La Sur

Let me preface by saying this project took

considerable time,

was messy,

was a little stinky,

was hot,

and was completely worth it!

I've really been into blues lately...

ok, that's a lie...

it's not really "lately"

Turquoise is my birthstone

and also my FAVORITE color

I knew what I wanted

for this set...

bold color, lots of texture...showstoppers, basically

 

What these photos don't capture well

is the almost translucent quality of the colors

like you are looking down into deep, clear water

We stripped the top back to bare wood

until it was silky smooth with no sander marks

before applying three coats of stain and sealant

We painted the whole set in two coats 

of a custom mixed turquoise color,

using Annie Sloan Paint

The plan was to apply Milk Paint over the top

in a rich, bright blue

We expected the Milk Paint to crackle and chip

revealing the ASCP below

What a surprise it was when the milk paint

crackled itself AND the chalk paint underneath

right through to the wood! 

Of course, it was a dream to distress

(OK, the Milk Paint is a LITTLE earthy smelling...get over it!)

and the outcome makes me VERY happy indeed!

Kenny says the headboard reminds him of Pangea,

slowing drifting apart...

Yeah, I can totally see it

(before...as in "before we lugged these BEASTS down two flights of stairs!)

We're completely thrilled with the outcome, 

and even more thrilled that we found yet ANOTHER way

to use our beloved 

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

We can't wait to try it again...
I've already cooked up the color combo in my head!

We hope you enjoy viewing the photos!