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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

MISS BLOOM!


I LOVE THIS PIECE I DID...
SHE WAS SITTING IN THE
GARAGE FOR A YEAR JUST WAITING
TO BE LET OUT! 


I USED MY DIY CHALK PAINT 
RECEIPE AS I HAVE ON SEVERAL PIECES
AND I DID NOT SAND OR PRIME-EXCEPT
FOR THE IVY LEAVES AS THEY WERE 
RAISED UP AND WOULD HAVE SHOWN THROUGH- 
ALL I DID WAS CLEAN HER UP!

I USED 2 COATS OF MY DIY MIXTURE
TO GET THE COVERAGE.

BE SURE TO MIX THE PAINT AND CALCIUM
CARBONATE UP WELL TO AVOID ANY LITTLE
WHITE CLUMPS ENDING UP ON THE PIECE.

OVERALL THE PIECE DRIED VERY QUICKLY
AND THE FINISH LOOKS FANTASTIC, I 
DID USE A REALLY GOOD BRUSH ON THIS
PIECE AND IT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE
IN THE FINISH.

I THINK ITS VERY COMPARABLE TO
ANNE SLONE PAINT, MAYBE NOT 
AS SMOOTH IN THE
BOWL BUT AFTER ITS PAINTED 
IT'S VERY SIMILAIR.
YOU CAN EVEN GIVE IT A LIGHT 
SANDING IF YOU
WANT. I FINISHED THE PIECE WITH 
SOME STAIN TO ANTIQUE AND WAX. 
DISTRESSED IT UP A BIT AND STAINED THE
INSIDE A DARKER COLOR.

HERE SHE IS IN THE
BEGINNING WHEN I FOUND HER...






DON'T YOU JUST LOVE THE IVY
LOL!


AND AFTER...










I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO INTRODUCE 
YOU TO MY NEW ASSISTANT MUGZIE,
HE IS A 4 1/2 MONTH OLD
FRENCH BULLDOG- AND IS THE NEWEST
MEMBER OF THE FAMILY!




HOPE YOU LIKE MISS BLOOM!
I LOVE THE WAY SHE TURNED OUT,
I THINK MUGZIE LIKES HER TOO!


31 comments:

  1. Angie @ Knick of TimeSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    It looks stunning, Lauren! I love the color and the contrast with the darker interior - perfect cabinet to display anything, but the cameras look awesome in there - and the pooch is pretty darn cute too!
    Blessings,
    ~Angie

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  2. Liz @ Quirky VistasSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    A true beauty, both Miss Bloom AND Mugzie. Nice work!

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  3. Cyndi ✪ Blue StarSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    LOVE that color! I'm a sucker for turquoise!

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  4. Cassie BustamanteSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    i love that piece- so unique! the color is awesome! and i am totally thinking of cece bloom by the ms bloom reference. :) even though i knew that's not who you mean.

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  5. Korrie@RedHenHomeSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    What a gorgeous color! And the dog is a great accessory ;-)

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  6. Mimi@blueroofcabinSeptember 25, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    Woe you had vision on that one, I don't know if I would have saw past the ivy. I love how she turned out! & Mugzie is adorable :)

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  7. Det BlomstrarSeptember 26, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    I love it and I love Mugzie! I also need a little Mugzie family member

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  8. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    What a huge change. I really like the color you choose! You little puppy is too sweet!

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    1. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 3:07 PM

      thanks so much for stopping over and checking out miss bloom!

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  9. DeeSeptember 27, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    I love the color & Mugzie too! Nice job! Dee from My Painted Stuff

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  10. HelenSeptember 28, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    I don't know what looks better, the hutch or Mugzie!! Wow, this looks soooo much better!!! Good job!

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  11. With A BlastSeptember 28, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Awesome - well done! And I just wanted to say hi to Mugzie !

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  12. Sherry HicksSeptember 28, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Love the blue and the contrast with the inside being left dark wood, also love the old camera styling. Good job it is lovely
    Sherry

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    1. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 3:06 PM

      THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR NICE COMMENTS SHERRY!

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  13. UnknownSeptember 28, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    It's lovely. The color is perfect!

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  14. StaceySeptember 28, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Lauren - Miss Boom is the BOMB! I love that color and how she came out. Excellent job - so happy you could come this week!
    Thanks for linking up this week!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  15. UnknownSeptember 29, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    I'm stopping by after seeing your link on Just Us Four. I'm a new follower! I love all of your work. It's good to know that there are tried, true and tested alternatives to ASCP that don't break the bank. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Feathers and SunshineSeptember 29, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    Color choice is to die for. Perhaps my fave color of all time. Well, it def makes the Top 3! Excellent job girl!
    Stacia@http://feathersandsunshine.blogspot.com

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    1. UnknownJanuary 15, 2013 at 12:10 AM

      THANK YOU SO MUCH STACIA, I LOVE THE COLOR TOO! it's even prettier in person.

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  17. Kim@todayismysome-daySeptember 30, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Thank you...for saving this beautiful piece from the ivy! It's beautiful now! Stopping by from Classy Clutter.

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  18. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.October 1, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    What a beauty Lauren! And your assistant is pretty darn cute too!

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  19. Myric October 2, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    That's one lovely paint job!

    I'm your new follower :)

    xo
    Myric
    http://myricandreasen.blogspot.com/

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    1. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 3:04 PM

      THANKS SO MUCH FOR STOPPING OVER AND CHECKING OUT MISS BLOOM I AM NOW A FOLLOWER OF YOUR BLOG. AND CAN'T WAIT TO READ MORE OF IT!

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  20. Need A Latte MomOctober 2, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Love the color!
    I have never tried making my own chalk paint....thinking I may have to look into this further.
    Thanks for following Needalattemom
    It helped me find you!

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    1. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 3:02 PM

      Thanks for stopping by to check out Miss Bloom, looking forward to seeing more of you!

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  21. gail@My Repurposed LifeOctober 2, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    miss bloom and mugzie are both too cute! :) love that color. Gotta love diy chalk paint, cheap and works so well.

    gail

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  22. andrea@townandprairieOctober 6, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    O M Goodness! I love the cabinet! (dog, too) But WOW! I hope you're keepin' her!

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  23. The Clay TrowelOctober 10, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Oh boy those ivy's......you covered up someones favorite part ;-) LOVE the color and the handles. Now may I ask where you put all your pieces you fix up???? Are you starting to sell them? My husband would go bonkers if I started bringing home large armoires to fix up ;-) Hope you're doing well Lauren!

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  24. UnknownNovember 26, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    I love that color! I would love to paint every piece that color, but I'm not sure if people would follow my log. Thanks for sharing your creation. Truely inspiring.

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