…More Dining Table Progress

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Whitney | Permalink 34

My plan was to paint the table Monday night, but my plan got squashed.  Go eat Mexican food or paint the table?  That’s a no-brainer.  Oh and let’s not forget the premiere of The Bachelorette.  Which by the way, I’m not impressed with the selection of men this season.  There are a few that seem alright though.  So yeah, the table was put on hold. 

Last night we were painting machines though.  We got the table finished with the Annie Sloan paint (well, just the paint part…not the wax yet).  

And I’ve got three of the chairs polished with the clear wax.  Below you can see the difference the wax makes.  It brings out all the brush strokes and makes the paint appear a little darker.  I haven’t even done any distressing yet. 

And below is one of the chairs that I haven’t waxed yet.  Big difference!

I am loving them so far!  This project is pretty slow moving, but I just want to make sure I’m doing a thorough job.

We also cut our extra seat padding for the chairs.  We really have no clue what the best material is to make a chair cushion all nice and squishy.  But at JoAnn’s they have this padding stuff….and we figured it would work, so we bought some and traced the cushions. 

We cut two “pads” for each cushion, totaling 12 extra chair pads.  Hopefully that’ll soften things up :)

Above, you can see the effect a double layer of padding will have.  It’s coming together.  Slowly but surely! 

If you missed my first dining table progress post, go here to check out the fabric we chose and to see what the set looked like before we slapped some paint on it!  Did anybody else watch The Bachelorette??  Please tell me I’m not the only one!  

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  1. Amber {noted home}
    May 16, 2012 at

    They are going to be gorgeous! I’ve never used that wax, I’m going to have to try some of that!

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  2. Christine @ Casa-de-Christine
    May 16, 2012 at

    Looking great! I haven’t used the Annie Sloan paint yet but I might have to find a reason to in the future. It looks fantastic!

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  3. Gabbi
    May 16, 2012 at

    Everything is really coming along! You guys have made some solid progress…I can’t wait to see the finished result! :)

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  4. shirley@housepitalitydesigns
    May 16, 2012 at

    Whitney…so far they are looking pretty fantastic…that paint is great stuff!!!

    Great idea for the extra padding on the chair seats….will certainly give it a really nice look! Happy painting!

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  5. Kristen @ Popcorn on the Stove
    May 16, 2012 at

    You’re inspiring me to want to try wax and/or chalk paint! Maybe i’ll try it out on our nightstands (they need a makeover ASAP)…

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  6. Kelly @ Corner of Main
    May 16, 2012 at

    I definitely would have gone for the Mexican also! The table is looking great; I know the set is going to look awesome when all your hard work is complete.
    I have not watched any of the bachelor/bachelorette shows…I did however watch America’s Got Talent, which I don’t usually watch, but Howard Stern did make it entertaining!

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  7. Diana @ Boy + Girl
    May 16, 2012 at

    Looking good! I love the colour!

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  8. Cheltz
    May 16, 2012 at

    Hey! I’ve been looking for a dining room table just like that! I didn’t even recognize it from your previous dining room posts!

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  9. lyndsay @ that 70s house
    May 16, 2012 at

    it looks amazing! and, of course, i was right there with you watching the bachelorette premiere! i too am not only not that impressed, but a little scared with some of the candidates…helicopter dude? the guy that dressed like a grandma? what the heck!

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    • Whitney
      May 17, 2012 at

      Oh ya I almost forgot about the grandma dude…ya I mean what’s up with all these guys being so into themselves? yuck!

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  10. Trina @ Let's Just Build a House
    May 17, 2012 at

    Looking good girl! I am not a bachelorette fan so boo to me!

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  11. Mandy@Cre8iveMotives
    May 17, 2012 at

    The Bachelorette? Gosh I haven’t seen that show since Trista was on. Boy, have I been missing out : )
    You know I have yet to try AS paint but I hear it’s wonderful stuff. Your table is looking mighty awesome there!

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  12. Brandi
    May 17, 2012 at

    Lookin good so far! The wax definitely makes a huge difference. Can’t wait to see it done.

    And you can never pass up Mexican food :)

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  13. John @ Our Home from Scratch
    May 17, 2012 at

    Very nice!! Can’t wait to see it finished, it’s going to look awesome. I have to learn more about this technique… seems like it may have some cool applications.

