There is more than one nook in my home that is screaming for attention. For some style. For my style. But life…peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, dirty diapers, and rooms needing more help get more my notice.
But yesterday, this little nook in my hallway seemed to be hollering, “Get up. Paint the table, paint the wall, change the art, just do something.”
So I did.
I painted the half-moon reproduction table with my beloved chalk paint….in duck egg blue.
I’m telling you…you MUST try this stuff. I painted the glossy veneer with one coat. It distresses so beautifully, too. I’ve got a chalk paint video coming for you this week, too.
After painting the bottom with one coat and distressing with a medium grade sanding block, I waxed it once with Hannant’s Clear Wax and Fiddes Dark Wax in Jacobean in just a few places.
I’m normally not inclined to heavily distress my own pieces, but it just fits this one. The treatment of a colorful paint and the heavy distressing contrast well with the formal lines of the table.
For now, I’m leaving the top stained, but am still going back and forth on painting it.
Just by painting the little half-moon table, I packed a punch of color and personality into the hall nook.
I also freshened up the art work by hanging prints from Fotolia directly to the wall with a cameo push pin. I was inspired by this after reading Sibella Court’s Etcetera. You also MUST try that. It is a beautifully unique and inspiring design book….design in a book…well, it’s almost too much for me.
I threw in an antique frame holding my cousin’s beautiful wedding invite and a glass frame from Walmart holds a postcard map of the Caribbean.
Speaking of fresh and things I adore…how do you like that hurricane?? Target. Like a moth to a flame, I all but sprinted down the aisle to pick up two of these babies.
I’m looking for the perfect something(s) to hang on the other nook wall, and I’m sure I’ll eventually frame the prints.
Just another pick-me-up for the casa de imperfect. But this table was sooo perfectly imperfect that as much I know I’ll never sell it, I can’t help but want other folks to see it. See it somewhere in particular…
In SUPER exciting news for me…this week I’m opening a space in my favorite local antique shop. EEEKKK!!! Well, it’s more like a nook, a vault really. Literally. The shop is in an old bank building, and yours truly will be designing the tiny vault space and selling repurposed and found goodness. I have gotten started on pieces that will be available first, and already shopping for other found and handmade things to carry. I have big plans for the itty-bitty bright spot in my day, and I can’t wait to share it all with you.
I’m seeing a wall of vintage book pages, for starters. And a coat of white paint in the dark corner will give me a fresh background to work with. I’m hoping to move in by the end of the week, and you’ll get to see it all, I promise. It’s such an exciting venture for me, and I can hardly wait for it to begin.
*Linking to Primitive and Proper, Miss Mustard Seed, Centsational Girl’s All Things Paint
Your table looks wonderful. I can’t wait to try chalk paint. Best of luck with your vault. That sounds exciting!
Thanks so much, Sharon!
I luv your blue table. I’m glad u distressed it!!! I quite like the stained top!!!
The table looks great!! I must try chalk paint soon after seeing this ,Miss Mustard Seed’s and Southern Savvy Style’s items. I have to find the paint first though.
Your vault sounds interesting. Can’t wait to see pictures.
Hey Gina, Thanks so much!
Here are some links for online ordering. Hope that helps!
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shaunna
https://bestfurniturepaint.com/Home_Page.html
http://fauxfinishbiz.com/chalkpaint.htm
LOVE the table! And I would totally leave the top stained as-is; the contrast is really beautiful.
And congrats on the antique space – what a great outlet for all your creativity! 🙂
Emily
Thank you, Emily! I’m pretty excited!
love the table … and looks like a roadtrip from GA to AL is in order to check out your new space!!! can’t wait to see you blog about it!
Shaunna, I love, love your little table! Never used chalk paint, but that is one gorgeous color. So, so pretty. ANd congrats on your antique space. I’ve toyed with doing that too, but not sure I want to devote all the time it will take. I wish you the very best!! xoxo
The table looks amazing. The before was just beautiful, but kind of blended in. The after begs for attention and the distressing really highlights the gorgeous details. Gotta get me some of that chalk paint!
