Sewing Box Transformed!

Isn't it great when you actually find something you have had on your wish list for ages?!  I got this vintage wooden sewing box in a local charity shop and, best of all, it was full of sewing goodies!  I blogged about some of them here.

 

 

Of course I couldn't just leave the box the way it was, so I got hubby to take it apart for me and after a couple of coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint it was transformed!

 

The little drawers had been lined with this wonderful 70s wallpaper, but I decided that something a bit brighter would be more effective after I had painted it, so I chose this pink and white polka dot paper.

 

I have to admit that it was a nightmare to paint - all those little bits and pieces.  I would not do it again!

 

The good news is - I've sold it already!!!!!

Love, Liz

Painted Vintage China Cabinet

I've finished painting my vintage china cabinet.  I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and finished it off with Annie Sloan Wax.

 

 

What do you think?

 

I'm very glad I kept the original paper on the inside - thanks for all your advice.

 

 

Now for the best bit - choosing which of my vintage china gets to be displayed!

 

 

Found some interesting manufacturer's marks before I started painting.

Love, Liz

Table Transformation

I've had my hall table for ages and, to be honest, it was just a dumping ground for keys, mobile phones, gloves etc - nothing very special.  But it has, as you can see, been transformed - all thanks to Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

 

I'd read that you could use this paint straight away without previously preparing the item you were going to paint.  Of course, I thought it was, perhaps, too good to be true!  But - it is true - I just got the paintbrush out and started.

 

Before painting.

The paint went on like a dream, and you can water it down if it starts to get a bit thick.  There's no nasty smell and you can wash your brush in soapy water once you have finished.

 

After allowing the paint to dry (which doesn't take long), I gave the table a rub down with Annie Sloan Soft Wax, which again is so easy to use.  This gives a protective finish to the table.

 

Then the good part - deciding what to put on the table!

 

I got my paint from Iconic Home in Troon - a lovely little shop and well worth a visit if you are in the area.

 

My next challenge is my dining table and six chairs!  Phew, I'm going to be busy!

Love, Liz

This is not a sponsored post - I just love the product and wanted to tell you about it - makes life so much easier for those of us who love painted furniture!