End Table Gets A New Beginning

My end table, that I meant to paint right after I got it, but instead ended up wearing a chennile throw for several years.

What took me so long? It's former throw is hanging right there on the left.

Groovy curves.

Ready to go topless.

I barely recognize you my lovely new painted lady.

Waking Up My Tired Dining Room Set

This post involves painting over wood furniture, just in case you're a little squeamish about that.

Besides paint, I used paraffin wax and also a paste wax (for cars) that I borrowed from Henri.

Before beginning to paint, I used the paraffin wax to rub on the areas where I wanted the paint to wear off naturally.

I decided not to paint the top of the table though, once I saw the nice contrast the natural wood gave to the painted surface.

I think the creme colored paint did wonders for the chairs.

Originally, I was going to change out the upholstery, but decided I like it with the new paint job.

I applied paste wax over the entire painted surface for several hours before buffing it out. I decided not to distress the paint finish quite yet. I want to live with it for a while.

Plus, my calendar shows there are only 3 days left before Christmas!