Dining Room Table & Chairs Get A Makeover

Well here’s the results of all my hard work this weekend!!! A dining room table with four chairs got a well deserved makeover. The entire set is extremely sturdy. The only thing that needed a little work was the extra table leaf. It looked like glue had been spilled all over it but with a little bit of sandpaper it was made smooth and ready for painting. I chose to use Vintage White and Smoky Mountain Gray from CeCe Caldwell’s Chalk Paint Collection for this project. Of-coarse painting all that cane on the high back chairs, getting in every nook and cranny, took a majority of my time. I LOVE all the details on the elegant table legs. After distressing with a damp cloth I sealed it with clear wax. After delivering it today to Furniture Affair I added another layer of wax to the table top for extra protection. I’ll add another layer tomorrow as I’ll be spending the day there as a guest painter. It’s a great place to hang out and be inspired.

I know…I haven’t put Father Christmas away yet. Poor thing has to be stuffed into a closet for another year.

Pretty legs!

I really enjoy painting large pieces but it’s a bear at 5 ft. tall (and wimpy) helping my husband lift and carry these items in and out of the house and into our pickup for delivery. Ugg! This is the non-glamorous part of what I do! No matter what the struggle…I still think it’s worth it!

Comments

Jacqueline says:

January 15, 2013 at 2:01 am

Very nice dining room set. I love that color.

- Vintage Street Designs says:
  
  January 16, 2013 at 4:30 am
  
  Thank you so much! You are so sweet! HUGS!!!
  
The Polka Dot Closet says:

January 15, 2013 at 2:06 am

Oh wow! A lot of work, but gorgeous!!

Carol

- Vintage Street Designs says:
  
  January 16, 2013 at 4:32 am
  
  Thanks Carol…I’m anxious to see how it does at the BIG TENT SALE this weekend at Furniture Affair.
  
Suzan Sweatman says:

January 15, 2013 at 7:37 am

Beautiful Job!!!
And I agree the moving part is awful lol
XOX

- Vintage Street Designs says:
  
  January 16, 2013 at 4:32 am
  
  Thank you…yeah, I really need to build some muscle! lol
  
Dawn says:

January 15, 2013 at 12:30 pm

So pretty, and that was a huge project:) Looks great in the grey tone.

- Vintage Street Designs says:
  
  January 16, 2013 at 4:37 am
  
  Thanks Dawn! Smoky Mountain Gray seems to be a popular color so hopefully it will find its way into a good home! Blessings ~ Judy
  
Dee says:

January 16, 2013 at 12:15 am

Beautiful Job. I bet it sells quickly. Thanks for sharing, Dee from My Painted Stuff

- Vintage Street Designs says:
  
  January 16, 2013 at 4:38 am
  
  Thanks so much for stopping by Dee and for all your sweet compliments! Hope you are having a fabulous week!!! ~ Judy