31 Days of Things I've been Wanting to Do, Day 4: Update Entry

We inherited a sofa table several years ago. Complacent with the stained oak finish, I left it untouched. Free and in great condition, I 'liked' it. I was getting that itch to 'love' it (or get rid of it) so I decided it was time for a minor (free, I might add) update.

Used as a sofa table in 2007.....

Moved to our entry in 2008.....

And that's where it stayed until it's recent trip to the garage.....

I used the 'Lindsey' technique:

1. Sanded until my arm was tired.

2. Wiped it clean.

3. Put it on top of old towels, although, somehow, I still managed to get paint on the floor.

4. Using a free sample of paint I received in the mail (Glidden, Pebble Gray) , I applied paint with my favorite paint brush (Angled Wooster, 1 1/2") and then wiped some off with paper towels before it dried.

I love how the original wood finish comes though and the paint is prominent in the creases and designs in the wood.

Not a 'professional' way of distressing, but I managed to accomplish the look I was going for.....

Back in it's place....