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  14. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
    May 17, 2012 at

    Mexican food always wins. Hands down.
    The table is looking awesome! As are the chairs! Can’t wait to see it all done! :)

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  15. Heidi @ Decor & More
    May 18, 2012 at

    Amazing! Chalk paint is just the coolest thing ever for breathing new life into pieces and these babies are looking good!! Can’t wait to see the finished product!
    xo Heidi

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  16. debbiedoos
    May 18, 2012 at

    Hi Whitney! Looks like you do some fun fabulous things over here! Thanks for stopping by and enjoying Shirley’s home tour. Have a great weekend.

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  17. Amy@BuffaloRoam
    May 18, 2012 at

    It is going to be so beautiful! You’re doing a great job so far – can’t wait to see the finished product!

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  18. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
    May 18, 2012 at

    Slowly but surely, you’re coming along. I love the details that the wax brings out…and think the new doubled up cushions are going to be super comfy. Just let me know when I should come for dinner. ;)

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Mosaic Tiled House Numbers

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Whitney | Permalink 37

The little spot where we live gets people confused sometimes.  It’s on the corner where two roads meet, and it throws people for a loop because the actual street our house sits on doesn’t seem to coincide with our address.  So anytime we have a special delivery we know we’re going to have to flag down the lost driver. 

Well, I mentioned here that our new neighbors gave us a whole bunch of tile they had left after some remodeling.  And John decided to get super creative and use the tile make a tree sign with our house numbers. 

He used a piece of leftover wood from our porch remodel, and stained it Minwax English Chestnut.  Then he used a hammer to break up a square of tile.

 

Do you see where we’re going with this?!

Then he started forming our numbers with the little pieces of tile…

Isn’t it looking cool?

Then we added some color with some Dollar Tree mancala marbles.  That’s what I call them, anyway.  We screwed it into our big oak tree in the front yard.  And there you have it!  There’s a small sign on the ground with our address, but no one ever sees it, so we’ve compromised.  And made a BIG sign!

Isn’t it fun?!  The “4″ is a little hard to read, but I think you can still make it out.

John did such a good job with this!  One impressed wife right here!  Hopefully this will help prevent so many people from getting lost!  It’s a pretty tree accessory, regardless. :) 

 

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  1. Diana @ Boy + Girl
    May 14, 2012 at

    Cute!!! I manage a tile and granite showroom so any out of the ordinary tile projects are exciting to see for me.

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  2. Christine @ A Merry Journey
    May 14, 2012 at

    Nice! I love to see creative ways to use dollar store finds… those marbles add some fun color!

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  3. Meghan @ Wishful Thinking
    May 14, 2012 at

    Well done John! It looks awesome! I love the blue around the numbers!

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  4. Krystle @ Color Transformed Family
    May 14, 2012 at

    That’s a great idea… even if the delivery people didn’t have trouble finding your house. He did an excellent job.

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  5. Kelly @ Corner of Main
    May 14, 2012 at

    How cute! People constantly get lost coming to our house because GPS does not recognize West vs East Main Street. It’s really bad. Kevin had ordered me an anniversary gift last year and it was delivered to the wrong side of town, and we think the other people kept it! Who wouldn’t want an nice new watch?!

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  7. Amy@BuffaloRoam
    May 14, 2012 at

    Super cute! Love how you worked the teal in. ;)

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  8. shirley@housepitalitydesigns
    May 14, 2012 at

    I love it!….I love that the teal glass was worked in the the tile…he has “bling” in his heart……don’t tell him that tho’…you know how guys are with “bling”….

    Great, great house numbers!!

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  9. Erin @ livin' the glam life
    May 14, 2012 at

    Super cute! And what an awesome hubby you have :)
    Have a great day! Erin

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  10. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
    May 14, 2012 at

    That’s super cute! I love it! :)

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  11. lyndsay @ that 70s house
    May 14, 2012 at

    so cute! now you should put a spotlight out there to shine on it in the evening!

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  12. Cheltz
    May 14, 2012 at

    Cute! Hope it helps! Can’t miss it now, right? :)

    Reply
  13. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
    May 14, 2012 at

    Very cute! Would look awesome at a beach house, too, I think. :) Good luck with the delivery drivers now.

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  14. Mandy@Cre8iveMotives
    May 15, 2012 at

    Love it! Such a cute idea, the pop of teal really stands out. I’m sure you won’t lose any visitors now with your beautiful address : )

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  15. Brandi @ His Shabby Her Chic
    May 15, 2012 at

    How pretty!! And such a great idea.

