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Metallic French Provincial Painted Dresser

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A Metallic French Provincial Painted Dresser & A Clumsy Painter

Here’s a little story about a clumsy furniture painter and a custom metallic French Provincial Painted Dresser.
A little comic relief.   It’s Friday night- “family time”.   All I want to do is sneak down to my shop and get one top coat on this amazing dresser that I’m working on.  Some pieces haunt me, some tease me, some anger me and some excite me. This one has me excited and eager to finish. I’m so close.  

The Woooops

If I disappear my hubby will kill me. He’s putting the kids to bed and I still need a shower. I say I’m going to take a shower downstairs with full intentions of sneaking back into my shop first, hoping he won’t notice and then jump in the shower.   Well, one step down the stairs and I somehow slip, tumble, fall. slide, and Bounce!  I was just beating myself up earlier today, saying that I need to lose a good 30 lbs or so. Tonight that extra cushion on my bum just saved me from further damage and possibly broken bones. I yelled and probably sounded like an earthquake of sorts.   My hubs and kids came running wondering what they were about to find as I lay at the bottom of the stairs on the verge of tears and almost laughing but not quite. My hubs is asking in a panic if I’m ok..  “is anything broken? Should I call someone? Do you need to go to the hospital?”  It was a moment of pure insanity (When all calmed down he had the audacity to ask if I broke any of the stairs) The kids at the top of the stairs asking if mommy is ok.  My two year old asked if mommy fell on her hiney or her face.  My 4 yr old inspects my elbow for a boo boo. He suggested a band-aid that bends to fix it.   After a few minutes things calm down, Brian gets the kids to bed and I still manage to sneak to my shop.  Clearly, I don’t take a hint to call it a night.  But I merely snapped a few photos and decided to turn out the lights and take my bruised bum to the shower. The dresser isn’t finished yet but here are a few photos of the stunner that drove me to injury. I’ll be sure to update once she’s all done.  

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Here’s the end result …   Enjoy!
Metallic French Provincial Painted Dresser by Just the Woods
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  1. Joanne says

    May 30, 2015 at 9:25 am

    Hope you’re ok, can’t wait to see the dresser when it’s done.

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    • Kandice says

      May 30, 2015 at 1:55 pm

      thank you, Im ok.. sore butt 🙂

      Reply
  2. XmasDolly says

    June 1, 2015 at 5:42 am

    I’ve taken that flight down stairs myself a couple of times believe it or not. Not the same house, but I really have to learn not to walk down stairs in my socks. Your project really turned out wonderful, so I can see why you were anxious to finish it. Very glad you didn’t seriously hurt yourself… except our dignities huh? LOL

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    • Kandice says

      June 1, 2015 at 5:48 am

      thank you.. its so true. I wasnt sure if I should laugh or cry!

      Reply
  3. James Hills says

    June 1, 2015 at 5:49 am

    I love that color purple! (even if it did get your hurt!)

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    • Kandice says

      June 1, 2015 at 5:53 am

      lol thank you !!

      Reply
  4. Tanj from A Travelogue says

    June 1, 2015 at 6:49 am

    I love how you use your time wisely, productively and creatively!!! Awesome dresser. Great job!

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    • Kandice says

      June 1, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    June 1, 2015 at 8:57 am

    I’ve fallen down (and even UP) the stairs quite a few times! The best cure for the resulting bumps and bruises is to laugh about when you figure out you’re fine. The dresser is gorgeous and I can see why you were so eager to finish. Great color choices!

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    • Kandice says

      June 1, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Thank you. Agree.. I laugh about it now 🙂

      Reply
  6. Joanne T Ferguson says

    June 1, 2015 at 10:44 am

    I love when old furniture can be restored and given new life! I have always wanted to do and thanks for sharing your post today too!

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    • Kandice says

      June 1, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you!!

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  7. Michele says

    June 1, 2015 at 11:31 am

    What a magnificent job you did on that dresser! No wonder you wanted to finish it up!! Falling downstairs is the reason I hold onto bannisters for dear life. I hope the “ouchie” goes away soon and I am glad that is all it was!

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    • Kandice says

      June 1, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      Thank you Since my shop is downstairs I didn’t install a banister- it would interfere with getting pieces down my shop 🙂

      Reply
  8. Suzanne says

    June 1, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    Oh, no! I fell down the stairs not too long ago and it really shook me up! Glad you were ok and well enough to snap a few pics! Great piece and thanks so much for sharing!

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    • Kandice says

      June 1, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      Thank you. I hear ya! Glad you’re ok too

      Reply
  9. Liz Mays says

    June 1, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    It turned out so pretty! I’m sorry to hear you had an accident in the process of finishing it!

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    • Kandice says

      June 3, 2015 at 2:27 am

      thank you!

      Reply
  10. Jaime Nicole says

    June 2, 2015 at 2:09 am

    I am so happy to hear that you have good medical care at home! The kids are right, a band aid that bends is the correct treatment course for your fall.

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    • Kandice says

      June 2, 2015 at 3:15 am

      band aids and character ice packs fix everything!

      Reply
  11. Amanda says

    June 2, 2015 at 2:21 am

    I can see why a trip down the stairs, bruises and all, was totally worth it. Such a stunning piece! Love the color choice.

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    • Kandice says

      June 2, 2015 at 3:15 am

      thank you so much!!

      Reply
  12. CourtneyLynne says

    June 2, 2015 at 4:01 am

    omg!!!! This came out amazing. Totally my style and one of my favorite colors!!! You need to come pimp out some of my old pieces of furniture

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    • Kandice says

      June 3, 2015 at 2:26 am

      thank you! it was fun to work with a customer who isn’t afraid of color!

      Reply
  13. tammileetips says

    June 2, 2015 at 4:41 am

    Glad to hear you weren’t seriously injuried. Falling down the stairs is not any fun at all. Great job on the dresser!

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    • Kandice says

      June 3, 2015 at 2:27 am

      thank you!

      Reply
  14. Fi Ní Neachtáin says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    Wow, it looks amazing! That colour is beautiful, such a transformation! I really do love a bit of upcycling 🙂

    Fi @ http://www.dollydowsie.com

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  15. jared's mum says

    June 6, 2015 at 5:00 am

    that must’ve hurt. thankfully you were not injured or something. that is a very beautiful dresser, i would like one at home, too!

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    • Kandice says

      June 7, 2015 at 6:55 pm

      thank you!

      Reply
  16. sydney removalist says

    June 18, 2015 at 5:21 am

    Highly descriptive article, I loved that a lot. Will there be a part 2?|

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    • Kandice says

      June 18, 2015 at 5:42 am

      Thank you and I certainly hope not.. I dont think I could handle another tumble down the stairs 😉

      Reply
  17. tom si jerry says

    September 5, 2015 at 1:56 am

    Wow, great! Really Great.

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