Monday, March 12, 2012

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint {Tall Boy Dresser-Coco}

This is going to be a good week. This is going to be a good week. This is going to be a good week. Okay...the power of mental persuasion is going to be my saving grace this week. As all of my other friends look forward to the lax schedules that Spring Break brings I will be setting my kitchen timer to go off every 30 minutes.  As I read all of their facebook posts journaling their families much thought out vacations, I will be, hopefully, secretly, celebrating the not so small achievements of my 7 year old. Yes, the week is finally here, I know you can just hear the unsurmounted joy in my voice, Potty Training Week! Of course I have been through this before, my 5 year old was the little overachiever. less than 3 days and he was a master. Things will be a little different this time. Things will be a little more, shall we say, interesting. As some of you know our older son, Ryan, has Down Syndrome, OCD, hyperactivity with impulsivity and was also born with a rare GI disorder that has kept us from potty training him until recently. I am not quite sure how all of this is going to play out. Do I have a game plan you ask? What self-respecting mother of a special needs child doesn't ALWAYS have a game plan??  Juice boxes, movies, lexapro and prayers. All stocked on the first 3, if you 'd like to throw a few of the latter my way it would be much appreciated;)

Okay, Coco. When first painting this piece (the brother of the meth lab desk) I was more than a little concerned after the first coat. It looked a lot like split pea soup and I was very skeptical that it wasn't going to turn out how I envisioned. Why, oh Why, did I ever doubt you Annie? I love it. I used old white as the accent color and then added clear and dark wax. Not too much dark, just enough to add some dimension and age. Sorry, I am not sure where my before pics are..I swear I took them..didn't I? Oh well, who can remember anything these days. Anyway here are some shots of the piece in my booth at Frisco Mercantile.




As mentally draining as I think this week is going to be for me I am so stoked for it to be here. (do people still say stoked?). I will be rewarded dearly for my motherly duties this week (no pun intended:). I am getting to meet Annie Sloan on Friday...whoop! I know, I am such a middle aged groupie but who cares. How lucky am I that she will be making a stop in Dallas and will be having the workshop just about 20 minutes from my house. Can't wait to get my paint on with Annie!!

Thanks for reading, here's hoping we ALL have a great week!!

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17 comments:

  1. Wow! I don't know how you do it! I've tried painting furniture. I attempt small pieces, but even Annie Sloan doesn't help me with pieces like this! Your work is fab!

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  2. That looks spectacular! Good luck with potty training! :) Megan

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  3. What a beauty...I love the Coco & old White combo!! Sending up extra prayers for you & Ryan! Just think how proud he will be (& you too!)....Blessings!

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  4. i love the contrasting colors- nicely done!

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  5. Very pretty. I love coco. I need a link to my wow party added in your post. thanks

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    1. So it has to be in the actual post not just my sidebar? I am new to this and am trying to keep everybody's party rules straight. I did put it in my sidebar last week. Thanks!

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  6. Very pretty. Love the coco and white together too. Hope you have a great week!

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  7. I haven't seen a piece in this color. Loving it!

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  8. It's gorgeous! I just love that Coco color - I'm dying to get some. Good luck with the potty training!

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  9. Amazing job! I love the paint color. I would love for you to link up at my Linky Party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-5.html


    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  10. This is FABULOUS!! Love that color, too. Thanks for linking up this week :) Ooh, I can't wait to meet you in HAVEN!!

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  11. Love this piece! great job! looking forward to seeing more from you!feel free to visit my place anytime and be sure to say hello!

    kennesha
    www.restorationhouseinteriors.blogspot.com

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  12. Visiting from Transformation Thursday! I love this project! Such a great idea and you are truly talented!

    Thanks for the inspiration.

    blessings,
    karianne

    PS I'm going to Haven, too!

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    1. Thanks! Yay..I can't wait to meet everyone. We are going to have to walk around with our blog names around our neck:)

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  13. Turned out beautiful! Thank you for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  14. This dressers is so, so pretty. Love that coco color. I've really enjoyed browsing your blog...I'm so looking forward to getting your posts delivered to my inbox....

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

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