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Walnut MCM Dresser with Warm White Accents

  I am a huge wood grain fan and when I find MCM pieces which usually are walnut wood I am thrilled to give them an update. This 6 drawer dresser did not disappoint. The warm white and wood combo is always a favorite of mine. How about you?

Worn and weathered kitchen step stool in Annie Sloan Florence


When we moved to our new house just over 7 years ago I gave my little farmhouse step stool a paint job in bold turquoise along with 3 bar stools. 


Over the years of use the finish needed a fresh coat of wax but I decided to change it up completely.


The entire outside was power sanded back to raw wood for a fresh start. The inside was power sanded where it could reach then hand sanded but not completely to bare wood.


To rehydrate the wood and seal it I applied  Homestead House's natural stain and oil finish


Keeping some of the original turquoise on the inside I dry brushed on some angora white from House & Canvas then Annie Sloan's Florence. I used Florence on this ornate mirror too.



These layers were sanded for a pretty major distressed look. 


Now for the outside.


I forgot how smoothly Annie Sloan goes on. Florence went on in the perfect worn and weathered look.


To seal it all, I applied Annie Sloan clear wax all over then added Fusion's ageing wax in the crevices for a further aged look.


 I just love my "new" stool. What do you think?




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