It was one of those project weekends. I had one goal: finish the three curtain panels in the office and do a full reveal on Monday. Easy right? Well I got 75% of two panels done, didn’t start the third, and then decided the French Linen Annie Sloan Chalk paint was no longer working on the office desk. It just seemed off with the rest of the room.
So, I pulled out the AS Dark Wax I used on my DIY “Wood” Bead Chandelier. Granted, the base color was different {French Linen vs Old Ochre} but it quickly started to give a more brown tone {which I needed in the office} and made it start to look more wood-like. I also liked how much better the new trim we had added stood out.
I was feeling good. Until my husband walked in the room and said I ruined the desk and it looked like a bad antiquing project from the 70’s. Okay?! I got about half of the desk completed. I liked the overall effect, but I quickly realized it was going to be too dark given the dark board and batten wall we had installed. Ugh. Time for another redo.
Early Saturday afternoon, I made the trek to the one store in Omaha that carries the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I knew what I was looking for: Old White. I actually wanted this color for the chandelier but they were out {although I love how the Old Ochre turned out}.
So, now I have less than half of one coat on, plus two coats on certain sections. That’s the great thing about chalk paint: it’s really not finicky about how you apply it. Here’s where I currently stand:
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Jenny says
That’s the way the DIY process works, right? It’s going to look great when you’re finished (although I have to disagree with your husband on it looking like a bad 70’s antiquing project). 😉
My DIY progress was sidelined by sickness over the weekend. Boo!
Karen says
I think the white will look great and love the brass pulls! I also always like glass on the top too. Hang in there! 🙂 Karen
Rachel H says
Oh man – your husbands comments sound exactly like things my man would say. I am really liking the contrast between the white desk and dark panels. It’s going to be gorgeous!
scharee says
Things to add to my to do list…paint my desk white and make a faux wood chandelier. You are the DIY queen! One of these days I must come see your house in person. So beautiful!
Sarah S says
Haha! Thanks Schar. Hope to see you soon – maybe in Denver!