This space makes me feel so relaxed. Mom and Dad bought a new house... Well an old house.... No, an old school. Yep, you heard me right. It was an old school house.
The previous owners remodeled it and made it their home. It really is amazing! The entry, however, was painted red and just lacked appeal. So, my sister, my mom and I went out shopping last Saturday and found some great pieces to go over an old wooden stereo they have had for years.
I used homemade chalkpaint to paint the stereo. I think it looks awesome!!
Here is the before picture:
You see the potential too, don't you!?
Here is the recipe I use for chalkpaint. I have adjusted it to my liking :)
I cup your choice of latex paint
2 1/2 tablespoons Calcium Carbonate powder
1 tablespoon water
Mix well!!
Okay, I literally just painted it with a good quality brush, making sure to get a good thick coat of paint on. Try to get your brush strokes in the same direction. I did one coat for this because Mom wanted like the look of some brush strokes showing. Yay!
I let it dry well then decorated!! Woohoo!! That's the best part!
I'm completely and utterly in LOVE!
Happy Friday!
XOXO
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