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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Grand Jack's Bookshelf- A Makeover



Grand Jack was my Mom's Dad. I don't have many items that belonged to my grandparents, but for years I have had this simple bookcase that Grandjack  built. It was in my grandmother's garage for as long as I can remember, holding cans of paint and jars of screws and nails. It's a simple piece, but special to me.

 Here is the after photo...


Let's see how many of you can spot the dryer sheet. Junebug drags them everywhere! :)


 Here was the before (and I had already started priming the sides at this point).




It was chippy. And shabby. But not in a good way.





I coated the interior with a very pale greyish color (the result of mixing 3 similar wall color samples into a bucket). I painted the outside with a mixture of two almost empty cans of white chalk paint.















It's hard to photograph this spot because it's in a bit of a narrow pass through area. Here it is from the living room.




This crusty wire frame is so unique. I think it needs an old photo of Grand Jack, don't you? For now all I had was this antique gentleman stranger.




 And I will sign off with these amazing clouds. Aren't they miraculous? I feel close to God when I am under a sky like this. 



 The beauty of this world takes my breath away sometimes. And reminds me that no matter what pretty little projects I do in my home, it will never compare one bit to the beauty up there.




Have a wonderful evening!

Linsey

20 comments:

  1. It turned out great Lins! I have a bookshelf John's daddy made when he was a teen I believe. I need to redo it.

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  2. Wow......it looks so pretty! Love...love....love the transformation! Yes I agree just because something is chippy doesn't mean its a good shabby chic look.What a lovely frame too! Beautiful shot of the clouds!

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  3. I saw the drier sheet. . . I had to really look for it (I think I found it anyway)

    love everything about the bookcase. Paint is a wonderful companion.

    Beautiful evening clouds. . . hope you're having a great summer. . . stay cool. . .

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  4. You did a great job as well as decorated it so nice. I have two similar bookcases from my mother-in-law that I also painted white and I have no idea how to decorate them in our new home. You have just inspired me :) Thanks again. -Bev

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  5. You did a great job with the bookcase..and I love it has such special meaning to you.

    Well done, ma'am!

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  6. Silly Junebug :) It's so sweet to have a special piece from your grandparents. Especially hand made! It turned out really pretty.
    Gorgeous sky/ cloud pictures, too!

    Jeanette

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  7. What a lovely keepsake!!
    Timeless piece of furniture.

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  9. Hi Linsey,

    Oh what a wonderful keepsake to remember Grands by ... There is something in possessing more than memories but something you know was theirs.

    I Have my G~Grandmother's Quilt although it's in much disrepair it's a wonderful link to my family heritage .. and my grandfathers handmade wooden toys are something I shall treasure ..both made by their hands that is the treasure.

    I love how you gave the shelf some new life .it turned out just lovely ..!

    Wishing you a beautiful and blessed week
    Sara

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  10. Lovely and what a nice memory. Love the name for your Granps. Love the frame too. That sky is awesome. I can relate to that feeling too.

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  11. Another lovely vignette, Linsey. I love that wire frame! Nice job on the desk revision, too. This sounds like how I work most of the time!

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  12. You made the bookcase look lovely and it's so nice that it is a family piece. Love that wire frame! The clouds are amazingly beautiful. It really does make one feel close to God when you see His gorgeous creation!
    Michelle

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  13. Loved this post, Linsey. I think GrandJack needs to sit in that wire frame asap. :)

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  14. I love Grand Jack! These shelves just came out great! I like the look! Thanks for sharing! Leticia

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  15. It turned out wonderfully, more than anything the link to your Grand makes it so special! Love it, and the wire frame is AMAZING!!!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  16. LOVE the clouds! And your bookcase looks awesome, too.

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