Estate Sales, Needlepoint, And Milk Paint

I have found some pretty great pieces of furniture at estate sales lately. I've already shared this estate sale chair that I painted and reupholstered...

I also shared this estate sale find... an antique chest of drawers that I painted with milk paint...

So, while I'm at it, I'd like to share this needlepoint chair from an estate sale...

 Back in my early teens, I loved to do needlepoint. But, I don't think I would have had the heart to let anyone sit on mine! There is so much time and patience that goes into needlepoint. It's a beautiful art form and I wish it would come back into popularity.

I have actually started filling up a small wall in my house from floor to ceiling with framed needlepoint. I hope to share that soon.

So, back to the chair.

 She was a perfectly lovely chair. 
The seat was in great shape. 
The wood was in good condition.
She just seemed tired!
She just needed a little something.
And the something I chose was milk paint.
The color...Bayberry...

It's no secret that I love the chippy finish of milk paint.

A little color was just what the paint doctor ordered!
She no longer looks tired, she looks...

HAPPY!

Here is another small table that I bought at an estate sale. I painted it with milk paint in one of my favorite colors, pumpkin.

Are you an estate sale shopper?
If so, what's you best purchase?

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