Ooh she's so pretty now. This is a small bath in our guest bedroom, it features a tiled shower and a built in cabinet for towels and bathroom necessities. I have been working on the bedroom too. I featured some of the work in this
post if you want to see more.
Before.
The picture is a little dark and does not do justice to just how ugly it was. This was an example of a good idea gone horribly wrong. From the picture I had in my mind - to what the paint contractor heard - to this. And whatever they used to seal the top yellowed, so it really was pretty bad.
So I stripped it,
and sanded it back past the stain.
At this point I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it. I contemplated trying to achieve what I had in mind the first time around but as I worked with this piece and pondered what to do, I began to realize how simple the design is. It seemed to speak to me and what I heard was, "kiss it", also know as keep it simple sweetheart.
So, I used these tools to distress the wood and that seemed to give it a more rustic, western look.
Put on a lovely and beautiful stain color.
I used polyurethane satin finish and bee's wax to seal it.
It looks so good - much, much better.
Next, I need to find something to go on the wall above the commode and a white rug for the floor. Two very easy things to do.
I'm linking up again, woo I'm on a roll twice in one day. Now if I can just figure out how to link to more than one party.
He loves this thing, I think.
He loves to "grub" trees.
I should have taken pictures of all the mesquite trees he has in piles. 
He does really good work clearing the land. 
here are the products used to achieve these beautiful results. 
After. Beautiful.
Before.
The picture is a little dark and does not do justice to just how ugly it was. This was an example of a good idea gone horribly wrong. From the picture I had in my mind - to what the paint contractor heard - to this. And whatever they used to seal the top yellowed, so it really was pretty bad. 
So, I used these tools to distress the wood and that seemed to give it a more rustic, western look.
Put on a lovely and beautiful stain color.
Next, I need to find something to go on the wall above the commode and a white rug for the floor. Two very easy things to do.
So, what do yo think? Kind of a quiet, almost spa look. 
I used the lampshade as it was and covered it with skrim fabric. I used paper to make a template and cut out fabric for each section and applied it on with spray adhesive.
My game plan was to paint and then glaze but as I was reaching for this paint,
and it reminded me of this.
I've never used a leafing product before so why not give it a try. I brushed a thin coat of paint on to set the joint compound, used the tacky size that came with the kit and just put the silver leaf on. It was easy, but no time for pictures.
This isn't it's permanent home, I finished the little vanity for my guest bathroom and my plan it to put it in there. Pictures tomorrow, promise.
I hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend. Eat some bar-b-que, ya'll!
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