I have been absolutely dying for a bench like Shannon's at Fox Hollow Cottage. I have been looking for one to paint myself, and finally found one...right in my son's bathroom. Do you ever have one of those "Duh!" moments? I was cleaning his bathroom last week and when I went to dust his bench, I was like... Duh!!! I can paint this bench! Of course, I cleared it with him first...he could care less what furniture he has in his bathroom, as long as he has somewhere to keep his stuff. So, out came the bench! Yay for me!!!
Here is Shannon's bench, my inspiration...
Isn't it gorgeous? Just to die for? Don't you just NEED it?
You have to jump over to her blog, Fox Hollow Cottage to get a better look, and see all of the other fabulousness that goes on over there...I promise...AMAZEMENT! Plus, she is super sweet!
Here is what I started with...
And here is what I ended up with...
Mine is a beachy blue, which matches my home's decor a little more than aqua. I started out by painting it white, then painted a coat of blue on top of that. I sanded and distressed it a little before rubbing on a coat of wax.
I just love it...is makes me want to get in my car and drive to the beach right
now!
Do you have a bench to redo?
Fox Hollow Cottage says
Oh! It looks so cute. That is awful sweet to give me a shout ;) I am glad you like the new look so much. It's always a treat to make something you have new again =)
Fox Hollow Cottage says
So cute! Love taking something and making it NEW again. Thanks for the sweet shout out ;) Enjoy your new Beachy Bench!!
Four Marrs and One Venus says
Yes- I love those DUH moments! This is so cute Jess! And dang it- you got me with those Gold Boots again! I am such a sucker for those guys!! HAHA!
Debbiedoo's says
AWESOME...I am laughing out loud as I can see the paint is still wet...LOL..that is too cute. It looks fab. Love the color too. Now I want to go to the beach. Thanks so much for sharing with the copy cat party.
Our Pinteresting Family says
What an adorable bench! Love the color! Megan
Maria Elena says
Your bench looks so pretty! What an awesome copycat!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says
I love the beachy blue look!! And isn't that Shannon great. Great inspiration pic and great result of your own. :)
Ricki Jill Treleaven says
I've have always loved little benches like yours. Such a nice copycat!
Linking from Debbiedoos,
Ricki Jill
Lindsey says
You did such a great job making this over
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
Perfect!!! I'd love to have you share at my party...it JUST opened!!!
http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/04/overflowing-with-creativity-19.html
XO, Aimee
[email protected] says
Love your color scheme- very similar to my living room! Your bench is beautiful, and now I'm wondering if I need one in front of my leather sofa to "lighten" it up...thanks for the inspiration!
Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says
I love the beachy blue, so calming and benches are just always practical. You can always find a spot for it somewhere, the dining room, entry, playroom, along a hallway...
Jessica
stayathomeista.com
Holly Lefevre says
It is perfect (I love Shannon and all she does1). Great color choice. I surprisingly do not have a bench...but lots of other stuff that needs a makeover.
Katie Olthoff says
It's adorable! Love the color!
DebbieDoesCreations says
Your inspirations are AMAZING but you already know I think that. Thanks so much for sharing at Toot Your Horn Tuesday. Hugs girly!