Vintage Argyle Shelf and Drawer

Where have you been Homeroad?

It's been weeks since my last post, it's been a hot summer and well frankly, I've been totally unmotivated.

Here's a project I've had on the back burner for a while now and if you're a fan of argyle you'll love this one. 

The best part is that this project can be used several ways! 

This multi-use vintage shelf can be used in a few fun ways. 

First however, I have to decorate it.

I am using this argyle stencil from Old Sign Stencils. I've never really given argyle a second look but when I gave it a try I loved it! 

I'm using Fusion Mineral paint in Brook for my first color. Brook is a beautiful light green with a 50's vintage feel. 

If you're wondering what the blue painter's tape on the top of my lid is, visit Donna at Funky Junk Interiors for this great paint lid hack! 

I stenciled the diamonds on three sides of the shelf. 

When the painted diamonds dried I used Coal Black, another Fusion Mineral Paint color, to stencil the cross lines that go over the diamonds. 

Woah! I love this argyle! It was very easy to do!

I gave the front of the shelves a quick coat of the green paint then when everything was dry, I used Fusion Mineral Paint's Antiquing Glaze to condition and seal the vintage wood that is part of this beautiful pattern. 

The finishing glaze gave the wood a rich finish and darkened the wood. 

I filled the shelf with cute little items but then suddenly had another good idea! 

If I turn the shelf on its side I can use it as a desk organizer! 

Files fit perfectly in the spaces! 

And when I added a handle, it fit perfectly into my modular shelf. 

This is how I'm using it in my home office. 

How would you use this shelf? Would you use it as a shelf or a drawer? Where else could you use this great stencil?

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