Coffee Table Make Over(Round 2)

I finally finished it! I have been wanting to change this coffee table for a VERY long time! I haven't had it that long, but after I finished it the first time, I realized I didn't love it like I should have. It just seemed like a black hole in my rug. To see the "before the before" go here...Here's the second before:

Just black and boring. The paint was starting to chip off and I am all about some distressed looking furniture, but it just wasn't doing it for me. I bought some sample size paints from Lowes about a month ago after I found this table over at Miss Mustard Seed. She is simply AMAZING! No other word for it. Definitely take a few minutes to peruse her website. She is such an inspiration.
 I pulled out the chalk board spray paint that I always have on hand, and sprayed a big square in the middle of the table(using painter's tape as well). After two coats of that, I painted the rest of the table in a very soft gray.

I did attempt to replicate the pattern of Miss Mustard Seed's design because I thought hers was so pretty.

I actually had a lot of fun with this table, and the kids think it's really cool. Hopefully they will only write on this table instead of ALL OVER THE WALLS...thank you S.R. (heavy sarcasm inserted here). Someday when we get around to painting all these walls, I will show you some of S.R.'s "artwork" that she has "created" for us ALL over the house:o/. 

So here it is again:

BEFORE:

AFTER:

I L.O.V.E. It! :-)

Update (2017): Wow!! My tastes and my living room have changed so much over the years! My kiddos are no longer writing on furniture,  thankfully.
This is a perfect DIY for those who have little budding artists, and like to use the furniture as their canvas ;-)

If you'd like more ideas great ideas for DIY coffee tables, click the link below. I especially love the wood slice table (perfect for the holidays) and the old door coffee table. Totally my style!

Coffee Table Inspiration