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~ Cabriole Legs with Chalk Paint ~


I love this chair with its cabriole legs

It is covered with a leopard print and has a needlepoint center


I painted right over the original paint with Old White Chalk Paint

Applied Annie's Clear & Dark Wax


Then Mr. Sweetie said it needed something

So I highlighted with Rub 'n Buff Gold Leaf


AND...I just love it!!!! 

It looks really pretty with the brown transferware and vintage picture

15 comments:

  1. LauraJune 2, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I think it is time I tried chalk paint.
    Your chair looks wonderful-

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  2. StephanieJune 2, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Your chair turned out LOVELY! I received my chalk paint that I ordered from you and have been playing with it - will do a review post soon!

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  3. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    I'm loving all the detailed carvings of that chair and how you highlighted them. Beautiful chair!

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  4. MimiJune 3, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    This chair is so charming! I love what you have done here. I just used AS Old White on a couple of things and love it! Now I need to try some Rub N Buff - it looks like a lot of fun!
    Stopping by from the Shabby Nest

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  5. KarenJune 3, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    That is a beautiful chair,it looks so pretty painted white with the gold highlights,just gorgeous.

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  6. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Hi Karla,
    What a hoot....I saw your post on Miss Mustard Seed, went to your post, thought you looked familiar and poof....its the Karla I know here in McKinney. Love your chair and look forward to exploring your blog. :)

    Your friend,
    Karen of the Blue House on Louisiana Street

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  7. VictoriaJune 3, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    What a gorgeous chair! I'm dying to try chalk paint, I love how it looks after you added rub n buff:)

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  8. Inspired by youJune 3, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I love your chair. I just used chalk paint for the first time. Is there a trick to get a nice smooth finish like you can obtain with poly? I tried the wax but not very good at it.

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  9. Kellie CollisJune 5, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    What a fabulous chair! I'm loving it's intricate design! Have a wonderful week ahead, Kellie xx

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  10. KarenJune 17, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Hi Karla~ I found your blog through Miss Mustard Seed BUT regardless of the giveaway I can see I am really going to love following you. Your blog is beautiful and I have four chairs given to me by my mom that I want to refinish but have never done this before! I am going to get a lot of ideas and inspiration from you. SO glad that I have found you!
    Best to you...and when you have a chance check out my little blog. I would love to have you!
    www.designthejourney.blogspot.com
    Thank you Karla!
    Karen

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  11. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    so so cute ~ im in love! hope ya don't mind but im gonna have to try to copy this for my home!

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  12. Brooks InteriorJune 17, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    LOVE< LOVE This fabulous chair!!!!

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  13. Teresa@magazineyourhomeJune 17, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Love how you applied the stenciling and the chalk paint is just fabulous!

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  14. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Hi Karla,
    I am a rep for Caromal Colours - no priming, no sanding, you can achieve a chippy Barn Wood look, using a chipping cream, but I am dying to try your Chalk Paint- wanna swap some paint? Visit me at BushWoodArt.com
    I entered to win at Miss Mustard Seed!

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  15. Nancy's Daily DishJuly 29, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    I have been perusing your pretty blog...you have wonderful ideas and I think between you and Amy @ Maison Decor that you've convinced me to paint something with Annie Sloan chalk paint. I have one piece that I constantly think I need to paint or re-vamp somehow.
    I like the entire vignette around the chair, which is gorgeous btw...but I Love the transferware and love painting. So pretty!

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