Turn Up The Radio...Bar

I'm working hard, you're working too -

we do it every day

For every minute I have to work -

I need a minute of play

Day in day out all week long -

things go better with rock....

 This radio however, had played it's last song.

Have you ever heard that song by Autograph,Turn Up The Radio?  It's from way back in 1984 when bands had great big hair. 

Egads - 1984 was a long time ago... 30 years!   Wow, someone is getting old around the Ranch.

No matter the age of that person, for sure things still go better with music.

This radio is an oldie too, and I'm pretty sure when it was cranking out the tunes there was no rock and roll blaring from the speaker.

The veneer was peeled pitted and chipping away, but Maison Blanche Vintage Furniture paint came to the rescue.

It had no guts when it became mine.

So I gave it back a bit of its glory days.

A couple summers ago I picked up two vintage radios for a total of $12 bucks.  One actually works, which my husband claimed. 

Then idea and opportunity collided.

Opportunity in the way of Maison Blanche shipping out some of their creamy smooth no prep paint for me to dip my brush in, compliments of the company.

And then the idea part.....

It's got a little shelf in the front to hold stuff & junk

#2 son bought a house a month ago and you know how bachelor pads can be.

When I saw sheer lime green and orange curtain panels pass through from a UPS delivery, I thought it needed a woman's touch, but the trouble is, he really hasn't asked me.

Probably because he doesn't think of me as a woman, I'm just mom, and orange and lime are not in my decorating palette, so what fun could I possibly be?

Well back in the day.... I turned up the radio.  Not one quite this old though.

This radio is rocking now, sporting Maison Blanche navy paint with ivory song lyrics.

 I wanted to paint him a dresser to use as an entertainment center.... "uuuhh, no I really don't need one".

OK.

Next time he came over I inquired.... can I paint you a side table?  "uuhhh, I don't really need one right now, maybe when I get a couch".

Ok.

Third time was a charm.... I have this old radio I want to turn into something for you, is that ok?

His reply.... "You REALLY want to make something for me don't you... anything would be fine I don't have much".

No schmidt Sherlock, that's why I keep asking what I can make!

So besides a wife - to give that woman's touch to his decorating - what else does a handsome 25 year old need?

A maid, cook and gardener.  Along with a secretary. 

And a vintage radio bar of course.

Navy is one of the new Maison Blanche Paint Company's colors, and it's a match to the ticking fabric in my cedar porch.  A perfect dark denim navy color.

Yes I contemplated if I was the one who needed a bar in the cedar porch, however I have plenty of furniture.

And bars....

To see my dresser bar, click here

I wanted his bar to be sort of cool since I'm sure his friends are going to ask where he got the cabinet to house the liquor.

The answer "my mom" will be uttered, and his friends will forever connect his frumpy middle aged mom to his cool bar.

The mom in me also contemplated making it a cookies and milk bar.

 Reality.... he probably only eats cookies with milk at my house.

But then again.....

 Daytime, 

nighttime,

anytime....

Things go better with rock.

Even milk and cookies.

Please check out the other blogs and see four more projects created with Maison Blanche Navy paint.......

Doreen from Hymns and Verses

 Refresh Restyle with Debbie

Shayna from The Wood Grain Cottage

Karin of Art is Beauty

Bliss at Bliss Ranch

Guided in product technique by:

Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage.

The details:
Sanded the veneer, added a new shelf in the back and a panel in the front to hold napkins, cuz guys drinking beer always use napkins right?

Spray painted the spindles and front plate silver.  Found old knobs in the garage and sprayed them too, then added some old wheels to the bottom.

Gave the top a coat of dark stain, and refreshed the middle veneer.  Painted an under coat of Maison Blanche Ivory, and two coats of Maison Blanche Navy.

Because I'm impatient I stuck my letters on before the paint was dry, and when I pulled them off some of the ivory came off too.  BONUS!  Got the chippy look without sanding hard!  Distressed through the navy in a few spots to give it a worn look like a pair of jeans.

The last thing I did was rub the whole thing down with stain, it gives it an aged look and blends the white in for a vintage feel.

This Bar is Rocking on at these weekly link parties:
The Handmade Hangout @Redoux & Friends
Wow Us Wednesday @SavvySouthernStyle

Gail @MyRepurposedLife 
Upcycled Storage Ideas @FunkyJunkInteriors 
Angie @KnickofTime
Strut Your Stuff @SixSistersStuff 
Best of the Weekend @ALittleClaireification 
Sizzle Into Summer @DIYByDesign
Show and Share @Coastal Charm 
Inspire Me Tuesday @AStrollThruLife 
Tweak It Tuesday @CozyLittleHouse 
Be.You.Tiful Link Party @ChicCalifornia 

Wildly Original Link Party with Christina @IGottaCreate
Creative Inspirations Linky @EmbracingChange
Link Party Palooza @TatertotsandJello  
Remodelaholics Anonymous Weekend Party @Remodelaholic 
Creativity Unleashed Party @TheBoldAbode 
Junkin Joe @TheCottageMarket  
Pretty Pintastic Party @AnAlliEvent 
What We Accomplished Wednesday @GreenWillowPond
The Scoop @CedarHillFarmhouse 

Quench The Thirst @LiveLaughRowe
Best DIY Projects & Recipes Party @36thAvenue
Moonlight and Mason Jars @CherishedBliss
Inspire Me Please @LizMarie 
Frugal Friday @TheShabbyNest 
Treasure Hunt Thursday @FromMyFrontPorchToYours 
Freedom Fridays @MyTurnForUs 

Weekend Re-Treat Party @AKADesign 
The Best DIY Link Party @REDOUX
Time to Sparkle @TheGunnySack  
Wow Me Wednesday @GingerSnapCrafts
Worthwhile Wednesdays @DeniseDesigned
Share Your Cup Thursday with Mrs. Olson 
Wicked Awesome Wednesday @HandyManCraftyWoman  
Time Travel Thursday @TheBrambleberryCottage 
Fridays @DIYVintageChic

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