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January 5, 2012

Hello Yellow: Pie Safe Revamp





Ok, here's the big furniture project I've been working on for the past week:
Changing my pie safe from reddish-orange (the color it was when I bought
it from the antique market about 5 years ago) in the picture below...



To a vibrant yellow! Enjoy a short video of the reveal below!





Here I am doing some finishing touches with my new Dremel (in my 
classy safety goggles) lightly sanding the edges and using
the brush attachment to remove paint that had gotten onto the metal latch.



I used Martha Stewart paint in Yellow Magnolia and I love how this
not- too- bright yellow pops out cheerfully against my pale gray walls.

(It's important to let you know I used two coats of primer before
adding the yellow to let the true color stand out and last longer).
Yes, I am in love with yellow and gray.






Previously I had put metal screen inside the doors for decoration and
to keep little hands out, but I thought switching it to
 chicken wire would be a nice change. 

I cut it with wire cutters and attached it with 
a staple gun. Pretty simple. 
And a decorative way to kid-proof your home.







I will be working on changing my side tables in my living room soon, because as much as
I love color, it is even becoming a little to rainbow-like for me. 
They will still have color, but more complimentary to my new love for yellow. 
Next, I'm excited to be showing you what I've done to create a gallery wall display
in my dining room. Transforming traditional into modern and eclectic.
Stay tuned...



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