Back when I was in high school my parents bought me a vanity. It came with a mirror that screwed into the back as well as a bench. I really loved using it. I would sit in front of it every day when I would get ready in the mornings. As I have gotten older I stopped using it though. I still like the table so I decided to give it a makeover so that it can still be in my home.
I realized that the handle on this piece was not screwed in from the drawer. I actually had pry it off. That wasn’t so fun.
I of course went to my go to paint, Annie Sloan chalk paint, for this project. I used Pure White for the bottom and Antibes Green for the top. This was my first project using Antibes Green and I have to say that after I painted the top I got really really scared. It did not look anything like what I was envisioning.
I then proceeded to paint the bottom half white and still I was not convinced it would turn out good.
I applied the clear wax first and then followed up with the dark wax. Can I just say that the dark wax solves everything. I can not believe the difference that the dark wax made. The top of this table is the exact color that I was hopping to get. I love it.
I am yet to drill a hole and add a nob. I was thinking maybe a green knob to match the top. For now I will be on the hunt to find the perfect one
. I am really happy with how it turned out.
Hawthorne & Main is all about finding your style for your space! It should be a reflection of you! 
Table looks great Shonee. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by Michelle!
This is so great! The vanity makes a perfect table. I love that you painted the top a different color. T
And I am on the same page with you….that antiquing wax can make such a difference. I'm painting a table base a french blue color that seems a little bright to me right now. I'm crossing my fingers that a little sanding and the antiquing wax will tone it all down.
Jamie thanks for stopping by! I was so worried about the color, thank goodness for antiquing wax. If you give your table a light sand and use antique wax it will definitely tone down the color. Hope you will share your table once it's done. Just started following you on google +
Oh it turned out so pretty! Love the way it looks in your space.
Thanks Alexis!!
Really cool restoration work. Looking good. Wish I had that creative nack and time to pursue it sometiems.
Thanks Ray. I guess I just love to paint! And honestly I am a little bit lazy which is why I love chalk paint. I literally did no prep work for this piece. I just slapped on the paint and wax.
This is so pretty, Shonee! I love Annie Sloan wax and how it can totally transform the look of a piece. I also think a green knob would look fantastic! -Amy
Thanks Amy!! I am totally smitten by chalk paint and Annie Sloan wax right now. Finally got around to reading your full bio……I'm totally impressed. You are one tough gal. I really like the layout of it too. Thanks for stopping by!
what a great repurpose, and something that is sentimental, too.
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Thanks! I just could not get rid of it. I have a lot of memories using it as a kid. It is sentimental as you mentioned. Have a great weekend!
This turned out fantastic! Such a transformation!
Thanks Jennifer! I just love chalk paint, projects can be completed so quickly. The paint is very easy to work with.
SO pretty! LOVE the green!!!
Thanks Krisiti! The color is a little bit out of my comfort zone but I think that it is working ok in the space that I have it right now. Thanks for stopping by!