Monday, August 15, 2011

Pop of Color

Adding color in unexpected places makes an ordinary piece of furniture EXTRAordinary!  You all know how much I love turquoise and I would paint every piece that color if Mr. Dump would let me.  The shelves pictured below were dark and uninteresting when I bought them.  They were in desperate need of a makeover to show off all of the beautiful accents on the bottom.



I was so excited about this piece that I forgot to take a lot of "in between" pictures!  I painted the inside turquoise, and the outside a soft white.  Then I distressed the edges and now it is absolutely perfect!  If you want to show off the great details on a piece, white is the perfect solution!


On a different note, I went back to school today for the first time in two months.  With all of the fun that I've been having this summer with Dumped and Discovered, I wasn't sure how I would feel about going back... As soon as I walked into my classroom, my uncertainty turned into pure joy.  I have the best job in the world and I cannot wait for a wonderful year!  Don't get me wrong... I am going to miss painting everyday, but teaching is what I am meant to do.  Have a wonderful week doing the things that you love.

Happy Junkin'!

Sarah
Dumped by Sarah at 9:25 PM

16 comments:

  1. AngelaAugust 16, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    So cute!

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  2. SkinnyMegAugust 16, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Love it! Yay for going back to school, it's great that you love it that much!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    You don't know me and I don't know you. But I love your blog. It's the perfect inspiration to have with my morning coffee. Just wished I had more time to paint and dumpster dive! Keep it up! Love everything you find.

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  4. Lola (the sister)August 16, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I'm so glad you have been infected with Turquoise-itis! I love this piece and can't believe how beautifully it turned out! And I'm so happy that you love teaching so much - but I'm sad that Summer Sarah is gone and we won't be able to paint as much! Any way you can put those 4th graders to work on a few sanders? Your garage could be a field trip!

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  5. WhyCuzICanAugust 17, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Very nice redo. I think I read somewhere that you were a teacher (I must have forgotten).

    Even though I don't have a child in school any longer (she graduated this year, and doesn't know if she'll do collage) THANK YOU from me a a PARENT for doing such a great job- ALL of your efforts are appreciated if you are a teacher.

    (Yes, I thank police men, military folks etc when I see them in the street too)


    Visiting from Bunny Jean's Bunny Hop Linky Party,
    Smiles,
    Suzanne in IL

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  6. LolaSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I MISS MRS. STRESSED!!! Where are you? Can't you whip out a can of spray paint and entertain us???? (Kidding. Kind of.)

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  7. Anna BSeptember 4, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    This is so beautiful and inspiring. I love turquoise and the white just make it pop. Beautiful. :)

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  8. Brooke @ Inside-Out DesignSeptember 9, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I love this!! The turquoise and white are so pretty together. And I agree, I think really detailed stuff always looks best in white. Even something that started out looking overly ornate in a wood tone, just looks pretty and fresh in white. Love it!!! I hope you're having a wonderful time back at school!

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  9. Kitsch-y-Cool VintageOctober 25, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Love the cabinet color - AND the new look of your website/blog... Keep up the great work guys!!

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  10. Janel from NellieBellieDecember 27, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    this is beautiful! The turqoise and white did so much for that cabinet!

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  11. Katie @ sweetgirlexpressionsDecember 28, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Excellent color choice!.......of course I'm addicted to turquoise too :)

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  12. karahDecember 28, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Oh, this came out great! Perfect pop of color. Happy New Year!
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

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  13. PamDecember 29, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    That color sure makes it pop and stand out. Nicely done.

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  14. Pam - @diy Design FanaticJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Looks fantastic! I love the blue on the inside! Stopping by from DIY Showoff.

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  15. AmyJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Love this! Soo pretty with the turquoise inside.

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  16. WhyCuzICanJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    I'm here again--- a couple of months later-
    this time from Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tues Linky party!

    Thanks for sharing :D
    Smiles, Suzanne at WhyCuzICan

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