This is one of the first tables that I painted using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I am just now getting around to posting it. I used Emperor's Red and gilding wax in gold. It also belonged to my grandmother. She had a house full of beautiful furniture, and I am so thankful to keep it living on in my house.
I used GedeO Gilding Wax on the trim of the table. This wax is so easy to use, and I have completed so many projects with this little jar!
I also used the gilding wax on the hardware so the trim would be an exact match.
Since the table was done before I ever thought about actually blogging, I don't have the before picture. This is also the only time I have actually sanded a piece of furniture before using the chalk paint. I only sanded the top. As long as I can remember, this table sat in front of my grandparent's picture window with a lamp on it. The sun had faded all of the top except for the circle where the lamp sat. I wanted to make sure that the raised circle didn't show.
Since I wanted a deeper red on the table, I did use the dark wax after a coat of clear wax.
Here lately I have been reading a few posts questioning the use of chalk paint because it is a bit pricey. This is the fourth project that I have finished using the Emperor's Red, and the can is just now a little less than half full. I put three coats on this table and on the other projects. If you missed my post on using the red paint and Wood Icing, you can find it here.
This picture was taken during the day with the sun pouring in the window, but the red shows up much better.
Now that I have finished this table, I see another project in the near future. My chairs worked great when the table had a dark finish, but now I'm thinking either new chairs or chair covers. :) At least add some red pillows. When it comes to decorating, do we ever get finished?
I also have to get curtains or valances for my living room. I cannot make up my mind what I want, and with eight windows in this room it won't be cheap. Yet, another project. LOL
Kathy
128 comments:
Your table looks stunning Kathy!! I absolutely love the red colour you have chosen and the gold detailing is gorgeous! Have a wonderful weekend:)
Love the table and it looks great in red. The gold detailing really brings it to life. Well done.
Wonderful job on the table! It turned out really nicely. Thanks for joining my blog! I'll be following yours too!
The table looks gorgeous! I love the color red you used for the table... it's so rich especially with the gold! You did a wonderful job!
Love this table! It really looks regal with the gold gilding.
I think this came out great, I love the red with gold accents. My mom had a very similar table (which I did not keep :( ) xo
beautiful details! it really makes it stand out!
Wow, Kathy. It looks lovely. I adore that red!
Happy weekend.
Thank you so much! You have wonderful weekend, too! Thanks for stopping by. :)
Thank you so much! I love your mirror, too. That turned out awesome. :)
Thank you so much for stopping by, and following. Looking forward to visiting your blog. Have a great weekend. :)
Thank you so much!! Have a great weekend. Thanks for stopping by. :)
Thank you!! I am loving following you on Pinterest. Just got back from vacation, and can't wait to pin away. LOL
Thank you!! I really needed to add some color with all the browns. If I had known about Pinterest and blogging years ago, I would have kept so much stuff. LOL
Thanks for stopping by, and have a great weekend. :)
Thank you! Have a great weekend. HUGS
Thank you so much! You have a great weekend, too! HUGS
Great job Kathy! It sure looks so pretty!
Blessings,
Susie
Hi Kathy, Thanks for your sweet comments and following. I am following you right back. Yes, school starts for me Tuesday, too, and kids come a week after that. I am a high school Science teacher. What about you? Well, now we can email each other and giggle when we get a snow day!
I love your table, am trying to figure out where I can put something red. That little drawer? My mom had a similar table when I was 3. I put my parakeet in it and shut the drawer! That bird lived for 17 years, and always tried to bite me......
Awesome job Kathy! Thanks for linking to the party and also to the Ark-La-Tex girls page!! I am in Texarkana, which is just up the road from you either way you look at it. How cool! Love looking around your blog and I am now your newest follower.
~Gay~
beautiful! Thanks for stopping by Granny's and following, returning the favor.
Kathy,
I think your table looks fantastic! I love the red and was thinking I might make the Emperor Red my next ASCP. A little goes a long way when using this paint I usually give everything at least 2 and sometimes 3 coats depending on the color and this paint goes along way. I even painted the lid of a jar I had that was metal and it covered perfectly.
My mother and grandmother had a table just like the one in your photo. I believe my sister still has my mom's. The drawer was missing but she covered the table with a lovely tablecloth. :) Great job on the table!
What a terrific way to add a pop of color! Love the red and how you finished it!
