Now I learned a lot from working on this DIY project. I opted out of sanding and went with 2 coats of primer instead. Normally I'd sand but this saved me a lot of time and the primer covered well. However next time I think I'll go with a spray primer as using a paint brush just took forever and made my arm very sore. That's probably due more to the fact that I'm out of shape though. One thing good though about using a brush to paint is your little monkey can help. Boy we both are looking rough here!
Here she was so proud because she painted the letter C.
I used a brush nickle spray paint to turn that brass into some sass!
Black was the color of choice. I've been collecting white dishes and serving platters for a few years and thought the black with the white would just pop. Plus our walls are white in our rental home so need something to add contrast to it. We took the doors off and once they were off we decided we liked the look of it and kept them off. (and please don't mind the red and turquoise squares still up from the Cat In The Hat Party, don't worry they are down now. )
I just love the way it turned out. Sometimes I get home and just go and stand in front of it and stare it, I've even been caught hugging it.
So once again here is the Before
And here is the After
My Papa died 2 years ago, 3 weeks after Monkey was born and so this piece has even more of a value to me. I hope to pass it on to my grandchildren one day. Until then though I will be showing it all my love!
What do you think? I was thinking of distressing it a bit and or glazing it but just haven't made up my mind.
I have a few more DIY projects I need to finish and get posted but they seem to keep getting put on the back burner. You know cause a glass of wine or taking a nap always seems more fun. :)
Happy Friday Ya'll.