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A Chippy Grainsack Milk Paint Table with Wood Top

April 24, 2013 by Cassie 46 Comments

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Well that title just about sums up what you will find here today, doesn’t it?

Sunday I mentioned that I went to a friend’s house for a ladies brunch with some girlfriends.  What I did not tell you was about the detour I took.  I was headed into her neighborhood when I saw a yard sale sign.  I thought maybe the sign was left from the day before, but drove in that direction anyhow, since I was already in the neighborhood.  I knew I didn’t have much cash on me as I had used it the night before when we had our date night, but I checked it out anyhow.  So glad I did!  They had several pieces of furniture and the two I liked best were a bench marked for $20 and a table marked for $10.  I looked in my wallet…. $22 and some change.  I explained that I was on my way to a friends’ for brunch and that was all I had on me and asked if they would take it for the two pieces.  They gladly accepted and I left with these two cuties….

The top on the table had been stripped as well as parts of the legs.  I really like the look of natural pretty wood with a painted base, so I decided to clean up the top using a mixture of olive oil and vinegar.  It took the mid stains that had occurred after it was stripped right off.  The “before” picture is actually after I cleaned it, which is why it doesn’t look so bad. 🙂

I didn’t sand the base at all as I knew I wanted a really chippy finish.  I mixed up some of Miss Mustard Seed’s Grainsack milk paint and applied two coats.  Once it dried, I gave it a good sanding with a fine grit paper, and the paint chipped right off as I wanted it too- randomly.  I love the authentic look this paint gives!  To finish it, I decided to use a new to me wax.  I used Miss Mustard Seed’s Furniture wax, which I got from Vintage Shabby Chicks.  Let me tell you how much I love this wax!  It’s like buttah!  So smooth and smells nice, too!  It wiped on easier than any wax I have ever used.  I read the can which said it could be used on wood, too, so I used it to finish the wood top.  I love the richness it gave the wood, but also allowed its natural beauty to shine through.  Here is the table now…

I don’t know why I love the combination of pretty natural wood with chippy old paint so much, but I do!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!  I am off to take a bus trip to a farm with a load of kindergarteners… wish me luck! 🙂
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  1. [email protected] says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:14 am

    What a score! The table looks great. I love that chippy and beautiful wood look too.

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  2. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:59 am

    The table looks awesome. Chippy is hot right now!

    Have fun on the farm. I’m going to the farm with 16 3/4 year olds tomorrow!

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  3. Julia Konya says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:15 am

    You always find the best stuff 😉 Love what you did with the table too.

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  4. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:31 am

    I bought some MMS wax when i was last in the states. I love it also. Your table looks great. I’m not so good at doing this chippy look but you have nailed it.
    Fiona xx

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  5. [email protected] says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:51 am

    That suits that peice so well! You got the gift! xo Kristin

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  6. Courtney says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:53 am

    Gorgeous Cassie! I must say I love the paint/wood combo to!

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  7. The Far Fifty says

    April 24, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    The top is beautiful! Great job!

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  8. Dana Frieling says

    April 24, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Hooray for date night limiting your cash! That really makes bargaining easier. I’m with ya, love two-toned pieces. Great work.

    Reply
  9. Shelley {Crazy Wonderful} says

    April 24, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    Gah! You always find such great stuff at great prices. Super jealous right now.

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  10. Between Blue and Yellow says

    April 24, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    Cute table! Love the natural wood top, and perfect chippyness

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  11. cindy the cottage chick says

    April 24, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    I’m going at the milk paint again today in hopes I get better results. I don’t think I mixed it right before. That looks amazing, and so glad you didn’t paint the top. Anxious to use her wax!

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  12. Rubylicious Bespoke says

    April 24, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Gorgeous Cassie, I love the timber top, painted bottom combo too.
    Hope you had fun on your trip to the farm!
    Alison x

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  13. Gwendolyn Whitfield says

    April 24, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    Cassie! Those are so gorgeous and you are the master at yard sales… I bow in honor at your mega skills.

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  14. circadee.com says

    April 24, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    I love that table, Cassie! I am so glad that you left the top natural. And grainsack is one of my new faves. You done good! Man, you turn out the projects so quickly.

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  15. Good Time Charlie says

    April 24, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    What a great detour! Those are some really nice prices too. I have never tried the Oil and Vinegar cleaning method. I will have to look into this. I so love that chippy look. It looks like a genuine antique now!

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  16. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    April 24, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    I hope you’re having a wonderful time with the kindergartners!! Enjoy it while they still want you to go on fieldtrips with them! 🙂
    The table looks great Cassie, and I love how versatile it is that the sides fold down. I hope it sells quickly- it’s a great piece.

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  17. [email protected] says

    April 24, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Very pretty pieces, and what a bargain!

