Taking Decor Risks...Safely?

One of my favourite colours is red. It's powerful, loud, and proud. I was able to get my hands on a great piece that was screaming for red.

Sometimes you just know when it's right. This time it was right.

The vintage side table was feeling unloved, and I knew it could find love again with a bit of attention. Being a free item from my dad, gave me the internal permission I needed to go bold. I felt I had nothing to lose but time and energy. I did have to invest in paint, but having the supplies from previous projects encouraged me to try. This is how I determine safe risks, what is the cost verses the reward. Have a heart to heart with yourself, and set a limit on the investment, will you learn something, will you earn something? Better yet if you can manage to do both.

Following my previous steps in applying chalk paint, I was able to finish this project in a day. I reused the fabulous original hardwear, and went with a dark wax finish this time.

I was able to satisfy the urge, and go bold. Even better that this piece found a new home. I wanted to keep it for myself but realistically I can't keep everything. In fact this could be inspiration for a future post, learning how to let go. It certainly was fun and very satisfying going through the process of taking a risk. The end result was better than expected, what more can one ask for!

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