Monday, March 18, 2013

Chalk Paint Table in Barcelona Orange



 Howdy friends! Whew what a weekend celebrating our 100th Farmgirl Friday Birthday Bash Giveaway! I finally had to take a break from the computer to get some painting done!  The more projects I do with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, the more I fall in love with it. This paint gives you that old world, aged patina with out having to take all the necessary steps in between when using latex paints. No sanding in between, no varnishing or spray sealers necessary.. Just paint, wax, sand paper, and a soft buffing cloth and you're on your way to creating pieces with time worn appeal. 
No, this is not the finished table although it does look rather time worn in a sad way doesn't it?

 

Here's is the before pic of the table I finished yesterday. It was already painted black so I gave it a light sanding only to remove some glue that was on the top of the table.  Other wise it was ready to be swathed in Barcelona Orange Chalk Paint. Then, I had some coffee and watched some Annie Sloan workshops on you tube to bone up on waxing techniques. I picked up a few tips there and went back to work!


 

I won't tell you what my family said this drawer pull looks like. They can be so fresh sometimes! As you an see, I didn't listen to them. I love this beautifully carved ACORN drawer pull! It's an antique  probably from an old dresser or buffet made in the late 1800's. I found it in my stash. I think it adds just the right touch of  " old " to this otherwise plain Jane table. Oh, and I painted the inside green just for fun!
 

These close ups show how I distressed this piece after it was waxed and sealed. I gently rubbed off the paint where I wanted to see a hint of the old back paint.

 

 I'm tickled BARCELONA ORANGE with this little piece! She's headed for my booth... wish her well...:) I hope she finds her way to a little cottage, sun room or porch! 

Who else is painting with the BOLDER colors of spring and summer right now?

There's no shortage of ASCP tutorials on you tube and if you can find a local workshop in your area all the better! Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is sold by stockists in the UK and in the US.

13 comments:

Unknown said...

Is that gorgeous or what?????
I've never bought that color - I'm in love with this!!!
Beautiful job
Hugs,
Suzan

Unknown said...

Hello Suzan! I'm loving the rich pigments in the deeper shades... Don't let them fool you...even full strength they are still soft and inviting when finished.. plus you can mix them with white and old white to any shade you want...Thank you for your note! xo

Clint Baker said...

What a transformation!

Country Gal said...

Wonderful I love it ! Great job ! Have a good day !

daisy g said...

Oh, don't you listen to them! ;0) It looks faboo! I'm sure it'll make someone very happy.

Chenille Cottage said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Just look at those ornate handcarved nobs.
Such a striking transformation, my sweet friend.
Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo

Leslie Kimel said...

Wow, I love the fun color and the acorn pull. Great job!

Kathy Felsted Usher said...

I would never thought of orange! It turned out so great.

Jan said...

I think that it turned out great, too! Acorns are my favorite natural
decoration...I even found some creamy fabric complete with acorns and oak leaves for a window inside of our little travel trailer!

Pam deMarrais said...

I love the drawer pull! What a fun touch! You did a great job with the painting process. I will have to try that some time. Have a great day!

Janice Grinyer said...

all those years of being a country living subscriber has paid off - when i went to my daughters new appt last week - she had painted her desk, and sandpapered the edges LOL

Love the color you chose - makes an old piece take on a more modern vibe!

Chris at Red Gate Farm said...

I have a sample of Barcelona and have been itching to use it on something! Your table is fabulous and I personally like your little addition!

~Chris

Anonymous said...

They look GREAT! I've never seen the like. I love them!
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