Distressed Patina Nightstand Revamp

Our vintage carrera marble top nightstands are preparing for a makeover.  But we're struggling to decide what color to finish and distress to use on the wooden base.  Our bedroom is a medium grey right now (soon to be white), so my thoughts for finishing the base of the nightstands are distressed, french grey or distressed white.  Here are the nightstands along with some photos of paint colors and finishes being considered.  We need your help!!

{Our nightstands pre-revamp}



Should we consider a distressed french grey?







Or a distressed white finish?

 

Please share your opinion and if you have suggestions for another color or finish, please share that too!!  

Merci! Alicia 

photo credits: grey  white

Destination Grey Towers: A hidden gem

Thought I would share some beautiful photos from a trip last summer to Grey Towers in Milford, PA.  We were pleasantly surprised and transported to another world as we drove up the long, winding driveway:

 Hope you will visit this landmark soon.  More beautiful and magical than the pictures reveal.

Pink interiors

Recently while listening to Living in Style on Martha Stewart's Sirius satellite radio channel, the discussion turned to using pink paint in unexpected places.  One specific idea they mentioned was painting the ceiling a very pale pink to create a candlelit glow to a room.  A brilliantly creative idea for those who fear painting an entire room pink or for those whose loved ones are opposed to pink paint anywhere in the house (my husband, for example).  I love the idea of a pale pink ceiling, but also dream of having a soft pink office space within our house.  Either way, I found some beautiful photos of pink interiors that inspire me to keep my dream alive.  Enjoy!



{I am speechless...look at this ceiling!!}



{warm pink walls, trim, and ceiling create a subtle, seamless look}

{A cool pink tone with dark accents prevents a saccharin look. Très chic!}


{pastel pink walls with a taupe ceiling...less than boring with the mirrored accents!}


{If not a pink office, I could easily love a pink library}



So many shades of pink and more sophisticated than most would imagine. Au revoir, Alicia

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