It was pretty easy and I was so happy to get rid of the ugly heavy gilded look on this piece. Here is another look.

Great subtle improvement! I love how the piece resonates with the wall mirror trio visually.

To Boomer775, it was already super clean, I am a little ocd about that so all I had to do was the one light coat of paint, a little sanding to bring back some of the original color and then wax. I just was looking to improve the color but keep the highlights just more subtle. It took an afternoon. I was happy with how easy it was..

Very pretty. do you still have this piece? how did the chalk paint hold up?

Yes it has held up well I moved across country two years ago and it’s still going strong.

Nice… you wouldn’t be interested in selling it would you?? that’s how i came across yours.. did a google lens search.. My DIL had hers stored at my home and looking to replace the base of it.. is yours 2 pieces? i THINK I have the email option on, so you can email me…

And TOOO CUTE on the Easter deco!!

Yes it is two pieces and no interest in selling it. I have had it for many years and bought it in my moms hometown at an antique store and stores my grandmothers old Hummel collection. My family has been gone for many years and this piece is part of my memories of them. Hope you find another.

Thank you!

Glad to hear it is still holding up and you are still in love with it!

it’s had a journey back and forth across the US in the past ten years and makes me think of my mom and grandmother every time I look at it