Bombay, India(na)?

Bombay which is now Mumbai.. India(na).  *groan*  OK, that is a stretch, and a cheesy one at that.. so lets just check out the furniture.  Here it is, one Bombay Style coffee/cocktail table that was no longer welcome in our sweet neighbors home.  I think it served as a launching pad for their toddler, so they were glad to see it go..  lucky me!!

Our camera is not one of, high quality but if you are saying to yourself.. I think this looks metallic, well you are right my friend.  

I know I have mentioned in a previous posts about Martha Stewart's Metallic Glaze.  Well I have used it again.  Can't help it, I am learning to live with my addiction and The Home Depot is my enabler. 

Originally this piece was a darker "woodish" color.   Now it is the pride of Seattle Mist and Vermont Slate by CeCe Caldwell's Chalk and Clay Paint.  I also used some Vintage White CeCe's for dry brushing the corners and raised panels.  Clear and Dark Aging Waxes were used.   I like to wait several days before glazing a piece that has been waxed.  I want to make sure the wax has had time to cure.  I also used CeCe's Satin Finish just on the top for extra protection.   Mr. B attached the new hardware and ta-da!  It is finished. 

If you are on the south side of Indianapolis and want to see this piece in person, you can check it out at the Southport Antique Mall.  Look for it and other great stuff featured in this blog in booth 520!

Thanks for reading!! ~ Mrs. B



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Little Walnut Drum Table

Sometimes when looking for "just the right piece" of furniture that needs attention you find it.  This little drum table has all the right stuff and a great pair of legs.

Just a minor problemo with the banding.  Looks like someone had good intentions with a hammer and some nails.

 We decided that we could not save the banding and that we did not have the carpentry skills to make a new one.  We agreed that the only way was to repair the damage that remained after removing the band, then paint.  

The top sanded up very nicely.  Mr. B used Danish Oil on the bare wood, then a high gloss polyurethane.

The base is painted in CeCe Caldwell's Seattle Mist. Clear and Dark Aging waxes were used after lightly distressing.

I love the way this looks, especially the high gloss finish.  Minwax Wipe-On Poly is super easy to use and as you can see gives great results!

Thanks for reading! ~ Mrs. B

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