By Glenda Wise
Lately, I’ve found myself drawn to anything vintage, more specifically French country vintage. I think it’s because I’m feeling ho-hum about some of the décor in my home. Also, part of my problem is that I’ve been picking things out for our two spec houses and, of course, I’m using all the latest color trends that have a much lighter feel to them.
Another reason is the changing of the season and I always have the urge to change things up.
As you know, I’ve sworn off buying anything new for my entire 48th year, which leaves me to finding things around the house to repurpose. You want to know which store has been the hardest to stay out of? The Goodwill Store of all places. I love going in there and seeing what kind of awesome things I can find for a couple of dollars.
I have found some great things there, but this ‘no buying vow’ includes even The Goodwill Store. Now that I’ve had my pity party, back to repurposing.
One of the things that I really love about vintage French country is the aged urns and containers. There is something quite charming about them and it’s almost as if they have some kind of story to tell. I rummaged around in my craft room and found a footed bowl that I love the style, but the color is blah. I’m going to try my hand at aging it. I’ll let you know how it goes. I have been researching to find the best techniques, so I thought would share with you.
This technique is from The Crowned Goat:
You will need an inexpensive chip brush, chalk paint in Pure White, wax brush and Dark Past Wax.
Brush on the paint. No need to be neat, because, well, aging isn’t neat. We want imperfections. Allow to dry. After dry, wipe away the excess chalk paint with a damp cloth highlighting all the etched and embossed details.
Using the wax brush, apply the wax over the paint getting into the nooks and crannies. Finally, use either a fine grade steel wool and lightly sand over the raised details. Continue layering until you get the desired look.
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