Chalk paint

ideas to make your own:

http://www.inspiredwiredandfired.com/shabby-chic-floor-lamp-redo
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/2011/09/make-your-own-chalk-paint-for-400.html
http://www.inspiredwiredandfired.com/bed-table-redo

I love how easy everything looks! Soon enough I'm giving them a try (with fingers crossed!).