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From Gilded to Grounded: A Standing Jewelry Armoire's Dark Moody Transformation

Sometimes, a "bright and airy" makeover just doesn’t fit the vibe. I found this standing jewelry armoire after it had already been given a white and gold facelift by someone else, but it felt a bit too "glam" for many people. I knew it had the potential to be something much more sophisticated, mysterious, and—of course— moody . In this tutorial, I’m taking you through the process of retaining some of the previous DIY and layering on a deep, velvety dark green finish. We’ll be leaning into those shadows, highlighting the unique curved silhouette. Whether you're looking to tone down a piece that's "too bright" or you're ready to embrace the dark academia aesthetic, here is how I turned a high-contrast piece into a seamless, moody masterpiece.
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Rae Dunn Inspired Bread Box



If you haven't heard of Rae Dunn you may not be a farmhouse style fan. This uber popular line of kitchen decor is so simple yet so classic. Bright white with crisp black narrow font gives a universal appeal to almost any style kitchen. Follow me as I take a solid wood bread box and give it a "Rae Dunn" inspired makeover.


These solid wood bread boxes can be found everywhere but they are just so boring and generic. The simple smooth styling however is perfect for the inspired makeover I have in mind.

I first taped off the inside edges wanting to leave the interior the natural wood finish.


I am excited to try my new 2" angled Fusion paint brush as well on this project.


Using Fusion Mineral Paint in picket fence, a crisp white, I applied 3 coats. White is notorious for requiring more coats for an opaque coverage. After each coat I lightly sponge sanded to keep a soft smooth surface.


Now for the Rae Dunn inspired part, being a reduce reuse recycle person I cannot personally use the stencil making machines due to all the waste they incur. I also choose rather then print out a printed copy to trace on the "clean" side of a previously printed paper my chosen font.

Skinny font was what I went with for closest to the actual Rae Dunn style. Once I found where I wanted the word BREAD, I used the pencil transfer method (rub the side of a pencil tip on the backside to leave a light coating of charcoal) to lightly trace it onto the piece.


Usually I hand paint with small artist brushes but seeing this font is narrow I opted for my Sharpie oil paint pen in black. Slow and steady is the key and requires going over a few times on each letter.


And here it is ;) What do you  think? Would it work in your kitchen?









Featured on Hometalk December 15, 2018

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  1. DebbieFebruary 15, 2019 8:38 AM

    I have one just like this I got a year ago at a thrift store for a few bucks. Couldn't resist for solid wood. I knew I wanted to make it over, but I'd been debating what to do. What color? What style? Should I embellish it? Well, thanks to you, I now I know just what I'm going to do!

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    1. Creative MomentsMarch 23, 2021 10:40 PM

      Thank you Debbie, I hope it turned out perfect. Sorry for the delay I just found your comment in a spam folder but wanted to thank you for commenting

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  2. Laura's Green KitchenAugust 30, 2022 5:26 AM

    Very inspiring post, thanks for sharing. Bring a super stunning farmhouse breadbox for your kitchen space. Bread box keeps your bread fresh and gives an elegant look to your kitchen.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 13, 2023 11:26 AM

    Where can I find a bread box like this?

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