Our dining table has been with us for many, many years. Initially it belonged to my husband´s grandmother. When she passed away nobody in his family was in need of a perfectly usable dining table with six matching chairs.
We, on the other hand, were short of one, so we took the table (and the chairs) on, and they have indeed served us well, in their original "boring" brown state, for many a year.
Last summer, though, I fell (head over heels!) for the blue-y green Tolix chairs, and discarded the original brown ones. And, to be honest, ever since then I have fantasized about painting the table. Yesterday I did!
I painted the table with Provence diluted with Old White, resulting in a colour Annie Sloan calls Cricket. To be honest I am pleasantly surprised how well the colour works with the Tolix chairs.
I believe the old table has many more years of service in it, now that it has got a new lease of life. And my kitchen a fresher, prettier look (or so I like to think). Would you agree...?
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Så fint bordet ble. Flott farge du har malt i. Likte også godt stolene du har til, og den lekre duken. :)
Oh yes definitely. Love the new colour!! Well done Mia, is gorgeous
Well done. Looks great! Nobody has such a beautiful table in this colour! And with such a history! I would be glad to have such a table because it looks like in the Provence and I like the Provence Style!! Best wishes! Geli
Yes it looks beautiful, and the quilt top matches perfectly. xx
Agree!
Å for et fantastisk flott bord :) Nyyyydelig farge! Og ikke minst det som ligger oppå! Du er så flink med farger :)
Ha en strålende kveld
*Siv*
You really are loving painting your furniture aren't you! It's great, they go really well together, given the table a new lease of life! Ada :)
LOVE it! The more old furniture you makeover with chalk paint, the more you convince me to paint my dad's childhood dresser. It is just amazing how light and summery your rooms become with the lighter colors (which I love) and how much more the detail of the painted pieces stand out. Love, love, love:)
Blessings,
Aimee
it is always so refreshing to stop by here for a visit. I love the color of your table, good choice.
blessings, jill
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It look´s so great!
Best regards
Manuela
I love giving old pieces a new lease of life ... Fabulous colour too, I must try this mix!
Claire xxx
So so pretty! It now looks as if it belongs. penny x
I thought that was what you were going to do! :) It looks so pretty!
Yes, Mia, I would definitely agree that your antique table looks quite wonderful with its new coat.
It looks as if you are gradually making a beautiful tradition from summer to autumn.
I like Cricket as a name for a color!
xo
I love this post, so warm and cozy. I love the kitchen, the color of the table, and the quilt...so very nice, all of it.
I like it! As winter is around the corner, you'll appreciate the new colour even more.
Well done Mia, it looks great!
You did a great job ! It's perfect.
Så fint det ble. Herlig farge som passer flott inn i huset ditt!
You've done a great transformation Mia! Its a lovely colour, so fresh and pretty and it looks just perfect in your light and airy kitchen.
Gill xx
I like your table either way, I was more dark wood and contrast person, but now with "aging" I prefer lighter colors.
Have a great day,
Jana
Wow! What a kitchen!!! Looks fantastic! And the new table? Great!!!
Have a nice day. Sally
I like your table in the new lighter colour and it matches your chairs very well. I also liked the old colour, but it's good to have a change. It makes your kitchen look even brighter. I love the quilt and flowers:)
Wow! You are on a roll with that paint brush!!! =] It looks lovely!
xxo
The table and the chairs match up perfectly. I love the color!
Ja, absolutt! Utrolig flott farge og helt match til stolene. Dette ble virkelig supert, Mia!
Wow it looks gorgeous! Love that shade of blue...and what a wonderful makeover! Your patchwork and crochet look so pretty too.
Helen x
Hi Mia,
Thank you for your kind comment on my blog. Whenever you come to Holland, your welcome for a tea in my garden!
Your table and chairs looks lovely. I can't remember how your table looked like when it was brown, but I like the way it is now.
Have a lovely evening.
Madelief x
What a wonderful kitchen. Congratulations.
Det såg veldig bra ut med lyst bord i lag med stolane. Duken er nydeleg!
I have a second-hand table and chairs that I've been thinking about painting. Seeing what you have done is making me take that big step! Love what you have done!
Very very nice.
Your kitchen is beautiful....love the color.
thanks for share...
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