Remember how I started working on the twins' bedroom last month? I haven't made nearly as much progress as I'd like, but I'm happy to say that this weekend I wrapped up another part of the room. They are quick to point out that I took their nightstands back when I redid my office to be the base of my desk.  So yes, it's been over a year since they had nightstand in their room.

However, I had a good excuse! I just couldn't find another nightstand I liked, that would fit into the space in their room, and look good, too. But then I finally stumbled across this little table at a yard sale. I knew we could make it work!

All it took was a little bit of love (and some paint)!

Here's what I used (affiliate links included for your convenience):

Folkart Home Decor Chalk in White Adirondack

Folkart Home Decor Chalk in Cobblestone

Folkart Home Decor Clear Wax

Decoart Metallic Lustre Paint in Gold Rush

Fine grit sandpaper

Various paintbrushes and wax brushes

First, I painted the whole cabinet in cobblestone, a gray paint. After that first coat, I lightly sanded the whole piece. I put a second coat of the gray on the inside. Then I did several coats of the white adirondack on the outside until I got good coverage, allowing to dr and sanding between coats. I then used the clear wax all over. Then I used the sandpaper to distress the edges. I used a fine paintbrush to paint the recessed design with the metallic lustre.


After the metallic lustre paint was completely dry, I did a final coat of the clear wax and then buffed it with a rag.

The twins can't complain any more about their nightstands! The definitely got the better end of this deal! Enjoy!