Saturday, December 6, 2014

Turquoise End Table

TADA!! My finished product. I finished it awhile back but have not been keeping up on my blogging...Ooops!

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Another "Ugly" Table

Im in the midst of working on a new project. Bought this table for $10 and spent way too much on paint for it....Cannonball from American Paint Company is the base coat covered with Shoreline. I am going to "wet distress" it as soon as my last Shoreline coat dries and cover it with Hard Coat by APC. Will post a pic of the finished product!

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Second Wine/Decor Rack SOLD

I sold ANOTHER wine rack yesterday....WOOOHOOO. Someone had the b**** to offer me the cost of stain.....ARE YOU KIDDING ME!! I ended up getting $25 for it which was $15 less than the last one but at least I still came out ahead.

Flea Market Find

So I found this odd little shelf/compartment "thingy" at a flea market for $5 and had no idea what it was...It was originally an ugly grey color and the cashier and several other workers also couldn't tell me what it was used for. I slapped a coat of this green paint on it (mixed with Webster's Chalk Powder) and sold her for $25. Having paid only $5 I wasn't scared of "ruining" it with the green paint but people really responded to it.

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Masterpiece!!!

I finally finished my masterpiece! It turned out so great that I really don't want to sell, but I have nowhere in my home for it. I was TERRIFIED to use the dark wax but as soon as I started wiping it off, I saw how awesome this piece was going to turn out. My husband went from hating this table the minute I brought it home, to saying that he wouldn't mind if it stuck around!


Friday, September 19, 2014

Supplies!

I spent another lunch break yesterday running around trying to find supplies for my project and found them at a neat little store called Double-Take Decor (www.doubletakedecor.com) They carry Webster's Chalk Powder, wax and the wax brush that I needed. I've got my table painted but don't want to post pics until I have a before and after picture to give you the "full effect".

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

COLORS

On my short "30 minute" lunch break I sped down to the local Ace Hardware to pick up some paint swatches for my new project. I had a color in mind, but now I am utterly confused! The possibilities are endless. I do have to admit that colors SCARE ME!! I'm generally a neutral kinda gal but I'm trying to break out of my shell when it comes to design. I might wait until I can find some smaller pieces to REALLY play around with crazy colors.
I picked up this hexagon table for $30 and am SO excited to start my new project. I have spent countless hours researching and watching "YouTube" videos on applying chalk paint and finishing wax! Unfortunately I can't start just yet, because I don't have all the supplies....I still need chalk powder, paint, wax, and wax brushes, etc. I can't find a store in my town that carries the wax brushes so I will either need to order them online or drive 50 miles to Missoula and back. UGH.

Here is my initial inspiration piece that I found on Pinterest (www.ASwellPlacetoDwell.com) Love this color but I'm thinking I might try a warmer neutral OF COURSE!