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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.

Cherry Blossom Pink Jewelry Box


Seeing the Japanese cherry blossoms in full bloom is on my bucket list. But seeing it is a ways away I decided to add these pretty flowers to a jewelry box project.

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I paired them with a soft pale pink and gold base.


A friend offered me her daughters jewelry chest to get a makeover and of course I said yes.


It has a great design and lots of storage, just worn after years of use.


Hardware and glass in the doors was removed, it was cleaned well and a coat of Dixie Belle silk paint in conch was brushed on all sides. Two coats went on.


Now to decide what parts of the cherry blossom DixieBelle transfer to use.


Cut out, place and burnish to the surface.


I added them around the sides, inside on the drawer fronts. To seal them in place clear Dixie Belle's best dang wax was brushed on using a Dixie Belle La Petite brush; my dedicated wax brush.


All the grey lining was loose so it was glued and clamped in place.


Using a wee artist brush, Dixie Belle Metallic Moonshine paint in steel magnolia was added to the edges and crevices.

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Then the edges were lightly distressed to add character and definition.


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The mirror was cleaned as hardware was put back on and the glass in doors and I added a few more transfers to the mirror too.


video tour of this adorable jewelry box










Links to Dixie Belle products are for your convenience. My affiliation with this fantastic paint company does not increase prices on your end, your purchases via my links does however provide a small subsidy which allows me to keep providing these tutorials. Thank you!

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