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  19. Trina @ Let's Just Build a House
    May 17, 2012 at

    LOL thats what I call those marbles too! Great project!

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We’ve got gray chairs!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Whitney | Permalink 24

…or is it grey?  I can never figure out which gray means what…if you know, please tell so I can feel like I’m up on my design lingo.  Or at least spell like I am :)

As promised, I’ve got some progress to share with you on my dining room table and chairs makeover.  First off, I love the Annie Sloan Paris Grey color.  It’s seriously the perfect color for this set.  I usually don’t seem to get that lucky.  But I’m really feelin’ this one.

Here’s what the chairs looked like when we bought them:

And here’s the Paris Grey in the dining room (just the paint, no wax yet):

And here it is in the front room.  We’re not sure where we’re going to put it yet.  We change our minds every other day. 

I’ve got all six chairs painted.  Now I’ve got to put both the clear and dark waxes on, then distress everything and finally recover my seat cushions.  I’m probably not going to go as dark with the wax as I did on my shabby mirror makeover.

And as for the fabric we chose for the cushions, here’s a little sneak peek:

I’m pumped about it!  Thanks to a tip from Erin, I didn’t get a cotton fabric, but instead I found this one and I love it! I looked at it and just knew.  I don’t know too much about fabric other than, “Oh I like that one” or “That one is ugly,” but this is a well-made.  I can just tell ;)  It’s made out of 55% Linen and 45% Rayon.  If you know anything about these feel free to share! 

JoAnn’s was having a sale on Waverly fabrics for 50% off, so I got 2 yards totaling $50.  Definitely not cheap, but it’s better than the non-sale price of $100.  So I’ll take it.  After all, it’s less than $10 a chair and that seems decent.

Thoughts on the paint? The fabric? Have you guys ever seen something and just knew it was perfect? Or do you take awhile to decide for sure what you want? 

p.s….We got another quote on our dining room half wall demo (aka knee wall…hey there’s some DIY language I learned this week), annnndddd the guy was insane.  $2500 insane.  Ummmm no. 

p.s. again…  Our new neighbors just moved in and are doing a ton of remodeling, which means they’re throwing away a bunch of materials.  They were so nice as to offer us some tile so John has been working on a sweet little project. Can’t wait to share soon!

p.s. again and again….  Holy crap Saturday is already our one year housiversary!  Check out the project gallery to see all the things we’ve done to our little rancher!

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  1. Antonella @ Love Your Home
    May 10, 2012 at

    The chairs are a beautiful colour. I’m beginning to be a big fan of gray as well. I used it on our bathroom walls, and I never in the past dreamed I would. The fabric is stunning too. I think got you got a steal for Waverly fabric!

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  2. Christine @ Casa-de-Christine
    May 10, 2012 at

    Love the fabric you chose! I love grey and yellows together! So pretty! The grey on the chair is perfect too! Can’t wait to see it all distressed and finished up!

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  3. Amber {noted home}
    May 10, 2012 at

    I love the chairs! Happy houserversary!

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  4. Melanie@MailboxJourney
    May 10, 2012 at

    They are such a pretty grey color (I always say grey, not gray). & That fabric is going to look fantastic with them!

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  5. Brandi @ His Shabby Her Chic
    May 10, 2012 at

    Love it! I was actually eyeing up that fabric for drapes for a bit. Can’t wait to see it all done.

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  6. Cheltz
    May 10, 2012 at

    I love the shape of those chairs! It looks like they’ll really look great when they’re all finished!

    P.S. I wish someone near us would give us a bunch of free stuff …

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  7. shirley@housepitalitydesigns
    May 10, 2012 at

    Shut the front door and close the back!!…The chairs are fantastic….Great job Whitney!!…I love that color…and the fabric is awesome!!!….Happy, happy houseaversary!!!

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  8. Erin @ His & Hers
    May 10, 2012 at

    That fabric looks great with the chairs–classy and bold! I love the colors! Glad I could be semi-helpful. :)

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  9. Mandy@Cre8iveMotives
    May 11, 2012 at

    hahah I just had to laugh about the grey or gray comment. Seriously which is it, I don’t know either. On another note I am so diggin those chairs, girl those are amazing and the fabric is tdf !

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  10. Amy@BuffaloRoam
    May 11, 2012 at

    Seriously loving the gray and the fabric you chose! I can’t wait to see it all come together – or what the heck you’re doing with that leftover tile!!

