Annie Sloan and Giving a (sort of) Old Lamp a Facelift!

If you could have seen me when I was at Scott Antiques this week when I saw Annie Sloan paint, I was jumpin around like a maniac.  I was so excited that you could have heard me screaming for Jordan to come look, (even over the airplanes that constantly fly over Scott's)!

I had heard of Annie Sloan paint from Jordan's MIL and was dying to find some and work with it.

SO.  I had these two lamps that just weren't doin it fer me.  They really aren't that old, and I got them at Pottery Barn Outlet for about 40 bucks each so, I decided those were the ones to play with, without caring if I ruined them.  Plus they weren't really being used for any specific space.

Now they are going in Jordan's "all white and tan" bedroom.

Here we go. First, the lamp before:

I used Old Ochre for this project

first I painted the lamp (you can put it on pretty heavy)

look how soft and creamy it looks when it dries.

then I scuffed it up a bit with fine sandpaper

next you apply some clear wax to your project.

and then a coat of dark wax (the fun part)

you paint it all on and then rub it off with a soft cloth

add a shade and there ya have it! (I'm actually going to find some authentic burlap shades for them)

again, before:

better huh?

To find Annie Sloan paint in your area, just google Annie Sloan and it will probably give you a location.  It is usually however just sold in metropolitan areas but you may be able to purchase on line.

Oh wait!  I need to show you another goodie I found!

That B is goin in Lil B's room! are these cool or what?

have a great day y'all!

kb