Helen Nichole Designs: 08/2013

August 01, 2013

I adore Empire style furniture and I think this one might be my favorite (so far).

I feel like I should warn you now that I don't have a color name for you. I know, I know....I always do this.

But what had happened was......

I originally wanted to paint this in milk paint and I actually painted it with 2 coats of Tavern Green milk paint.

I wanted a chippy look and the milk paint was not chipping. Seriously, not one single flake of paint. I had to improvise.

I found two colors from my stash that I liked and had intentions of picking one.

One was too dark and one was too light so I mixed them together and got this pretty deep shade of blue green. I think it looks prettier in person!

I painted right over the milk paint and had no problems. I lightly distressed a few edges and sealed with wax.

I've had a few questions about the bunting.

It's super easy. It's a pack of 6x6 paper, scissors and string. SUPER EASY!

I will try to do a tutorial post soon.

Even though I really wanted a chippy milk paint look for this piece I think it came out perfect!

Helen Nichole Designs