Union Jack dresser

I just had to do this one.  I really love a navy blue and red together.

And I have loved all the union jack whatevers on the blog, so here is my interpretation.

I picked up this great little dresser here in town.  Perfect.

The after.  I used Benjamin Moore's 'twilight zone' and 'santini blue'.  The red is craft paint---a true apple red.  Then topped it off with clear minwax.  I may be in the minority here or just don't know what I am doing, but I find Annie Sloane's clear wax dull and takes a long time to dry.  Minwax is just much easier for me.  I do however, like Annie Sloane paints either as a primer or stand alone.

A few more pics of the dresser in my living room and where it ended up---at my booth space at 'Relics' here in Springfield, MO.

I will be hooking these up to Addicted2Decorating and Funky Junk Interiors SNS.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

~Pam

Comments

[Ashley]

The wood of that dresser is just beautiful! So glad you didn't cover it totally up with paint, and just gave it some added character.

P.S. I came here from A2D's link party.

[Miss Charming]

Such beautiful wood on this dresser. I really like the way you painted it.

[amy]

that is a refreshing interpretation of "the jack"! love the wood grain of the dresser...so glad you kept it!

hope it sells!!

amy

[Ashlyn@Pinecone]

I love how you kept the background unpainted on this. It turned out so beautifully!!

Thanks for visiting my blog!
Ashlyn

[Catherine]

I absolutely love your take on the Union Jack! I love that you kept the wood grain as a "color" of the flag. Soooo nice!

[Korrie@RedHenHome]

I *love* your interpretation! Beautiful work.

[Jesse]

OH i LOVE this! Very pretty. How did you get the paint so nicely distressed? Amazing work!

[Anne]

Thank you for taking the time to comment on my "remembering chair." I appreciate the feedback.

It also gave me opportunity to see your Union Jack dresser! I have seen other versions, but I can honestly say YOURS is my favorite. Beautiful work!

All the best!