My Vintage Farm Table

I have been wanting a new coffee table for awhile and about a week ago I found a great table with lots of potential at the Flea Market. 

Before:

I fell in love with the wide planks on the top, the great legs and the two drawers.  

The top needed some major help, but I knew it could be gorgeous again.  I sanded down the planks and then sealed and stained the gorgeous old wood with AS dark wax/Lindseed oil.

For the base of the table, I mixed up my own chalk paint (Plaster of Paris and Garlic Clove by BM).  I wanted a chippy farmhouse style look for this table and I was out of milk paint, so I created my own chippy look.  I rubbed an old candle on the edges and the areas where I wanted the wood to show.  The wax creates a resist and the paint doesn't stick.  

 To help the chipping along, I scraped the piece with my spackle knife as well.  

I sealed the table with clear carnauba wax and then put it in my living room! 

I love the two drawers with the porcelain knobs! 

I love the rich wood and its color! 

Beautiful roses ad tulips for Spring! 

Look at those planks! 

 I am so happy with how this table looks in my house! 

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