!

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  16. Erika . . . with a KJune 9, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Gorgeous color and I love the stained top!

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  17. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I love the color with the wood top Beautiful.

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  18. Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 9, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Yep. I love the pairing of the classic wood top with a fun, modern color. It's lovely!

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  19. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 9, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Beautiful color, Lauren, and I love the stained top!

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  20. Prudently Painted VintageJune 9, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I actually have a small dresser that I want to do this to. Ithas been sitting in my garage for about 4 months and the paint for it is there too. Thanks for reminding me how beautiful the aqua is with a dark top.

    Pinning this too!

    Thanks for the follow

    I am definitely following back. You are inspirational!

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  21. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceJune 9, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    You have a great touch at finishes, so pretty. Thanks for sharing at Beyond The Picket Fence.

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  22. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeJune 9, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I love this color! Very nice!

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  23. StaceyJune 9, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Ohhh..she's so pretty! What an awesome color! Voted for you on MMS!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  24. Inspired by youJune 9, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Gorgeous! Love everything about Miss Helix!

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  25. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comJune 9, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Great transformation! I love the combo of the blue along with the dark wood top.

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  26. TardevilJune 10, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Love this! Please share the paint colors you used, and if you're on Pinterest, please add it there b/c I'd love to re-pin it. Gorgeous piece of furniture!

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  27. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyJune 10, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    It looks so great! You have a really good imagination to go from the nebula to the table! :)

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  28. FeliciaJune 10, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    What paint did you use? What colors? I have never attempted to do something similar but I have the perfect piece of furniture for these colors. Please share! Thanks

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  29. Kara @ June & BearJune 10, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    She's so pretty. I have just started loving aqua and red together and the teal works great too. Great job.

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  30. Tracy Wills June 10, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Love this table, the color is just perfect! Great job

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  31. TanyaJune 10, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I am a little in love with this table! I featured it on my blog today...come on over and check it out :) Happy Friday to you!

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  32. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Super beautiful!

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  33. Sassy Sites!June 11, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    it looks amazing! I'm LOVIN' the blue paint choice!! Thanks for linking up at Sassy Sites for our ffa party! Have a wonderful weekend! xoxo!!

    -Marni

    ps. science was never my favorite subject either! :)

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  34. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJune 11, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    To sum it up in one word--GORGEOUS! Love painted furniture with a stained wood top.

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  35. JenniferJune 11, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I love this! I'm featuring it this Friday on my blog! Thanks for sharing. Great color!
    Jen
    Scissors & Spatulas

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  36. AllieMakes!June 12, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Oh I LOVE it! I wish it were in my entryway RIGHT. NOW.!
    Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  37. Handy Man, Crafty WomanJune 12, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    woah, that is a great color! Thanks for stopping by to add this to our Wicked Awesome Wednesday party!

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  38. TootsieJune 13, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    awesome this is right up my alley! I am a new follower ...hope you will pop over soon! I do furniture/decorating etc and I garden!

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  39. Rosemary@villabarnesJune 13, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I'm loving that deep rich color. Beautiful.

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  40. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Your table came out awesome! I love that color!!! Hi! I'm your newest follower from the Monday hop. I hope you'll come visit me and follow me back at http://mommychosis.blogspot.com

    Thanks and have a lovely week!

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  41. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJune 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Love love love the color on this!! So great- thank you for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday :)

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  42. Maggie MasseyJune 13, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    absolutely gorgeous...just pack her up and send her to me, mmmmkay???? ;) Really wonderful job...

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  43. SusanJune 13, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I don't like her! I love her!! Awesome job! Love the color!

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  44. Jenny@thelavendermagnoliaJune 13, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    I am obessed with all shades of green and turquoise. This is AMAZINGLY gorgeous!

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  45. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUEJune 14, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Lauren,

    I just want to let you know that I'll be featuring your table at my blog sometime tonight... You are amazing. Love you girl ;)

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  46. Decor & HarmonyJune 14, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I like her!! What a great shade of green/blue. Very nice.

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  47. Angie HoldenJune 14, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Amazingly gorgeous!! Love the colors!! Awesome!! Thanks for auditioning for OMTWI!!

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  48. Megan GunyanJune 14, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Love this! You always do a great job on furniture transformations! Do you sell the items, ever?

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  49. Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.comJune 15, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Beautiful! Love the colors. I'm following from Fingerprints on the Fridge...would love to have you link this up at my {wow me} wednesday link party going on right now over on my blog. :)

    Ginger
    gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com

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  50. D+BJune 15, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Super Cute blog!! :) I am your newest follower! I will definitely be keeping an eye on your blog to learn new things!! If you would like to take a look at my blog that would be wonderful and follow me back! For-The-Luv-Of.blogspot.com Look out for some giveaways also like mineral make-up. I am new to this but excited to share ideas on yummy food!
    Thanks,
    Brooke

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  51. Handy Man, Crafty WomanJune 15, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Hello, I featured this on our blog party this week! come on over and grab an "I've been featured" button if you'd like.

