Kitchen Table

This was my first kitchen table to paint kettle black.  I have learned a lot about applying high gloss polycrilic on a large flat piece while maintaining a smooth finish. We spent a good amount of time and attention on this piece.  It was hard to let it go since it fit in quite well with my decor.  I had originally stained the distressed areas in colonial maple, but changed to dark walnut to tone down the contrast between the paint and the stain.  The photo below shows the original condition of the table.  It went through quite a transformation!

New Year Projects

  These are few of my new projects to kick off the year.These first two projects are pieces that I may potentially sell.  I have some ideas about what color I might paint them, but I would like your input as well.  If you see it in your home, let me know!

  This bookshelf can hold baskets and books throughout.  I was thinking it would look good red or maybe pale pink if going in a little girl's room.  What color do you envision for it?

This grandfather clock is going to be a really fun project.  My husband made some repairs to it and put in some shelves.  I originally thought this would be a cool piece in a bathroom with some towels or bath products, but a friend of mine thought it might look kind of "funky" (love her word!) in an entry way with some vintage books etc.  Whatever the look, I think this piece will add a little flare and personality to a home.  And if no one else wants it, I'm keeping it for myself!

  I am painting this kitchen table for a client.  It is going to be painted with high gloss black and will be lightly distressed.

  Stay tuned for more posts on the progress of these projects.  Your input is appreciated!