It seems like I’ve been picking up little foot stools left and right lately.  They’ve come in handy in the milk paint workshop series.

And also for keeping my sanity.

I haven’t had time to dive head first into a big paint project like a dresser lately.  If you haven’t guessed we’re in final crunch mode with wedding projects here but painting is very calming for me.  So producing a quick before and after is quite satisfying.  Let’s take a look!

The upholstered stool used to look like this.  

Although I’ve been in a needlepoint place lately, this stool just wasn’t cutting it for me.  Plus the needlepoint violets were super dingy.  Maybe that is not evident in this before photo.

I applied kitchen scale milk paint – two coats.  I didn’t add the bonding agent so I got some chipping around the top edges.

The violets got stripped and replaced with reproduction ticking fabric.

I never snapped a before picture of the other little stool.  This one was highly varnished so I was sure the milk paint would chip.  Sure enough, it did.  Linen milk paint is painted on top and lucketts green on bottom.  No bonding agent/primer.

In areas where the paint did chip, a great crackle formed!  Fun, right?  I love how the chipping and crackle gives such an authentically antiqued finish.

Well it’s been non-stop around here.  In 24 hours, I made visits to all 3 locations to restock.  Btw milk paint will be completely restocked on Thursday in Doylestown. Plus there are vintage treasures galore at both Serendipity in Doylestown & West End Garage in Cape May.  Our Brick & Mortar will not be open at all in May due to our wedding schedule.

After Thursday, I’m off the Circa Dee clock til I’m a married lady.  At least that’s the plan!  I do have some posts lined up for you but I will be tabling furniture projects and the general running around.  Be sure to check in thgouh.  I’ve got a ton of fun tutorials and projects to share post wedding!  The summer will definitely be busy at Circa Dee!