Larissa Hill Designs: Wax

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Lost And Found - Nesting Tables

While purging our garage the other day, I stumbled upon a set of nesting tables that I had completely forgotten about. If I recall correctly, I had purchased them for our daughter's first apartment in her college sophomore year and she really didn't care for them. It was not the 'design aesthetic' she was going for. Anyhow, I was thrilled to have found them.

Coincidentally, I had recently been leafing through one of my favorite home
catalogs, Wisteria and fell in love with their Cabriole-Leg Table Set and knew I had to refinish my table set to reflect their traditional Swedish design.

If you have been following my blog, you may recall my Homemade Chalk Paint Experiment and the resulting table shown below. I decided to use the same technique on my nesting table set.

So, I mixed 2 tablespoons of non-sanded grout and one cup of leftover flat white ceiling paint and began to paint my tables.

Below you will find the 'before and after' with one coat of paint.

This chalk paint recipe provides even and full coverage much like Annie Sloan Chalk paint at a fraction of the cost. After two coats of chalk paint, I lightly sanded each of the tables and generously applied my 'go-to' Howard Citrus Shield Premium Wax in Golden Oak. So easy to apply, 'wax on, wax off'...

Now, this is where I need your help. I'm not too sure about the final color of the tables so I repainted one with a 'grey' chalk paint that I mixed with some leftover Behr paint. I then sanded it and applied my 'go-to' wax. Below, are my two tables with their final waxed finish. They are positioned in between my two Craigslist Cane Chairs and will complete one of the vignettes in my spare bedroom.

Project #5 Almost Complete!

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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Console Table Spray Paint Makeover

I scored this great little console table at an auction for $5 sometime last year. It was the perfect size and I loved its lines but was in need of some loving especially on the top. It has sat in my garage since then awaiting its makeover.

Centsational Girl's console table was my inspiration to finally refinish it.

My first step was to sand it and then I sprayed it with Krylon's Blue Ocean Breeze . I love this color and knew it would provide me with a bright base upon which to apply my favorite wax finish.

Below is the table after two coats of Blue Ocean Breeze. I also lined the petite center drawer with scrapbook paper as shown below.

I then took out my trusty, 'go to' Howard Citrus Shield Premium Paste Wax in Golden Oak and applied it generously in a circular motion over the entire piece.

After 10 minutes, I began buffing and buffing some more, leaving just enough to achieve the distressed look I was hoping for. The faux crystal knobs were finds from Michaels dollar bins...score!!!

It is now the perfect bedside table in my daughter's room and I'm loving it against the lavendar striped walls.

Project #2 Complete!!!

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Candlestick Makeover

I found this Blessings Unlimited Candlestick Set while flipping through their online catalog and knew instantly that I needed to transform my current trio of black wooden candlesticks.

Blessings Unlimited Candle Set

Here sit my candles ready for their makeover....

To achieve the vintage distressed finish, I first sanded the black finish and applied the two coats of gold metallic paint. I then chose a cream color and a light blue paint from my leftover paint shelf to apply to the bases to replicate the painted finish on the three candlesticks. Next, I sanded through the top coats to expose the gold finish and finally applied Howard Citrus-Sheild Premium Paste Wax in Golden Oak. It buffs so easily to a brilliant, long-lasting shine. It has become my favorite 'go-to' wax.

Although I did not include scripture on my candlestick bases, I am thrilled with the outcome. My newly completed candlesticks sit proudly in my bookcase and I'm loving the newly distressed colors and finish.