It is just gorgeous. I want to try chalk paint so much but am so intimidated by not having an paint chips in person to see. It’s so hard to decide what the colors really look like and don’t want to risk getting the wrong color when it has such a high price tag. I have a large armoire to do and worry about getting the wrong color. Any ideas? Do you think chalk paint would really hold up to the wear and tear of the closet’s opening and closing or should people stick with paint/poly for large,high use items. What’s your opinion?
I absolutely adore this combination and color with the distressing.
Gorgeous! And good luck on your new venture! I am, too, about to become a new dealer at our local “concepts store”. I’m very nervous and excited…hoping I can get my creative muses going like the other dealers there…..happy treasure hunting!
So exciting Shaunna! Can’t wait to see your space! Oh, and I love the table revamp too. Have a great week.
Rachel
xoxo
I must try this chalk paint! Your newly painted table is gorgeous!
Love this and the color is just beautiful. I may have to bite the bullet and buy some of this amazing paint. P..S Dont paint the top! The contrast between the light and dark is perfection!
Wow! That table is gorgeous!! What a difference a coat of paint makes! I am dying to try the chalk paint. Must order some soon!
And I’m so excited to hear about your little space to sell your treasures! I am not too far so I will definitely have to come take a peek once you get going!
P.S. I like the top stained the way it is. Nice contrast.
Great combination of color, texture and technique. YOU ARE SO INSPIRING 🙂
hi shaunna! love that chalkboard paint and the color! congrats on the booth space at the antique shop! our space there is small too… but it is perfect for us! you will love it and i know you’ll do great! have fun! 🙂
Shauna,
It looks lovely. You did a great job!
I am looking forward to visiting your space. I will have check it out the next time I am in Troy.
WOW!! Love the table and I personally would leave the top stained..it makes it fit anywhere…country or modern. Beautiful lines on the table.
Congrats on the new adventure…can’t wait to see the details!
As soon as I saw the after pic I said, “Hey! That’s the pretty lantern I want from Target!!!” Now I MUST have it…..
Love the table and I want to try the chalk paint. And just where is this antique store? I want to check it out!
Beautiful, Shaunna! Love the color! I had to go back up a couple of times because I hadn’t been sure it was the same table until I started reading the word “painted”. : )
The color is perfect.
Your table looks just gorgeous. I just ordered chalk paint in three colours and can’t wait to try it out – wish I’d ordered duck egg blue now!
~Sam
The chalk paint looks fabulous on your already beautiful table … awesome color choice, too !! Your revamped wall art is wonderful, too I can’t wait to try the chalk paint !! *Becca*
This is so pretty!
This table is absolutely gorgeous! It would look so good in my entry {hint, hint}. Wish I lived closer, I would be your first vault visitor! 🙂
ahhhhhhhh!! Love it!! I JUST got done painting a chair that was sitting in the corner with some Paris Gray chalk paint. (I was bored-needed something to do quick-chalk paint to the rescue).
And I actually like the top stained-it add more contrast. Painting the whole thing may not pop as much against your walls floors.
Man! I wish I lived in your area-I would soooo come shop your “vault”
Blessings!
Amada
Well, you reeled me in…ordered some chalk paint last week. I have just the table to try it on too. I’m gonna keep the top the original color (it’s a family antique :O ) but the cream chalk paint on the legs. I can’t wait!!
I love the table just the way it is. The contrast between the top and that georgeous base made me catch my breath. It’s beautiful. Such a georgeous job. I think I must check out this chalk paint. Congrats on your vault space.
I just love coming back and reading my comments only to find that no matter how many times I proofread, I still miss stuff!:D. That should be gorgeous, not georgeous. Sigh!!
It looks great and I love the two tone! I think I am going to use this color on my kitchen island, now that I’ve seen how nice it looks!
Thanks,
Debbie
Table looks gorgeous…..loving that you left the natural wood on the top. I got my shipment of Chalk Paint in last week and have been painted and distressing away. Waiting on the waxes so I can finish up and most! This paint is pretty amazing!
