chair reborn

The only sure fire way to get myself out of a funk.

is to create something...

it always works.

I started with this antique balloon back chair which I have always loved,

however, it has been in the Shoppe forever with seemingly no interest.

Could be the dark wood or the worn snagged needlepoint,

but I knew it needed a new life.

 I removed the antique needlepoint which will be used for another project

.later on.

 And applied a coat of Ace flat wall paint in this luscious Tiffany blue,

then distressed with steel wool to knock off a substantial amount of the

.paint I had just applied.

 The next step was a good coat of Briwax in their darkest color.

I find that if I refrigerate my wax before using,

I am able to apply a much thinner coat and

don't have to remove as much.

 I'm careful to use a small paint brush to get into all the crevices.

assuring the paint looks like it has been there forever.

Check back tomorrow to see what kind of upholstery.

I used on the seat......

I'm excited to get it finished

and

Ready for the September 24th Le' Pre'miere

Showcase Sale.

Thanks for stopping by today,

You know I love it when you come :)

I'm joining with The Shabby Creek Cottages Transformation Thursday..