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  11. Martina@BuildingBeauty
    May 11, 2012 at

    I am in love with the fabric you chose for the seats; the grey paint is the perfect compliment–icing on the cake! these chairs are going to be simply gorgeous. love love love them!

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  12. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
    May 11, 2012 at

    Happy, happy one year housiversary!! How fun. And I absolutely love the grey, or gray, I can provide no wisdom here…I try to use them both equally so it doesn’t appear that I am picking favorites. Now THAT sounds a little wacky. :/

    I also LOVE the fabric and totally understand what you mean about just knowing, even if you don’t really know, but you just know. I know, right! Now cotton vs rayon vs linen I do not know at all.

    Can’t wait to see it all together. Karah

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  13. Gabbi
    May 11, 2012 at

    1) LOVE the grey {gray} chairs!!!
    2) The fabric is totally perfect for them!
    3) Happy Housiversary! :)
    4) You mightttt have a little gift in the mail from me this weekend. {I know…finallyyyyyyy. Your Pass It On gift has been done for a while, but I have been too busy at work to make it to the post office before they close haha. SORRY!!}

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  14. Stephanie @ Horse Hound and House
    May 11, 2012 at

    That gray is perfect! The fabric will look great. Good choices. =) Happy almost House-iversary!

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  15. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
    May 11, 2012 at

    I never know how to type gray either! The chairs look gorgeous and I absolutely LOVE the fabric you chose! They are going to look great!

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  16. Marian
    May 11, 2012 at

    The fabric is awesome and PERFECT!!!

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  17. Kelly @ Corner of Main
    May 13, 2012 at

    Love these chairs! They are going to look amazing when they are done ;)
    PS-I think I am back to blogging…at least for now!

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  19. Kristen @ Popcorn on the Stove
    May 14, 2012 at

    So cute! I love the grey you chose, especially with that fabric!

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  21. Trina @ Let's Just Build a House
    May 17, 2012 at

    Love that fabric! Its going to look perfect. I know nothing about fabrics either. I am going to need some schooling before I attempt to recover an old arm chair this summer. and by schooling I mean lots of googling!!

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  22. Heidi @ Decor & More
    May 18, 2012 at

    I am drooling over your fabric choice, Whitney — this dining set is going to be FAB! Paris Gray is my fave ASCP color… great minds. :)
    xo Heidi

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Annie Sloan Mirror Makeover

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Whitney | Permalink 42

As if I don’t already have enough projects on my plate, what do I do?  Add a couple more of course.  Actually, there was some reasoning behind this project.  My Annie Sloan chalk paint came in on Friday (eek!), and I was a little nervous to jump on my new dining room set with it.  So I decided to practice using it on a huge mirror that I bought forever ago off Craigslist. 

This mirror is pretty cool, I mean there’s no denying its curvalicious figure.  Here’s the before.  Sorry I got a little carried away and forgot to take a true “before”:

It definitely doesn’t look bad as is, but the black and blue/green color scheme doesn’t match anything in my house.  And I love having it in my dressing room because it’s got the shabby chic flower thing going on.  And because I have to make sure my outfits look good ;) But the color clearly doesn’t match in there either. 

Oh and a little tip…instead of taping off mirrors/frames/etc….just use old magazines or newspaper and slide them in between the frame and the mirror (if there’s a small gap).  This was a super fast and effective method so there’s no scraping paint off the mirror when you’re done.  Easy and less time consuming = win.

So I painted the whole thing AS Old White (no primer needed with AS paint), and then I went to town with the AS wax.  First the clear wax, then the dark wax.  I wanted the shabby antique look. 

In the picture below, you can see the difference the dark wax makes. 

Here’s the after in my dressing room.  I love the way it turned out!

The dark wax magnifies the detailed lines in the frame. 

It’s all in the detail…

This look also matches our bedroom furniture as well, so if I ever decide to move it, that’s most likely where it will go. 

I’ve also started that dining room table makeover, and I didn’t choose any of the fabrics I previously brainstormed about! Stay tuned for a sneak peak!

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  1. Christine @ Casa-de-Christine
    May 8, 2012 at

    It turned out so great!! That dark wax definitely accentuates all the detailing.

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  2. shirley@housepitalitydesigns
    May 8, 2012 at

    Whitney, Whitney…it came out fantastic!!!…don’t you just love that paint!!!….Funny, my very first project was a mirror too…and I am so partial to the shell motif…Looks great in your room…..Great job…and now I am sure you are hooked….now you can be confident to move forward with the dining room set!…Yay!!!….huge thumbs up!!!

