Drum Table Makeover
I am so excited to share with you my second project using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint!
Go here to see my first one – Family Name Sign
It started, as all good things do, with a visit to the Habitat For Humanity Restore.
I went directly to the back of the store to look at the cabinet doors.. as usual.
On the way I passed this little round drum table sitting in the aisle.
I did a double take and came back to look at it. It was priced at $20.
I don’t usually see furniture in there, so I was a little surprised, but I walked
away from it and continued my beeline for the cabinets.
It called my name..
No really, it did..
So I grabbed it.
Knowing my husband would protest..
I also knew that, since it wasn’t a family heirloom once owned by my Mother,
I had the freedom to paint it.
I imediately thought of my Annie Sloan Chalk Paint!
Here is a link to the site I ordered it from.
One of the nice things about this paint is that it doesn’t have an overpowering odor.
So I set up camp in the living room to get-er-done.
Watching Netflix on my iPad 2 – (oh how I love that thing!)
After painting it, I wanted to put a coat of wax on it, both over the painted
surface and the top which I was leaving unpainted.
So I ordered some wax that Miss Mustard Seed recommended.
Before I applied it, I got some sandpaper and distressed the table a bit.
It is sad how much joy I get out of that process!
Here is the finished product, and I am head over heels in love with it!
I am so happy with it! Now I just want to paint and distress
every piece of furniture I have! But don’t worry, I am able
to show restraint… maybe……..
So, tell me what you think?
Are you a wood purist who can’t
stand the idea of painted furniture?
Or are you the type who likes the
look of a little bit of paint distress?
Or maybe you are like me
and want a little of both?
Jennifer
730 days ago
One word…WOW!
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Patty
730 days ago
I love it all, starting with the purchase price!
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Cindy
730 days ago
Great Project
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Judy
730 days ago
wow! that table turned out gorgeous…i want to order some of that paint but the $$ price tag is holding me back…i will probably take the plunge one day since everyone seems to really love it.
you did a bang up job on that table!
Judy
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joanne
730 days ago
that is gorgeous! i, like you, prefer a little of both. But I agree that the distressing is the best part. I love to spray paint things ,then distress and possible paint it again…ya just never know. Great job..;j
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Melissa K
730 days ago
*thud*
I seriously just swooned and hit the floor.
It is absolutely gorgeous! And you are doing nothing to help my resolve to order no chalk paint…
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Jessy
730 days ago
Love it! Sadly I don’t think it will fit with my living room decor so I guess you’ll just have to bring it over and then we’ll redecorate my living room to match it
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Sandy
730 days ago
Wow…..Really chic!! It’s great!
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Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
729 days ago
Oooh, it looks fabulously French now, Sharyl! Didn’t she clean up nicely! I like a mix of both painted and stained wood pieces. Although, the ones that have that orangey stain on them should be painted as fast as possible. My Restore doesn’t have furniture either, I actually heard the guy say that on the phone to someone when I made my first trip there. I guess that’s one less distraction for me, but who knows. They may have a piece or two some day.
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Becki
729 days ago
Love.it! The table turned out beautiful – good job!
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Christina @ Christina's Adventures
729 days ago
It’s beautiful!!! I *love* Re-Store…and this is why
The color is beautiful…the distressing is JUST right…you did a great job!
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Julie
729 days ago
LOVE IT!!! I feel exactly like you do – anything my parents touched, I want – and it ahs to stay in it’s original wood. However, if I gutter snyped it – it’s just asking to be painted. If you paint then distress it – it never seems to bother me if someone hits it with a roller blade, or a friends puppy tastes it like a chew toy.
I would like to know what you used for the lettering on your family name sign. I hand paint -but would like something faster in some cases. I’d love to hear from you!
Great job – love following your blog.
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Bonnie @ Creative Decorating
729 days ago
Love it! I have one of those and I’m not happy with the color I chose so I guess it is time to give it another face lift!!
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Kathy
729 days ago
Looks fantastic!!
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cyndi
729 days ago
Wow! It looks great! I am using the chalk paint on a dresser now. It is so pretty. I think using the waxes has it way over glazing!! Easier too!
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Melanie @ Tip Toe Thirty
729 days ago
Definitely a sexy table!!!
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Lynn
729 days ago
OMG I love it. I want to steal it from you right now!! Just kidding, but really…to die for cute. It is unbelievable how the paint totally transformed it. I am definitely going to garage sales this weekend.
