Paris Gray End Tables

Picked these two pieces up at a yard sales last summer.  They are heavy, solid wood pieces.  To me they have that cottage and beach design.  I decided I wanted to do a beachy distressed finish on them.  Of course, I think they could work in a traditional design also.

before...end table/cabinet

before...end table

I decided to first paint them each with this new paint I picked up C.C. Caldwell Chalk Paint in Vintage White.

 I will say it is not one of my favorite paints.  It goes on thin, and usually takes several coats for coverage.  I decided to try this paint because the dealer is literally ten minutes from me.  But, I do like the Vintage White as an undercoat paint before applying my color which was Paris Gray (ASCP).  Then I lightly sanded, distressed, and I love the look of the finished pieces.  I did a clear wax finish.  I love how smooth the finish is.

I wish you could feel the finish...it feels like butter!

after...Paris Gray beachy distressed finish

after...Paris Gray beachy distressed finish

These would be great pieces in a family room, bedroom.

These beauties sold to go in a beach home! Perfect....

Kim

French Linen Sideboard

You never know where you may find a piece of furniture.  I'm often asked where do you find these pieces of furniture at such great deals?  Well I can honestly say, I do believe the Lord has blessed me with this gift.  I have always been able to find a deal, but I will tell you this...waiting...shopping...waiting...patience.  I go alot a of places, and buy nothing.

The first time I came a cross this little cottage shop that has become one of my favorites, and I intend to keep it a secret, they had just reduced this sideboard.  End of the story she was coming home with me...

before

I wanted to do a paint color that would be neutral and work in most any decor.  I chose to go with French Linen (ASCP). It is a beautiful color gray with some taupe, and a very popular color in design for furniture right now.  I decided to paint the handles, I didn't like the patina with the gray paint.

after

upclose

I did lightly distress, and did a clear wax finish.  This piece is SOLD and in its new home.  I will be painting a dining table in French Linen coming up. I love this color!

French Linen...after

This is piece they will have in their home for years to come!

Kim

Graces' Princess Birthday Party

In January I helped plan & decorate my friends, daughters Sixth Birthday......." Princess Party"!  What fun I had getting a lot of ideas I pinned from Pinterest.  You can go to my Pinterest Page at Kimberly Ann Deaton and see 'Graces' Princess Party' for "Repins".  We started the party making 'Princess picture frames" which were ordered from Oriental Trading.  We also had some girls getting a manicure, paint & polish, and their hair up do, then crowned for their picture.....

ManicureTable

                   I used one of Grace's tutus for the floor lamp                          

HairTable

Princess Grace

I took a large frame I had sprayed hot pink w/ pink rose petals from the Dollar Tree.....

Silver Chalkboard

I bought this silver piece from Dollar Tree and painted black chalkboard in middle with boa and crown!

Happy Birthday Flags

I made the 'Happy Birthday Grace flags with pink/white poka dot ribbon strung with white paper & letters from Dollar Tree glued on & clipped with clothe pins...........

Food Table

For the table I used tulle in light pink and duct taped to the top & gathered.  I spray painted wine bottles bright pink, and painted crowns for decor with hot pink curl branches. Silver, crystal bowls & apothecary jars were used .

Strawberry Crush Soda wrapped with dollies & pink/poka dot ribbon

Popcorn in Scrapbook paper cones placed in Crush cartons

Ice cream in mason jars w/ spoon tied on with tulle ribbon

 The girls ate their popcorn while Grace opened her gifts, and we ended with crazy dancing.......

What a fun day we all had being Princesses for a day!

Have a blessed day friends!

Kim