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Monday, November 14, 2011

Le French Maid and Le Assistant

 "Bonne française"

 I bought these pieces a few months ago from a Craig's list add.  Remember the deal I got?  I am just now working my way through transforming all of them.

This is the lovely dresser before, the finish is circa 1978

 Lovey nightstand, that is not real wood on the top, it actually peels off......



After rummaging through my brain for a while, the dresser looked to me as if it were wearing a skirt.  Since both piece are oh so French looking, I decided to take a "French Maid" point of view.  (The real thing people, not the costumes you may have seen at your local Halloween Super Store recently!)

I used ASCP "Graphite" for the body and ASCP "Pure White" for the drawers.  I used my favorite "Paint Pen" in White.  (Elmer's happened to make this one)  to highlight the curves and details, there are so many on these cute pieces!

I sprayed the original hardware in Flat Black and "Voila", we are oh so chic and ready for service. Either as a dresser, or even as a whimsical piece in a living room.  

The nightstand, "le helper" got the same outfit. They like to work together you know....
Ooo, and let's a take quick peek inside her drawers, don't worry, she is a modest kind of gal.  Just showing her good taste:


 

These are heading to down to "Paris Flea Market" soon where I hope a lovely "Madame" will find room on her staff to employ these lovely " dames françaises"

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14 comments:

  1. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsNovember 14, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    They turned out wonderful!!!

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  2. Shannon@shabbytochicqueencreekNovember 14, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Love them! I have always loved that style of dresser and now I think I love that style even more.

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  3. RoeshelNovember 14, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Gorgeous! You do such a beautiful job with inspiring results!

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  4. Cassie BustamanteNovember 14, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    so pretty! love the two toned look on these!

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  5. Katie @ Wildwood CreekNovember 14, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Love the colors and use of the paint pen!

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  6. Connie the crafterbugNovember 15, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    I have seen dressers similar to these many times before,but I think yours turned out the best that I have ever seen. I love your choice of colors. Great job!
    Connie

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  7. Deborah@Green Willow PondNovember 15, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Those turned out really well! I would not have thought of the paint pen for the details.

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  8. RhettDidntGiveADamnNovember 16, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Love, love, love your blog and so happy to have found you so I'm now following along! xo

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  9. KahliNovember 16, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I always see a lot of these french style furniture pieces and I love every one of them, but you gave yours a lot more style!

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  10. VeronicaNovember 18, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Hmmm she is de lovely and will serve any Madame beautifully....

    Veronica
    Tassels Twigsa and Tastebuds

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  11. RuthNovember 18, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    They look absolutely gorgeous!!! I love the contrast of the black and white with the amazing shape and flourishes on both pieces.
    Ruth

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  12. Jenifer HarrodNovember 18, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    That was awesome. You are great with paint. WOW!
    Please come to my parties
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  13. MandyNovember 21, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Karen these are GORGEOUS! I actually have one just like this (the dresser) and I'm going to be a BIG COPY CAT and do mine just like yours!!! You sooo inspire me!!! YAY! Can't wait.

    Hugs,
    Mandy

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  14. fromgentogenNovember 22, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    So beautiful --- the drawer liners are such lovely details. Thank you so much for sharing!
    Blessings, Becky
    www.fromgentogen.com

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