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June 1, 2015 · 11 Comments

Cane Bench Makeover

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After finding this old cane bench I decided to do a French makeover on it and now I love it.

Cane bench in living room.

It’s been a whirlwind around here lately! I don’t know if I’ve ever been this exhausted before.

I’ve had some very unexpected yet exciting things happening in my life which I hope to share soon.

I was moving some things around the other day and got in the mood for another furniture makeover.

I’ve had this little cane bench for years but it was just hiding in my closet.

Time for a makeover!
The white cane bench on a rug.

Here is where the little cane bench sits in my walk-in-closet. You might recall it’s my Audrey Hepburn inspired walk-in-closet.

Brown cane bench with magazines on it.

I used bed risers to paint it. When I saw them I didn’t think bed risers, I thought furniture painting supplies!

Because this piece was high gloss, I sanded it all over just to rough it up a bit which only took about 5 minutes.

Getting the cane bench ready for painting.

I love cane painted white (so French!) so of course that’s what I did.

I used Casement from Fusion Mineral Paint.

Painting the cane bench white.

I seriously wasn’t loving this piece anymore but now I do.

I’m not sure where I’m putting it just yet but it works as a cute side table.

The bench being used as a side table in bedroom.

I still need to add some beeswax polish to it but I love the finished look.

The cane bench in bedroom with Paris sign hanging in the background.

I was worried I’d have to get out a spray paint can to paint over the cane but it was really easy.

Now it looks beautifully French.

Check out my Audrey Hepburn Inspired walk-in-closet

Audrey Hepburn inspired closet.

 

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  1. Shawnna says

    June 2, 2015 at 6:04 am

    Hey girl-I really like Audrey ‘s style to So chic!! And I love that side table so pretty now!! The white makes it pop now!!

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    • Jamie says

      June 4, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      Thanks Shawnna 😉
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  2. April says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:47 am

    Love it Jamie! You have such an eye for taking a simple garage sale item and turning into a beautiful piece. Nice work!

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    • Jamie says

      June 4, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      Thanks April 😉
      Hugs

      Reply
  3. Victoria says

    June 2, 2015 at 8:25 am

    Very pretty. I love cane chairs too. Now it matches your closet perfectly.

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    • Jamie says

      June 4, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      I know! Thanks Victoria 😉
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  4. Michelle says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    Hello, I love your blog but there are new video ads that run on your blog that force you to watch them first before a reader can read/view any of the page content. I realize bloggers make money off ads, but being forced to watch videos is unacceptable. Perhaps you are not aware of this so I’m just bringing it to your attention. Thanks.

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    • April says

      June 3, 2015 at 9:57 am

      Really? I’ve never scene any video ads and I’ve been visiting Jamie’s blog for a long time. Perhaps you should run an anti-virus check and malware check on your computer Michelle.

      Does anyone else get video’s?

      Reply
    • Jamie says

      June 4, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      Hi Michelle,
      I specifically don’t have any videos on my blog. Whereabouts are you seeing them?
      Thanks,Jamie

      Reply
  5. Mary-In the boondocks says

    June 30, 2015 at 2:09 am

    What a great transformation. It looks fresh and airy! I am also a great believer in the power of paint!

    I am new to the blogging world and just love the community and all the ideas that are shared. Glad to have stopped by your blog!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      July 19, 2015 at 5:42 pm

      Thanks Mary! So glad you’re here! The blogging world is such a wonderful community.
      Big hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply

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