Wow, your table is gorgeous! I love the red with the gold accents. Thanks for stopping by HearthandWhimsy.com and following. I'm following back and looking forward to seeing your next creation.
Thank you so much, and for following!! So glad I found your blog. :)
Thank you! I needed some color with all my browns. :)
Thank you so much! It is amazing how many of these tables I see at estate sales. That was the table to have back in the day. LOL
Thanks for stopping by. :)
Thank you so much! I appreciate it. :)
Thank you so much for following. So excited to find your blog. I teach third grade. You are much braver than I am!!! LOL Oh, I hope we get a few snow days this year. :) I am in Louisiana, and last year we got none. We definitely will have to email our stories!
You are cracking me up with your parakeet story. That is too funny. I can't believe it lived for 17 years. Wow! That's a long time to fight off a bird. :)
Looking forward to visiting with you! HUGS
Wow, I am so excited! We actually go to Texarkana every now and then. So exciting that your so close. What a great idea you had with Ark-La-Tex bloggers. So glad you did.
Thanks for following, too! I look forward to visiting.
HUGS
Thank you so much! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend. :)
That is GORGEOUS! I'm a sucker for anything red so this beautiful table really trips my trigger. :)
Kathy- your table is wonderful!
I love the gilding wax and I am off to try and find it. Where do you buy yours?
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog-
I am a new follower.
Is there a specific group of Arkansas- Louisiana- Texas bloggers?
I would love to join.
Laura
White Spray Paint
Oops!
I am part of that group!
Sorry-
senior moment.
Laura
Kathy - this table makeover is wonderful! I have some Emperor's Silk ASCP but haven't cracked it open yet - you inspire me to get going with it!! I especially love the gold detailing - I've never seen that kind of wax. I do have lots of gold paint though - maybe I can make it work :-) Thanks for this great post!!!
I love this table Kathy! Pretty color and vignette too!
I haven't read the above comments because I know we all agree...that has to be the prettiest red table we've ever seen.
Thank you so much!! You're so sweet. :)
Beautiful table, you did such a great job on it and perfect color choice.
Thank you so much, Debbie!
Thank you so much! :)
Thank you so much! I do have another project that I used gold paint, because I wanted it darker. Don't be shocked when you paint that first piece with the red. It is super red until it dries. :)
Thank you for stopping by! Can't wait to see your project.
Thank you so much for stopping by! I buy mine from Sharon @ http://www.lapetitemaisonmonroe.com/. She's in Monroe, LA. She ships super fast and is great to work with.
Thank you following! Glad I'm not the only one with senior moments. There's just too much going on to keep up with. LOL HUGS
Oh, thank you so much! I needed to add some color to all the browns in my house.
Thanks for stopping by!
HUGS
Your little red table looks fabulous!
What a unique piece! I love the red color with the gold accent--so regal! Wonderful job, Kathy.
Your table is so beautiful! I love the paint job you did on it. Lovely vignette too.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
LOVE this -- I used that same red on two chairs. I just got the gilding wax in the mail today, and I am going to try it on a couple of things.
What a fantastic red for your table,and how cool that it belonged to your grandmother.
Thank you so much! It is a treasure to me. I just joined you on your blog! :)
Thank you!! You are going to love the wax. It is so easy to use. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great week, and can't wait to see your pieces. :)
Thank you so much! So glad you stopped by. :)
Thank you so much and thanks for stopping by. Have a great week. :)
Thank you!!! :)
Great designs!By the ideas and creativeness I assume your a professional. That was awesome .I was thinking of doing this in one of my table rooms as the paint job is terrible.I was like looking for some Painters in Toronto to do some estimate, but after seeing all the work involved I will pass.
What a beautiful table. You did an outstanding job in transforming her. Love the emperor's red so much, and the gold detailing brings it to a whole near level. I have a table just like it and you have my creative juices going! So glad you shared your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – your creativity helped make the party a success!
I love this table, and the story behind it.
I've never used the gilding wax, but your post has intrigued me. Where do you find it?
Found you through the Cowgirl Up linky party. Looking forward to checking out more of your projects.
how fun! what a great and bold combo! i just used her gilding wax the other day and love it!
