Thursday, April 26, 2012

Pair of Palomas


On Easter, I walked to the beach and on the way home stopped in a a little, vintage shop.  The owner told me that everything was twenty percent off for Easter.  When I asked him about the pair of night stands in the front room, he told me I could take thirty percent off those!  Since the price was already good and I was getting an additional thirty percent off, I walked home, got my truck and loaded my new night stands.


I love finding pairs of night stands, especially since I usually only find a single and everyone is looking for a pair.  These are very sturdy and the stamp on the back says solid maple.  


I have been trying to use new colors of Chalk Paint, so even though I was tempted to paint this pair white or gray, I went with a color I haven't used yet: Paloma.  Paloma is a soft, lavender with gray undertones and very pretty. Lately, I  have been hearing that lavender is the new pink!


I trimmed the drawers and base with Old White, so they would not be so plain.


I really wanted crystal knobs, but I did not want to wait for them to be shipped.  While I was looking around the shop for knobs that would work for these night stands, I came across a bag full of these bright gold, flower knobs that Nancy had picked up at a yard sale.  I thought they would be perfect after a coat of Old White Chalk Paint.


I patched the old drawer pull holes before painting and then Mr. Rubbish drilled new holes in the center of each drawer after I painted them.


Paloma is the perfect color for spring!


I distressed along all the edges, bottoms, and tops of the nightstands.


They even look cute from the side!



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5 comments:

Decor & Harmony said...

Love Paloma! I've been trying to decide on a new color from ASCP I've only bought the "safe choices" but maybe I should branch out a bit. Have a great weekend.

Anne said...

I was taken by the name of your blog shown on Fiona's sidebar and am glad I visited! I love those side tables and i'd never considered painting knobs though i paint everything else with chalk paint! I'll add your blog to my sidebar to stay apprised of more good stuff...

Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made said...

Love this color -- it's just perfect and especially with the white trim and distressing. They have such great lines and were just waiting for this makeover!

Cassie Bustamante said...

these are too sweet and pretty! i love the new knobs!

kathryn cain said...

Tell me how they sold...I have a little shaker style table...and thinking paloma and dark stain on the table top....hmmmm with a little graphic....PS I love round numbers so you were at a 89 I rounded you out to a 90...

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