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Embossing Plaster Dressing Table
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Country Chic Paint
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Mary from Orphans With MakeUp is sharing this gorgeous dressing table makeover with us today using Embossing Plaster, Vintage Cupcake, and a hint of Vanilla Frosting!
Hi,
I painted the dressing table with white paint and a hint of color was added inside the drawers using Vintage Cupcake which was lightened just a touch with Vanilla Frosting. I went very heavy with the distressing and it was all sealed with clear wax.
I thought I would share a brief history on dressing table. Dressing tables initially started as small portable cosmetic boxes that were filled with little perfume flasks, combs, nail files, tiny scissors, etc.. Women of high status would have their maids carry them out when the Madame would ask for a comb. The French called these ornate boxes 'necessaires' (must-haves).
The first was Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764), the highly influential mistress of King Louis XV. She popularized the once-private morning ritual of the 'toilette' by sitting at her grand dressing table to receive guests.
The other woman was Marie-Antoinette (1755-1793), wife of King Louis XVI, who set the tone for matters of fashion, art and design.
So while we most probably don't have maids dressing us and probably don't wear as much adornments and embellishments, a dressing table is a great piece to own. Who wouldn't want to get ready for a party in front of this mirror!
Here is how it looked before the makeover.
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Published June 11th, 2015 12:35 PM
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Amh1955753 on Jul 16, 2015Yes, nice to know the history of one of my favorite pieces. Cant' wait to try this and give my dressing table a bit more character.
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Anita DePaul on Mar 20, 2016Love what you did
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