We recently finished another project transforming a sweet pair of French nightstands!
Many of you know I love painted furniture, but only when it’s done well. It has to be the right piece of furniture, and it has to be transformed with the right paint and techniques, producing a layered, quality finish. This was the look I wanted when I began the transformation of this pair of French nightstands.
I’ve had this pair of French Provincial nightstands in storage for awhile, just waiting for me to find the time to give them a makeover.
The paint that I used is made by Pure & Original Classico. I used P&O paint on the transformation of our little french bombe chest recently, and loved the quality. Pure & Original paints are made with respect for nature, quality, and style, and tinted with only natural pigments. The colors are based on the soft hues of the well-known Renaissance frescoes that are still prevalent in Europe today
The nightstands are the typical 1950’s french provincial style. I found them at an estate sale a couple of years ago at a really great price.
They had such pretty detailing with the hardware, as well as the metal wire in the doors.
I decided that I wanted to add just a bit more detail, so I added appliqués on each one prior to painting. Appliqués are wonderful for added detail and I simply glued them on with E6000 glue.
It’s so easy to make furniture appliqués. You can see that post HERE.
This is what the little french beauties look like now after their makeover. I absolutely love them!
I had originally thought I would sell them, but now I’m re-thinking that decision.
I chose three colors to work with, Country Blue, Sea Salt, and Evening Shadow.
I used Country Blue as my base coat. With the second layer, I applied a “wash” of the Evening Shadow. I thinned the Evening Shadow with water and, taking a section at a time, I covered the nightstand in a thin wash, then immediately wiped it back with a soft cloth, leaving it down in the details and crevices. The subsequent coats of the lighter colors will lighten the original blue color.
The last layer was to dry brush on Sea Salt to give highlights to certain areas. This is a matter if personal preference, you can add as much or as little as you like.
There is distressing on both of the nightstands that occurred naturally as I layered the colors.
As I wiped back the “wash” on the second coat, the cloth naturally pulled away some paint in certain areas, showing the original wood, which results in a beautifully timeworn look.
I always paint furniture in layers, giving depth to the piece, which just can’t be achieved with one coat of paint.
After the final layers of Evening Shadow and Sea Salt, I used a homemade glaze, and again, taking a section at a time, I applied the glaze and immediately wiped it off, leaving it in the details and edges.
How much, or how little, is really about personal preference. I like it to have the look of old patina, so I tend to use more.
After everything was dry, I added a coat of clear wax, letting it cure for 24 hours before buffing.
It’s not necessary to wax over the Pure & Original paint, because it will dry to a soft velvety radiance which is absolutely gorgeous, however I just happen to love the soft, subtle shine that wax gives a piece.
So I always finish my painted pieces with wax. I also feel like the wax gives the furniture an added layer of protection.
After I buffed the nightstands, I added the gilt to the original door hardware, appliqués, and also the metal wire in the doors.
Rub~N~Buff in color Gold Leaf is my “go to” for adding gilt to furniture.
I love the character and depth that the Pure & Original paint produces. The results are always stunning!
The addition of natural pigments in the paint, creates a deep, intense color, with excellent coverage, and it’s environmentally friendly!
The focus of Pure & Original paint is on vintage pieces, furniture, and small projects, and it turned out to be the perfect paint for this pair of petite french nightstands!
So tell me, what do you think of my two little french beauties after their transformation?
On another note, we’re still working on the foyer…..I know, I know…..you probably don’t think we’re ever going to get finished……..sometimes I feel the same way!
Cheers,
Cindy
Wow . I think I couldn’t do that in a million years even I was paid to do it . Some people just have talent , and you are one of them . You have a gift . These look insanely beautiful . Amazing ! Thank you for sharing .
Thank you so much, Rose!
I couldn’t love it more! No wonder you want to keep them!
I just love french looking colors. In the beginning of you showed a light off white and a duck egg blue. Where did you add them in on the night stands. These two colors were much lighter than Grand Canal and morning mist. Would love to see a video on how you achieve this look. Thanks for sharing
They are nice, but I think they looked better
and were probably more valuable in their original state.
