• House Tour
    • Reveals
  • About
    • Smith Life
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Store Affiliates
  • Contact Me
    • Want a Button?
  • Shop
    • Floral Printable Planners
    • Paint eBooks and Packages
    • Wedding Binders & Extra Printables!
    • Planner Bundles
    • Planner Accessories
    • Home Decor Printables!
    • Cart
    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

Happily Ever After, Etc.

Creating Our Own Fairytale

  • Happily Ever After, Etc.
  • Home
  • Home Decor
    • My Home
    • Paint
    • Before and After
    • Tablescapes
    • Mood Boards
    • Furniture
  • DIY & Crafts
    • New to Cricut – Start Here
    • Cricut Projects
    • Resin
    • Scrapbooking
  • Organization & Planning
    • Cricut
    • Organization
    • Planner
  • Wedding
    • Cricut Wedding Projects
    • Free Wedding Binder
    • Bride Bag- The Ultimate Wedding Planner
Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover with Happily Ever After, Etc.

Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover!

affiliate disclosure 1

Hey y'all

Apparently I’m on a furniture painting kick this week! Since we had a ton of chalk paint left over from this months Fab Flippin Furniture Contest I decided to go ahead with a little coffee table makeover!

The second best part?

I won a stencil from the fabulous blogger (Iris!) from Iris Nacole! I was so excited when I won… because I knew exactly what to do with my new snazzy stencil!

Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover with Happily Ever After, Etc.Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover with Happily Ever After, Etc.Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover with Happily Ever After, Etc.Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover with Happily Ever After, Etc.

I know. It’s fabulous!

Modest too ;). Either way I love the way it turned out!

I used a brush instead of a roller and applied the paint heavier in certain places than others… for that hand-lettered, antiqued, not perfect look!

The hubby thought I was just being messy but now that it’s all said and done he loves it!

Maybe he’ll even keep his water cups off it now! The boy doesn’t know what a coaster looks like!

I think I’ll cover the entire top in glass tomorrow… it will fit right down in the little edges and protect the top! The entire table will be a coaster!

Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover with Happily Ever After, Etc. Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover with Happily Ever After, Etc.Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover with Happily Ever After, Etc.

Remember when I said I was drooling over a certain set of mercury glass knobs? Well here they are!

Absolutely gorgeous! They add a little bit of sparkle and bling to a dainty little coffee table.

Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover with Happily Ever After, Etc.Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover with Happily Ever After, Etc.Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover with Happily Ever After, Etc.

By now you’ve figured out that I love chalk paint. I remember my first dresser… I saw an article on the internet talking all about this new chalk paint that could be applied without a primer and easily distressed.

I was 21 and my idea of fun was driving 40 minutes to the nearest Annie Sloan retailer to pick up my very own quart of paint! I painted my dresser in Paris Grey and fell in love after the very first brush stroke!

It’s been many years and many furniture makeovers since then. I’ve used Annie Sloan, General Finishes and I’ve made my very own chalk paint! They’re all done but I love all of them (You can’t work for Sherwin Williams and not be a little obsessed with paint! Comes with the territory!).

Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover with Happily Ever After, Etc. Chalk Paint Coffee Table Makeover with Happily Ever After, Etc.

After all this time I’ve learned so much about chalk paint and I forget that not everyone knows quite as much about it as I do! In fact after since January’s Fab Flippin Furniture Contest sponsor was General Finishes chalk paint I spent quite a bit of time talking with my blog friends about how to use chalk paint!

It was the first time for many of them! They wanted to know if they could really skip primer, how many coats… and what the heck do you seal it with?

There’s so many questions and newbies think the learning curve is steep! Want to know a secret? It isn’t!

chalk paint ebook1

Chalk paint is literally the easiest medium you will ever use! Take it from a Sherwin-Williams girl who explains complicated acid stain and industrial enamel every day… chalk paint is your friend! Of course even with the low grade learning curve a helpful guide is always a GREAT idea! I would have loved having a resource for how to apply wax my first go around… and how about mixing your own chalk paint? What’s the formula?

My bloggy friend Jes from Mommy Envy has explained all of it. She’s got you covered… so grab her book and mix a quart of paint! Trust me you’ll be painting everything before you know it!

pinterest

Linking Up With: Table and Hearth

Get Your FREE Wedding Binder

Trying to plan your perfect wedding?

Here's 42 FREE printables to help you get organized!

Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

Powered by ConvertKit
You made it through the entire post? That means you're one of my new favorite people! I'd love to be friends and see what else you would like to read about! Leave me a comment and then sign up for your very own FREE paint planner.... so that you can keep track of every single paint color with ease!
Welcome back! I'd love to be friends and see what else you would like to read about! Leave me a comment and then sign up for your very own FREE paint planner.... so that you can keep track of every single paint color with ease!

