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Trying Annie Sloan Paint

I'm on the band wagon.  I ordered some Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White and a dark wax.  I decided the first piece I would try would be this little table that has been in my home for years.  It belonged to my dad's mom or aunt.  Can't remember which.  I scraped the old paint off years ago, about three or four shades.  Then I spray painted it and stenciled some ivy on it probably ten years ago.  I didn't really like it but it was just one of those things I never took time to change.  Here it is with the ivy.



Here is the table with only the Old White Chalk paint.



Here it is with lots of the dark wax on it.


I like the new look although I might sand some more of the wax off.  For now, I'll enjoy it a while!

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  1. Country Wings in PhoenixAugust 3, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Oh My Gosh Sweetie...
    Your table is absolutely stunning. I love it with the old chalk paint on it, then I scrolled a little more, and does that wax ever make it pop? Your arrangement and lamp just brightens your entry way. Absolutely exquisite.

    Thank you for sharing sweetie. Many hugs, Sherry

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  2. sweet violetsAugust 5, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Gotta tell ya......love how this little table turned out!!! And the rough fabric runner on it, is that burlap or linen??? Goes nicely with the table....how about pottery or a crock instead of the more formal floral you have....just a thought....just me wanting to change everything!!! hugs...cleo

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