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Marsala Makeover :: 10 Days of Valentines

Marsala Makeover :: 10 Days of Valentines

Ok, I admit it, I was a Marsala hater when I first found out it was the Color of the Year. Reds aren’t usually my jam and I never planned on using it. That is until Porch and Valspar asked if I wanted to participate in their 10 Days of Valentines and I just couldn’t say no!

Valspar sent us a GALLON of Marsala. I seriously don’t know what I’m going to do with the rest of this paint. And Porch sent us a mystery object which ended up being a stencil.

Marsala Makeover :: 10 Days of Valentines

I really wanted to do some sort of cute Valentine’s Day craft but I just couldn’t think of one. And I mean, come on, I had a GALLON of paint. So I painted some furniture 🙂

I picked up this piece recently when I was out doing some thrifting. It’s got great bones and I just love those little round feet.

Marsala Makeover :: 10 Days of Valentines

I started out by giving the piece a light sanding and then applying a couple coats of primer. I followed that with about 4 coats of Marsala to get good, even coverage and the whole piece was sealed using General Finishes Satin Topcoat.

Gold accents were also part of the plan, but I didn’t want it to be overkill. The original hardware was staying but needed some freshening up, so I used some Antique Gold Rub’n Buff. The only ones I replaced were the top two with some cute little hearts. I debated outlining each panel of the drawers in gold as well, but decided to just do the feet instead. I think it balances it out perfectly 🙂

Now you’re probably wondering where I used the stencil right?? Well, after giving the inside of the drawers a coat of gold spray paint…

Marsala Makeover :: 10 Days of Valentines

Using my little mini plunger, as I like to call it, I used some more Marsala to apply this fun stencil to the inside.

Marsala Makeover :: 10 Days of Valentines

Now for some beauty shots 🙂

Marsala Makeover :: 10 Days of Valentines

Marsala Makeover :: 10 Days of Valentines

Marsala Makeover :: 10 Days of Valentines

I’m so glad I got to be a part of this awesome challenge and see how great of a color Marsala is. Def not a hater anymore.

Be sure to follow along with all the other fabulous bloggers that are participating!

10 Days of Valentines with Porch and Valspar

Have a fabulous day everyone and a big thanks to Porch and Valspar!

Marsala Makeover :: 10 Days of Valentines with Porch and Valspar

 

Comments

  1. I bought a big piece of furniture that has a record player and radio and speakers built in. I want to do this same thing to it! However when I went to Lowe’s they did not have Marsala paint or know what it is.. Is it new for 2015? I ended up buying Farmhouse Garnet but have not started painting yet.

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    • Hi Moey! Hmm that’s strange. It’s the 2015 Color of the Year, but I don’t think it’s a brand new color. I got mine from Valspar. Maybe try looking online?

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  4. This is really beautiful. Such a nice balance of color and a great piece of furniture. If you don’t want to use the paint on anything else, why not “pay it forward”?:)

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  6. Little by little, Marsala is starting to grow on me, and this project gives me one more reason to love it. So many great details – from those heart knobs to the stencil inside the drawer – genius! Thanks for sharing with us at The Creative Circle! I hope you’ll join us again this week!

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  7. I thought the same thing when I saw the color of the year. lol It really is beautiful your furniture makeover is just stunning. That hardware is amazing. Thanks for linking up to the creative circle.

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    • I’m glad I could change your mind! I think a lot of people were hesitant about it at first, including myself 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Robin!

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  11. Beautiful job with the project! I’m not a marsala fan either – just doing a post on the color of the year too. But you worked some magic. Love the large gold XO. Found you from AKA Design + Life Link Party. Great stuff!

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  13. I just LOVE this. You’ve made me a Marsala fan. And I didn’t notice the little heart knobs when I saw it on Facebook, but I have to say they are ADORABLE and the perfect finishing touch!

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  14. Wow, very impressed! When do you have the time to make this gorgeous projects? 😉 Visiting from all things with a purpose linky.
    Cheers,
    Ursula

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  26. I agree with Katie–you made Marsala look awesome, which is a feat! I still don’t like the color in general, but it looks great on this piece. I also love those giant X and O 🙂

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    • Aw thank you! And ya, I’m probably not gonna go decorate my whole house in Marsala, but it has definitely grown on me 🙂

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