large dresser painting underway

What an odd night, I was getting sleepy and shut off Downton at 9:30 but then only rested, not quite asleep. Sheldon called to say hi just after 10. I then started running the lack of attendance and sales through my mind for hours and how to move more pieces.. the last time I saw was after 4 am ;( but awoke to the deep bark of D at 8. The sun was shining and I feel lucky I have the space to store my finished treasures.. and like the gorgeous dresser, the right buyer WILL come along ;)

So time to keep creating, back to sanding the top of the dresser but that lacquer is just to thick, time to pull out the big guns.. stripper. After making a trip to the shop to retrieve said loaned tools to the hide process (and checked it, all good) I got a pile of the dreaded lacquer off. Then another couple hours sanding the edges off and smoothing entire surface. After all this, I have to stain the top.. so the classic go to dark brown stain top and cream base or black stain top and color??

 yep that little sanded area was all after a few hours.. bring in the stripper

 and chisel

 and fill a box

and many hours later.. wallaaa

More wiping, scrubbing and sanding, sticker removal yet again then the first coat of paint went on all drawer fronts.

the dovetail joints and thick curved wood is always nice to see

As it dries, I scrubbed up 2 new shelf projects and once dry I gave the dark one a fresh shabby chic coat of white while catching up with Ellen.

 little wagon is planned to get a red relove

then it was back out to the garage to condition the dresser top and stain and put 2nd coat on the drawer fronts and wax the little shabby shelf. 

 stain on left conditioned wood right, then all wiped back below.. now to dry 72 hours

Base of dresser took on the first coat of paint, progressing right along. 

 I Staged up the shelf to post

along with setting an auction for the little cabinet, let's see if there is any auction interest.

 The shiny gold hardware got some coats added too

and new knobs will be added on center drawers as the one is missing the handle ;(

I do think now it is time for a hot tub and try and get some sleep ;) peace out all!