Black Vanity Makeover-A True Classic


Nothing says "classic" like a black and white photograph. And this piece is well deserved to be called a classic. I rescued it from the dusty corner of an antique shop and then brought back to life with a can of black paint and some good old fashioned elbow grease. 
Sold March 2018!


Chalk paint is the way to go. Any brand will do or you can make your own like these from Salvaged Inspirations. I used Valspar chalk paint from Lowes in Kettle Black. 

After two coats of paint, I distressed the edges with a medium grade sandpaper and sealed it with two coats of Minwax Polyacrylic. 


Tres Chic!

I sanded the top with my Craftsman sheet sander and then stained it with Minwax penetrating stain. I mixed English Chestnut with Espresso to get this dark color. It is sealed with Minwax high gloss Polyurethane.


I found these three little vases at my local Threads of Hope thrift store. 


What a transformation!


SOLD!
Available for $225
Contact me at 931-488-8894 or GardenandEasel@gmail.com for more info.
Gay Lena
















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