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The Painted Drawer Blog

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The Painted Drawer Blog 〰️

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Stunning Cottagecore Inspired Furniture Flip!
Stunning Cottagecore Inspired Furniture Flip!
Matching My Furniture Paint Finish to a Pinterest Photo
Matching My Furniture Paint Finish to a Pinterest Photo
Chalk Paint 101: Achieve a Beautiful Finish with Just One Coat!
Chalk Paint 101: Achieve a Beautiful Finish with Just One Coat!
Cottage Charm - A Chest of Drawers Makeover
Cottage Charm - A Chest of Drawers Makeover

The Cottage Blog

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The Cottage Blog 〰️

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Choosing New Wallpaper! Plus New Curtains and a Blue Door
Choosing New Wallpaper! Plus New Curtains and a Blue Door
SMALL Bathroom and Bedroom Renovation on a Budget!
SMALL Bathroom and Bedroom Renovation on a Budget!
Abandoned House and Boat Cleanup!
Abandoned House and Boat Cleanup!
DIY Small Kitchen Remodel on a Budget…and a Question!
DIY Small Kitchen Remodel on a Budget…and a Question!

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@dixiebellepaint NEW Terra Clay Paint in Moonbeam with a wash of Prairie Dawn, gilding wax and @dbpbellesandwhistles Cozy Sweater stencil! ❤️❤️❤️ #furniturepaintersuniteusa #furnitureflip #furnituremakeover #furnituredesigner #art #vintagestyle #pain
A dated console table (swipe to see the before pic) was painted in @dixiebellepaint Kidzu and Collard Greens, waxed in clear and brown and a @dbpbellesandwhistles Magnolia transfer added a pretty touch! Find a link to purchase products in my bio - #
Another makeover in the books! This sweet chest of drawers was reimagined in @dixiebelle paints and waxes for a totally new look! Swipe to see the before! #dixiebellepaint #blueberry #bdwclear #bdwbrown #furnituremakeover #furnitureflip #furniturede
One of my favorite pieces. French Linen and gold. Such a classic combo!
A sweet cottagecore dresser painted in @dixiebellepaint Chalk Mineral Paint and the mirror in No Pain Gel Stain! #dropcloth #walnutgelstain #clearwax #cottagedecor #cottagestyle #cottage #painted #furniture #dresser #white #distressed #zibraweeklypic
@dixiebellepaint Gorgeous Cobalt Blue! #paintedfurniture #cottagecore #thesecretarycottage #paintedbench #design #farmhouse
I found this beat up table at the thrift store and I knew it was going to be gorgeous! Head over to my YouTube channel for the full before and after tutorial! Layered paints and gel stains worked magic! @dixiebellepaint Collard Greens @silkmineralpai
A sweet little table painted in @dixiebellepaint Fluff and very lightly distressed! #cottagecore #handpainted #vintage #paintedfurniture #design #farmhouse #furnituremakeover
This used to be a bright orange pine buffet - look what paint can do! And a TON of wood filler! I started out using chalk mineral paint and even sealed it with wax but wasn’t crazy about the finish. @dixiebellepaint Silk mineral paint in the co
A beautiful vintage Drexel dresser painted in soft whites with the original top refinished. A classic! @drexelfurniture #vintagefurniture #paintedfurniture #painted #paintedchestofdrawers #chalkpaint #furnitureflip #beforeandafter #zibraweeklypick #l