My mother law Candis recently passed on this deacon’s bench (little church pew) she found at a local thrift store. I loved it immediately and while she had not had it forever I knew it had a story to tell.
The part that means the most is not the little wooden pew but the person that gave it to me. Candis has dedicated her life to being on the mission field and traveled the globe. Even after “retirement” she’s as active as ever seeing a meeting the needs of young mom’s in her town. So she’s pretty amazing, and I’m very blessed to have her as my MIL 🙂
The hard part was figuring out what color to paint this little pew and I landed on this saft, pale grey. I’ve never used this chalk paint by Kilz and I’m super impressed.
I did two good coats and the coverage was perfect. It’s very smooth and easy to apply, I’ll use it again for sure.
A little distressing, and since there will not be food or cups set on her I didn’t use a sealer.
I like the mix of the light grey with warm old wood popping thru. We are always moving things around to make room for the next find but I have a feeling this little bench will be here for a while. It fits perfect here!
A little spot to pull on boots and head outside, or flip-flops, we do get sun here sometimes in the PNW 🙂
I figured it must have turned out ok when Candis came over and announced that she now wanted it back ha!
She was kidding of course, but it meant a lot to me. And now each time I come home or walk by our little entry she makes me smile.
And because no wall in my home feels complete without 50 baskets on each wall lol, I added the obligatory baskets.
And a plant, are you addicted to plants by chance too? I love them, especially pothos, jade trees, snake plants and all those other hard-to-kill varieties!
I’m super excited about my blog makeover too, coming soon a much needed boho-farmhousey refresh for this little corner of the web. Cant wait to reveal it!
I hope this finds you well, at peace, and eeking out even a bit of time to create. I seem to be short on that creativity time too but it’s so important for our spirit!
Hugs & blessings from casa twelveoeight,
Xoxo, Tanya
I would have left it as it was. Maybe a good waxing. I thought it was lovely.
It really is beautiful without paint too 🙂 always a tough decision to make! Thank you for reading Karen, hope you’re having an awesome week 🙂
I love it painted and such a pretty color! I would love it in my house too! Hugs,
Awww Thank you Sandi you are so sweet, I am wondering how many of these I can fit in our house now lol! 🙂 xoxo
That looks so perfect tucked into that little spot. It was cute before but it’s even cuter now!
Thank you Julie!! We just love it, I really appreciate you stopping by 🙂
Wow your home is gorgeous! And that bench is perfect! Great remodel.
Thank you so much Amy you made my day! 🙂
I love church pews and this makeover is stunning! Love the baskets too, your styling is gorgeous!
Thank you Jayne! You made me smile I so appreciate your sweet comment thank you for reading:) xo
I have a padded church pew that I would like to make into a headboard I would love to have any suggestions