chalk painted: reimagined restoration hardware nightstands

This pair has had quite a life! We bought these along with the dresser in my Pretty in Pink Dresser blog back in the 90's. These were the first two pieces I ever painted. I winged it. I had no plans of what I would do with the pair except I knew I wanted a more masculine one and a more feminine one. I turned out with two separate pieces that did not compliment one another.

While I still love the look of these, they just wouldn't sell separately or together. So I had to repaint them to make them more marketable to my community. 

At the same time, I realized how popular Restoration Hardware furniture was becoming with a price tag of $300 each. I loved their refined yet beachy look. They were relaxed while being neutral. 

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color recipe + Product List 

Body & Top: 

• I started with 2 coats of Slick Stick waiting 2 hours between coats. 
• I painted 2 coats of Dixie Belle Palmetto which is the prettiest green. 
• Then, I decided to switch out the knobs replacing w a pull {yikes!} so I had to seal up the holes and repaint the area. 
• Once perfect, I sealed with Dixie Belle Spray Wax. 
• Finally, I added long strokes of Dixie Belle White Wax making sure to keep the strokes LONG, rub the wax into the piece, and to buff 30 minutes after applying. 

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Economics

Owned Nightstands $0
My previous pieces sold within hours of posting so I raised my prices. So far these have been up on Marketplace and Offer Up for 3 days at $220 with a few inquires but no serious offers.