Desk progression with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

Today we had to stay home due to Adeline being a bit wheezy and congested so I was able to work on the desk during naps! I was lucky to get a coat of paint on during each nap. So now the desk has 3 coats of paint! I really wanted a solid color and didn't want to see much of the finish under neath. I'm still not sure if I want to distress it or not. I'm hoping I can wax the side table and desk within the next week. The color will look even better once the wax is applied. I can't wait!

Here is the progression. Somewhat hard to see in these pictures, especially in the pink craft room!

This was my sick baby today - doesn't look so sick does she?? Looks older and older by the day!

Transformation Thursday!

Desk Refunking with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

Last week my MIL gave me a table to do with what I want! I really didn't want to move on to another project before I was done with the side table, but I forgot I needed to prep my wax brush and it is still drying. SO I went ahead and painted the desk! Now I'll just be waxing two pieces of furniture at the same time I guess. I've only been able to do one coat so far after Adeline went to bed last night. Check out the progress! It will definitely need another coat or two then I may try my hand at distressing!

UPDATE!!!

It took me awhile to find the right knobs for this desk. I finally found them when I was out of town at a Hobby Lobby! So here is the final look!

The desk is for sale if anyone local is interested!

Furniture to be Painted!

Edited to Add - If anyone would like one of the below pieces to purchase with you selecting the color, please let me know and we can work out the details soon! I plan on starting on these in the next couple weeks.

I am getting excited once again to start painting some furniture and I think I've made up my mind on some colors! Here are the pieces and my ideas for colors.

This is a dresser I stripped and stained about 8 yrs ago and we no longer need it so I've decided to paint it yellow! I'm not sure about the knobs/pulls- when I get the paint I may look to see if I can find some crystal looking knobs/pulls. The decals will come right off, they just rub off.

The color I've chosen is called Arles. Here it is on another dresser.

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Next was Alan's dresser. It doesn't need any pulls/knobs and is very flat on the front so I'm not 100% sure with this one. I've chosen Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Aubusson Blue. Really thinking the front will need SOMETHING else, but not sure what. I really don't want to install knobs/pulls.

Example of the color:

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Then my MIL gave me this little desk that has been in her family and gave me the OK to paint it! Sooo...since I just got it I haven't put too much thought in it. I just know I would LOVE if all the knobs were like the one on the long drawer, it would make it so retro! I recently won a giveaway sample of some CeCe Caldwell's Chalk Paint and I'm eager to try it out. Just wish it was enough to use on this desk! It's called Destin Gulf Green (swatch - or look below). So I'm thinking a really bright/vibrant color on the desk!

Thank you to Kala @ My Breezy Room and Nickol fromMockingbird Heights (website) for the CeCe Caldwell's Paint and Painting set! It will definitly get used here. It will also be neat to compare CeCe's and Annie's paints and clear waxes. Stay tuned for my comparison.

Side Table re-do with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

I just completed my first project with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint! I love it,my husband of course thinks this is a little girly and shouldn't be on his side of the bed!

 BEFORE:

DURING:

DONE:

I used Old White,Provence, and Clear Wax from Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

New Obsession!

So after reading all the blogs I follow and seeing everyone rave about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint I decided I had to have it! I have several items I want to use ASCP on.


Here's my list of upcoming plans:

• Bedside tables - they are mismatched. Alan's is a hand-me-down that is ugly green and mine is a store bought cheapo. So they will at least be the same color, with possibly some same color accents.
• DVD Tower from Michaels - one of those bare wood ones you finish yourself. I stained it, but the color doesn't match the rest of our furnishings.
• Two Dressers - one I used before Alan built me one for Christmas in 2010. The other was Alan's and since my dresser is so big I just combined all of our clothes to free up some space in our bedroom. 
• Rocking Chair from Alan's grandmother. Have to ask the mother in law about this one first - want to make sure it's not "special" first as is. So Reba, can I? 

So my first projects will be mostly for my house and to keep. The dressers I will sell once I paint them since we have no use for them (Adeline has a handmade dresser too!). I'm hoping that this will be a hobby I'll enjoy and can make a little bit of money from.

If you are local (Roanoke, VA) I got my Annie Sloan Chalk Paint from Black Dog Salvage. They even mentioned they are looking into doing some classes soon! If you aren't local you can check for retailers near you through Annie Sloan Chalk Paint website.

Have any of you used ASCP? What were your results, post a link to your blog and your results in the comments if you wish!

I've spent a little bit of time on Pinterest looking for ideas:

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