Remember this table from last week? You can read about the transformation process here: http://missmustardseed.com/2009/09/this-table-deserves-better/ I finally finished it yesterday! This poor little table had a horrible paint job that did not do it justice and this is what it looks like now. (And in case you’re wondering…no, I do not paint everything in blues & aquas! I’ll post some other colors soon.)
I painted it in ProClassic Semigloss paint in Frost from Sherwin Williams and then added some decorative painting to highlight the details of the table. This is a great example of how decorative painting does not have to be complicated. Even if you’re not an “artist” you can do this! I used one color (Victorian Teal by Delta) and kept it simple. After the decorative painting, I mixed a small amount of paint with some MinWax water based Polycrylic to make a glaze. I then rubbed the glaze on all of the table except the top. This gave the table a slight bluish cast, almost like faded paint.
Please contact me if you have any questions about the process or anything else! I love comments, so please let me know your thoughts!
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GOOOORGEOUS!!! Awesome job! That little table`s got a new lease on life, LOL!!
(PS- side note… it would be easier to leave you comments if you had a pop-up instead! I have to do 3 steps (4 if I'm not logged in) to leave you a comment!
I changed mine to that recently after realizing how long it could take! 
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I figured it out and changed it to a pop-up window. I agree that it is much easier, so thanks for the tip!
I love the little detail on the side! The paint effect is subtle, but beautiful. Great job
Love the detail…makes all the difference
Wow…really beautiful! Love your work! I'll be in touch regarding that oaky kitchen I gotta paint!
Finding Fabulous
This came out beautiful///now it looks glamorous. However, I hate to admit it….I liked the before too. However the before would be a hard piece to place along with anything in most rooms!
I think she is the cutest lil table ever!!
SOOO much better. I love the added touch of the green on the legs. Georgeous!
Steph
I love the transformation on the table!! You are very creative.
I love the name of your blog too!
Have a wonderful day!!!
Very cute. I love the pop of color!
Love your painted furniture! That blue/green teal is one of my favorite colors (though I don't have much if it around my house, go figure….)! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Come by again, I have more on the way! =)
I love the table blue – I also think using a blue wash adds character to the table. Kim W
This turned out BEAUTIFUL! It did deserve better… You take beautiful pictures as well!
~Whitney
Beautiful! I love your color choices too!
Your work is amazing. You truly have a gift.
What a pretty little table and a great makeover!
I love the colors and the way you made the details stand out. Great job!
I hated that table in the before pic. The transformation is absolutely lovely! It's like night and day! Good work MMS!