This painted nightstand makeover was the final step in completing a bedroom suite that started with a blended blue king-size bed, followed by a large, detailed Alice-inspired dresser. Those two pieces did a lot of the heavy lifting visually — but these nightstands quietly bring everything together. Nightstands are often the first pieces in a bedroom to show their age. They’re touched daily - collecting rings, water glasses, chargers, books, and more. Who's really doing the

It's been years since I've painted a king size bed....probably four or more! I used to paint them all the time, but over the years I have shifted toward smaller more manageable projects. Smaller pieces mean faster turn-around, less heavy lifting and easier staging! This blue blended chalk painted bed was a bit of a homecoming for me and how great it felt to stretch out creatively over such a large surface again! It reminded me of why I fell in love with painting furniture i