So pretty! Love that red color and it's perfect with the gold accents. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much, and for following! Just joined your blog. I love it. :)
Thank you! I love the gilding wax. So easy to use. :)
Thank you so much! I order mine from Sharon at http://www.lapetitemaisonmonroe.com/ She is great to work with and ships very quickly. The wax is so easy to use.
Thank you for stopping by!
Thank you so much!! You are so sweet! I can't wait to see your table. Thank you for stopping by, and for hosting a great party. :)
I am so coveting your Gorgeous red table right now!!! You did a marvelous job here,just lovely!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your sweet comments and thanks for stopping by! :)
Kathy, that red table is just fabulous! You know, I've been wanting to paint and accent table or my son's dresser a deep red for the longest time but fear of it looking like a big old firetruck has held me back... I so love the way your table turned out I think I'll just have to give it a whirl! PS... I love the way you accented and displayed your pretties on you table, I like the chairs as they are as well, but see your point about a nice beautiful accent pillow on one or both! Thanks for linking up this week with T4
xoxo
Kim
Beautiful, Kathy! I love the red! You don't see the red chalk paint too much, but it looks wonderful. Especially with the gilding wax you used! Perfect!
I love your table. The color is great and I really like the gold you added to it. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
Holly
Thanks for stopping by and becoming a follower! I appreciate it more than I can say and thought one good turn deserved another. I'm now a follower too!
it looks great. thanks for linking up.
Beautiful table. I have one in my garage I need to get out and re-do. This is inspiring me to do that!
Blythe
Desperate Craftwives
Thank you so much for stopping by! Just joined your awesome blog. Can't wait to see yours! HUGS
Thank you, and thanks for hosting a great party!!
Oh, thank you so much! Looking forward to seeing more!! HUGS
Thank you so much, sweet friend! Thanks for the great party. :)
Thank you so much! I do love the gilding wax. :)
Awww thank you so much! Go for it!! Toning the red down with the dark wax helps so much. Otherwise, it was pretty shocking. LOL
Thanks for stopping by! HUGS
Thank you so much for your sweet comments! I appreciate you stopping by for a visit. :)
That table is FANTASTIC! Thanks so much for linking up to the CHQ blog hop! Happy to be following! Hope to see you back next week!
Wow, that table is just amazing! I absolutely love the detail work on the legs. Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
I don't know how I missed this Kathy - but this is really spectacular - you knocked this one right out of the park!
I. LOVE. IT.
XXX
OMG Love that RED Table! Great choice on the paint! Just started following and nominated you for the Liebster Blog award. Visit me at pinecreekstyle.blogspot.com for the details.....NeeCee
It's beautiful! Love the red color
Thank you so much, and thanks for stopping by!! :)
Aww, thank you sweet girl!! Thanks for stopping by! XOXOXO
Thank you so much!! Thanks for hosting the great party. :)
Thank you so much! I will be back. Thanks for hosting, and for following. :)
Oh wow! I love your table...red is one of my favorite colors. Beautfiul job...
Thanks for joining the party! I look forward to seeing more of your creations! Kristen
Found you through 504 Main Tickled Pink. Love, love, love that table! The red is spectacular! What a great job with that gilding wax. I'm now a follower through Linky Followers.
What a beautiful table! I love it!! I feel a project coming on! Thanks so much for sharing!
Just beautiful!
Love, love, love the red! And the gold trim is perfect. You do incredible work! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love the way it turned out and the extra touch of gold - wow!!!. Would love to invite you to link up and share over at Curb Alert's! Friday Block Party. Hope to see you there! http://tamicurbalert.blogspot.com/2012/08/friday-block-party-13-come-join-us.html
Tami @ Curb Alert!
Oh, thank you so much!! Can't wait to link up! See you there.
Thank you for stopping by, and have a great weekend.
HUGS
Beautiful! Great color and the gold accenting all the details was a great choice. Awesome job! Thanks for linking up and sharing at this week's Catch a Glimpse party.
LOVE this table!! I adore red and I love the gold accents!!
May I ask where you purchased the Gilding wax?
Hugs,
Debbie
Kathy,
I am in LOVE with this table! Wow, you did an amazing job! Hey, I have a new blog button that you can post ... drop by and pick it up! Thank you for sharing your talent with us at The "Sunday Stop"!
