Friday, November 23, 2012

Grey Painted Furniture, the WORKBOOK and My Dining Room Returns!

 Colin is painting a sideboard in a custom french grey color mix~
I added two colors together and he got to the painting~
Its coming along nicely~
This piece was really a great looking piece that I got at auction. It is extra long
and isn't terribly old~maybe 30 years....its solid cherry and normally I might have thought twice
about painting it but it had a deep scratch along the top. So after a bit of Elmers Wood Filler it was ready 
for a pretty paint job.  Stay tuned for the final results...but lets just say I am loving it so much I am tempted to take it home with me and switch out my great looking bombe chest~let me know what you think.
My dining room, taken as I was setting the table yesterday.
That bombe chest at the end is just where I am considering 
doing the switcheroo with this piece. All opinions are welcome!
There is not a lot of room between the chest and the head chair
so I was thinking the narrow sideboard might be a better fit.

So if I was going to switch I want it to be the right color~and to get to the color that I wanted, 
I used Annie Sloan's WORKBOOK to do help me out.
  I love this image from a magazine showing rustic frenchy blue doors~
this color is kind of what I had in mind...and Paris Grey is not quite right. 
So I mixed up some Louis Blue and Paris Grey and recorded it into my WORKBOOK
so I will never forget it and have a pretty record of the whole process~
whether I keep the piece or not~I do LOVE this custom color.
(Inside look at a press release from the WORKBOOK~)

You can buy this WORKBOOK only at Annie Sloan retail outlets 
as well as my online store by clicking here.
I am excited to offer a WORKBOOK session class
that will be on a Saturday for 2 hours and you can read more about that 
class by clicking here.  The WORKBOOK will be included in the class!
This is a page in my WORKBOOK  I dedicated to the lovely
 purpley greys~ and that wonderful Normandie Toile....
yummmm....but back to the painting!!
Look at this marble topped table with the standard cream and gold
paint job from the 70s....argh! I had a vision for this piece,
well I actually have a pair and am painting them up in a dark grey
and will list them for sale when I am done!


 Basically I started with French Linen all over~two coats.....
followed by a Graphite wash.
See how dark it looks when I am actually applying it?
But see how light it is when I rag it off? 
You won't believe how fantastic it looks~
I will post the finished pieces in a few days...
but right now there is so much to do, 
and I got to back to it!!
PS Fifty Shades of Grey class 
is this Sunday Dec 2 from 10-2
I have 2 spots left~so if you want to join us with color mixing
and using metallics and cover the bases with all things GREY
call the shop to sign up!
781-324-0701


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20 comments:

  1. Well, I do love the chest you have in your dining room now, Amy, but if the sideboard fits better, I guess it is logical to switch them. Love those little end tables!

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  2. The graphite wash is a GREAT idea!

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  3. Amy, what a great post. Lots of information and ideas! I need to get my hands on an AS Workbook!!!
    Your transformations are magical!

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  4. I got the workbook from Janet's shop today, so excited! I vote that you keep the Cherry sideboard, I love it's lines, and cannot wait to see how it turns out. :) donna

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  5. Amy your dining room is beautiful as is! But I do think that sideboard would be so pretty! If you don't need the extra seating I say add that sideboard! Love that painting technique too!That marble top is gorgeous!
    xx
    Anne

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  6. Both pieces seem just right. I love the bombe chest, but spatial issues can be frustating and the sideboard would probably solve the problem. Great dining room!

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  7. I think the new piece would look great in your dining room, especially if it will give the head chair a little more room. Can't wait to see the finished project!

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  8. Hi Amy,

    I would probably switch it out, the chunky piece you have there now is awesome but, a slim, sleek piece would be a nice change for you! And for us "furniture addicts" a new piece of furniture is a definite high! Go for it!

    Keeponpainting,
    Cathy

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  9. the grey and the marble is dabombdiggity, amy.

    what fun it must be to share your talents and inspire others at the workshops!

    smiles to you.

    michele

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  10. Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving, Amy!

    I'm pretty sure that those rustic blue doors are from Sela Ward's home. Gorgeous!!

    I love Paloma. I must try it with Emile.

    Nicole

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  11. Oh my gosh! I love your workbook! It looks so beautiful. Would you believe I have the same marble topped table? I bought a set of 2 at a garage sale 20 years ago. I painted mine a creamy white, but I love what you have done with the grey tones. It accentuates the beauty of the marble.

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  12. I think the sideboard would look great in your dining room!!...Love the table with the graphite wash...truly beautiful...Have a wonderful week of creations Amy!

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  13. Really like the way the gray transforms the pieces. I love your Thanksgiving table, its beautiful.

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  14. I, too, love the chest that you currently have in your gorgeous dining room, but, the sideboard would be a fabulous addition! I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!

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  15. Gorgeous Amy!! So happy you had a great Thanksgiving. I love the way your dining room came out..so inviting! I love all this gray...and you know I SO wish I could attend your workshop. One day for sure!!

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  16. I love the sideboard you are (Colin) is working on, I can't wait to see the end result. Happy to be a follower.

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  17. WOW so amazing!!! I would love if you link one or more of your post on the French party on Monday!
    XO

    Isabelle
    http://lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com/2012/11/french-party-on-monday-and-feature_25.html

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  18. I'd be trading for the sideboard in a heartbeat. Nothing like a change to freshen up and maybe more storage? Go for it. The blue color will be gorgeous in your dining room. Happy week

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  19. That was all so interesting! I love the workbooks, they look fun... and your page with the purples is so yummy, oh my. I'm really lusting those colors! Hmmmmmmmm... i like the fat bombe chest, it's unique, and it kinda matches the shape of the mirror, but i see what you mean about the space issue. I'll be curious to see what you decide!

    Cindy

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  20. I like them both Amy! have you decided to keep or change?
    So nice to see Colin smiling away with a paintbrush,bless him!
    The marble topped table is looking amazing,i need to get Graphite xxx

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