A Peek Inside the Parsonage

The furniture in my house shivers when I walk by, each piece wondering if it is my next painting victim!  It’s a fact – I love painted furniture.  It’s brighter than the stained pieces and just has a certain character about it.

Last week I saw that Friday and Saturday were going to be clear, warm days – just what I was waiting for!  I have a lovely dresser that was made for us by my father-in-law.  Being a carpenter, he loved stained furniture.  He’s in heaven, so this project on my “to do” list can’t upset him.  =)  So, on Friday I hauled my dresser out to the concrete patio out back and gathered my tools:  sand paper, wet cloths, drop cloth, paint, and paint brushes and went to work.  Here’s a picture of the dresser before (minus the drawers – hide your eyes! ).

By suppertime on Friday, the dresser had been sanded and prepped and had one coat applied.  I got up early Saturday morning and applied the second coat.  Later that afternoon my hubby brought it inside for me and I began the process of applying new liners inside the drawers (thanks, Vickie).

I discarded some items and only refilled the dresser with what I loved.  Then came the crowning moment – to stand back and look at my finished project…

~Sigh~I love it.  I’m dreaming of replacing the knobs with glass ones, but my father-in-law glued and screwed these babies on.  Don’t think they’re going to budge. 

Would you consider painting a piece of furniture?  If so, what?

With love,