I was really drawn to this nightstand because of those long giraffe-like legs. I think it gives the piece a quirky look. This nightstand was found on craigslist where I picked it up along with the matching dresser.
I lightly sanded the nightstand, then I mixed up some milk paint (OFMP Tavern Green) since it was one of the only colors I had left. I made sure to add the bonding agent to prevent chipping… which obviously didn’t work 🙂
I used 3 coats on the piece, then let it dry overnight. In the morning it was cracking and chipping like crazy! I used a spackling knife to get off most of the paint, vacuumed the piece and then took it outside to sand it. To seal the paint I used 2 coats of Country Chic Paint’s Tough Coat. Once it dried I lined the drawer with some grey triangle print paper and added a knob I found on clearance at Pier 1.
Love this Reeves! Such a cute little table. Great minds think alike. a few weeks ago a friend dropped off this wreck of an empire dresser. I used the exact same green color (different brand) milk paint! What a transformation. (the post is under the card catalog post).
Yours chipped a little more than mine. I sealed it with shellac before I painted. I even used some GF milk paint in another color to act as a "primer" figuring when I sanded, I would get that color to peek through.
great work! Love the fun pop of color and the leggy-ness of the piece.
This looks great!
I love this piece! Normally I am not a fan of green furniture, but the color is perfect on this. The tall skinny legs are so unique. I can see why you were drawn to this nightstand. I would love for you to share this with my readers at a link party that is going on now at http://www.andersonandgrant.com/2014/12/your-turn-to-shine-link-party-10.html. I know this is something the will enjoy seeing!
I love it! What a fun piece, especially in green! And the chipping is fabulous!
I love the chippy green! the legs are great too!
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