THE PERFECT PAINT

I have sadly neglected this $10 shelf I found at the thrift store.  I planned on painting it over the summer and it fell to the bottom of the "to do list".  I wasn't exactly sure what color I wanted to paint it and so I never got too excited about it.  

I am still not sure what color I want to paint it, but I finally found my inspiration, 

this lovely desk Danielle painted.  I love Danielle's blog, Danielle Oakey Interiors.  

She is a very talented designer and she tackles some fabulous DIY projects.  

She's my kind of girl! 

My shelf won't be blue, but I will most certainly be using 

this amazing oil based paint by Rust-oleum. 

Look at that high gloss finish.  Love it!

I first learned about Rust-oleum Protective Enamel from 

Jenny at The Little Green Notebook.  

She painted this side table in Smoke Gray.

She just posted last week about all the new colors that are available.  

I can't wait to get to a Home Depot and get my hands on a quart of this paint.  

I'm still not sure on a color yet, but I will keep you posted.  

It's on the schedule to get painted this weekend.

I have put it off long enough. 

Anyone else had any experience using this product?  

I have painted with oil based paint plenty of times before, 

so I am aware of the mess it makes and I'm willing to deal with it.

I sure hope my project turns out like Danielle and Jenny's.  Wish me luck!

Categories: Painting , Thrifty Finds