personalized vanity

As a little girl, I always wanted a vanity. Of course, back then I had a little different taste and wanted a huge bright one that all the glamorous stars supposedly have to do their stage make up and hair in front of. Thankfully as I got older, my taste got a little better, but I still wanted a vanity so I decided to just make my own. Not too long ago, I was out thrifting with a friend and found an old sewing machine table at the Goodwill for only $26. For those of you who do not know, antique sewing machines actually fold up until a small desk. I knew that not only was it a unique find, but it would be just perfect to use as my a vanity and I could create my own.

I first sanded the table, inside and out. Then I painted it with my favorite type of paint: Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint. While this paint is difficult to find, it is definitely worth the search. It is often sold in antique stores. I recommend checking out her website and seeing if there are any locations near you that hold it: www.anniesloan.com. She also gives really helpful tips if you are having a hard time using her product. I will warn you it is a bit pricey, but I would like to also emphasize that a little goes a long way with this type of paint. After a few coats of paint, I lightly sanded edges and the top of the table to give it an antique touch. I then finished it with a coat of Annie Sloan's wax. It isn't necessary, but it definitely gives it a nice finished touch.

Last, but not least, I added a mirror and a chair and my sewing table became my own personal vanity.