Marianne 🙂
I MUST MUST MUST find some of that chalk paint, Shaunna! Is it only available online?? Your table turned out soooo sweet! I just love it! And…..I think I see a Target-run in my near future, too. lol!
xoxo laurie
I love the table as is, I wouldn’t paint the top. I ordered chalk paint a few weeks and have not heard a word from them, am wondering how long it takes to get the products. They haven’t responded to email either–frustrating. Anyone have this problem?
I adore that table! It’s the perfect color, the perfect amount of distressing — gorgeous! I need to buy some of that paint!
Love the table, it looks awesome! Can’t wait for your shop revelation, I’m so exited for you! Enjoy!! Take care, VBg
Congrats on your new adventure. That is exciting for sure.
And the table? Divine!
Gorgeous, shaunna!
Are you going to use chalk paint on the walls/ floors in your new space? I’m dying to see how it looks in those applications. Of course I’m already about to name my firstborn Annie Sloan after using this chalk paint.
cant wait to see what you do with your ‘vault’!!
xo
Margaret
sugar & spackle.
i am in LOVE with that table! it’s gorgeous!
oh it is sooo pretty! i just ordered that color. i got henrietta and greek blue from the company, and then had to get more colors- i love it!!!
It looks beautiful! And I actually love the top the way it is… it brings the distressing together! Beautiful!
Very nice, looks very professional! Never heard of chalk paint. Love your site, have just sent your link to all my Facebook friends.
Oh my gosh, it’s GORGEOUS!!! And please don’t paint the top. I love the beautiful blue contrasted with the dark stained top. I’ve never even heard of chalk paint until just a few minutes ago, on another post of yours. Now I’m anxious to try it! I suppose I also need to get a copy of your e-book so I can be inspired. I meant to get a copy the other day, and completely got sidetracked. (I have the attention span of a gnat sometimes.) So I better do it now before I forget…again. Thanks for the inspiration!!
I look forward to hearing more about your “vault”!! I can imagine it’s going to be amazing.
Wow! you did an amazing job on the hall table! I just heard of chalk paint and sounds like it is easy to work with, I can’t wait to try it. Congratulations on your new venture and best of luck!
Just so amazing and beautiful! <3 I love it! Just a question…what is chalk paint..? Never heard of it.
Xo… <3
Jovanna @ Riding N Cars with Boys
This vignette knocks my socks off! I am 100% positive that I’m going to redo my kitchen table this way (except I’m going to whitewash the top…thanks to your dandy instructions). I can’t wait to send you a picture! Your blog is amazing. I will be journeying to the vault at some point…and if that sifter with the aqua handle is still there, just try to hold me back! God bless you and keep you!
I can’t get chalk paint in Canada..waaaaaaa I so want to try it. Love the table..and love love love the colours!
Love the table! Just ordered some Chalkpaint today in Duck Egg and can’t wait to try it!! I have a strange question for you…. what color are your walls painted? I have been looking for a nice neutral for our walls and haven’t been able to find “the” color! Thanks, Sarah
That is a gorgeous table! And the duck egg blue brings out all the beautiful details!! If you don’t mind me asking, where did you get that table… I have been searching forever for one like that. You are such a blessing!
Your table looks great and elegant!
Love this makeover and had to share how much everyone else does as well… I pinned this on Pinterst tonight and in literally 30 minutes your table had 68 repins, 14 likes and a comment. Fantastic table!!!
Thanks so much, Jeannine!
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Shaunna
Saw this today on your link to Chris. I have a MAPLE piece for my daughter that we would like a dark top like this over Annie’s paint. I will strip with SW green stripper to fix some damage on the top. What to do after that? I’m guessing the top has to be stained. But how do i get the dark under Annies paint too? Dark wax is an option but after its painted and that doesn’t work, I start all over? Waiting on the stockist for a shipment of white, patience is a virtue.
Hi Shaunna, You inspired me to do this myself with a little table that I inherited. It came out really cute! Thanks for sharing your great ideas- tried to send a pic, but couldn’t find a way to add it.
Thanks again!