I've had this trunk for a long long time. It was my grandpa's. He was born in 1890 and used it when he was in his 20's. So if you do the math, it's about 100 years old. Back in the late 70's, early 80's, I had a goose kitchen, slate blue wallpaper, and lots of oak furniture. If you're as old as me you probably did too. (or your mothers did!) We loved us some country decorating didn't we?
About that time I decided to paint my grandpa's trunk. It was hideous, let's be honest, so it sat out in the garage.
Well, I needed an end table in our new playroom so I primed it with gray.
And painted it red with paint I already had. (Gray primer is supposed to be best under red)
I think it turned out pretty good. And now it'll be part of the family once again.
About that time I decided to paint my grandpa's trunk. It was hideous, let's be honest, so it sat out in the garage.
Well, I needed an end table in our new playroom so I primed it with gray.
I think it turned out pretty good. And now it'll be part of the family once again.
12 comments:
Hello :)
It has been some time since I have visited my friends in blogland. I thought I would take tonight to catch up. I love your trunk!! I have my Grandma's--- it is not as big as yours but very similar. Isn't is wonderful to have such a special family treasure.
Have a wonderful weekend
Mimi
It turned out way cute. i have my grandpa's trunk and it looks pretty similar. Are you still going to CA? I want to play
That is so cool Mimi. Love your lamp too.
Hugs
cindy@stitches
Oh, I absolutely love it red! I have always yearned for an old trunk like this and one day I'm going to find one. I don't see your email address. If you'll email me, I'll tell you have to fix your blog title above your banner.
Brenda
Well duh, now I see your email address. I was looking on your profile. I'll email you now.
Brenda
I forgot about that trunk. I LOVE it red! I can't wait to see your new family room. Can't wait to see you in a couple of days!
Your chest came out might nice!
Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!
Hugs, Ann
I would never have thought of doing this to an old trunk but this loos awesome! Love the red! :D
The trunk looks great. It will be nice to be reminded of a loved one.
Looks great Sue! Are you storing lots of treasures inside? Hope you got my phone message about rug hooking at Kay's on Tuesday - would love to have you stop by!
What a neat trunk! Family pieces are so special. I love it in the red. I didn't know that about gray primer for red paint. I hope I remember this tip since I love red!
Sue, you are so creative and I will say it again and again! haha...that trunk turned out sooooo cute, I love it!
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