A beautiful combination.

 Since July, I bet we've painted at least 200 different pieces. We've done everything from bread boxes, coffee tables, candlesticks, headboards - you name it, I think we've transformed it.

  When the pieces come in the backdoor, we clean them up and then sit back and decide what color and look we think will work the best for each one. This is a photo of a wonderful dresser that just arrived on our dock last week. Some pieces take a little thought and then there's the ones like this, that you just know the potential they have. 

You can't see from this photo but it had some deep chips and scratches. Nothing that would take away from a successful makeover - just the opposite, it gave it the vintage character it deserved.

 We wanted to use the Milk Paint on it, and decided to let it do it's own distressing. Nancy chose the colors, French Enamel and Grain Sack. What a beautiful combination. The drawer fronts and top we did in the Grain Sack, the photo with the carved medallion shows the light washed look and the easy distressing.

 The French Enamel was applied to the trim and sides. I was so afraid it would over distress itself. When you let it do it's thing you never know what you'll end up with. Needless to say, I am so excited at how it turned out. Very subtle chipping and flaking.

 The hardware was unique, I ran a piece of sandpaper over it to lightly clean it up. The detail really popped.

 As you can see from this side view, soft distressing and a wonderful vintage feel. To finish it off, I applied two coats of clear wax mixed with a touch of antiquing wax. The finish is a natural looking patina. 

And the winner is.....

 Miss Mustard Seed

  French Enamel and Grain Sack.