Small Table

 

Sometimes we think we simply have to do a lot to make something new again. This sweet table shows that you don't.

It came to me worn with a horrible shade of yellow covering it's wood. But it's in great shape and even has the original castors on it's dainty legs. I wanted to keep the character but give it a fresh look.

Most of you know I love the beach and I wanted something that would fit well in any beach house. I added a light coat of turquoise paint (Gulf by Dixie Belle). It toned down the yellow and created a beachy vibe. I changed out the knob for a pretty yellow one and now this piece is ready to find its forever home.

Hope Anchors The Soul

I love this verse from Hebrews 6:19a. It says: We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. (NIV)

I used reclaimed wood and a miter saw to create them. Two coats of Dixie Belle Cotton and a little Best Dang Wax in Black made it pop. I used regular acrylic craft paint for the letters.

Bookcase

This piece was once a hutch. I didn't need a hutch. So I made it a bookcase. Everyone needs a bookcase. Of course, you can use it for many things other than books. I just like books. Lots and lots of books.

I used Dixie Belle Fluff and added Best Dang Wax in black to highlight areas of the piece. I love the way it turned out.

Dresser

This large dresser started out in dark oak. It was solid but not at all what the teenager wanted in her bedroom. Primer and numerous coats of Dixie Belle Cotton got rid of the dark color. Then I added Dixie Belle black wax to give it some accents and cut the starkness of the white. I used Dixie Belle's Gator Hide on top to give it a durable finish.

Bench

This piece came in basic black. I debated on whether it was a bench or a television table or something else entirely. I've had it for several years and never got around to painting it. I did, however, sit on it many times. So I decided it's a bench. 

I used primer to turn it white, then used Dixie Belle Driftwood Chalk Paint as a base. I then lightly waxed it with Dixie Belle's black wax. I love how it turned out!