Show me some LOVE y'all:

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Email

Related

«
»

Furniture, Home Decor, My Home, Smith Life 8

Comments

  1. Heather says

    January 21, 2016 at 9:10 am

    I absolutely love this! Great job! It’s just the inspiration I need to tackle some rather less than perfect end tables. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      January 21, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      I’m so glad you like it! I can’t wait to see your end tables… I bet they’ll be fabulous! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. VEE says

    February 18, 2018 at 10:02 pm

    What’s the difference between Rastolium paint and Anne Sloan chalk paint. I would like to paint my bedroom furniture and I have no idea where to start and what to use. Would you please help me with your expert advice.

    Reply
    • Happily Ever After, Etc. says

      February 19, 2018 at 5:48 pm

      It really depends on your furniture! If it is glossy or shiney it needs to be prepped first… paint doesn’t stick to glossy. If it is then sanding and priming may be in order. If it’s worn down over time and has a dull flat finish you may be able to paint right onto the wood. Anne Sloan chalk paint is a type of paint that is easy to distress and has a chalky type finish. It also bonds to LOTS of surfaces and a lot of the time doesn’t need as much prep work. Rustolium is brand name that usually is a latex paint. That means it needs a binding layer underneath but comes in glossier finishes so you can get a different look. If you are still confused feel free to email me pictures… it’s hard to give advice without seeing the piece! Betsy (at) happilyeverafteretc (dot) com

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Happily Ever After Etc. Guest Post - Mommy Envy says:
    January 21, 2016 at 6:36 am

    […] Isn’t it amazing?! Check it out here! […]

    Reply
  2. 5 Painting Tools Worth Springing for (Advice from a Sherwin-Williams Employee) - Happily Ever After, Etc. says:
    April 18, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    […] for tight spots and one with a longer handle for trim. I’ve used the same brush for trim, stencil work and painting furniture. She does everything… and she doesn’t leave brush strokes. That […]

    Reply
  3. Living Room Reveal... Our Second Home! - Happily Ever After, Etc. says:
    October 4, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    […] a coffee table makeover for the center of our […]

    Reply
  4. 20 Most Asked Questions About Furniture Paint - Happily Ever After, Etc. says:
    August 5, 2019 at 6:00 pm

    […] Take the coffee table up above as an example… we stenciled it so I wanted the stencil to be protected. My hubby also puts his feet on the table every day… and no I will not be able to get him to stop. I gave up trying. It isn’t worth my time… so the top got two layers of a durable polyurethane. […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

sidebar betsy I'm Betsy, Home Decor Enthusiast, Yorkie Mama, Crafter, Blogger, Picky Eater, Chief Mess Maker, Antique Hoarder and Graphic Designer. You can generally find me working on (attacking with a paintbrush) the 3 bed, 2 bath home we are currently renting! Our home might not be perfect but it is ours & if you hang out long enough you'll see that what we lack in know-how we make up for in passion!
Shop My Craft Room

Shop My Home

Featured Articles

15 Fabulous Ideas to Organize your Laundry Room
25 FREE Printables For Your Home!
What to do with EXTRA Paint with Happily Ever After Etc
10 Ways to Make Your Bed EXTRA Comfy with Happily Ever After Etc.
Ready to Pick your Perfect Paint Color? We'll help you with our 6 Day FREE E-Course

Hey y’all,

Profile

I'm Betsy, Home Decor Enthusiast, Yorkie Mama, Picky Eater, Chief Mess Maker, & Graphic Designer...

A Little Note!

Many of the links on Happily Ever After, Etc. are affiliate links. If you purchase a product after clicking an affiliate link, I receive a small percentage of the sale for referring you, at zero cost to you! How awesome is that? Purchasing through affiliate links is an easy, painless way to help out your favorite bloggers. Thank you so much for your continued love and support! Read the full disclosure here!

Instagram

The number one question people ask when they watch The number one question people ask when they watch my new home tour on YouTube? Why is there so much clutter... um excuse me I like stuff! The second question? How did you frost the doors? Don’t worry... I wrote out the whole process, check out the step by step tutorial on the blog!
With Christmas fast approaching I’m having secon With Christmas fast approaching I’m having second thoughts... about taking down my holiday decorations! I absolutely love all the blush and rose gold this year and think I might have to add more pink to my every day decor. Until then maybe it will just stay Christmas at the Smith house! Tutorials for both the “Merry Christmas” resin sign and the “Dear Santa” Cricut sign are in my profile! #pinkchristmas #pinkchristmastree #pinkchristmasdecor
Well y’all Christmas is coming up quick... which Well y’all Christmas is coming up quick... which means I need to get a move on with all that wrapping! I got a jump start this morning after whipping up a few little resin light bulbs! Check out the full tutorial over on the blog if you’d like to wrap your presents with a few resin goodies this year... and tell me in the comments below. Are you finished wrapping or (like me) are you still getting started? #pinkchristmas #pinkchristmasdecor #resinchristmas #giftwrappingideas
Ready for another fun and easy resin project? Thes Ready for another fun and easy resin project? These little Christmas trees are the perfect beginner level project so if you’ve never done resin before don’t let it intimidate you!! Grab your heat gun and jump in... I’ll walk you through it! Check out the full blog post for these little guys on the blog (link in profile!)
If you haven’t joined Michelle at @weekendcraft If you haven’t joined Michelle at @weekendcraft SVG membership then WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! I am obsessed with all the cute svg’s and y’all she is doing a live craft night every month to walk you through making one of her designs... and the first craft night is tomorrow! She’ll be making this “Merry everything and Happy always” SVG and it’s so cute! You don’t want to miss it! See you there! 

