Chateau Grey cabinet

I love me a grayish green. There is nothing like the color of dried mud inside the home, is there. It's soothing and tranquil, goes with anything, and there are about a billion variations to choose from. You can go more gray with a hint of green, or something similar to Annie Sloan's 'Chateau Grey', which is a lovely green with a touch of grey. This was the perfect choice for a beautiful versatile cabinet that I got to finish OUTSIDE recently.

This is my first piece done in Chateau Grey and I have fallen in love with this natural, mossy color. So much so, in fact, that I almost reconsidered all the Duck Egg aquas I've got going on, just to fit it in.

Almost.

It took about 4 hours to strip this top and sand it down, (!!!), but it was sooo worth it. That wood grain is no small detail and enhances the rich character of this piece.

Isn't it lovely? There's just something about a raw, natural color, lightly distressed, against a dark wood lacquered in high gloss. I love that contrast; so timeless.

This piece, and other beauties like it, will be available at my May 4 Chelsea's Garage sale!

You, (and your bffs), are invited!

Chelsea's Garage Spring sale

Saturday, May 4

10am-2pm

Herndon, VA 

(contact me at chelseasgarage@gmail.com for the address)

What you can expect: 

Complimentary refreshments

Norah Jones, (probably not in person, but I'll work on it)

One, two, or three of my children making an appearance if you're lucky

My husband making an appearance if you're really lucky

Oh yes, and lots of gorgeous, one-of-a-kind pieces all ready for a good home

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Chelsea

This post was originally featured under Chelsea's Garage, now affectionately known as StyleMutt.

Chic tables from chippy shutters

I never thought I'd do much decorating with shutters. I almost flanked a chippy decorative window once with shutters on either side, but my Mom wisely talked me off the cliff. I was ready with hammer and nail but am so glad I didn't go that far with the country element of styling my home. It was a close encounter, indeed, to committing to a particular style that is just not 'me'. Thank you, Mom :)

So, what then do I do when driving home from an errand with my kids one morning and see a large and neat pile of shutters lying on the side of the road for trash pick-up? I pick them up, of course! This was months and months ago. I wrote a short post about how I used some of them for Christmas decorating, (I stood them up and hung our gold glass balls on them), but then they went back into the garage after the holidays.

Then I discovered that shutters don't have to hung at all...and when nailed together are actually quite supportive little structures. So, I made a couple tables.

Ok, so the piece that I used for the table top is actually a door that we had to remove from another piece! The hardware holes could have been filled in, yes, but I had some beautiful antique hardware hanging out just begging to be used. I love the whisper of elegance they add. So beautiful. 

In order to keep this table made with shutters and a door from looking too whimsical, crafty, or 'country-cupboard', I used one of my all-time favorite color combos: Duck Egg underneath, French Linen on top. Rub that French Linen down and you get the sweetest little peeks of Duck Egg underneath. French Linen is, without a doubt. as beautiful a color as it sounds. Warm and soft, timeless and elegant. A versatile neutral that blends well with crisp white all the way to warm mahogany. I buy can after can and never get tired of popping a fresh one open.

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Here's a sweet little table I shared a peek of in my previous post.

I painted the round tabletop in my new favorite green, Aloe, by Sherwin Williams, (the same color I used for

this

oval desk). It's a fun little size to move around and play with. Take it outside when entertaining on your porch. Keep fresh bath towels and cloths neatly folded in a bathroom. Top with a simple lamp and make it a bedside table. Or a touch of color for your living room as your home blooms into Spring.

*BOTH PIECES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT MY MAY 4 SALE!*

Saturday, May 4

10am-2pm

Herndon, VA (email me at chelseasgarage@gmail.com for address!

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Blue Egg Brown Nest

~Chelsea

This post was originally featured under Chelsea's Garage, now affectionately known as StyleMutt.

Save the date!

The next Chelsea's Garage sale is fast approaching!

On Saturday, May 4 from 10am - 2pm, my garage will no longer be a garage but a chic and cozy showroom displaying all the newly refinished pieces that are for sale! This is an important event because it gives guests first picks on this fresh new stock. After the sale, any items that are left will go in my Etsy shop and get posted on Craigslist. So, mark your calendars and make a date with your friends to come by! I'll have complimentary refreshments, (because who doesn't enjoy shopping with a snack?!), and you are welcome to peruse as long as you'd like.  I am located in Herndon, VA and will be happy to give the address to anyone who needs it - just email me at chelseasgarage@gmail.com.

Here's a look at a small handful of pieces that will be available:

Floating oval desk

Country grey bookshelf

French country accent table

Paris grey sideboard

Large custom 'greige' mirror

"Hipster" accent tables (four fabric tops to choose from, several pairs)

Shutter accent table

Oh my goodness, this is making me SO excited! There is a whole garage full of beautiful, one of a kind pieces like these that will all be available on May 4. I can't wait and I sure hope to see you there!

~Chelsea

This post was originally featured under Chelsea's Garage, now affectionately known as StyleMutt.