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  52. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    CAN NOT get enough of that color! Amazing redo - thanks so much for linking up to WWWW!

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  53. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    What color is the paint? I would love it if you'd share this at my party WorkShop Wednesday! It would be a nice addition to the party!

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  54. Jenny LynnJune 16, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I love what you did with it. It looks so much better.

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  55. Debbie~refreshrestyle.comJune 16, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Miss Helix is bluetiful! I love the color, great job!

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  56. MaryJune 17, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Hi Lauren, Thank you so much for joining Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage. I featured your post this week in my Top Ten Fav Picks from Masterpiece Monday. Have a great weekend! Mary :O)

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  57. LeonorJune 18, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Awesome! I came to visit your blog and got lost in it for an hour or so last night! I love your posts.

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  58. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    She is just beautiful! And this is coming from a "purist" meaning, I tend to like plain wood... I am beginning to change. While the lawyer's bookcases, curved glass cabinet, and a couple of other of my dad's nicer cabinets, which I grew up with, will probably always remain wood... Pretty much everything else in my house is now open for negotiation...and I am subscribing to your blog, to learn a bit about color from you. Your restorations are a cut above most. I just LOVE the blue you used on Miss Helix, and with the black, AWESOME.

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  59. Andie JayeJune 21, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    that color is amazing! thanks for the science lesson too! that's something i never knew before! thanks for linking this up to my tip-toe thru tuesday party! i hope to see you again this week!

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  60. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsJune 21, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Beautiful! love how the flower colors complement it as well :)

    Thanks for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday! Hope to see ya again this week :)

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  61. KatieJune 22, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I love the color! Thank you for linking to Sew Woodsy last week! Keep on linking great projects!

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  62. Angela HohsfieldJune 30, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I have fallen in loooooove with this! I am brand new to this world of furniture restoration/painting, and I want the "recipe" for this :) Is there a tutorial or something that could walk me through??

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  63. Our Hopeful HomeJuly 6, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    The colors are spot on! What a great new look, I love it. (And love your inspiration, too!) You probably don't need another Tuesday party but if you're game I'd love to have you over at my new Tuesday Club G.W. with Charm Bracelet Diva Party. Hope to see you there!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  64. Suzanne@thriftstoredecorjunkyJuly 6, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    O mY goodness, I love this! LOVE the color with the dark top. Awesome job!

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  65. CarolynJuly 17, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Very elegant, love the color.

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  66. sandy August 16, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    could you please let me know the brand and paint color? pleeeeeez?

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  67. Anneke at This, That and LifeSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Are you kidding me?! LOVE this!!!

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  68. Beth@Makemeprettyagain.comApril 29, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Love your colors on this piece! outstanding job!

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    1. UnknownMay 1, 2012 at 5:18 PM

      thank you Beth. i cant get tired of this color!

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  69. meeshooApril 30, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    i love your colors lauren and i am delighted. but i never see you responding to question about the color or how this is done. Will you please enlighten us.

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    1. UnknownMay 18, 2012 at 11:13 PM

      i wanted to write to you but you have no email associated with your name.
      lauren
      Email me if you would like to know a little more about the project and please include a reply email

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  70. eranfarawayJune 6, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    I love the rich color saturation you created with this piece! Would you please share what paints you used to create it?

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    1. UnknownJune 29, 2012 at 1:22 AM

      i wanted to write to you but you have no email associated with your name.
      lauren
      Email me if you would like to know a little more about the project and please include a reply email

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  71. Kr8TvDiJune 26, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    I would love to know your techniques and the paint colors on this....I have been looking and looking for the right color to do my daughters bedroom furniture and I think I've found it...please email me details - I appreciate your knowledge
    justadecoratingmominCA

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    1. UnknownJune 29, 2012 at 1:21 AM

      please send me your email address and i will be in touch with you.
      lauren

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  72. SophieAugust 12, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Hi Lauren,
    Your blog is really inspiring! I have quite a few pieces of furniture i'd like to "save", but I need tips on HOW TO. Can you recommend another blog that teaches how? Please let me know. Thank you!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:29 PM

      Thank you so much! Not sure what you mean by save. you could add to bookmarks in explorer or join pinterest!

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    2. UnknownSeptember 25, 2012 at 4:22 PM

      Wow! Your blog is VERY inspiring. I also would like a HOW TO and would love to know the color you used for this piece. My email is sandland88yrw@aol.com Thanks and have a super blessed day.
      Sandra Landry

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  73. UnknownAugust 22, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    I love this color. I am trying to create a peacock color theme for my master bedroom. Can you email me the color of this table.
    wswillow616@gmail.com

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  74. samaaSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Lauren this piece is just gorgeous! You are very talented :) It turned out so beautiful! And I'm in love with the colour combination!

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  75. AnonymousMay 19, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Gorgeous piece of furniture! Is it possible to get the paint colors? Thanks, Jean. jeanDrennan@hotmail.com

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  76. AnonymousMarch 27, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    What color did u use on the table...LOVE!!!
    joran.carow@hotmail.com

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