Here are a few of Annie Sloans excellent video tutorials, the principles taught in these videos could be applied to any project and with different colours to suit your taste and decor.
More videos can be viewed on Annie Sloans Official YouTube Page : ​www.youtube.com/user/AnnieSloanOfficial

A beginner's guide to Chalk Paint​™

Rustic Little Welsh Dresser Project - Part 1 : Paint and Colour

Rustic Little Welsh Dresser Project - Part 2 : Distressing

Rustic Little Welsh Dresser Project - Part 3 : Wax and Finishing Touches

How to paint kitchen cabinets with Chalk Paint​™

How to protect outdoor furniture with Chalk Paint Lacquer