Milk Paint Again!

This is a really old table that I purchased at auction late last summer.  I left it alone because I was never really sure what to do with it.  The top that came on it was a thin sheet of plywood covered in old contact paper and was an obvious replacement that needed replacing once again.  And so it sat... and sat some more, waiting for inspiration. 

Here is a not-so-great before picture to give you an idea.

But a week, or so ago, I knew I had to get at it!  So, what I did was take apart an old 'country' style pine folding tv table.  The top was a perfect fit!  I had purchased it earlier at a yard sale for only a dollar, so I didn't mind sacrificing it!

I dry brushed on a coat of white and then dry brushed some blue over top.  After it was dry, I gave it a good sanding and a coat of wax.  I love how smooth the finish feels when you're all done!  I also like how quickly the paint dries, too!

And then, because I didn't like how pristine the new top looked compared to the rest, I very, very, veeerrrry, carefully applied a smattering of white paint over the top.  And then added a couple dings... that was fun!

I have found that the more you sand a piece, the more the milk paint sticks.  So, I only lightly sanded this, and it turned out perfect... (in my opinion, anyways!)

The legs are wonderful on this table. I am pretty sure they are hand turned.  I wouldn't have painted it, except I didn't want the replacement top to be so obviously different than the base. 

I have decided that I really like using milk paint! The brand I have is Old Fashioned Milk Paint and I purchased it from Lee Valley in London, ON.    The colours I used for this table were Slate and Snow White.

And the lamp?  It was a rusty old auction piece, too, that I revived with some rub 'n buff and my husband rewired for me.  I still haven't found the perfect place for it, though... it keeps moving around.  I do like it, though!

I have been a busy bee painting furniture lately, and I have a couple more pieces to share with you soon!

Linking to :
My Repurposed Life: Catch as Catch Can
Miss Mustard Seed: Furniture Feature Friday
The Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday
Finding Fabulous: Frugaliscious Friday
Chic on a Shoestring: Flaunt it Friday
Shabby Art Boutique: Shabbilicious Friday
Homespun Happenings: Rustic Restorations
Classy Clutter: Spotlight Saturday
Funky Junk: Saturday Night Special
Tatertots & Jello: Weekend Wrap-Up Party
My 1929 Charmer: Sunday's Best
Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Primitive & Proper: POWW

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