Chalk Paint Possibilities.......

You know, I've been playing (and working) with paint since I was a teenager. As much as I've always enjoyed the instant gratification, I've never had as much happy anticipation as I do with chalk paint. I think it's obvious why......little to no prep work required, and fantastic distressability. Good word....Distressability.....

Now whenever I scout the thrift store aisles, I'm even more enthusiastic when I find a paintable object with great potential. (Since I don't have the space to bring home furniture, I have to restrict my acquisitions to smaller items like shelves, curios, etc.)

Found two cute pieces this weekend, just aching for a makeover. Here's the first:

Isn't this adorable? It's definitely homemade,

with painted plywood tiers. 

When I first bought it, I originally thought I'd sell it as is.

However.......as much as I love red, I think a couple more

chalk paint colors, using the red as a base,

will add some serious nostalgic charm.

I first imagined this for vendor displays at a

flea market, but how adorable would this be

at Christmastime, holding a bazillion

little bottle brush trees. Or how about a bazillion cupcakes........

yeah, cupcakes....

with coconut on top......

Focus, Focus.....

Yeah, yeah. So here's the other treasure....

This is one of those really small, low-sitting footstools.

I think with some new stuffing, fabric, and paint,

she could be a real charmer.

I'm hoping that blogging about them pre-facelift 

will force my follow-through skills to kick in

sooner, rather than later. 

Okay then. On to the paint....