It took me a while (see my January post here) but I finally got around to it!
The bench as you see it below sat outside for many seasons and each year when I brought it in for the winter I would tell myself that before I brought it back out in the spring I was going to refinish it to protect it from the elements.
The bench as you see it below sat outside for many seasons and each year when I brought it in for the winter I would tell myself that before I brought it back out in the spring I was going to refinish it to protect it from the elements.
So I gave it two coats of Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint in Pure White...
I then spot distressed it and gave it a coat of Annie Sloan's Clear Soft Wax
It came out so pretty that I decided to dress it up a bit with some cushions and throw pillows.
I doubt she'll ever see the light of day again :)
31 comments:
I love it Diane!! I would keep it inside now too! Great job!
Blessings~
Beautiful bench, Diane! You dressed it up very nicely. I have one of those same pillows on my bed ~ I think they're just so pretty with the little ruffles!
Oh, that is the most beautiful bench I have seen. Lucky you.
Hugs Bente
That is so pretty, Diane! I love it with the cushions and pillows, too! I'd keep that inside, too.
OMGosh! That turned out beautifully! I love the pillows you added, they look amazing. It will look great indoors or out under a covered porch for protection. I wish I had one like that!
~Shanon
Diane you did a great job and dressed it perfectly. Sandy x
I love it! LOVE IT! I absolutely would keep it inside, too! What a beauty my friend. Thanks for sharing!
xo~Rebecca
Diane she is beautiful, I love the white and the cushions and pillows! I don't blame you for keeping her inside. :)
xo
Miracles! The bench is gorgeous. And so are those sweet ruffly cushions!
Very pretty~I haven't seen the pure white ASCP yet. It is a real white instead of the cream. love the pillows too!
an interesting bench.. looks amazing with the pillows!!
x
Beautiful!!! Love it...
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Oh my goodness--I love this!! Are those seat cushions the ones from Ikea? Good idea to put 3 together to fit the bench. I love a pretty bench and this one is gorgeous.
Love the bench!
She is a beauty!
I finally got some AS paint, wish me luck!
STUNNING! Must get some of that paint!
Simply gorgeous! As is everything u do....I love the paint in pure white, and the bench looks so much better..U will have to share more about those pretty pillows on it too :-)
LOVE IT!!!! You did a BEAUTIFUL job!!
She turned out beautiful! I would definitely be keeping her inside too. Sweet.
Hugs and Kisses,
♥Ana
Oh this sooo gorgeous! I have to beg you please to link it to WIW, I'd love to show it off! And I don't blame you, that should NEVER go outside again! Hope you can join us!
Hugs,
Patti
Hi lovely lady.
I also love it with the cushions and pillows, I'd keep that inside, too.
You did a Beautiful job with the paint so sweet. I hope you and your family have a wonderful week.
XXOO Diane
This was my first time on your Blog and I will come back.
Very nice restyle.....I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.
Thanks so much for linking it, Diane. It's just gorgeous!
Hugs,
Patti
MMMMMM. YUMMY as vanilla ice cream!
-Revi
Eeek...just had to come over a droll over this AGAIN! You KNOW I love it! YUmmmmmMEEEEE!
xoRebecca
Love it ... cushions rock!
Oh it turned out so beautifully!! Love how it looks with the cushions.
I love the detail on this bench and it looks so inviting with all the pretty pillows:-)
xoxo
Kathleen
That bench is just beautiful. Love, love, love it.
Oh, what a beauty, beauty, beauty! I am in looove...LOL
Linda at Beautiful Ideas
Your designing work for cushions for floor and as well as for garden bench is really adorable. I will also make over my garden bench as you did.
Thanks!!!
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