Ugly Vanity Into Personal Chanel Treasure
by
Beth Bourque
(IC: homeowner)
$100
1 Week
Medium
I wanted a vanity. I didn't want mine to look like anyone else's on the planet. I had refinished a couple of dining room table tops in my day, but never had I taken on a project like this. I just hoped I didn't bite off more than I could chew.
My inspiration was my signature fragrance, Chanel No. 5. I've worn it since a boyfriend gave it to me when I was thirteen years old. I drew from the soft, flat white, metallic gold, and glossy black packaging and incorporated logos where I felt they worked as well as a touch of the signature shell pink. Yes, this is probably trademark infringement, but this is for personal use, not for sale, so I think I'm okay legally. I found the perfect gold vanity chair and the cushion will be the recognizable black quilt when I finish it.
Outdated, run of the mill Broyhill vanity from Salvation Army thrift store for $47. Sturdy bones, but dated looking. The lid support was toast and while the mirror was intact, the silvering had damage. I cannot stand the drawer pulls! I prefer something with a bit more distinction.
I decided to hand paint a replica of the label. It's not perfect; not by any stretch of the imagination. I thought that this emphasized the fact that I had done this out of love and made it more personal. I'm glad I did it.
I scanned and tweaked Chanel logos and created a collage on my computer. I printed it out on ordinary paper on my inkjet printer to create custom drawer liners.
Top view. I even repainted the mirror hardware from silver to gold.
Still need to replace lid hardware by attaching a fabulous gold chain from the basin interior to the lid.
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Published October 26th, 2014 11:51 AM
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Lorimize Michel on May 13, 2015Hey can I use for a television stand
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