Monday, March 26, 2012

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint {Farmhouse Table}

I love doing little table & chair sets. For the most part they are really easy and fast. They are in high demand in my booth and don't stick around for very long. I am quite boring with my style though. I tend to do the same thing over and over. Old white, walnut stain & burlap.

 I do have to admit I kinda' have a love/hate relationship with the whole thing though! I LOVE doing the tables, and absolutely HATE doing chairs!! Painting every nook, spindle and leg really numbs my brain (and hands) that I usually don't even do them. I usually stick the table in my booth and let the buyer fend for themselves when it comes to chairs. Sorry, just hate them that much. 

 I decided this weekend that I am going to change my 'attitude' and find a way to make friends with the whole chair make-over thingy. I went to home depot and spent $89.00 on a Graco Hand Sprayer..yes, I finally did it. So much for my vintagy, hand painted finish.  Maybe I could just spray the first coat and then use the brush on the second/third?? Am I a cop-out? I feel like one. I haven't given it a go as of yet but I have about 6 gorgeous cane back chairs just waiting for me to give them the once over with my new toy!

 I will have to let you know how it works with Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint. I sure don't want to waste any precious paint but I feel like what I can make up in precious time will be well worth it!!  I guess I forgot to take a before pic of the table but I am sure you can imagine the same orangy wood we all know and love.

                                                         Chair Before



Shot of the set in my booth @ Frisco Mercantile

                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                     




Burlap Chair


Cute vintage scale and rusty can...love using old vessels as vases.


It is going to be an amazing week here in North Texas and I am hoping to hit Canton (1st Monday Trade Days) on Thursday. Since I haven't been in a few months I have a pretty long list of 'stuff' that I need. Hopefully I can drag somebody with me, not as much fun junkin' by yourself!

 Hope you have a great week!!

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14 comments:

  1. Love the burlap and distressed look! It's a great neutral and good texture!

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  2. Beautiful, just my style. I would love for you to come share this at my linky party, Cowgirl Up! going on right now! The girls over there will go nuts for this!
    ♥Linsey

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  3. Beautiful job! Love those chairs and the distressed look! Thanks for sharing with the newbie party.

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  4. What a transformation! I love the burlap with the white paint:) It looks wonderful.
    Mindy @ The Blooming Daisy
    thebloomingdaisy.blogspot.com

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  5. What a great transformation! I love the burlap covered seats. They would look great in my home. Stopping by from DIY by Design.

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  6. Beautiful!! Wouldn't the burlap be itchy though? That's the only reason I haven't covered my kitchen chairs that way!

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  7. what a difference and what an awesome update! SO much better!

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  8. Adorable! The end result makes it totally worth those chairs!I would love for you to stop by my blog and link up to my Creative Inspirations party happening now! I would love to have you there!
    Stacey of Embracing Change
    http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

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  9. Your table and chairs are fabulous--I love that the table top is natural wood with the painted frame/legs and chairs to match--so pretty in your room. I'm declaring right now to find an old scale--love that color!

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  10. I would love to know how ASCP holds up in a paint sprayer. They look great!

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  11. Beautiful table and love the burlap seats!! New follower! Hope you'll visit us at shabbygals.blogspot.com too!

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  12. I feel the same way towards chairs! I need to redo ours. I love your results!

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  13. Cream'ified loveliness and burlap... loving! I'm featuring your project in the PoPP Spotlight this weekend. Thanks for linking up.

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  14. I think the set looks terrific, Francine. And...if it works, don't fix it - as the saying goes. Your combo is a winner, so I say go with what works. ;)

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday. Hope to see you this week, as well.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

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