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  3. Mckae @kaes corner design
    May 8, 2012 at

    It looks awesome! That mirror is gorgeous!

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  4. Amber {noted home}
    May 8, 2012 at

    I’m so glad you found me so I could find you! That mirror is so gorgeous!!

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  5. Erin @ livin' the glam life
    May 8, 2012 at

    I love the waxing idea to make something look aged! It’s absolutely beautiful – good job!
    xox, Erin

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  6. Diana @ Boy + Girl
    May 8, 2012 at

    Wow! It ‘s gorgeous! I must try chalk paint.

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  7. Amy@BuffaloRoam
    May 8, 2012 at

    Oh very cool! I loooooove the details and the shadowing. Beautimous!

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  8. Cheltz
    May 8, 2012 at

    Awesome mirror! Don’t feel bad about getting sidetracked — sometimes you need a few little successes and accomplishments to keep you running on your ultimate goal :). It turned out beautiful; you should be very proud!

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  9. lyndsay @ that 70s house
    May 8, 2012 at

    this looks SO good! it’s amazing how much difference the black wax makes! and i have never heard of this type of paint…off to google it :)

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  11. Antonella @ LoveYourHome
    May 9, 2012 at

    The mirror is gorgeous. The new colour suits it well!

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  12. Brandi @ His Shabby Her Chic
    May 9, 2012 at

    It looks awesome!! It fits in with (what I can see of) the room so well. I need to look into this paint if I ever get up the courage to makeover some furniture.

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  13. Stephanie@HorseHoundandHouse
    May 9, 2012 at

    It looks beautiful! I would love that mirror in my house. Liked you on Facebook. :)

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  14. Mandy@Cre8iveMotives
    May 9, 2012 at

    What a beautiful mirror. It has a gothic glamour look to it. Love it! Mandy

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  15. Gabbi
    May 9, 2012 at

    It turned out so good! I really need to try some AS paint with all the makeovers I do haha.

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  16. Krystle @ Color Transformed Family
    May 9, 2012 at

    Wow! The dark wax really makes the frame look beautiful. It would have looked good plain white but the dark really brings out all the detail in the frame. What a great makeover!

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  17. Kristen @ Popcorn on the Stove
    May 9, 2012 at

    OMG I loveeee how it turned out! Your table is going to look amazing!

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  18. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
    May 9, 2012 at

    Gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous! It turned out great!

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  19. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
    May 9, 2012 at

    I love the look of the dark wax. The perfect bit of texture. Great project. :)

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  20. Christine @ A Merry Journey
    May 9, 2012 at

    Amazing transformation! Beautiful lines and it matches your set perfectly. Yay!

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Dining Room Table Progress (sort of)

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Whitney | Permalink 21

If you’re new here, we recently got a heck of a deal on a craigslist dining room table and chairs.  I posted here about different options for making it over.  

Welp, the Annie Sloan chalk paint has been ordered in Paris Grey.  I can hardly wait for it to get here!! It’s not exactly cheap, so I splurged a little on the paint and wax because we got such a crazy deal on the dining set itself.  I think it’ll be worth it though.  Of course that’s also my way of convincing myself that’s this expensive paint purchase is quite alright.  And because Shirley told me it would be worth it.  :) This has a name.  I learned this in psychology in college.  I think it was psychology.

Back to the table. I made a little trip over to JoAnn’s over lunch earlier this week and snapped a few pictures of some fabric choices for the seat cushions. 

1. Cute teal flower print- color would compliment the walls. But maybe too girly for dining room chairs?

2. White dots on gray print would look good too.  No complaints with this one.

3. Sort of looks like a greenish-brownish-gray burlap. Could look cool.

4. Simple and classy.  But kind of reminds me of a hotel bedspread. :(

5. I’m diggin’ this gray one too.

6. I can’t decide if I like this print or not.

7. I like this print, but it’s still not screaming at me for some reason.

8. And the odd ball of the mix. I really enjoy yellow.  Hmm..

After I do the painting, I think I’ll have a better idea of what will look good.  #2 is my favorite at the moment.  What do you like?

Do you second guess yourself about a million times before picking out a paint color or fabric or piece of furniture?  I sure do. I’m getting on my own nerves because I can never make up my mind!  It’s laughable though.  “Whaaaaaa”.. that’s my best Snooki whine.  That girl is a trip.

