Thursday, August 25, 2011

Annie Sloan's blues


I had tons of fun with this console table.  It was pretty plain before, but super sturdy with great lines.


I first painted a coat of CP Aubusson on it:


Next, I did a combination of CP Louis Blue, Provence and a teensy bit of Chateau Gray here & there.  I sanded, wiped, painted some more, wiped, etc., until I got this:








I love how the wood grain shows through the paint… I've never really gotten quite that effect before so it was fun to see it all unfold.

thanks for coming by!
kathie
Posted by kathie at 9:52 PM

11 comments:

  1. AndreaAugust 25, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Love the color. Reminds me of ocean waves.

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  2. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.August 25, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Now if I only had a beach house, it would be perfect! Looks like you had fun playing with your paint!

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  3. Twice NiceAugust 25, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Gorgeous! Layering this paint is so fun, but I love that you used so many different colors. I must try this soon! Deb

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  4. NanaDianaAugust 25, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Kathie-That looks great- love the wood grain that still can be seen- xo Diana

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  5. LisaAugust 25, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Beautiful! I love the wood grain too popping out.Blue is my favorite color but still can't find the perfect blue with the chalk paint. I just finished a dresser with the Aubusson blue mixed with some white then just Aubusson blue on top it looks like denim.not quite what I was going for but will live with it for now. Have a great week!

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  6. DebbiedoosAugust 25, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Pretty color combos. I am working on a small piece now with the Provence, my new favorite color. Love how your piece turned.

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  7. DIYbyDesignAugust 26, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I think I have the same area rug. I love the blue. Looks awesome. I have to paint something soon. I still have chalk paint left.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    It's fun to play around with it until you get the look your looking for. That's what makes each of us different from eachother, we have our own 'style'. Yours turned out fabulous :)

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  9. Cassie BustamanteAugust 26, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    gorgeous! the layering is so awesome, kathie!

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  10. MariaAugust 27, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Wow... you have lots of talent with renovating old pieces! I've stopped by from Miss Mustard Seed. I also just love what you did for the side board! That came so beautiful!
    Have a great Sunday ~ we're waiting to see how much rain our area will get with the hurricane!
    *Maria

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  11. Clara @ The Charmed NestAugust 31, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Love the layering affect!

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