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  18. 17 Perth says

    April 24, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    You go cassie! What a STEAL! And I love the two-tone look of that table. And that is hilarious about your “detour”….I am glad I am not the only one who does that. It is SO hard for me to pass by without stopping! lol.

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  19. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    April 24, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    The top of that table turned out just beautiful. Great job!!

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  20. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    April 24, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    $22! Wow what a deal!
    You have that magical “eye” to see a rose out of a weed!
    I see weeds!!!

    Reply
  21. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    April 24, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    The wood/paint mix is timeless and so full of character. Beautiful!

    Reply
  22. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    April 24, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    Question o furniture guru…my old DR table that I’m about to re-do has been stripped, but there are some water ring stains on the top. Any suggestions what to do about that?

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  23. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 24, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    What lucky finds! And I love the wood and chippy combination too – perfect on this table – and you do it so well!

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  24. [email protected] Charm says

    April 24, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    Cassie,
    That was a super duper deal! The table looks great and I am sure the bench will too.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  25. Tattered Tiques says

    April 24, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    The table is adorable! What is better than a date night, a yard sale, and brunch with the girls? It sounds like a great weekend.
    Nancy

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  26. Vintage Prairie Style says

    April 24, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    oh cassie, i love this one sooo much! i am getting some miss mustard seed paint as well as bonding agent tomorrow as a trade for some furniture pieces i worked on. i am so excited and am yet to try any of her products – your grain sack table came just in time – now i am gonna get the wax too!
    keya

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  27. Jenny says

    April 24, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    Love the wood top with the chippy painted legs. A great balance. I need to go back through your blog and look at the waxes you use. I want to use a dark wax on my Annie Sloan painted pieces – do you use her wax or do you like others? For some reason, my brain is telling me you use other dark waxes with her paint…

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  28. Rita says

    April 24, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    You are a furniture genius!! I’m in love with this table!

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  29. [email protected] of a craigslist junkie says

    April 24, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    LOVE that table! You have way better yard sales where you live than we do!

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  30. Kelly says

    April 24, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    What a sweet piece! I didn’t notice the cool details in the legs until it got that fun chippy paint. MUCH better!

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  31. vintageshabbychicks says

    April 24, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    Great job Cassie!! So glad you like MMS furniture wax..it really is like buttah:) You do beautiful work girl!

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  32. Gail Wilson says

    April 24, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    loving the table Cassie–before AND after! 🙂

    great score!
    gail

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  33. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    April 24, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    Pretty chippy goodness. Nice finds! I hope you had a fun kid-filled day 🙂 xo

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  34. Loi Thai, Tone on Tone says

    April 24, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    I love this combination, too. The warmth of wood + the textured patina of chippy paint = 🙂
    xo
    Loi

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  35. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    That table was a total steal and i love the wood and paint finish combo — another winner! Hope you survived the day — bet it was fun!
    xo Heidi

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  36. Allison says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    That table looks great! I will have to order that wax and give it a try. Hope you had a fun day with all the kiddos!

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  37. Jesse Bodine says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    My car does the same thing when I see a yard sale sign even if I’m in a hurry to get somewhere else! It always seems like I find fabulous finds when its spur of the moment! Yours didn’t disappoint either! It’s a good reminder to always carry cash, right! 🙂 Jesse

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  38. Catherine says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    What great finds and a lucky detour! I love the bench chair, I’d love to find one like that, can’t wait to see what you do with it.

    I’d love Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint to come out to Australia… maybe one day!

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  39. Dear Emmeline says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    you certainly know how to get a deal! nice picks! Can’t go wrong with chippy paint and natural wood!

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  40. Twice Nice says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:01 pm

    Looks like you got just the perfect amount of chippiness on that table. Very pretty!

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  41. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    April 25, 2013 at 12:08 am

    Oil and vinegar for stain removal?? Who knew ?! You are a furniture refinishing ninja! Also, thanks for the advice on waxes last night…I knew you were the right gal to ask! Think I need to track down some of that MMS stuff!

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  42. Laura @ Top This Top That says

    April 25, 2013 at 12:21 am

    oh yes- love that top in it’s natural wood state.it’s a pretty table. how was the field trip- did you survive? Are you going to haven again this year- hope so.

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  43. Carrie @ Hazardous Design says

    April 25, 2013 at 1:30 am

    Gotta love when you are in the right place at the right time. The table turned out beautifully.

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  44. [email protected] says

    April 25, 2013 at 2:04 am

    Awesome deal! I wish I had your yard sale sixth sense!

    And I can’t wait to see what you do with the bench! 🙂

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  45. May Hussein says

    April 27, 2013 at 1:54 am

    this table is super cool! i need to get me some mms products soon! 🙂

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  46. Miss Kitty says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    Wow! The table turned out awesome! It does look SO old with the MMS milk paint. Congrats on the great deals you got on the furniture pieces! I am over to have a looky-loo from Kirby’s blog.

    Reply

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