New Season Begins at Sweet-tique

With a new season beginning at Sweet-tique, I have been tossing around new/different ideas to add to the Sweet-tique shop. As a small shop owner I must always be aware of any changes going on, not only in my area but in the U.S. and also be aware of world trends. That is quite a fete for a small rural shop. I am a country girl at heart so will probably add more country and maybe bling it up a bit.

I have a couple pieces of furniture that I am getting ready to work on. Last summer I purchased an antique twin bed, both headboard and footboard. It really is just beautiful so I am still tossing around just what I will do with them. I also have an vintage Lane Cedar Chest. The wood matches the twin bed so I plan on doing something to them as a set.

I am trying to decide if I would like to do a dark color base, light color on top and then distress. Another option is a light color with a colored wax. I like to use colored wax but it is more time consuming than just painting and distressing. I may also just try to restore and distress the finish a bit. Of course, many of my decisions are truly based on time constraints since I do work a full-time job and use this as my "fun-time" job.

My sealer choice will probably be a clear wax coating, though I also am considering poly acrylic. I am out of Mud Paint Clear Coat which is the sealer of choice for me. I doubt I can get an order in stock in the time frame I am looking at.