and I sanded and buffed up the hardware a bit.
I am obsessed with the brassy finish.
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Decor To Adore says
Thank you for all the detailed steps. I just bought a lovely shade of pink in the Amy Howard line and can't wait to get started.
Angelina at Petite Haus says
Great makeover! Are the Amy Howard paints as easy to use as Annie Sloan? Can you paint it just straight on the wood or do you need a primer? Thanks!
DeAnna says
Wow! I remember the original post and thinking it looked pretty good, but Courtney, it now looks amazing! Love the gray/pink/gold. I antique quite a bit for French/Swedish pieces and I think your secretary looks beautiful!
I have a china hutch that's been sitting around with one door painted for a while. I've purchased several colors of 2 different brands of paints, but nothing is pleasing me. I'm going to give Amy Howard paints a try. This may be the winner for me. Thank you Courtney!
Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things says
It turned out beautiful! I will be painting some pieces soon. Thanks for telling me about this paint brand.
Taste of France says
It turned out great! And this "Dust of Ages" sounds like magic potion.
Anonymous says
Stunningly gorgeous
Kathy says
The result turned out marvelous, Courtney. I love Amy Howard at Home paint and Dust of Ages…I adore. You have a gorgeous piece that is sure to make you smile every time you see it!
Have a great weekend,
Kathy
Ricki Treleaven says
This is the first I've heard of this paint brand. Your re-do of a re-do looks great!
Parsimonious Perfection says
Beautifully done, I love that color!
Anonymous says
Three words: LOVE LOVE LOVE
Kim says
Fabulous makeover makeover! 😉 Love the colors…
Anonymous says
Gorgeous!
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
It looks amazing!!! Great, great job Courtney! … I so remember having some of those painted pieces. You certainly transformed that secretary into a true beauty!
Unknown says
Gorgeous!!! Love love love the color!
Happy Haute Home says
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the tip, haven't heard about this paint.
Unknown says
The makeover looks great. I'm going to try the paint, my piece is about the same size and was done in the old crackle look.. How much did you buy for the base coat?