However, when my aunt called me up and said she had a bunch of tables she would like me to "do something with" I jumped at the chance. You see my aunt is a pretty cool lady, I have a pretty good idea of whet she would like and she gives a pretty fair time line (usually she gives me the "whenever you get around to it" time line, which works perfectly for me).
I just finished one of her tables and I have to say, I am kinda in love...
In true me fashion I did not take a before pic, but picture brown, all brown. It was nice enough, but just not special. I think it is special now and hope she thinks so too...
I prepped the table by giving it a good sanding and then made up some chalk paint and painted the whole thing black. After letting it dry I taped off and painted some stripes. Then I distressed everything - I really went to town on this piece. Finally, I painted the dark red pin stripes on the grey stripes and very lightly distressed them - I did not want the red to turn pink! My last step was sealing it with wax. I love the finish that wax gives painted wood.
So what about you, what are your thoughts about custom orders, am I the only one who feels this way???
Linking to:
http://www.itsoverflowing.com
http://diyshowoff.com
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.ca/
http://www.craftytexasgirls.com
http://elizabethandco.blogspot.ca/
http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/
http://missmustardseed.com
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/
10 comments:
It is beautiful Keya! She is going to be so pumped! I especially love the two teeny red stripes cutting through it. Great job!!
First, the table is gorgeous. I love the stripes!
Second, I TOTALLY agree with you about custom work. Not only do I freak out the same way you mentioned, but I have a really hard time coming up with what to charge.
Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comment on my newest ironstone finds. Love this piece and I know what you mean about stressing over custom orders. My hair stylist wants me to paint a desk for her, doesn't get much easier than white, but I haven't agreed yet because I am afraid I will mess it up. It's only white paint and I have tons of furniture painting experience so I don't know what is holding me back. Pricing custom stuff might be the biggest obstacle for me I guess.
The table is wonderful. Fantastic job.
Ruth
This is super cool!!! :)
your table is amazing, well done
I know what you mean about feeling stressed about other peoples things. I have been asked my someone I dont know to finish her dining table in black, I gave her a price and now i am stressing, yikes !
love love love what you did with this piece! I want it!
I agree about the whole custom painting thing... I am not a fan.
Great job. I'm sure she will adore it. If not, I'll take it off your hands! ; )
What a super cute piece! And I'm careful about custom orders too!
SO cool!!!! so clearly i haven't been here for a while and am a commenting fool and about to subscribe. sorry i wasn't before!
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