Since I was going for a vintage look with a foam brush I painted a light layer of cream paint leaving spots of wood showing through. (dolendiaries.com)
These ideas are awesome, especially the one about leaving a bit of wood showing. (domesticimperfection.com)
Way too much wood showed in there and I wanted a cloth to leave on the table 24/7 that also would look good with a table runner I'd already purchased. (brightsettings.com)