You are Amezing
Wow. Love your blog. How do I sign up for it? I admire your style and creativity. Regarding the night stands, how did you achieve the gold color and how do you make the glaze? Thanks! Patti
Hi Patti! There is a “sign up” section on the sidebar area, but if you like, I will add your email address to our subscriber list! Thank you so much for following along! The gilding on the nightstands is Rub-N-Buff in color Gold Leaf, from Hobby Lobby. The glaze is very simple…..Acrylic Paint in color Burnt Umber {from any craft store} and thin it with water until it’s the consistency of milk. Paint on and wipe back with a damp cloth, leaving the glaze down in the nooks and crannies! Hope that helps!
Beautifully done…love the European look that you got with Mia Colore.I’m exploring more into this look for pieces of my furniture. I see you have tried a few paint companies Mia Colore…Madison Blanche La Chaux French lime paint (this paint seams to be very thick to create layers)and last of all Pure and Original that seams to give suttle tones in the paint. I’ve followed your blog and watchedyou and your hubby transfer your home into your little bit of haven…I so appreciate your time and values Thank you for sharing Sincerly Laurel
Which one of these paints in your opinion do you feel gives that look. Thanks Again Laurel
Hi Laurel! I love the Mia Colore and the Purw & Original paints because of the texture of the paint. I also have loved Annie Sloan paints for years. I’ve never tried the Maison Blanche paints. I think the end result is more about the layering of the paint than the type of paint. I think you could achieve this look with the proper layering, no matter what paint you decide to use.
OMG!!!!!! this is fabulous! so glad I found your site!(can you do my home over?lol))Maybe it will help me get my diy mojo going again!Certainly has me thinking!> Only 2 paint picks? Wow thats tough!I love em all! Abruzo(sp) & Copper! I have no idea what ,but love them!Love your makeovers and the paint colors too!
The nightstands are absolutely gorgeous! I appreciate artists who share the details of their projects to help others broaden their techniques and improve their skills. I have a Fr. Pr. entryway cabinet that I’d like to restyle, and I’d love to try these paints. I think I would use Grand Canal as the base color & Colosseum Beige in the details.
Lovely! I love your color gens canal and morning mist! I also have a pair of night stands that would look great in these colors
Loved how beautiful your tables looked! It took me a long time to decide because all of the colors are beautiful, but I finally settled on Lago Maggiore and Etna Ashes.
Absolutely beautiful pieces! So elegant and rich looking. I would choose Dan Brown and Dutch Biscuit, but all the colors are gorgeous and Pure and Original is exactly that, Pure and Original! Love it, love it, love it!!! Micki
Oh, good grief! You are a magician! Others paint furniture, but you transform it into having an elegant personality that is gorgeous!
Sicillan Dust and Mocha! Love the color line. Your little tables look amazing, truly like an aged antique; such a welcome distinction from the shabby, thick, glaring pieces that are still trending in many vintage shops. Your classy tables have inspired me, thank you☺
Wow, I LOVE this night stands. They are gorgeous and you did an amazing job painting them. I absolutely love the way the turned out! Thanks so much for sharing the technique you used. I am so motivated I am going to paint a dresser imitating as much as possible your night stands. I love the idea of adding the appliqués, where did you found them? Would you mind sharing how you made the homemade glaze you used?
Mia Colore paint sounds wonderful, I like the idea of not needing to wax after painting if you chose not to!
All the colors are beautiful, but I would chose the colors you used, Grand canal and morning mist, just because I love the way your night stands came out.
Thank you so much!!
Thank you Cristina! The appliqués are from Efex….http://www.efexusa.com. The glaze is very simple….Acrylic artist’s paint {from Hobby Lobby or Michael’s} in color Burnt Umber, thin with water to a “glaze” consistency, and apply where needed with a 1″ artist’s brush!
I am intrigued with this paint line and loving their colors. I currently have a old, ornate buffet that I have been trying to decide on colors for. I am particular drawn to the Etna Ashes and Herbal Green; I would love to use Etna Ashes to create some lowlights against the Herbal Green. Great post and thank you for offering the giveaway. One day I am going to mimic the blue dresser/buffet in your home Cindy. That has been my inspiration piece for quite some time. Good luck everybody!
Cindy,
Your nightstands look outstanding! Luv how you added the details to them. I would go with Alpine Blue and Pure White for a buffet that is waiting to be transform. Hope you are having a great week and maybe I will see ya at the next sale.
