Antique Inspired Writing Space
Do you love French Provincial style furniture? Come see what Mary from Orphans With MakeUp has created with Lazy Linen, Pebble Beach, and antiquing wax!
I just finished painting this cute little table and mirror set. They were not an original set but since they are of the same French Provincial style, I thought they would make a great combination together.
The table had a very shiny varnish finish so I gave it a good sanding before painting. The base colour is Pebble Beach. Since the table top was very flat and smooth, to add more character to the top, I painted on the base colour in a cross-hatch pattern. When that dried, I applied a wash of Lazy Linen. These two different shades of grey really go well together. Both the table and mirror were then sealed with clear wax.
After sanding and distressing, I added just a little bit of the Antiquing Wax on all the high points. It’s very subtle but it does add more depth to the piece.
The cute little vintage-lookig suitcases are from HomeSense and I think they are a great “small-space” solution for storing files.
The mirror has decorative etching on the glass.
A great piece for where space is limited.
As mentioned above, you can see how shiny the varnish was on the original piece. In instances like this, always give your piece a very good sanding before painting.
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I have a similar end table which has water marks...I was planning on painting it and using it as a night table, but I think I will turn it sideways and use it as a vanity/night table...thanks for the cute idea!
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The whole vignette is lovely, including the wall.
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