It all started with a cheap dresser I scored off of kijiji (I like to think I'm somewhat of a kijiji master...more on that another time). I had planned to paint it a wicked bright colour, because apparently that's all the rage right now, and I wanted to incorporate some colour into my bland "renter's special" bedroom. But let me tell you, paint choices are agonizing!
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| After I stripped off the old paint/dirt and cleaned of the spider webs |
My project got put on hold for weeks (maybe months) while I flip flopped between coral, vintage-tinged neutral, kelly green, and back to coral. After much deliberation and coaxing from Jordyn and a sister, I finally decided on coral. But it didn't stop there. What shade of coral? What intensity? All choices seemed too red, too orange and too pink.
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| All primed up, ready to go! |
But alas, I thought I found it - cil's "Fresh Salmon". However, I got cold feet after I painted the first coat, and ran straight back to Home Depot. This time I made my decision in 15 minutes - navy. What can I say, I'm a practical and predictable Mennonite. But I love the end result!
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| This is where I had my heart attack - bubble gum wasn't exactly what I was going for. |
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| Getting better. I just applied the new colour right on top of the pink. |
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| And there she is. Ain't she a beaut? |
Now for some handles. I saw lovely DIY handles here, but couldn't find a brass cotter pin to save my life. I guess hardware from Lee Valley will have to do.
Lesson du jour - while it's good to step out of your comfort zone, listen to your gut. In the end, you have to live with it in your house.
- Ash
