My Everest

So this was my first official project for a client. I looked at it and thought, sure, it is just a chair. This will be easy. I *thought* I was starting with the easiest project first. I figured a small chair was easier than a headboard with spindles and a laminate shelf which was rejecting all paint. I was wrong. This chair taught me a lot about my skills and my patience.

My client picked this chair up for $5 at a local second-hand sale. She knew she loved it, but she wanted something a little more personal. So she asked me to paint it. And I blissfully agreed. My naivety getting the better of me. We chose to do Duck Egg Blue in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and a heavy dark wax. I love how the chair turned out and I promptly told my client if she ever tires of the chair, my living room would gladly accept it.

The slats on the seat and the back of the chair were the hardest. I wanted to get the paint everywhere and make sure it was all covered well. I wanted to do a good job. But then I was reminded this is a rustic/vintage look and some wood showing through would be a good thing. My perfectionism was then rerouted to a perfect vintage chair from a perfectly covered chair. That detour was greatly appreciated!

 A close up of the detail. I used a small detail brush and got into most of the crevices, reminding myself vintage... vintage... not perfect.

The chair in place in it's home. I am a bit dramatic (if you can't tell) and in hindsight, this was not my Everest. This was probably just a small bump in the road. From now on I won't let my naivety get in the way! I have so many more projects to come and I look forward to actually beating my Everest! Here that big project?? I am waiting for you!