Blessings,
Linda
Aged Cotton, Alp White, or Slightly Grey… can’t decide which neutral… My niece is begging me to re-do her kitchen cabinets and knows she wants that “farmhouse style” look (with antiquing). I just might accommodate her!!
Love love love how your project turned out – my favorites from the paint colors: Cappachino, Old Dutch and Grand Canal. I would use these colors on a potting bench I’m converting into a breakfast bar.
I would choose morning mist and vanilla cream . Your chest are gorgeous you really make me want to try it on my Grandmothers old oak kitchen chairs around her oak table I refinished .Can’t wait to see your beautiful foyer!
All the colors are soft and beautiful it’s a hard choice but the Stunning Gray and Dawn Cloud seam very French and southing like a worn dress, quilt or furniture piece.
I love it antique white and cappuccino
I love stunning gray and morning mist. I also love what you did with your night stands. I am trying to get the courage to paint my bedroom furniture.
I like the color Grand Canal and Morning Mist the two that you used I have a side table that would look great in those colors. I love your tables they look so great. Love your blog Cindy and your beautiful home.
Alpine Blue and Grand Canal would be my two choices!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE what you did with these pieces! What a transformation!
Active Volcano and Etna Ashes are so beautiful (it was hard to choose, with all the colors just stunning!!!). Thank you for this great giveaway!
Grand Canal and Dawn Cloud..love those colors and LOVE the transformation of those tables….the color and the appliqués that you added just turned them into most exquisite pieces!!!….Love your new look…I think my subscription via email must have dropped due to the transformation of your blog…not sure why…re-suscribing!
Hi Cindy. Love, love the nightstands. I have a corner cabinet for my dining room that I want to paint so it is French/Swedish looking. I like the 2 colors Alp White and White Smoke. I think they would be so pretty on the piece. Thank you for the chance to try these lovely paints.
Grand Canal & Dawn Cloud
I would choose the same colors you used because I LOVE how they look. Do you have a recipe for glaze that you can share with us? I have a vintage French Provincial desk that would be perfect for this project. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful work! Victoria
So hard to choose! I think I’ll go with Vanilla Cream and Roman Legend. I have a cute entry way cabinet I found curbside that could use some color love.
Hi Cindy! I absolutely love your nightstand transformation!! I would love to try these paints! The two colors I would choose are the same you used, morning mist and grand canal. I would use them on my dining room buffet. Thanks,
Kim
Cindy love your style and color choices. So inspiring. Thank you for always sharing your paint techniques. I think old rose and morning mist would look lovely together thanks for the opportunity.
Greystone and royal white look like they would be interesting on vintage clock I’ve been wanting to paint…..love your night stands …. Enchanting
Wow – everything you touch turns into gorgeous stunning pieces! I have selected the Aged Cotton and the Caffe Latte which will brilliantly work on a sideboard I’ve had in storage just waiting for these colors. Thank you.
Oh these stands are just gorgeous! Love the colors you have used too. Funny I would not have picked the grand canal looking at the color swatch but wow it looks great on the stands. I have 2 stands I have been wanting to paint for ages but could not decide on a color, I think you gave them to me, Grand Canal and Morning Mist!
Have a great day,
Blessings, Candy
Cindy, I just love your style of painting! I also paint with many layers and glazes, and love trying new products! This Mia Color line looks dreamy; I like the Alpine Blue & Lavender! I have been aching to do a side table in lavender! Thanks for always being generous with the details of how you did your projects! Deb Sanger-Evans
Just recently found your blog and I think I’ve read all your posts in the last week! I’m searching Craigslist constantly now! I would choose Verdigris and Morning Mist. It might make an interesting combination. I always have a few French chairs that need some work.
I have done many pieces of furniture in ASCP but after seeing your great job on these two chest I’d love to try these same two colors on a small French chest that I have in a very similar style. So I’d select Grand Canal and Morning Mist. Thanks for posting the steps you used to obtain this stunning patina!
I have a antique side table with great detail and the veneered too is ruined so I would love to try Lago Maggioria and Sicilian Dust
Beautifully redone pieces! And thank you for the inspiration and the instructions. I’m working up the courage to try to redo an antique dresser given to me by my mother in law. For that project I would choose Stunning Grey and use Vanilla Cream for the highlights.
