This table.....

So theres this table I have. It kind of has sentimental value. It was given to my hubby and I a long time ago. It was in used condtion then, and had already seen better days. For us it was a step up from what we had at the time, and we were greatful. But now, its been through a few moves with us, and was beaten up even more. I decided it was time to do *something* about it.

It was sanded, had cracks filled in, and the shelf nailed back down.

But what was I going to do with it now? I know it needed paint. So I came up with this:

The problem now is, i'm just not in love with it. Its to monotone, to boring. Maybe I should distress it? Add another color to the scrool work and metal?

Also the picture is not showing the true color, it is an almond color in person, just looks white in that picture.