the jewelry box. i used a vintage wash so that the wood grain would show through. you could also use paint however a wash or stain works well with boxes like these that have hardware. no masking is needed as the wash will wipe right off when wet.
just brush the wash onto the surface, allow to sit about a minute, then wipe off with a rag. i actually did the inside in another color. i thought the contrast was a fun surprise when you open the lid. allow any paint that you use to dry completely before continuing.
i personally do not trust that the lip of this jewelry box is 