(Also who noticed the sneak peek at my new kitchen?!)

#cricutsvgfiles #christmassvg #cricutsled
Well y’all I’m getting this close to unpacked Well y’all I’m getting this close to unpacked in my new house!! And since I’m a blogger Christmas is going up! So here’s the question... do you want a 1 month house update or do you want to wait for the Christmas tour? #lulamaefarmhouse #rosegoldchristmastree #newhouse
Well it’s still a work in progress but I finally Well it’s still a work in progress but I finally have a house!! They have to put it together and do all the detailing before I get keys... but we’re in the end game now! Check out my stories for a sneak peek at the moving process... full YouTube video coming soon!
#ad how amazing did these little fall coasters tur #ad how amazing did these little fall coasters turn out?! Plus I absolutely love the matching tray! The best part? This is such a quick and easy resin project... a silicone mold, a little resin and your trusty heat gun and I promise you can make this baby!! Link in profile for the tutorial!! #fallresin #resinforbeginners #cheetahprint
Okay... is it bad if you just want to make coaster Okay... is it bad if you just want to make coasters in the same mold with the same technique but different colors?? They turn out soo differently! Just a sneak peek of my fall coasters and the blush ones I made last year!
Happy #nationaldogday to the fur babies that are ( Happy #nationaldogday to the fur babies that are (literally) behind (beside... or underneath!) all Of my projects! These sweet little cuddle muffins make everything better 😊🐶😘
GIVEAWAY CLOSED Our winner is @kamikvega Check you GIVEAWAY CLOSED
Our winner is @kamikvega Check your inbox girl, this little machine is headed your way! Thanks to everyone who participated... I can’t wait to see where we go from here!

🥳📦🥳 GIVEAWAY🥳📦🥳
If you have loved all of the Cricut projects I make here is your chance to win a Cricut Joy of your very own! If you’re ready for a little craftiness (maybe a little time to relax) then this giveaway is for you! I’m teaming up with a few of my cavities crafty bloggers so that one of you can win your very own mini crafting machine. Good Luck!!!!

TO ENTER GIVEAWAY:
1.) Follow
@creativeramblings 
@weekendcraft 
@craftylumberjacks 
@this.is.tisa 
@justcallmehomegirl 
@happilyeverafteretc
@lovebird_heartworks 
2.) Like this post
3.) Tag a friend in the comments.
.
.
.
Hurry! Giveaway ends Saturday 8/29/20 at 11:59PM PST. Winner will be notified via Direct Message. Share or tag a friend who'd love to win a Cricut. .
.
.
This contest is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Instagram or Cricut. To enter you must have a U.S shipping address.
A little peek into the fun summery Tablescape I pu A little peek into the fun summery Tablescape I put together for a little garden party! Want to check out the full table? Wondering where to find all the pieces... click the link in my profile for all the details!
#ad Did you know you can put infusible ink onto al #ad Did you know you can put infusible ink onto aluminum? It's sooooo simple... honestly it's one of the easiest projects I've ever done. Even if you've never used your Cricut before you. can. do. this. I'll show you how every step of the way! Follow along with the full tutorial video over on YouTube! The best part? These little aluminum signs look amazing as part of a larger project! Check out how I added mine to a larger resin wave project on the last slide! @officialcricut #cricutcreated https://lnk2.io/wvMllZf
Okay so It’s no secret that I’ve been obsessed Okay so It’s no secret that I’ve been obsessed with resin for a while now but this week I’ve been playing around with resin waves! Including this tiny resin sea shell! Check out the link in my profile for the full tutorial!
After a lot of struggle, loss and frustration I am After a lot of struggle, loss and frustration I am finally dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s on my next chapter. Yesterday I went and signed the million and one papers to close on my new house! I cannot wait to share the moving (and decorating) process with all of you... next step: keys! #firsttimehomebuyer #newhouse
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2021 · Darling theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2021 · Darling Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in · Privacy Policy

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.