a martha washington sewing table painted in miss mustard seed's milk paint with a zinc wax finish Martha Washington sewing tables are some of my favorite pieces to work on. Not only are they adorable, but they're a great size to serve as nightstands or side tables. Plus, they have lots of functional storage, making them ideal pieces to have in your home! a miss mustard seed's milk paint makeover While I was at Morgantown Market one day last month, I spied a beautiful Martha ... Read More about Zinc Waxed Martha Washington Sewing Table
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Repurposed Oak Desk Side
Repurposing the side of an antique oak desk Sometimes I find pieces I love at first sight, but have no idea what they are exactly. These mysterious "things" pop up in my antique hunting every now and then, and I'd like to share one I found recently with you! When I first laid eyes on this 4 drawer "thing" on Facebook Marketplace, I knew I had to have it. I pictured it propped up on caster wheels and painted in a chippy coat of Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint. My bid was accepted on ... Read More about Repurposed Oak Desk Side
Custom Pieces in Artissimo & Zinc Wax
A cedar chest and nighstand in artissimo with zinc wax I recently finished a cedar chest and a nightstand for a sweet couple in Artissimo and Zinc Wax by Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint. These two products combine together to make a dreamy industrial look that's a must-try! prepping the cedar chest The first piece I tackled was this impressive Lane cedar chest. It was very heavy and well-made, so I needed Marc's help to prop it up on two tables. This way, it was at ... Read More about Custom Pieces in Artissimo & Zinc Wax
Repainting a Dresser in Chalk Paint®
repainting a dresser in chalk paint® In the furniture painting business, some pieces take longer than others to sell. This dresser was painted in Amsterdam Green Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan was one of them. The time finally came to repaint it and give it a fresh new look. Hopefully a more neutral color would appeal to a wider audience. Fortunately, it's very easy to repaint Chalk Paint® with more Chalk Paint®! painting the dresser the first time When I first got this dresser, ... Read More about Repainting a Dresser in Chalk Paint®
Dry Brushing a VanSciver Hutch
A VanSciver hutch dry brushed with lamp black milk paint by general finishes Yesterday, I finished my latest furniture project - a slender VanSciver hutch! This piece was in pretty great condition when it came to me. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByFhHdYnwEf/ I wanted to update this piece and give it a more sophisticated look without completely painting over all of the lovely wood details. The hutch had some ring marks on the bottom from drinks that needed to be addressed. This ... Read More about Dry Brushing a VanSciver Hutch