I simply painted on only one coat of the Provence chalk paint....
stenciled a pattern on the top with antique white acrylic paint (more on this stencil here)....
Added highlights of the white paint along the edge and legs...
Distressed the table with 220-grit sandpaper all over and finished it out with furniture wax...
all in about the span of a naptime.
It sort of has a bit of a Swedish look about it, doesn't it?
The power of a little paint always amazes me!
Kristen
Linking up to:
Between Naps on the Porch
Coastal Charm
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
A Stroll Thru Life
Cowgirl Up Party at The Farmhouse Porch
Home Stories A to Z
Primitive and Proper
Shades of Amber
Savvy Southern Style
2805
The Charm of Home
At the Picket Fence
Common Ground
French Country Cottage
The Shabby Nest
My Romantic Home
Linking up to:
Between Naps on the Porch
Coastal Charm
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
A Stroll Thru Life
Cowgirl Up Party at The Farmhouse Porch
Home Stories A to Z
Primitive and Proper
Shades of Amber
Savvy Southern Style
2805
The Charm of Home
At the Picket Fence
Common Ground
French Country Cottage
The Shabby Nest
My Romantic Home
45 comments:
The table looks fab! I love the pattern you painted on the top.
It's such a small blogworld, ( after all, lol )
I am working on a coffee table that I'm also doing an allover stencil pattern on!
Yours is just beautiful - great job:)
I love it. I haven't tried stenciling a piece of furniture yet, but love the look.
Beautiful job, you probably added quite a few bucks to the value too. Now, how can I get it to the UK? :-)
Di
xoxo
Your table looks great. Love the stencil and the color!
Holly
I really like that! It's very Sweedish looking to me, the Provence and white combination is perfect! Hope you are keeping cool! - Susan
Great job on this table! I just picked up a couple of chairs that I am going to re-do that are painted red right now. I am going to try the chalk paint like you did and see how it goes. I hope my results are and great as yours today!
Isn't chalk paint wonderful??
Love your table...
Nancy
http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
Kristen,
Once again you amaze me. You are so on task now. I am impressed by all that you accomplish - keep it up. Has mom moved out yet?
tammy
Kristen,
You've done it again. You truly amaze me with all the cool things you accomplish. Keep at it girl. Has your mom moved out here yet?
tammy
Beautiful, Kristen! Love the colors you chose. What a fun stencil, too!
wow, just one coat? it's wonderful!!
Wow, it looks fantastic! You're right it does look sort of swedish! It is amazing the things that can be done during nap time :)
Have a great weekend
oh my goodness. SO eye-catching. I love it!
The table looks amazing. I love the stencil on top. You did a fabulous job.
Visiting from Coastal Charm. This table looks amazing! The blue color is perfect, and I like how you used white on the edges and legs. Cool stencil, too. Great job!
Love the transformation! Such a beautiful job, Kristen. (I have a can of Provence--now, what to paint?)
I LOVE, Love, Love how your little farm table turned out. A great piece to perk up a room.
Thanks so much for stopping by, Mary Alice
YES, it screams vintage swedish and i LOVE it!! stunning!
That turned out just beautiful! Farmstyle tables are my favorite!
Cute, cute, cute. I love the whimsey of it. Great blue. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
You did such an amazing job! I love how it looks now!
Blessings,
Janet
OH my you do such a nice job! I love the design you put on it and the colors. It doesn't really look like the same table! You really enhanced it nicely! Great job!!
that is so cute! it ha a very scandinavian vibe!
Hi!
I'm your newest follower and I LOVE this table!! You did such a wonderful job!! I look forward to browsing your blog, have a great night!
Aledia @ Plum Perfect
I love your little table. It came out so cute!
Danielle
Visiting from Savvy Southern Style - Wow this table is amazing - I hope you dont mind - just given you a shout out on my FB page http://www.facebook.com/pages/NorthShore-Days/235617543185297
And I'm following xxx Nat
http://northshoredays.blogspot.co.nz
Just LOVE it. I'm a huge fan of stenciling on furniture - pinning this! Way to go. :)
Love this table, so sweet. Wonderful job.
Anne
Very sweet. It's always a bonus when the previous finish (no matter how horrible) works to your advantage. I love the extra highlight on the edge and legs. Little details like that make a piece really special in my opinions.
Just love the Old White detailing on the top and the legs. It really makes that piece special. Provence is such a pretty color
Love this!!! You did an amazing job.
Wow, the table is so sweet!!!
Wish you a wonderful weekend
Angi
Gorgeous table...!...Love, love the stenciling...need to rethink some of my painting projects now!!...Fantastic job!!
Great color, and great stencil pattern. You almost can't tell it's the same table! Isn't it fun (and rewarding) when a makeover turns out this good? You did a fab job!
Hello friend!
Shirley said she just met you and you were wonderful! I told her I already knew that :)
Have an awesome day!
karianne
Hi Kristen. It was so great to meet you yesterday! I'm really looking forward to working together on the Southern Bloggers Conference. I'm glad to finally see the blue table that everyone was raving about. They were right - this thing rocks! So, so adorable!
So cute - and I can't wait for your class at the Conference so I can gain from your wonderful experience. Loved meeting you, Barb
Love it. What a fun addition this would make to a kitchen. I can't wait for your class at the conference, its gonna be a fave session I just know. ttys, Barb
So glad i found you through Nats FB.
I love this table! Thanks for sharing :)
Hi Kristen! Shirley from Housepitality Designs sent me your way b/c she knew I'd love your style, and boy do I! I just read through a few of your posts...your furniture transformations are amazing!! I'm excited to be your newest follower!
Hi Kristen! Shirley from Housepitality Designs sent me your blog link b/c she knew I'd love your style, and she is so right!! Your furniture transformations are amazing! I'm excited to be your newest follower :)
Fabulous! I will feature this week!
Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
This is gorgeous, Kristen, and you are fast to get all that done in the span of a nap!
Now I want to go find a table to paint. You truly inspired me!
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