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Aubusson blue chalk paint dresser.
Today i m sharing this 35 thrift store dresser that i painted in the gorgeous aubusson blue chalk paint.
Not only in the decor around it but also the very dresser itself.
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An elegant color is a dark neutral and works well with paris grey.
My aubusson blue dresser.
This sweet little dresser of mine sure has seen some changes.
Aubusson blue is a classic blue in the chalk paint palette.
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Annie sloan first developed her signature range of furniture paint in 1990 calling it chalk paint because of this decorative paint s velvety matte finish.
To this day it is still at the top of the list for me.
Aubusson blue annie sloan chalk paint named after the beautiful deep grey blue of 18th and 19th century aubusson rugs from france and also found in scandinavian painted furniture.
A treasure in the rough for sure.
It went from a dirty scratched beat up thrift store find to it s new found greatness right here in my own home.
I paint furniture every week and though i always work on a piece until i m happy with it when i paint with annie sloan s aubusson blue it s guaranteed to be a favorite of mine all of annie s colors paint beautifully and are so distinct which is what makes them perfect for mixing to create new colors.
An old thrifty find turned aubusson blue chalk paint dresser finds itself with yet another transformation.
Okay let s get to the nitty gritty of the pros and cons of chalk paint or any chalk style paint.
Adding a little aubusson blue to annie sloan chalk paint chateau grey will result in a green with strong blue undertones as seen on the antique blanket chest french provincial dresser with chalk paint base coat of aubusson blue then layered colors of provence duck egg blue french linen and paris gray.
It s the first chalk painted piece i shared here on the blog oh about 7 or so years ago.
And it is painted in the most fabulous shade of blue.
You can read all about it here aubusson blue dresser re do.