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!!!

Painted Suitcase

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Aqua and Pale Grey

Are Fabulous Together!

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After getting out my quart of ASCP in Paris Grey

(Annie Sloan Chalk Paint)

to paint my flea market coffee table

(mentioned in a previous post)

I decided to begin with this old suitcase

to practice on

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After painting it all grey

I mixed some bright aqua craft paint into the grey

for the leather trim

Wait 'til you see the 'before' pic!

This is too much fun!

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... today ~ the coffee table! ...