The begining of a good thing might not look all that good

Have you ever started a big project and wondered, "What have I done?"
This is our bed frame that I'm painting and then moving into the guest room. That first coat of paint always looks a bit shabby. It's such a permanent decision to to paint over gorgeous wood. I think it will end up being ok.

This is the last piece of furniture I'm going to paint.
I'm serious.
Except I really want to paint my piano BLACK.