Refreshing of Wooden Magazine Rack, Shabby Chic and Transfer

I found this on the flea market. This comes probably from Germany. Made from solid wood, was unfashionable and looked simply sad.

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And the look after painting with home made chalk paint (acrylic mixed with plaster of paris). I know that Americana or Annie Sloan paint would be better, so I plan to buy it next time :) Two layers of beige and some light gray shadows gave the rack new life and luster.

Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/14003736/refreshing-of-wooden-rack-for-newspapers-shabby-chic-and-transfer site