Small Chest Reno

As I mentioned in my last post, I did get around to renovating another piece of furniture last week.  We have had this small chest on a metal stand since 1997.  While it has served its purpose dutifully, it was time for a makeover...

After my experience with the spray paint on the nesting tables, I decided to prime this piece.  I used regular old grey auto primer then two coats of this pale turquoise.  It is La Fonda Mirage by Valspar.  While the paint was drying, I got to work on some handles with my leather tooling kit:

Luckily, I had just enough blank leather pieces to create two handles and a small loop for the front of the chest.  I did some decorative stamping around the screw holes and treated the leather with some mineral oil.  I found some decent looking wood screws in the shed, drilled holes, screwed them in and voila!  Leather handles:

I think the paint and leather handles gave it a whole new life!

It definitely brightened up the space.  I am pretty happy with the results, although the finish of this paint was flat.  I may go back and seal it with some clear satin spray, but for now, I'm calling it good enough!
Have a wonderful weekend Everyone!
Cheers!
M J