Granny's cabinet

This cabinet belonged to my husband's grandmother and we acquired it over 40 years ago. It has always graced either our kitchen or laundry room wherever we've lived. Though I loved it because it was hers and because it's a cute piece, I always hated the bad stain job covering not-so-wonderful wood. But I knew it would be a bear to either refinish or paint because of the bleeding stain. And it was! 

BEFORE

Again, I used chalk paint but because of the bleeding issue I ended up having to do several coats of an oil-based (yuck) primer/sealer first. Once the hard work was done I painted two coats of white inside and two coats of a pale robin's egg blue color on the outside. This resides in my laundry room holding cookbooks and miscellaneous so I went with a color that I just loved and didn't have to match anything! I dry-brushed the original hardware with white paint.

AFTER

Looks a little washed out because of the daylight streaming in the garage

Better idea of actual color

I am in love! I think this is one of my most favorite painted pieces ever!

And because I had a bit of paint leftover, I painted this old end table of my parents that we've had forever to go with my new colors in my bedroom. When I pulled it out of the attic two legs were off and I had to do a bit of repair. It's not perfect but it will do. ) I had just enough paint and used a dark gel stain on the top. I think the little feet are brass so when I have more time I will try to polish them a bit. After doing the above cabinet, this was a piece of cake!

BEFORE

AFTER