painted and glazed side table

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A few weeks ago,

while I was doing a quick pop in to my local Deseret thrift shop,

I found these signs

and this table.

I wasn't in the market for a side table,

but when I pulled open the drawer I saw this.

Drexel Heritage has a history as well made, high quality furniture and for $15 I thought I would try taking my skills from my drab to fab furniture painting class and see if I could make something awesome at home.

In just a few hours, I transformed this side table from old Grandma, to hip and modern but still traditional.

I was quite pleased with the results.

I painted the whole thing with free paint from my favorite side of the road supplier.

Seriously, the paint is awesome top of the line brands, usually full containers.

I keep my eye open when I see a pallet of paint because there is usually at least a few gallons I can use.

Here are the legs

{the best part of this piece I think}

fully painted with two coats of my free paint.

I used my paint class technique and tried dark wax.

I really like how the dark wax pooled in all of the right spots.

I kept the original hardware and love how this piece turned out.

I'm thinking that since this piece didn't turn out half bad,

that I may keep my eyes peeled for more pieces.

What do you think?

Have you embraced the painted furniture trend?