Here is the charming little table that I showed you a few weeks ago. It began as a plain wooden piece, rescued by my daughter from someone's driveway at a yard sale.
I thought I would walk you through the process, so you'll see just how easy it is to unearth a diamond in the rough for yourself...Here's how:
1. Prime it. I like Kilz Brand- spray or brush on. (the spray can may clog sometimes, but for spindle style table legs And such it works well)To avoid drips when brush painting, apply a thin coat. 
2. Spackle and fill in any areas like holes from previous knobs.
3. Lightly sand.
4.dust with a tack cloth.
5.Paint. I like eggshell finish enamel by Behr. With light colors, one coat will do. For darker shades it may take 2 coats of paint.
6. Antique with glaze or by sanding lightly with 150 grit sand paper,(this is what I do on dark pieces, especially black) depending on the look you want. To make the glaze, mix 1 part paint to 3 parts glaze. (Glaze: I use Behr Brand, sold at Home Depot. it looks white, but is actually clear until you add a paint color.) Add more layers of glaze as wanted.*edited to add: You can glaze light, with a white or cream paint, or dark, with a dark browwn, burnt sienna color. You can brush it on, which works best in creases, or use a rag. I like to wipe it off with a very slightly damp cloth, to even it up.
7. Add knob.
8.Enjoy!
Thank you for sharing. You are the second person to recommend Kilz primer to me, so I've got to get some. How do you avoid the "drips" when painting? It seems like no matter how I try, I end up with some drippy parts.
Posted by: Kim | February 12, 2007 at 06:25 AM
Cute, cute, cute !! Thank you for showing how to do this. I did not know that kills comes in a spray can. I am thrilled. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | February 12, 2007 at 07:57 AM
I just found your blog and I am so happy!!!! I have the same little table in the basement stained dark. I'm digging it out! Could you tell us what bed linens your using? Is that a yellow stripe on the blue with roses? They're just beautiful! You have such an eye for decorating and color!
Posted by: Karen | February 12, 2007 at 08:21 AM
Your table is so cute. Thanks for the tutorial, it took fewer steps than I thought. This just might be a do-able project for me.
Posted by: Pam | February 12, 2007 at 09:28 AM
Thanks so much for the instructions. I've always wondered how to get that antiqued look.
Love how your new home is shaping up! It seems so warm and inviting.
You'll have to post an entire tour!
Posted by: Lucinda | February 12, 2007 at 11:35 AM
I have a toble like your and now I think I might have to paint it! Yours looks super!
Posted by: Msgreen"thumb"jean | February 12, 2007 at 02:32 PM
Thanks for the tutorial....ok I have a basement full of pieces that need some love and now I'm inspired. Cute, cute, cute table!
Posted by: Colleen | February 12, 2007 at 06:32 PM
do you put the glaze on with a brush or rag? does the glaze need to be a certain color? I`m thinking a brown. Looks great.
Posted by: Becky H | February 12, 2007 at 06:44 PM
Thank you for sharing those instructions. I want to glaze/refinish some cabinets in my new house that way... tell me please, do you have to lightly sand before you prime? I suppose if there is a finish in the way...?
Posted by: Sasha | February 14, 2007 at 08:46 PM
Great post, I'm going to put it in my blog's resource section. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge!
Posted by: becoming-home | July 18, 2007 at 11:46 AM
Tracy,
Do you use latex or alkyd enamel paint?
Posted by: becoming-home | July 18, 2007 at 12:07 PM
Your kitchen is absolutely beautiful. Am thinking of doing the same with ours. How did you decide where to apply the glaze of did you just apply all over the entire cupboards?
Thanks much!
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | September 06, 2007 at 10:27 AM
I've seen white antiqued furniture with splotches of pastels in the finish, any idea how that can be accomplished? The pastel colors are irregulqr in shape, very subtle, and the finish smooth not appearing to be chipped away paint. This is the best site I've seen so far far for . Thanks for the ideas
Posted by: Cari | December 23, 2007 at 11:58 PM
Absolutely Beautiful!
I love the way you presented this one.
Cookie
Posted by: Cookie Sunshine | April 01, 2008 at 06:42 PM
I don't comment often but I love your blog! Couple of questions...
1) Any tips for glazing kitchen cabinets that are currently painted off-white? I want them to look like this table, maybe a little darker.
2) What color paint did you mix in with the glaze for this particular table?
Posted by: Alecia | February 06, 2009 at 09:17 AM
I have similar questions - what exactly did you use for this table. It looks like a brown stain all over and then wiped off, but hard to tell. Thanks for the info!
Posted by: Sharla | May 05, 2009 at 01:06 PM
Very cute drawer! I also like cottage style furniture. Your blog can helpful for me. I appreciate it very much.
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Posted by: JOBS_frend | December 25, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Love the table. It has really great Cottage lines and so worthy of the makeover! Looks great!
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