French Commode....(It's really a vanity cabinet!)

Here's a piece I'm preparing to paint.

And although it looks like a sweet little 

french commode,

it's actually a vanity cabinet.

Wonderful details.

I can't wait to put some paint on this baby!

 Step one:  I base paint the cabinet 

in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Grey.

Look at those cute little feet!!!!!! 

I'm already liking it better!

 Everything gets a coat...

Looks pretty flat right now,

but just watch:

 After the basecoat dries, 

I "hit" all the details - the trim and decorative pieces -

with Old White.

See how it comes to life?

 After that dried, I distress sanded,

and then waxed with clear and dark waxes.

 I decided to add old white to the interior panels as well.

How lovely is this!!!!

 

Yes, the top has holes in it.....

so it can still be used as a vanity cabinet....

 Or camouflage the top with a scarf or lamp, etc,

for a nightstand, end table, etc.

No one will ever know!

Inside, I lined the back with fabric,

which can be removed to return it to a

functioning vanity cabinet.

 And here it is in my booth at Vignettes Westhampton.

Frenchy and fabulous.

For sale at $219.

Take a peek around at some of my other inventory.

Indonesian carved corner chair with

Schumacher "Shanghai Peacock" fabric seat.

$189

Fun chest of drawers. $168

Set of four newly reupholstered parsons chairs.

$479.

Lots of fun art, too!

SheShe, The Home Magician

Sheila Fox

sheilafox@aol.com

804-402-4370