I promised some of you I would explain what I did to the little chest I showed you in my last post. Not that complicated really.
I removed the little diamond shaped pieces, and decoupaged vintage ledger paper to the drawers. I have lots of vintage ledger paper.
It seemed a little naked,
So, I added a vintage wooden drawer pull to the top. Just nailed it in.
I only had one of the cute metal knobs, so I used rusted vintage eyelet screws for the rest of the drawers. I finished it with brown wax.
I like thinking outside the box when it comes to hardware. Remember the frenchy jewelry box I used numbered tacks on? You can see that post HERE.
Using horseshoes for handles? Something that got a big response last year. Come to think of it, I used numbered tacks on this piece too. You can review that post HERE.
I did it more than once. Check out this one HERE.
Be unique.
Kicking back a bit more, and working on my horribly neglected decor. See ya soon.
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Rosemary good to take a break! Great pieces love those horse shoes as handles! Thank you for sharing your drawer project!
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Anne
glad you were able to get a breather! love love love your little chest of drawers!
ReplyDeleteAll of these pieces are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces! Love the use of horse shoes as handles.
ReplyDeleteLove the horseshoe handles and mismatched hardware! Glad you caught up on a little sleep. ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteSo glad you rested. The ledger papers make this so pretty. The hardware you put on it also give it that special Villabarnes touch. xo, olive
ReplyDeleteOh Rosemary I love that little chest!! So glad you took a rest!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this, Rosemary! I'm glad you got the rest you needed!
ReplyDeleteI have lots of ormolu and found pieces but I have to stop myself from adding too much! I think Liberace lives on through me! LOL!
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Andie
Rest is good. Your ideas are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteRest is good. Your ideas are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYes--I do remember that frenchy jewerly box--especially since I look at it daily :) Thanks for that. Love all your projects. The horseshoes look great as handles==love it!
ReplyDeleteYou do think outside the box for sure.
ReplyDeleteLove the little drawers and the box... I remember the little green set too.
...nice work. ~Pat
Your projects are always so pretty, Rosemary. I love that door handle that you hammered into the top of your first drawer creation--it's lovely. I used to ride, and was good friends with a horseshoer--I wish I had her number now to see if she has anymore horseshoes after seeing your post today :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are a little better rested! You are one very creative girl!!! I love how you think outside of the box! Your little chest and everything else is fabulous! I am always inspired when I stop by!
ReplyDeletelove the little chest, where do you get your ledger paper?
ReplyDeleteGood that you had a few days of rest. Love all the chests, beautiful transformations. Thanks for sharing, Laura
ReplyDeleteWow, so cute and I remember all those projects, too. Glad you're taking a break. I am too and it is helping so much!
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself, we'll all be here when you get back xox
Love these projects, especially the horseshoe handles.
ReplyDeleteToo cute, you amaze me!
ReplyDeleteGet you some rest Sweetie!!!
Good for you listening to your body and taking that break. So happy you did.
ReplyDeleteBoth those little chests are great, Rosemary! I forgot about the one with the numbered tacks. I'm pinning them now, so I don't forget again! : )
ReplyDeleteGlad you got some rest. I am starting to get to the freak out stage for my market in 10 days. 10 days!! I still have lots to do, but I'm hoping to take a day just to finish pricing and make sure everything is in order.
Take a break, you deserve it! Your pieces are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery creative - so glad you've taken a break - I took an unexpected break when I got sick and the rest did me good too - love that chest! I hope you have a blessed day,
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Hi Rosemary, The little chest is adorable! Of course, I love everything you do. Thanks for linking to the Open House party.
ReplyDeleteDear Rosemary, you are always such an inspiration, beautiful work and ideas!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better:)
You continue to be amazing. I just love that little chest.
ReplyDeleteHi Rosemary, Glad you got some rest! Your projects are lovely.
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ReplyDeleteJust found your blog through 'from my front porch.' I'm so glad! Love your stuff!
You always think outside the box and I love seeing your work. Love the ledger front drawers.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable little chest! I love it! I'm glad you got some well deserved rest, sometimes that's all it takes to feel rejuvenated!
ReplyDeleteI love your creations Rosemary !
ReplyDeleteI love how that little chest turned out using ledger paper. You added just the right amount of extra's to make it charming.
ReplyDeleteLove it all!
ReplyDeleteYou always have such great ideas, and so great about sharing!
thank you
Glad you are getting a little rest.... =)
blessings
barb
Hi Rosemary for your beautiful visit and comment to my cage, and yes some sort of bird would be cute in the cage, and if I was a sea cottage I would fill it with shells, starfish, and sand dollars giving it that crab gage look.
ReplyDeleteLove your art with paper ephemera, I forgot how much I loved doing this, I would cover everything, if you go back far enough in my postings you will see all kinds of paperwork in covering just about anything and everything :)
You inspire me girl, and I just might get back to a bit of papering.
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Dore
I don't put as much effort into my own blog the way you do and yet I needed to take a little break while trying to prepare for my first show, so I KNOW you definitely needed one! I do love your small drawer pieces and I keep wanting to do some myself, just don't seem to find them at reasonable prices. Not giving up on them tho! ;)
ReplyDeletei love the vintage ledger papers what a cool idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous. You are too clever. Love all your projects.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're getting a bit of a break. All of your projects are wonderful. The newest little chest is very sweet. The eyelet knobs make it, in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to the party Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteI love your transformation of that first chest! amazing! and...the box with the horseshoes, is so cute!
gail
ps catching you!
love your sweet cabinet..I just googled ledger paper & came here glad I did.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog! Yeah, such cool stuff you make. I live on an organic farm and have tons of material to make items like this and now that you have inspired me, I just might do it.
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