So, g'day girls and boys, it's been a washout here at the beach cottage…literally – Mr BC had what one might call a mini-flood in his office which is in fact is my summer house work in progress…we had a weekend of wet and windy weather, with one big plus, no kids sport. I did put my dancing shoes on Saturday night and we had a great time with some nice friends, Mr BC and I did a bit of rocking around the clock with a late night and some errrm sore heads for those in the party who drank a wee bit too much. That of course would not have been me.
Now for my showpiece today at this lovely tattered old cottage is this shabby old set of drawers, that I like to, in my mind, call antique, but truly I haven't got the foggiest if it is what someone else might call an antique piece of furniture. Who cares? Not me.
I found this at a garage sale, sitting in the corner behind some modern furniture and under a huge, and I mean huge pile of cuddly toys. It was pretty dusty, but not too bad. This was a true example of how you never know where you are going to come across a treasure to make ya heart miss a beat. This sale as I approached it seemed to have a large collection of home-exercise machines and a rather errrm large man trying to sell them, the last thing I thought I was going to find was a delightful old dresser in the corner.
First off I loved the shape, almost a utility feel to it? And more I was seriously digging the pulls, original I do not know, but nice, certainly.
I have to tell you, though I loved the colour, when we got it in here I just wasn't sure and I did have ideas of passing it onto another shabby vintage lover, but actually changed my mind, because the more I looked at it, the more I thought how much I liked the shape and the dandy little mirror on top, complete with authentic ageing.
But of course, as it's sat on the edge of our bedroom, empty, I've looked and examined, changed the accessories, squinted my eyes. Once upon a time, not so many years ago, before we came to Australia, this would have been the perfect find, left just as it is, but here, now, surrounded outside by the eye-balling colour all around, I like it cool and calm inside and I'm not so sure pink is hitting it with my vintage beachy feel.
So what am I gonna say next? That I'm zapping it with my much researched, highly tested, hand mixed beachy white layer of paint. Yeah, sorta…
But the question is people, I need help before this metamorphosis and where I thought I might ask you to offer me some of your opinions.
Firstly: All smothered in beachy white?
Thirdly: All white bar the drawers & pulls & mirror.
Or any other thoughts? Don't think you can surf on in here and not comment, I can see y'all you know? I want answers people!
blogged for Rhodas thrift event over at her blog Southern Hospitality, and surf over to Thrifty Decor Chick for some great thrifty ideas. Also participating in the highly popular metamorphosis link-up at Susan's from Between Naps on the Porch – make sure you go right on over and have a look to get you all inspired.
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p.s.thanks for all the comments, and may I add, emails about Beach Cottage Inspiration, I am so glad you are all so digging it. Too easy.
LEAVE IT BE!!!!! IT’s PERFECT! I think you just more comfortable with everything being in shades of white, that this sticks out like an elephant in the room, but I think it adds an extra something special to you whole design palate.
Oh no don’t paint it!! It is PERFECT!!
Oh what a WONDERFUL find! I’m so happy it is now yours!!
I know that whatever you decide it will be perfect for your beach cottage – white or ocean blue – whatever you do it will be dreamy!
xo,
Kim
LOVE IT AS IS………………….MY GUT REACTION!!!
I actually rather like it as-is! Whatever you do, do NOT touch those pulls. And if you do, mail them to me LOL! If you do paint, I think a shabbied up turquoise would be nice. Whatever you decide, I know it will be fabulous.
I want to C L E A N the mirror. It has not been dusted in 100 years and also has black blotches and scratches. I just want to get the
dirt off it. What do u suggest? Water, ? alcohol? white vinegar? with a new sham-cloth? LaCene