Hey everyone- look at my chest!

 Well, folks, I'm here to show off and shout hip hip hooray for a successful DIY!

Back in high school I received a hope chest for my birthday from my parents,

and until just a few months ago the pretty thing was still waiting for 

its first coat of paint.

I decided on this gorgeous mint-

doesn't it just make you swoon?

I think my reaction at Home Depot probably freaked the kid out a bit.

No worries, apron-wearing paint boy, the giddy gasp and slight perspiration was for 

this sultry color- not you!

Once I got the first coat on I knew I needed something more to make that design pop.

So I dug deep, got brave, and entered the furniture glazing world.

Which was actually WAY easier than I anticipated.

(Phew!)

Thank you All Things Thrifty for your awesome Glazing 101 post & how-to videos!

I decided to try out Martha Stewart's Metallic Glaze in Black Coffee. 

Totally loved it.

I realized I didn't take as many detail shots of the rest of the chest to show off the antiquing job,

but here's a shot of how much the front design pops now.

I'll try to get a more pics up here soon, but until then, 

here's what she looks like nestled into our front room!

Sigh.

I am so smitten.