Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Hutch in my FAVORITE color!

Once you've been around here for a while you will see a pattern.  I love the color blue....all shades--I don't discriminate!  Light aqua all the way to dark teal...you will see many pieces in this color.  I'm warning you now. 

I found this piece at one of my favorite places--Goodwill!  It was a "Blue Tag Special"-50% off!  I ended up paying $19.00 for this solid wood hutch.  It had 3 different types of handles--Three of them were eagles--yes, like the bird.  Who does that??? 
A steal at $19.00!
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I gave her a light sand and then primed her.  She received two coats of Rustoleum Spray Paint in Aqua.  The same color as my sisters side tables and dressers .  I love the coverage that spray paint gives.  If you haven't tried spray paint dont be afraid!  Just keep spraying in a continuous motion side to side.  Start and end OFF of the piece. 

Sometimes I just paint the old hardware to give it a new life, but these needed to be changed.  I opted for these crystal knobs from Home Depot.




 The square white plates are from Crate & Barrel and the awesome funky plates were a wedding gift from a great friend.  They are Villeroy & Boch and I adore them!!  I love the color, shape and everything about them.  I picked up the blue plate at a student pottery sale at Penn. 
 Those beautiful hydrangea's are my valentines flowers.  Simple and beautiful!  Love it!
 My lovely neighbor gave us this beautiful handmade bowl as a wedding gift.  I absolutely love it and its one of our favorite gifts. 

My hubs picked up this deer skull at an antique store.  I like the look, but I still won't pick it up...I make him move it and clean it.


Danielle
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38 comments:

  1. Emily @ The Diligent OneFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    So pretty!

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  2. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    OH wow!! The transformation here is incredible! I love the color you chose! What a lovely hutch! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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  3. Christy NicholsonFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Gorgeous! I am so inspired.

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  4. Mr. Smith@TheSmithGarageFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    isn't just totally AMAZING what a little paint can do to one of those 70's dark stained pieces? That looks incredible. And with spray paint - Awesome.

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  5. Cassie @ Primitive & ProperFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    so cute! i think aqua makes it all better! :)

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    1. The Retail DiYetFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:59 PM

      I agree!! Thanks for stopping by! I'm your newest follower!

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  6. StaceyFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    Very pretty and what an improvement! Come over and link up at my first party! I would love to have you!
    Stacey of Embracing Change
    http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

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    1. The Retail DiYetFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:57 PM

      Thank you!! I'll definitely link up! I am your newest follower!

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  7. CynthiaFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Gorgeous! And what a steal at 19.00! I love turquoise/aqua/blue, too!

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  8. Our DIY DiariesFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Oh this is stunning! I have the perfect spot for it...in my dining room...hehe. You did a wonderful job! Thanks for linking it up!

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  9. Lakeshore Cottage LivingFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Beautiful...other than the deer skull of course...really beautiful color! and the flowers are bowl are perfect on it!

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  10. shabbygalsFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I love the transformation of this hutch. I am really into the aqua color these days. I think it looks so fresh!

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  11. Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky)February 17, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    What a great piece, and I love the colour too.

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  12. Serendipity and SpiceFebruary 17, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Wow- what a deal! This turned out beautiful!
    -Melissa
    PS- I've started a Blog Hop to replace GFC- would love for you to stop by and join in.

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  13. Full Circle CreationsFebruary 19, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Looks great!

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  14. simplydesigning.blogspot.comFebruary 19, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    This turned out so pretty! I love the color!

    I host a Weekly Friday Link party, I would love for you to join!

    Ashley
    www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

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  15. BalancingFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    This is just beautiful! I love the color!

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  16. DiannFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    What a great thrifty find and the redo is wonderful! You really totally transformed that piece from "dated" to "fabulous"! Thank you for joining TTF and have a wonderful week!

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  17. JennFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    I absolutely love that blue color!

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  18. CourtneyFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    So beautiful!! I have a bit of a thing for green, i tend to use it a bit!
    Can't believe you got it for $19!!! Score!!

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  19. Rebecca Gray @visitready.blogspotFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    i'm all for being patriotic, but those eagle knobs were hideous. the new ones sparkle just enough. great job!

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  20. DiannFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Hi! I am stopping back by to let you know that this post will be featured on this week's TTF party. I hope you will join us again and grab the "I was featured" button for your blog! Have a wonderful day!

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  21. The Retail DiYetFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I will be sure to visit! Thanks for stopping by!

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  22. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.February 27, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Total transformation! It looks nothing like it's former self and that is a good thing! I love blue too. And I just might have an eagle or two hanging around somewhere, but that's on my to-do list! Thanks for joining the party! Be sure to stop by tomorrow and check out the features!

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