Would love to try Slightly Grey and Stunning Grey on 2 antique twin beds that I saw waiting to be rescued at the thrift store this morning. Thank you for sharing how to make the glaze. It really is all in the details when painting furniture, isn’t it?
love the pretty nightstands transformation. I am like you as I get caught up in the process and forget frequently to take shots prior let alone the action. Thanx for the opportunity to try this brand of paint via a contest. I would like to try “Old Rose” and “Venice White” if I was luckily chosen. My project would also be a French inspired night stand. lilalee0759@yahoo.com
beautiful job I would pick white smoke and stunning gray for a chest I have in my bedroom. Would love to have the chance to experiment whit her paint.
The night stands are gorgeous! Love the detailing on them. I’m looking forward to the foyer reveal but it’s a big area so I can wait. 😉 As for the paint colors, oh my. Just two? There’s so many I’d love to try like Cardinal Red, Mocca, Abrusso, Grey Column…I think I’d probably get Cappuccino and Abrusso. No project yet but you never know what I’ll find to transform.
Cindy,
The nightstands are stunning! You are truly an artist, you don’t just paint……you create.
I have a beautiful Lowboy that I purchased to paint for my foryer and the two colors you used with the gold gilding are exactly the vision I have for this piece. I would love to have Grand Canal and Morning Mist.
I love your story behind your blog. It sounds like your Mama and Mother-in-law are the best of two worlds.
One question, what type of glue do you use to attach appliqués?
Thank you,
Janie
Thank you so much Janie! I used contact cement to apply the appliqués.
I love the night stand makeover. I would choose the same colors as you Morning Mist and Grand Canal. I have a curio end table that I’ve been meaning to paint forever and the color combo would look perfect with my new drapes.
Your nightstands are just dreamy with the layered finish and added accents! So very French and Sophisticated. If I had to choose only two colours they would be Fountain Spray and Cardinal Red. I think they would look great together. Of course the idea of Italian fresco coloured paint sounds dreamy also. Thanks for the chance to win some!
Cindy- I also meant to ask how to do you make your homemade glaze that you used in this transformation? Thanks so much for your detailed instructions!
Adele, my homemade glaze is really simple…..Acrylic paint {from Hobby Lobby or Michael’s}, the kind artist’s use, in the color Burnt Umber. Squeeze some out in a container, add water and mix until it’s a thin “glaze” consistency. Then I always apply with a small 1″ artist’s brush so that I can get it down in all of the details. You can put it only in certain areas, or do as I do, and cover the area, then immediately wipe back with a dry,soft cloth. If there ends up too much on the piece, wipe back with a damp cloth. Once it’s dry, you can wax over the top. It’s the perfect color and easy to use.
Sicilian Dust and Herbal Green would be my choice. I have a round occasional table that is due some love! You night stands are gorgeous!
I have admired your dresser/buffet since finding your blog and now I am totally smitten with your frenchy nightstands. Sooooo, I would love to try my hand at replicating your beautiful finish with Grand Canal and Morning Mist on another small nighstand. Magnifique!
Oh my goodness Cindy! These tables are just GORGEOUS!!! You truly have a gift for furniture transformations and your painting techniques are simply stunning! I would choose white smoke and walled enclave as my 2 paint choices. We are in the process of restoring an old house so I have many paint projects looming. How fun it would be to try out these new paints! SO love your home and following along as you transform it into a french show place!!!
Hi Cindy,
As with all your pieces you do, I am in love with those night stands! I would choose Grand Canal and Morning Mist also. The piece I want to chalk paint next is a small antique piece that sits in our dining room with leaded glass doors and houses my white linens. Hubby doesn’t want it painted, but I’m working on him!
Linda
Hi, I would love to try the Abruzzo and the Sicilian Dust. I have some Habersham bar stools in a similar aged green, and the prettiest little french wall cabinet I’d like to try to get a similar finish on to hang in my kitchen when it’s finished. Although, if I had another look at the colors, I would probably be tempted to pick another set! lol They are all so pretty.
I love the way you transformed the nightstands. They look like true antiques! I would choose alp white and daylight. I’m anxious to transform an antique table that was my grandmother’s along with a vintage mirror that I’d paint to match it.
