My End Tables

Now these pictures are of my end tables in my front room.   In a perfect world I would not have my red multi print couches, the walls wouldn't be green, I would have those pictures above the sconces framed in something unique and vintage, and my pillows would add touches of whimsy to the room.  BUT, alas,  we don't live in a perfect world.  And even though my front room isn't perfect, I have grown to love its warmth and character.

These end tables have been with my since before I got married.  I picked them up at a local salvation army.  They are solid wood, but were covered with varnish when I originally purchased them.  Back in the day (6+ years ago) I wasn't aware of Annie Sloan and her "I don't have to prime this to paint it" paint.  So I painted them black.  Well then a few years went by and I wanted a two toned look.  Still not wanting to refinish the wood.  I painted the top black, and the bottom white.  

Well after finding Annie Sloan, I bought Aubusson Blue, and FINALLY scraped all that caked on paint/primer off.  I painted the bottom blue, and left to top RAW!  I added the dark wax, and then finished it off with clear wax.  NOW.  This was my first Annie Sloan Paint project.  There was MUCH to learn.  First of all I put the dark wax on BEFORE I put a coat of clear wax.  Bad idea.  And when I have the time/energy to redo this I will.  The dark wax is too strong without that first layer of clear wax.

BUT, it is nice.  And I love the Aubusson Blue color.  As a matter of fact, you will see that color pop up A LOT here.