Hugs,
Bj
Aww thank you so much! I had your button on there and then about 5 disappeared!! They are all back now. Actually 3 buttons showed up on my some! LOL The craziness is fixed for the moment. Now if I can just figure out how to get my FB page connected to my blog. :)
XOXOXO
Thank you so much!! You will love the gilding wax. I get mine from Sharon @ http://www.lapetitemaisonmonroe.com
That is where I buy my chalk paint from. It is so easy to use. Thanks for stopping by. :)
Thank you so much, and thanks for visiting! Have a great week. Love your great parties. :)
Beautiful! I have a lot of red and gold in my home, so this piece really stands out to me. :)
Kathy, this table is beautiful! I made note of the gilding wax you used. Thanks for linking up at Doodles & Stitches. I hope you'll be back each week. Your blog is great!
Just love ASCP! I've used this red on chairs, benches and recently a desk. I paired the red with Provence blue on the desk with the red showing through some distressed parts underneath - so much fun. LOVE the gilding - you've brought new life to this gorgeous table! I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
kathy
Thank you so much! It is such a bold, fun color. I have to check out your red and Provence! I bet that is an awesome combination.
Thank you for hosting, and stopping by! Have a wonderful week. :)
Thank you so much! I have so much brown and gold, that I needed to give it a blast of color. :)
Thank you so much for hosting, and stopping by.
Have a great week.
Thank you so much! You will love the gilding wax. It is so easy to use, and it's amazing what a small amount will do.
Thank you so much for hosting. I look forward to linking up again. HUGS
Great job on the table! I noticed it when I came over from the blog hop, and now that you added it to our Keep Calm & Link Up party, I had to come tell you how great it was and say thanks for linking it up :)
Hi Kathy, just wanted to let you know that I have chosen to feature your beautiful red table on T4 this week!
xoxo
Kim
I just wanted to let you know that I have featured your table at the All Star Block Party features this week. Stop by and grab a button.
Holly
http://fullcirclecreations.blogspot.com/2012/08/its-feature-time_14.html
It's beautiful in that rich color! I love the shape of the table too.
Brenda
Thank you so much! I am loving the table. Thanks for visiting.
Oh, thank you so much!!! Happy Dance!! LOL You made my day. I am so honored, and thanks for hosting the great party each week. :)
HUGS
Oh, thank you so much!!!! I am thrilled and honored! I am loving your blog design. It looks fabulous. Thanks for always hosting a great party!
XOXOXOXO
Oh, thank you so much! I appreciate it so much! Thanks for hosting the great parties! HUGS
Kathy your table is amazing! Thanx for coming top the party!
Nice redo - way to give it some punch!
xo,
Shannon
Thank you so much, and thanks for stopping by! XOXO
Thank you so much, and thanks for hosting a great party! :)
Your table is beautiful, Kathy! I adore the red. The gold that you added perfect and really brings it to life. Great job!
Kathy,
Thank you so much for linking up to last week's Friday Block Party at Curb Alert! I would love for you to link up again this week. The party is up and running, hope to see you there! http://tamicurbalert.blogspot.com/2012/08/sneak-peek-at-my-week-friday-block.html
TGIF ~ Tami
I'm a bit tardy, but wanted to leave you a note that you are featured on Potpourri Friday at 2805!
I love this table. The color is great. I'm your newest follower. Come check out my blog if you have a second. http://sister-number-5.blogspot.com
Thank you again for the feature! I am so thrilled. I guess I got so excited I forgot to respond to your comment. LOL Have a wonderful week. HUGS
Hi. I love your blog. Am going to be watching what you do with anticipation. Thanks for following my blog
Hi Kathy, I found your post via a google search for the gilding wax. Your red table is so pretty. Great job! I'm having trouble locating a retailer for this wax in my area, Mobile, AL. Is there an 800# or website for the company on your jar? I'd like to contact Gedeo to see who sells their products near me. I appreciate the help if you can spare the time. Sincerely, Wendy
This is so awesome! I am using silver gilding wax on a piece I am revamping. I am using it sparingly, but I see from your table that I should not be shy with my application!
Great job!
Your table is pure ELEGANCE!! I love the red with the gold, so striking!! I'm pinning, thank you, Kathy ~ Amy @ StowandTellU
hi Kathy! love this table! can you tell me how you use the gilding wax over the clear and dark? do you apply after buffing? and do you use a brush? thanks so much!
Liza
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