….aaaaand I digress some more. happy friday ya’ll :)

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  1. Christine @ Casa-de-Christine
    May 4, 2012 at

    I like #2 and #5 myself. They seem like the more timeless prints that you wouldn’t tire of as quickly and wouldn’t really go “in” or “out” of style. Plus I have a passion for grey. lol!

    I would wait until you have them painted though and maybe get a few swatches from the store to try to make sure the greys mesh well with your paint colour.

    I hear ya on having trouble making up your mind. I suffer from that allll the time.

    Have a great weekend!

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  2. Mckae @kaes corner design
    May 4, 2012 at

    I totally feel ya on not being able to make up your mind. It’s so hard to decorate your own home! I like number 2 and 3 the best!

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  3. shirley@housepitalitydesigns
    May 4, 2012 at

    I am with ya Whitney on the number 2 fabric….However, I agree with you to wait for the final results of your paint finish…What you are going for with the paint finish is going to be great!…

    Thanks for the shout out!!!…I am truly honored…Happy painting!!!

    Have a wonderful weekend with the love of your life!

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  4. shirley@housepitalitydesigns
    May 4, 2012 at

    I am with ya Whitney on the number 2 fabric….However, I agree with you to wait for the final results of your paint finish…What you are going for with the paint finish is going to be great!…

    Thanks for the shout out!!!…I am truly honored…Happy painting!!!

    Have a wonderful weekend with the love of your life!

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  5. Trina @ Let's Just Build a House
    May 4, 2012 at

    #2 is my favorite too. But I too have a love for yellow! I would say wait until you paint, then decide but #2 is the first choice for me.

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  6. Stephanie @ Horse Hound and House
    May 4, 2012 at

    Number 2! If it came in yellow, it would probably be perfect!

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  7. Brandi @ His Shabby Her Chic
    May 4, 2012 at

    I think you should be wild and go for #8! It would add a cute pop of color.

    I also like 2 and 5.

    Have a good weekend!

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  8. Melanie@MailboxJourney
    May 4, 2012 at

    Love #2 – I always second guess myself when I’m in the middle of something – just go for it!

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  9. Cheltz
    May 4, 2012 at

    #2 is definitely my favorite. I wonder about stain resistance, but you guys and your friends are probably pretty neat eaters :).

    I don’t second guess myself, which is kind of strange. I don’t think I make the best decisions always, but plunge right in must be more my personality?

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  10. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
    May 4, 2012 at

    I absolutely love #2 and #6! Can’t wait to see what you do with it!

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  11. lyndsay @ that 70s house
    May 4, 2012 at

    #2!!! love it!! i can’t wait to see this makeover :)

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  12. Antonella @ LoveYourHome
    May 5, 2012 at

    1 & 2 are my faves. I don’t blame you. I get on my nerves too ;)

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  13. Deanna @ TheChangingHouse
    May 5, 2012 at

    I love #2 and #5… like many of the other comments! I love them! I laughed at #4…I thought about hotel lobby chairs! haha

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  14. Erin @ His & Hers
    May 7, 2012 at

    I always second-guess myself. It makes projects not get done, though, so I have to stop doing that and remember that it’s JUST decorating my house and really nobody cares. Except me. :P

    I like your gray choices! It looks like some of your selections are cotton prints? Just be careful–they won’t stand up to the wear and tear brought on by dining room chair guests. And they wrinkle. I know from experience. :P That might help narrow your decision a little bit? :)

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  15. Meghan @ Wishful Thinking
    May 7, 2012 at

    I totally agree with the other comments, wait until everything is painted before picking a fabric. I really like the very last fabric but you might need a slightly bolder pattern for the dining room?

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  16. Linda @ it all started with paint
    May 7, 2012 at

    I love #2 too. And #5 is fabulous too. And of course the burlap look one is pretty cool …

    I have a hard time picking fabric because I tend to fall in love with so many different patterns and colors!

    :)

    Linda

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  17. Kristen @ Popcorn on the Stove
    May 7, 2012 at

    I love options 2 & 5… both are kinda classic but still really fun! When you get the Paris Grey paint, you should paint a small swatch onto something and bring it to the store so you can buy the fabric that matches the best!

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  18. John@ Our Home from Scratch
    May 7, 2012 at

    I like #2 and #3, but as a guy I’m at a disadvantage!

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  19. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
    May 9, 2012 at

    #2 is definitely my fave, but I do love a fun pop of color. :)

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