~Cindy~
The nightstands turned out so lovely, my gosh you are so good at what you do!! The colors “Sunset” and “Tuscany Fields”, I would like to see on a dresser I am tempting to paint soon !!
Thanks so much for sharing !
Paula-In
These beautiful nightstands are what I had in mind for a project so Grand Canal and Morning Mist would work!
Lago Maggiore and Roman Legend are the 2 colors I’d pick. Loveeee these little gems ! I’d say they are definitely keepers
I love how they turned out! I pick Lago Maggiore and Daylight. I have a replica Quenne Anne side table that I am so wanting to transform, and I believe these two colors will give an ashes to beauty makeover to this tired looking piece. Thank you so very much for the giveaway!
Many blessings to you my friend!
Hi Cindy. I absolutely love your nightstands. You truly are an artist when it comes to transforming furniture with your painting techniques. I have a love of French provincial style furniture as well. I have several pieces that I am going to paint and would love if they would turn out half as beautiful as the pieces you have finished. I have a sofa table and a large dresser that I want to paint to resemble the finish you created on your French buffet. I would chose Venice White and Lago Maggiore. I would like to know what color glaze you used for this project. I love your blog and enjoyed the article in the April 2016 “Romantic Homes” about your home I purchased a Mora Clock that I am also transforming with paint and hope I can make it look similar to your Mora clock.
Hi Kris! My homemade glaze is really simple…..Acrylic paint {from Hobby Lobby or Michael’s}, the kind artist’s use, in the color Burnt Umber. Squeeze some out in a container, add water and mix until it’s a thin “glaze” consistency. Then I always apply with a small 1″ artist’s brush so that I can get it down in all of the details. Once it’s dry, you can wax over the top. It’s the perfect color and easy to use.
I love Aged Cotton and Dark Aubergine. Of course, those aren’t the only two that I find beautiful. All my pieces are complete now so I will be looking for the perfect one for this paint. I would love to find a lovely old bookcase with glass door and scrolled legs.
I think grand canal and ocean spray are my two favorites. I do have a dresser that would look good in the first color, I think. Have to ponder that. Thanks for the giveaway. your nightstands look amazing.
As always love your work. I love the colors you used,so put me down for Morning Mist and Grand Canal.
Thank you so much for your detailed instructions! I have a dresser that I have been wanting to paint. I love the combination that you have used on your nightstands, so I would pick Grand Canal and Morning Mist.
Absolutely gorgeous!! I’m not sure I could part with those, either! There are such wonderful colors to choose from, but I have not one, but two projects in mind, so I would choose Aged cotton and Vanilla Cream. I’m planning to re-do our coffee and end tables soon as well as an antique cabinet that was my grandparents. Thank you for introducing us to this new paint and also for the opportunity to possibly win some to try! 🙂
OOOOH, Venice White and Sicilian Dust, if anything just for their names. I have a nightstand also that I painted 15 years ago, it is looking tired and unloved, but I love it and will keep and transform her and may she last another 15 years. Suzana x
Morning mist and aged cotton or lavender…..hard to choose,really. I love all the colors! Then I also just want to copy you! Love the nightstands. They’re gorgeous!! Where did you get the appliques and what gold did you use for them and the wire?
Thanks bunches!
Hi Heather! The appliqués are Efex, their website is http://www.efexusa.com. They don’t sell directly but have a list of dealers that sell them. They are wonderful because they are flexible and you can bend them and cut them. I bought mine from http://www.robynstorydesigns.com. I used gold leaf {from Hobby Lobby} for the hardware and appliqués, and Rub~n~Buff Gilding Paste {from Hobby Lobby}in Gold Leaf on the wire.
Love these…my choices are Cardinal Red and Caffe Latte.
Simply stunning and I wouldn’t have thought about adding the appliqués! Perfection at its finest! I do love the softness and how natural the layers look. Grand Canal and Morning Mist would be my choice. Thank you for offering such a wonderful giveaway! Cheers!
Love all the colors but would have to pick lemon pie and lavender.
Your little french nightstands are simply gorgeous…like everything you do. Oh it’s SO hard to choose…the colors are all so beautiful! If I had to choose only two it would be Cardinal red and Abruzzo…I have a little rattan chair that is crying for a make-over!
