Working my “cue”

I mentioned last post that I was working on a few furniture painting projects and how I needed to get through “cue” of furniture before I could buy another piece. 🙂

I used Annie Sloan’s chalk paint in Old White.  Just like everyone in the DIY decorating blogo-sphere, I Love this paint.  No sanding or priming needed. Just finish with a couple coats of wax after painting and your good!   Here’s a link to a giveaway to a complete starter kit.

This desk has been sitting in the garage since probably May.  Unfortunately, I don’t have a before photo, but I can promise you it was in terrible condition.  The paint was peeling on the legs and it was not very attractive, but  I loved the shape and the size was right.

Initially, I wanted to keep the chippy finish on the original hardware, but once I had picked out a more modern fabric for the seat, I thought the hardware should be updated with an oil rubbed bronze finish.

I used oil rubbed bronze paint from Rustoleum and then hit the edges with some bronze rub and buff.  I finished it off with a spray clear coat to seal the rub and buff.

The desk now provides a functinal use of this pass through area. Previously I had a sitting area with two chairs, which pretty much was just used Emily’s backpack holder. We are loving this new space!

Here’s a sneak peek at the next project to get finished.  It’s in place and just waiting for a final buffing.

Off to go rub this baby down and load her up with craft supplies in my studio. 🙂

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