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Modernized Solid Pine Hand Crafted Heart Wall Shelf

Bringing New Life to a Country Classic. We’ve all seen them: those solid, well-built pine shelves from the 80s and 90s that have a lot of heart (literally) but are stuck in that unmistakable "orange" stain era. While the craftsmanship is top-tier (this one was hand crafted by my father in law), the color can often feel a bit too retro for a contemporary home. In this tutorial, I’m showing you how to take a vintage 9-cubby wall shelf and transform it from a dated relic into a bolder, fresher, and more current statement piece. By applying a rich chestnut brown stain , we’ve traded that brassy orange hue for a deep, sophisticated tone that highlights the wood grain. Follow along as I walk you through the prep, the staining process, and how this simple color shift completely changes the vibe of the piece—making those iconic heart cutouts feel intentional and chic rather than just "country."
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Limited edition Ocean Breeze


Funny how some plain boring wood chairs can look fabulous with a bit of paint, take this plain boring well used but solid wood dining chair,


then take a tub of Country Chic's limited edition paint called ocean breeze
and after scrubbing the chair well, give it a coat of this easy to apply all in one paint.

when dry, distress simply with a sanding sponge on areas where wear normally occurs like the seat edges and spindles

 and to add to the aged look, I hand painted with a wee brush white liming details in the crevices



and then to give a bit more durability and shine I put a coat of clear wax over the whole chair and wahlaa, here it is..

wood should NOT be boring, grab a brush and some paint and make it pretty!!

*Disclosure
I have received product in exchange for this post, but ALL the opinions are entirely MY own.  This post contains sponsored links for Country Chic Paint

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  1. Edye NicoleAugust 14, 2016 10:06 AM

    Love the blue color you chose! So pretty :]

    Blessings,
    Edye | Http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com

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