What a lovely project! I would choose Warm Beige and Venice White that would just be perfect for my small side table!
Love the night stands! They are gorgeous as is your style. I like stunning grey and alpine mist. I would like to paint a small armoire.
Should have been alpine blue.oops!
Your masterful attention to detail inspires me!! The nightstands looking amazing. I have a little old sewing cabinet that is begging for some White Smoke and Old Dutch White.
I have a small 2 door cabinet that I would like to paint. Since this will be my first foray into painted furniture, I would choose Grand Canal and Morning Mist since I can see your finished colors.
Tuscany Fields and Vanilla Cream. I have two chairs I would love to paint for my kitchen breakfast bar. Your night stands are absolutely beautiful. Loved the added detail you added to the sides and gold leafed.
Beautiful transformation. I choose Roman Legend and Royal White for a table in our den. Thank you for introducing Mi Colore to us.
Tuscany Fields and Lemon Pie. I have a lovely little hutch that is crying for this paint.
I would love to try the Alp White over top of Grey Column. I have an old stereo cabinet that hopefully will look great using your timeworn techniques.
It looks like you went back in time to purchase these nightstands in a small shop in France. Don’t sell them.
I love your nightstands. You always inspire me with your ideas. I have chosen Herbal Green and Alp White. I recently inherited a lovely old French desk from my great aunt that I have been planning on painting. This should be perfect!
So beautiful!!! They look so warm and comfortable. I have an old walnut butcher block that I want to pain the bottom of………want a dark blue green…..thinking grand canal, or lago maggio ??? sorry forgot the spelling. I will leave the top natural. Thank you for sharing!! Linda
Gorgeous transformation! I would choose Morning Mist and Grand Canal. I have a corner shelf I painted a couple years a go that I want to repaint.
absolutely beautiful ,i would love aubergine flower ,and old rose ,and have some fun i am always ready to try different chalk paints ,and i have tried a few ,and would love to try this one
Looks like the paint is fabulous, rich color and aging appeal. I think I would like to use Tuscany Fields (love the mustard hue) and aged cotton ( I do everything in an aged cream). Would love to try this on some wall scones I have and frames. pamelajlind @yahoo.com
Enjoy watching your home transformation… jealous.
You certainly did their paint justice! Your layering techniques on the nightstands is just lovely! All the colors are beautiful, but Roman Legend and White Smoke would look lovely on a French Provincial dresser that will be used in a nursery!
I would choose Venice White and old Rose. Wow, I love those tables…I wouldn’t be able to part with them! I gave several tables to paint to match my new furniture.
Beautiful colors in this paint line. I have my grandmother’s dressing table that I want to paint. I would choose the colors Colosseum Beige and Grey Column.
They are absolutely gorgeous! Your transformations are always beautiful. If I won I would choose Grand Canal and Morning Mist. Blues are my favorite and I have a French Provincial dresser waiting to be painted to go in my bedroom! I always like to try new chalk paints. Who knows these could become my favorite. 🙂
I just love the finishes you have used in your home. This is another example of the consistent colors and French style you have used in your renovations. You are so right about painted furniture. I have been dabbling in painting furniture for years and sometime it just doesn’t come out the way I see it in my head! 😉
I would choose Ancient Stone and Deep Night for some shelves and a night stand. Thank you for the introduction to a new product!!!
I love all the colors! I woud choose Logo Maggiore and White Cloud for and old oak (English, not French, sorry) sideboard for an entryway.
Love love love the outcome! How gorgeous! I would love to try your technique with vintage white and aged cotton on a new “goodwill find” i may last week!!! Mici02@comcast.net
I haven’t tried chalk paint. I would try Venice White and Sicilian Dust. Fingers crossed!
I would choose Tuscany Fields and Antique Stone…I have a victorian dresser that I have been waiting for inspiration to strike and your piece today provided that color inspiration!
Grand Canal and Alpine blue are so pretty. I would like to paint an antique dresser I have that needs an overhaul. I may layer in one or two more colors as well.
I would love the Alpine Blue and Dutch Biscuit – your nightstand are gorgeous. Now I am looking for something similar to do the same for our master bedroom. Thank you -I just bought the Romantic Homes magazine with your beautiful home featured in it.
