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A French Chest for the Girls’ Room

By Anita 14 Comments

Once upon a time my house was red, very red, and the girls room at the farm was also red.  There were red dresses on the wall,

red bed

 

There was a red rug,

 

ottoman

 

and a red chest.

 

 

Then one day I woke up and decided I didn’t like the red any more. That was too bad because I had red bedding on my bed, 3 red settees, a red sofa, 3 red ottomans, a red chest… well, you get the idea. It was overwhelming to me. But I decided I would change things bit by bit, and I have.

 

You can see the way the beds look now CLICK HERE TO SEE POST.

Now for the red chest,  *poof* it’s gone.  In it’s place, I bought a vintage oak French chest. I’ve ordered a new mirror, and I’ll show it to you later, but I didn’t have it when I took these photos.  The old mirror has been moved to a new spot.

french-girls-chest

 

I also played musical chairs, and brought this antique rush seat chair over to the farm.  It is one of the first French antiques I ever bought.

chair-detail

I was going to show you the detail on the bottom, but in the photo I realized the ‘help’ hasn’t been dusting it. If you haven’t guessed the ‘help’ is my daughter.  We’ll be discussing proper dusting techniques tomorrow.

 

french-chest-close-up

 

The chest really has some beautiful detail, which is why I really like the old pieces. The red piece was hand-painted, but it was just a few years old. I sent it to the consignment store.

I had fun moving things around.

 

ironstone-bowl

 

Well I hope you like it better; I do. And if you prefer the red chest… maybe it’s still available. :0

 

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Comments

  1. Tara Bradford says

    August 6, 2014 at 05:56

    Love the French chest! When we were living in Paris, I went through a “red” phase. But in the Netherlands I’ve kept only one red painted wooden bookcase (that I bought in Santa Fe years ago) and a small red painted shelf from Paris. I’m thinking of painting both of them black. 🙂

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  2. Darrielle says

    August 6, 2014 at 08:34

    What a beautiful piece! My “help” doesn’t dust very well either! Ha ha

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  3. Gee says

    August 6, 2014 at 08:38

    Funny Anita, but my ‘once upon a time’ starts off the same way… Red 🙂 Like you I am slowly changing it out to more a neutral look .
    Happy midweek.
    Hugs, Gee

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  4. Joy Schumann says

    August 6, 2014 at 08:51

    Hi Anita: Well, I, too am s-l-o-w-l-y switching out my red, And s-l-o-w-l-y changing over a little from Primitive/Country to Cottage-y/French Country. I do love red in the winter and at the holidays. I don’t what it is about “red” other than I have used it “forever.”
    Always enjoy your posts…where in the world did you find those little dresses?
    {{HUGS}}
    Joy

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  5. Lory at Designthusiasm says

    August 6, 2014 at 09:44

    It was pretty before, but I do like it better with the French chest. I’m sure the mirror will complete the package. Nice white bits to lighten it up too… 🙂

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  6. Diana says

    August 6, 2014 at 11:17

    The chair is perfect with the new chest.

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  7. Cheryl @ Artzzle says

    August 6, 2014 at 14:13

    I agree with Diana . . . the two pieces fit perfectly together. But seriously, what DID happen to the red chest? It was equally gorgeous.

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  8. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    August 6, 2014 at 14:43

    LOVE the girl’s room no matter what color it is. But, the French style is so YOU! Beautiful!

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  9. Dore @ BurlapLuxe says

    August 6, 2014 at 16:19

    Lové the 3 twin-sets all in a row, it’s so feels like a story in the making.
    As for your sudden awakening to not liking red, this has happened to me with Blue and Greens, now I wish I had some of the blues and greens back in my mix. I just added some tattered worn faded yellow shams to some pillows for a bed, and I swore I would never like let alone love yellow, but in its faded-ness it just anchors the touches of golds in my home. I love the rich woods here in your home with the natural pallet you are leaning towards, it really speaks volumes!
    I went more pale due to the size of this small investment home cottage, yet now I want to creep in some darker pieces here and there.

    Your home inspires a home of beautiful harmony and I so love how you have taken it to a new level with out changing it all. Don’t over sell your reds, you may down the short line wish you would have kept a few much like I have. :))

    Thank you for the art tip, I am going to make a purchase soon, when all is done around here and I know what piece or two for where!

    See you soon,

    Xx
    Dore

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  10. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    August 6, 2014 at 19:37

    i love the chest….funny how we develop a “love and not so much love” for the colors we have had…still love the red chest too!…unfortunately there is only me to blame for the dust in my house!…

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  11. angela says

    August 7, 2014 at 15:45

    i love the French chest and the lamp.

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  12. Ellen says

    August 10, 2014 at 19:38

    I have only been following you for about 3-4 weeks and I really like your style. I love old pieces, mostly in their original state. I’ve begun to appreciate the painted pieces as long as good old furniture is not destroyed ( a good use for reproductions) . I love the French and the French Country look. I know your book will be great. I will look forward to reading it. I will continue to follow you and look forward to your changes, tips, and of course, the BOOK.

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