French Gray Coffee Table

I finally got to use my French Gray paint!

I found this frenchy style coffee table at Goodwill.  I haven't really painted any furniture since the chalkpaint-clear wax- dark wax craze started.  Since I don't paint that many pieces, I decided to use what I had to get a similar effect.

I used Behr Light French Gray paint, minwax clear wax, and Briwax dark brown wax.  I applied the clear wax with a cloth and the brown wax with a very large stencil brush I purchased at Hobby Lobby.  I've heard negative comments about using  Briwax, but I just rubbed most of the wax off the brush before applying.  It gave a very light finish.

The hardware got some Rustoleum American Heirloom White spray paint and a little brown wax.

And I'm very happy with the results, all done on a budget.

Sadly, this is going to my booth. It really is hard to part some of these pieces.

Janet

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Chateau De Fleurs Sign

I found a pair of old glass cabinet doors and I decided to turn them into signs.

I made two of these.  One to sell at the antique mall and one for myself.  The one I took to the mall looked like this.  I left the back clear.

I decided to experiment with mine a little bit.

I aged some brown packing paper.  You can see the technique I used here. After I aged the paper, I coated it with decoupage medium and just stapled it on the back.  I like it both ways.  The paper gives it a lot of interest.

I wanted to stage it for the picture, but time just didn't allow it.  Instead, I took a picture of the sign surrounded by my pile-o-stuff waiting for paint, letters, and numbers.  I'm planning on repainting my kitchen and putting it in there, so I'll show you when (if) it gets done.

So which do you prefer?

Plain?

Or Paper?

I'll be attending the fabulous parties listed on my sidebar.  Won't you join me?

Janet

Roses On My Table

I had more fun at the Saturday night auction.

I bought this old wicker table.  I really thought it needed something to brighten it up.

That same night at the auction I bought three boxes of books, unseen, for a dollar.  A couple of days later, I opened one of the boxes and it had a set of old gardening encyclopedias.  One book was titled "Roses".  Yeah! My favorite.

It was meant to be.  A little decoupage, and the table was dull no more.

I love the vintage feel of it.

I think this would be adorable on a porch or in a sunroom.  And if you get bored, you can learn all about roses.

I'll be joining all the link parties on my sidebar.  I hope you will, too.

Janet

French Folding Chair

I got this wonderful weathered folding chair at the auction.  Since I'm planning on keeping this for myself, I'll tell you that I only paid $1.00.  It is perfectly sturdy, too.

Here it is in the before stage.  I liked it just as is was, but I'm glad I decided to go "French".

I did a simple aging technique with the paint.  I used red craft paint and an old paint brush. Then with a fairly dry brush, I gradually added layer on layer until I got the right look.  I scrubbed on a dark brown wax with steel wool for more aging.

But the best part of the project is the stenciling.  I like to imagine that this chair is from a French beach resort.  

Or that I just came home from the French market.  Maybe someday.

Now go visit the parties on the sidebar and see what everyone else is up to.



Janet

White Table With Sheet Music Lined Drawer

I found this small table (or is it a desk?) on Craigs List.  I played it safe, and painted it white.

This is a picture of the table before.

For the top, I just applied a few layers of Briwax dark brown.  I really love to use wax on a very worn surface.  It turns the imperfections into a beautiful patina.  Here it is in the process.

The drawer had lots of  "imperfections", too, so I lined it with sheet music.  A glass knob was the final touch.

These two gold pieces got a makeover in white as well.

And here they are in my booth.

This is the booth after the addition of my more shabby chic items.  I used the screen to divide the space.  I have a "French" side and a "romantic" side.

I enjoy both styles, so I plan on doing some of each.  I'm a little behind with my posts.  I have several projects completed that I hope to show soon.  In the meantime, I will be joining some of the parties on my sidebar.  Please go and visit.

Janet

Sweet and Shabby Rocking Chair

I found this small rocking chair that was in perfect condition.  It was just so boring in its current state and I wanted to do something fun with it.

Since it was small, I thought it would be perfect for a girl's room.  Of course I chose pink paint.

It needed a soft, comfy seat.  I wanted to upholster the seat, but due to technical difficulties, I decided to just make a seat cover.

This pink and white toile was just too sweet to pass up.  This was actually made from a shower curtain that I found at a thrift store.  I've had a lot of trouble finding fabric lately, so I started looking for window treatments, sheets, napkins, and clothing that can be used for home dec projects.

I just love this rocker.  It's going to my booth and I hope some little (or big) girl falls in love with it, too.

I'll be joining some parties so see my side bar for all the links.

Janet

Corner Cupboard Facelift

I found this corner cupboard at the thrift store.  It wasn't too bad, it just needed a little facelift.  Here is the before.

The fabric was a bit outdated.

The wood wasn't very pretty.

And the shelves were covered with wall paper.

I removed the paper and painted the shelves white.  The back got a pretty blue paint with dark wax antiquing.  And the doors got new linen panels.

I had planned to repaint the outside and add glass knobs, but I thought its simple country charm was, well, charming.  The cupboard is now at the antique mall waiting for a new home.

I'll be joining some parties on my sidebar, so please go visit everyone else.

Janet