Chandy Sparkle and AQUA

I've been working on my studio

finally ~  after getting all of the other rooms 'almost done'

{is any room ever really 'done'?}

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I caught a glimpse of my vintage chandelier

in the gold thrift store mirror sitting on the shelf,

waiting to be hung.

I painted the insides of the 2 cabinets a lovely shade of

A  Q  U  A

I acquired these several years ago from a shop that was closing.

They were unpainted and I painted them a creamy white

and then varnished them.

Over the years the varnish on the inside

of the cabinets was yellowing.

I knew I'd better paint them now if I was ever going to,

before putting the shelves in and adding decor and books.

I began with a mixture of half Old White, half Provence

{ Annie Sloan Chalk Paint }

I painted both with one coat before I came to the conclusion

the color was just too dark for what I was envisioning.

This aqua was achieved with 3 parts Old White to 1 part Provence.

The shelves are glass but one broke a while back,

so I replaced the bottom shelves

with white shelving from Home Depot.

Which did not look right now that the insides were aqua,

so I painted the malamine shelves aqua and then applied clear wax.

Supposedly this paint works on most surfaces so I thought why not

give it a try.... it went on perfectly, we shall see if it holds up!

I glimpsed this side table in an antique mall several months ago

and admired it every time I visited.

I just did not have the cash to buy it,

but it goes so well with my desk,

which I found at a flea market shop a couple of years ago.

We had an antique oak Gentleman's Dresser we'd purchased

many years ago, and after we moved here

could not find a place for it, even if I painted it white.

We ran some ads on Craigslist for it but didn't get any response.

My husband wanted that thing out of the garage,

and was about ready to chop it up and toss it

(gasp!  I'd at least take it to a thrift store!)

So I said, lets take a photo of it to the antique store and see if

any of the dealers want to buy it.

Was I ever thrilled when a dealer said,

"I'll trade you the table you've been admiring"

S C O R E !

whoopeee!

and in keeping with my posts topic of

"Sparkle and Aqua"

this little one had her first bath in the new tub

and gives her 5 Star (I mean balloon) rating!

I love her sparkling smile!

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Sharing at Jennifer Rizzo's

Fabulously Creative Friday

linky party

With One Quart of Paint

I kept painting til I ran out of paint

Here's all my Paris Grey Chalk Paint Projects

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Below is this little sewing cabinet

and its beginning, adding paper to the drawers

Then I added gold paint

but it wasn't the look I was after...

It now goes with all the other grey in my studio

Loving Aqua and Grey!

The jewelry box after adding some aqua

Bookcase

Little table, previously yellow

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Oh my the BLING looks good with all these colors!

Tiered Basket

Grey Transformation!

To see more of these view my previous chalk paint posts!

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Whew!  I'm done painting furniture for a while



Jewelry Box Transformation

Like this Jewelry Box

(as I have not run out of my quart of Chalk Paint yet!)

I have undergone a transformation

That which appeared of no value

discarded and left sitting in a thrift shop

~ no one seeing the beauty that Someone else beheld ~

when viewed with eyes of

Transforming Love

With the opening of doors

my heart now flies free

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And others can now behold the beauty

that was seen by the One

who made the transformation

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and gave

j  e  w  e  l  s

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where before nothing sparkled

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and time worn scratches and loss hid what could be

And made into something of beauty once again

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et d'apporter à ceux qui, dans Sion, sont endeuillés, la splendeur au lieu de la cendre,

pour mettre sur leur tête l'huile de l'allégresse au lieu du deuil, et pour les vêtir d'habits de louange au lieu d'un esprit abattu, afin qu'on les appelle: Les chênes de justice, la plantation de l'Eternel qui manifestent sa splendeur.

Isaiah 61:3

Chalk Paint. Paris Grey. Audrey.

~ Paris Grey ~

(i love you)

I painted the oak coffee table

I found at a flea market for $20 in this Chalk Paint pale grey color.

What a transformation!

After painting the coffee table, a large tray, a suitcase and a frame

there is still over half a quart left

(for more projects I'm working on...)

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I've applied some coats of wax

I saw on another blog someone used

Johnson's Paste Wax instead of the more expensive chalk paint wax.

On the tray I experimented with adding some dark grey wood stain

mixed into the last layer of wax.

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I still need to do the distressing, sanding, chipping the paint.

It's hard for me to get past the thought of 'ruining' a good paint job!

... but I love the look when others do it, so I'm going to do it.

really.  soon.  maybe.

I was hesitant to buy this paint which costs $39 for a quart.

But I'm glad I did, it covers so nicely in just one coat

and requires no sanding or priming!

I found this tray (formerly a table I think) at a yard sale for $3.

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~ And then the suitcase ~

(see previous post)

Oh AUDREY!!!