Here it is after I started to dismantle the top .
See that little mirror. It had my head spinning with possibility.
It was missing a few pieces and was very wiggly. I tried tightening it but could tell it wasn't going to be an easy fix, there was no way I was going to get it all back together in its original state.
After I took it all apart and tightened the spindles the base piece was quite sturdy.
I needed to fill the holes left by the spindles I had removed so I stuffed the holes with pieces of toothpicks and then smoothed over them with some wood filler and sanded a bit.
A coat of DIY chalky paint used as a primer and a top coat of Benjamin Moore's "Lovely in Linen" for a pretty country look.
I absolutely love this colour. Such a soft grey with a very subtle green undertone.
It's now the perfect setting for the basin and pitcher that came with this piece.
Both pieces have a wonderful winter scene.
And both pieces are in excellent condition with not a single chip.
I have different plans for the mirror and the spindles. You'll have to check back latter to see what I do with them.
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