Oh the alpine blue and design white are gorgeous! Thank you for this fantastic opportunity.
My daughter has an old vanity with a mirror she wants me to refinish for her. It has a lot of scroll work.
She wants it white with distress with Red peaking through the white finish. The red is in honor of my mama, she loved Red.
I would love to do it in Cardinal Red & Double Cream.
Thank you,
Linda
Vatican ground and Daylight are the two colors I would choose. Your night stands are beautiful. Good job!
This paint looks AMAZING!! I have 2 French chairs I have torn down and I would love to paint them a combination of Greystone and Etna Ashes plus I have a small table that I think would work well in the same. I love your layering of colors. You mentioned a homemade glaze—is that something you could share with us on how you make it? I would love to know some insider tips since you are definitely an expert! Thanks, and I can be reached at PJKINATL@HOTMAIL.COM
Oh, I don’t know Patti, I don’t think I’m EXPERT on anything! Lol! My homemade glaze is really simple…..Acrylic paint {from Hobby Lobby or Michael’s}, the kind artist’s use, in the color Burnt Umber. Squeeze some out in a container, add water and mix until it’s a thin “glaze” consistency. Then I always apply with a small 1″ artist’s brush so that I can get it down in all of the details. Once it’s dry, you can wax over the top. It’s the perfect color and easy to use.
My choices would be Sandy Hill and Alpine Blue. What a beautiful job you did. Adding the detail just made it.
Hi, Cindy! I love Purple Peel and White Smoke! I have two antique chests in my foyer that I would like to paint…we got them many, many years ago and I’ve loved them, but they need a new life! I love ASCP, and my hubbie tells everyone that if something sits still for very long in our home, it gets chalk-painted! I get so excited when I open email in the morning and see one of your posts! Love your blog and watching you bring new life to this fabulous home!
Thank you Kathryn!
ohhh la la! tres chic! just 2?! just two?! ok, Rosy Brown and Sandy Hill , ahhhh….
Ha,ha,ha…Ruby!
Wow! You inspire me to layer! I am loving Roman legend and Verde!
Your a hard act to follow but love your style!
Morning Mist and Grand Canal because I love the look you created.
Hi, Cindy- I have an antique cedar chest that I got at Goodwill As Is. It’s very old but in excellent condition. The only thing that was wrong with it was the part that holds the lid open on one side but all the pieces were there so it was an easy fix! I had some frenchy legs in my stash and ordered a large applique for the front. Oh, man, it’s gonna be gorgeous! I was pondering what colors to use since this piece will definitely be a part of my bedroom. I plan on hanging a trumeau mirror above it. So when I saw your post this morning I thought I would see if there were any colors that would work. And yes, there was! I would pick Roman Legend and White Cloud. You were right, what gorgeous colors! Also I think if I were you and had a place to put those nightstands, I would keep them! Love your blog and your work. Thank you for the opportunity to try Mia Colore! Thank you -Kris
Cindy, your work is phenomenal! I love the layering and the aging, it makes the details on the furniture really stand out. I clicked onto the Mia Colore website and fell in love with their paint colors. I loved the Lago Maggiore for the depth of the color. And so many varieties of white and grey. Thanks for the chance to win the giveaway.
Hi Cindy! These are amazing! I am getting ready to do a French Provincial chest of drawers and would love to use the Grand Canal and Dawn Cloud. I plan to try something similar to the dresser/buffet you did. Thank you for sharing with us!
Beautiful……Venice white and vanilla cream…(my choice)..I’m addicted to all French provincial style furniture. My shop specializes in French provincial. Love, love. The special touch with the additional appliqués is perfect. What supplier had these?
Hi Nancy! I used Efex appliqués. It was my first time using them, and I’m quite impressed, and would love to try them on a few more projects. Their website is http://www.efexusa.com. I purchased mine from http://www.robynstorydesigns.com.
Love this look and your ideas. I would choose the same two colors that you used. I have a more modern dinning table that I would love to make more vintage looking. Any suggestions on how to achieve this?
Karla, you can totally transform the look of a piece with paint, and maybe distressing to give it an aged look. Depending on the table, it might be possible to swap out the legs if they are too modern looking.
