A Vanity makeover !

Good morning everyone -

Well I finished it !  ( not waxed - but otherwise it's finished )

It's soooo difficult to get photos in a tiny space - I'm like an acrobat trying to do this !

I painted this piece in 3 layers.............( 4 if you count priming it ) but they were all very quick applications

Once I had primed it - I kind of liked that greyish color that comes from one coat of primer over wood
( those of you that paint furniture know exactly what I'm talking about ) those of you that don't paint furniture, it almost turns out drift wood ( ish ) looking.
Here's what I mean

So I gave it a coat of Paris Grey ( Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - all three steps ) and trimmed out all the edges with Pure White - sloppily actually - because I did NOT want a pristine look for this piece.

and then I made a " wash " using French Linen / water ( half - half or so )
I brushed the wash on - and then rubbed it all over with a paper towel - until it looked like this

and then I used a white wash right after - before it had dried -

Make sure your cloth is damp for this process so that the paint can soak into other layers................
And rub it all in until you're content with the results -
This is only paint - if you've used too much, you can simply add more of the darker color - not enough and you can add more of the white................

The end result was exactly what I was going for - aged layers of paint and washes.

I had this applique on hand and decided to add it to the middle drawer on top

Doesn't it look like it was meant to be there all along?

This didn't come with a bench - I have a couple in storage but for now I just grabbed a tiny one I have here after I painted it Paris Grey

and then I placed a faux sheep skin rug on it ( IKEA 14.99 )

and that's it !
transformation complete !

I can't wait for the little ones to see it - it's in " their " room after all

Have a wonderful day everyone !
I'm, once again, having computer problems - took me forever to upload the photos to this post -
Have to call my son-in-law over for supper LOL

Much love,
Me

Looking for inspiration?
Join me at these fabulous parties !!!

Between Naps on the Porch                                                Coastal Charm
An Extraordinary Day                                                         Kathe With an E
Homestories A to Z                                                            Savvy Southern Style 
Beyond the Picket Fence                                                    DIY by Design 
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson                                         From my Front Porch to Yours
Ivy & Elephants                                                          The Dedicated House
A Vanity Makeover                                                           French Country Cottage
Too Much Time on my Hands                                            Glitter Glue &  Paint
My Turn for Us                                                                  My Romantic Home
Miss Mustard Seed                                                            Funky Junk Interiors
The 36th Avenue                                                                One More Time Events
Life on Lakeshore Drive                                                     Avery Street Design
It's Overflowing                                                                  I Should be Mopping the Floor
Uncommon Designs                                                            Distressed Donna Down Home
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia                                       A Stroll Thru Life
Stone Gable                                                                       Classy Clutter