A Whimsical Makeover: The Detailed Bookshelf Edition

Ok...this makeover comes with a lesson. 

Lesson first:
At the November flea market, I saw a pair of beautiful corner bookshelves for $50. I had already purchased a few other items so I decided to wait a bit. Well, while I was waiting, I became obsessed with what I could turn them into. I envisioned colors and textures in many varieties. However, my own booth became busy and I couldn't make it back for a few hours. When I returned, they were gone. Never again!!!! (Ok, Christie, I know I have said that before but I mean it this time).

Now the Makeover:

I purchased this bookcase from one of my favorite "suppliers". It is identical to the ones I was dreaming of so I grabbed it right away. I wanted to try a new color combination so I went with Primer Red and Old Ochre. I completed the look with a healthy coat of Dark Wax. Here is the finished look:

I left some of the imperfections from the previous owners staining explosion knowing that I wanted the dark wax to get into the cracks and crevasses.

I love the completed project. I am always amazed at what happens when the wax goes on. It is a completely different look.

 In other news, Linda at it all started with paint challenged me to join her  Mission Impossibilities Party at the end of January. I gladly accepted the challenge. I will be tackling my new work room. I LOVED the work space my husband built me at my old house. The new house work space has not been touched my the magic Ron dust yet. I am going to attempt my main work room on my own! I will keep you updated on my progress.