Were the new handles from the Hob Lob by chance?
You have to post this to some of the makeover party sites – it will get rave reviews. So how much for the wax and the paint?
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Lynn
729 days ago
BTW, we also LOVE our iPad!!
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Annette Tracy
729 days ago
This table turned out fantastic. And the price was amazing. I never find anything like that at our thrift stores. They’ve priced everything so ridiculously high down here, doesn’t make it worthwhile to go to them.
I think I’m going to have to order some of that chalk paint. I hear it calling my name, and the wax!
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Jill @ Craft in a Northern Town
729 days ago
That looks great! I love round furniture! Wish I had one just like it.
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Cherie
729 days ago
Oh my gosh! that is gorgeous. Such a lovely job
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angie @ the cellar door stories
729 days ago
you did an AMAZING job! miss mustard seed would be proud
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Judy
729 days ago
I love how you left the top unpainted. I would have NEVER thought of that, but the look is great.
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Jenna
729 days ago
Wow, it looks awesome! I’ve been thinking about getting some of that paint. Can you tell me, was the table wood or laminate? And do you know if that matters with chalk paint?
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Deborah
729 days ago
Wow Wow Wow…..so darn pretty! It coordinates beautifully with your newly arranged white mantel:). Great job, Gma…
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Michelle
729 days ago
What a pretty makeover!!! I am visiting from Tatertots and Jello and I would LOVE if you could link up your awesome post to my very first crafty linky party! This is the first week of Delicately Constructed Fridays and I would really appreciate the link!
Hope you have a great weekend!
Michelle
http://www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com
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TidyMom
728 days ago
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Thanks for linking up!!! I featured your post in my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2011/im-lovin-it-wrap-up-5-21-11/
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Frances
728 days ago
wow!!! Amazing its so beautiful! I love the shape of the cabinet, so cute!
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Terry
728 days ago
What a difference. I love how this turned out and yes, I think you should do all of your furniture, lol. Okay, maybe not,…we want you to stay married after all.
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Carol-Anne: Use the Good Dishes!
727 days ago
We can’t get Chalk paint in Canada yet….unless we pay a huge shipping cost. Oh the envy!
Gorgeous! I don’t understand what people worry about when they squawk about painting wood…..it’s STILL wood underneath! It doesn’t turn into plastic or anything!
Anyway, a great job!
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April
727 days ago
This is STUNNING! I am floored. You did an amazing job bringing some new life to that table…its character is through the roof!
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living with lindsay
726 days ago
Oh, what a new life that little table has! It’s gorgeous. I’ve never used chalk paint, but saw a demo at an antique market and fell in love. I really do need to get my hands on some.
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Tanya @ Greetings From the Asylum
725 days ago
I love how the table turned out! All of the furniture in my house is natural wood, but that doesn’t mean it needs to stay that way! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
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Amber - ShadesofAmberInc.blogspot.com
723 days ago
Love the table makeover! You did a great job of bringing out details and making it into a gorgeous painted piece!
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Bridget
723 days ago
I love it. It’s great you get joy out of the process! It’s like a great natural high. I understand. I’m ordering some of this paint. I can’t wait to use it.
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Suzanne
722 days ago
Jaw hit the floor when I saw this! Jealious is now WHITE chalk paint, not “green” as the old saying goes.
Well done! (Thanks for the link at MMS’s blog which is how I found your lovely reveal)
Greetings from NW IL, USA
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Cassie
722 days ago
That is an adorable little table! Turned out beautifully!
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Bettsi
722 days ago
Love it! And you can tell it is so happy to be a star in your home!
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Margo
718 days ago
OH! I’ve always walked right by the round table because they scare me…but seeing this I see it can be done! It’s delicious!! Great job!!
Coming over from WOW us Wednesday!
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Kim
718 days ago
That turned out great and I love chalk paint and have a few more pieces that will get painted with it. Thanks for joining WUW.
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CathyDee
716 days ago
Lovely job! I especially like the knobs–look like fun little eyeballs staring back at you!
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Heather
716 days ago
I’M IN LOVE!!!! What a beautiful table I love what you did with it. I’m on a mission now to find one like it and do the same thing. It would look amazing in my living room…hint hint…
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Sarah@everydayeasy.blogspot.com
708 days ago
Wow – this is so beautiful!
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Kristen
688 days ago
Just gorgeous!!!!
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