Starting Small is Smart and Just as Fun

When you think about getting into painting furniture it is probably because you need a big change. You think your bedroom set would be perfect if you could lightened it up with some white paint. Or maybe you think, grandma's dining set you inherited because no one else would take it could really look great with a few coats of paint as well. While I agree with you whole heartedly, projects like these are a huge undertaking.

I have preached on here that starting small is always best. Get your feet wet and see if you like painting before you commit to painting a whole bedroom set or the like. I even tackle small pieces now and then to practice new techniques.

A client of mine gave me this little jewelry box to refinish for her daughter's room. It was the perfect opportunity for me to practice the modern finish I just learned from my class at Carter's Cottage. The best part of working with a piece this small is that if you mess up, it is super easy to just start all over again.

I loved working on this piece. I was able to work on it inside at my kitchen island a little bit each night which is very relaxing compared to tackling a whole bedroom or dining set out in the garage. Don't get me wrong. I still love taking on those big projects, but everyone can use a change of pace sometimes.

The jewelry box was finished in Paris Grey with Old White accents on the hardware and a coat of Clear Wax.

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