I love the Grand Canal and Morning Mist! The combination you used would look perfect on a small dresser/night stand I’ve been waiting to paint! I want to leave the top stained and it has the prettiest drop drawer pulls! Thank you so much for the giveaway!
Oh Cindy, I am so excited. After falling in love with your Antique French Cane Dining Chairs, I searched and found 4 antique ones from Mt Pleasant SC. They are in transit.I would love to make them the color of yours in your Dining Room. I have used chalk paint but want to try something new, so this would be wonderful I am not sure which 2 colors would give me your look-I have gone back and forth with Aged Cotton, Grey Column, Old Dutch White or maybe Venice White. Any suggestions would be helpful. Also, do we have your homemade glaze recipe ??!! Keep the chest. After gilding 4 chairs as my first DIY project, I appreciate all the time, patience and work that go into these projects. You did a gorgeous job and they look wonderful with the cabinets you added in your kitchen !!!!! 🙂
Wonderful Kathy! Aged Cotton is just a touch too “yellowy” for me, but I love Old Dutch White and Venice White. Grey Column would make a wonderful base coat for both of those whites!
Their color selection is huge! I am in love with the colors you used, Grand Canal and Morning Mist. You have such a talent for making it look old! Thanks for the inspiration!
Your night stands are stunning! I’m choosing Grand Canal and White Smoke. I have several pieces I need to paint but I will probably use these on a table base that has a marble top.
Roman legend and white smoke!!
Just stunning Cindy. I love all the details. Funny I am sharing an armoire in a very similar color on the blog today.
Thanks, Kim! I can’t wait to see your armoire!
Cindy, I would chose Grand Canal and Sandy Hill. I was tempted to pick the same two you did since I love the depth you were able to achieve on those nightstands! But a girl has to go with her namesake so Sandy Hill was it. Can’t wait to see the foyer!
Love the side tables! I would pick grand canal and double cream and use them in a small bookcase I have plans for:)
I went to there website, that paint sounds amazing and love the colors. My question about the night stands. Did you sand or do any prep-work before you started painting?? You did use the chalk paint? Have you tried the lime paint?
There paint sounds great and I am going to give it a try.
Thank you for sharing.
Deborah, the chalk based paint is a no prep paint, no sanding required. I didn’t do any prep work on the nightstands, only wiped the dust off! I haven’t tried the lime paint yet.
Love the colors you used! The layering of colors and wax adds such a beautiful depth to the piece! I’m trying to decide what colors to paint my nightstands right now…this might have made it harder because there is so many possible choices!
i love, love those nightstands. Your paint work is so beautiful. I would love to have those. Everything you do is just amazing. And I am following that foyer redo, can hardly wait to see the finished work. I know it will be amazing just like the rest of your home.
Thank you Deborah!
All the colors are so beautiful it’s hard to pick two. How about Mocca and Cappuccino? I have several project pieces, but think I’ll use these to refinish our ottoman.
Love your site and your style! Wow….tough choices. I think I’d go with Sandy Hill and Soft Leather. Thanks!
These are absolutely gorgeous, Cindy! I wouldn’t want to part with them either! Thank you for such a detailed tutorial. You do such a beautiful job!
love and blessings~
Lynda @ Gates of Crystal
Thank you Lynda!
I have a little feminine desk I would like to see in Old Rose as a base and Greystone as a top coat. I love that you share your painting techniques. I look at blogs like yours to get ideas,but also want to know the steps to achieve them. Love looking at your home,beautiful!
Oh, I love that combo Kathi! That would be gorgeous on your desk!
Stunning! Always love your pieces and your work, I could also see the two colors you chose in my home, not sure if I can get this paint in Canada, I’ll have to do some research!
Thank you Valerie! Yes, I believe they do have distributors in Canada. Check the “dealers” section on their website.
Love your decorating style. Your home is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
I love the tables! I have an antique table waiting to be painted and this is what I had in mind so I would choose Morning Mist and Grand Canal
They turned out beautiful, Cindy! Happy Fridat!
Oops, I forgot to play, I love all the colors with this paint line… I would chose slightly grey and Verde to try… thanks for the chance to try them out!
Beautiful color pallet, I would love to try Pink blossom and aged cotton.
The nightstands are gorgeous! Love the layers of the paint…The 2 colors I would choose are Grand Canal (love the depth of color) and white smoke.