Le Petite Charlotte Table

I saw this table at a local Estate Sale its a Mahogany Turned Spindle Parlor Table......I couldn't pass it up, it was just too cute...I decided to paint it a french linen.  I then transported it to my studio where I inadvertently started to paint it a Paris Grey.

 I so need to get some better light in there or start reading the can's...What is amazing about Annie Sloan's paint is that no matter what you do,it comes out great...Yes it was a mistake, but I went with it....I then decided to use a dark wax, removing most of it....I sanded the top to reveal some of the French Linen.  I sanded some parts to show a tiny bit of the Mahogany....

I hand polished the top and legs with the clear wax...the results were stunning....the top feels like silk...

The important thing to remember when working with Annie Sloan Paints is to have fun, relax and just go with the results....Its a one of a kind piece...

Estate Sale Find painted with Old White Chalk Paint

Shore Chicy  project #2 a great  little table that I found in a retirement village in Toms river New Jersey  for $15.00 - I had forgotten to take a before picture of the table.... It was painted already....

 Old White

I treated this piece with  one coat of Annie Sloan's Old White chalk paint - I then added a clear coat of wax, followed by a mixture of mineral spirits and dark wax which was applied over the entire piece. I then took a old white tee shirt and removed the excess until it looked as it was tea stained... It will be a welcome addition at the cottage house for sure..