What to wear? A makeover ready to happen

My Vision -  Repurpose this sewing desk into a serving table - folding bar

I think this will makeover will end up being a multi-functional piece - A desk or accent piece by day and a serving table or folding bar by night. For an added bonus there are three drawers for storing those bar essentials.This little piece has Art Deco style hardware. The hinges are copper - those should clean up nicely! He has been well used, but not well loved. There are many scars to prove it. Painting is the only option for this guy, and I'd love to try a new chalk paint color. I am leaning toward the two tone with grey and white, but I cannot decide. 

What should he wear? What color would you pick?

Inspiration Pieces - How I love Pinterest!

two-toned grey and white

duck egg blue

turquoise

trusty graphite

Do you envision a different color entirely?

Thanks for visiting!

Lisa

Record Cabinet - Trash to Treasure

Literally. But first, where has the time gone? I have been busy working on projects, and busy procrastinating as well. Far too much time has passed since my last post. The end of summer and the return to school seem to have gotten the better of me.

So, I will start back up with this little gem.  I saved this little record cabinet from a street corner. He was all wet from the rain the night before, but I turned around and grabbed him from the curb on my way to work this fall.  

   

 I considered this a practice piece as I wanted to try Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Arles and Graphite. Additionally, I wanted to try a dark wax glaze over the Graphite instead of applying dark wax directly. The drawer pulls are original, but the door pulls came from antique sewing cabinet. Both were painted matte black. 

Before - pretty dirty, rough and missing hardware

Love the Arles! 

Both clear and dark wax were applied to the drawer. 

Look at the difference - the corner piece  and door are painted only. 

The dark wax adds much needed dimension and character. 

 

Thanks for visiting!

Lisa