Play Your Cards Right.

Facebook Sales can be a treasure trove of lovely things, and also some horrible things. I have bought both!   recently bought a card table that had been in the wars. It cost £20 and when I picked it up, I did wonder if it was worth the effort.  The green baize was stained and torn and the wood on the top was scratched and stained. The legs had also had some damage. This is how it looked.

Its saving grace was its pretty shape.  I took off the green baize and the wood underneath was in good condition after sanding off the glue, so I painted it in Annie Sloan Emperor's Silk and  then added two coats of Polyvine Wax Finish Matt varnish.

I kept the polished edge of the card playing surface as it was the only part in good condition.  The frame and legs were painted in Sarah Jane Noir and waxed with Annie Sloan Dark Wax. The top and the lower shelf were sanded and waxed in clear wax.

I doubt it will see many card games, but it is now a really pretty and useful side table.