I Finished a Project!

Yay! One more thing checked off the list.

The fireplace surround is done and 

I love how it looks.

Once we paint the back wall, the richness

of the fireplace will really stand out.

Whitewash = washed out.

The blue tape... laziness in removing. I was going to paint that little strip of wood but the thrifty person that put

it in used the tongue side of a tongue and groove board

and it looks hideous so that will get replaced SOON.

And yes, the logs are missing. We took them out because they stunk the house up when we lit the fireplace.

They were made out of some funky foam and were probably

caustic (probably not but dang, they stunk!). 

We're in the market for some new, concrete or ceramic ones.

My supplies...

-French Linen Annie Sloan Chalk paint

-Valspar glaze in Asphaltum*

-Annie Sloan soft wax (clear)

*I love working with this particular glaze

and have used it for years.

I know lots of ladies use stain for the 

antiquing but I love the ease of use with 

this glaze. You can't mess it up!

And the French Linen paint, LOVE the color!

It has a grayish green hue to it

and it works VERY well with

our cottage and compliments

the Nomadic Taupe we have else where.

I think I am going to paint over 

the red wall with a shade very similar to 

the French Linen. It's a great neutral.

We still have lots to do but at least this part is done!

Here's before:

And after:

Looking forward to the mail tomorrow because

my MIL crochet me a big chunky throw that is

going to look amazing in the living room.

As for right now, I think I'm going to 

brew some coffee and sit

in the living room and enjoy my new

fireplace!

See ya soon!

xo, Amber