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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Side Table in Blue



On my weekly junkin' trips I found this great old side table and brought it home.
Before:
It was pretty banged up, but had potential.  I got out my hand sander and sanded the top and it turned out to be beautiful wood.  I sealed it with AS dark wax.  For the base of the table I mixed together some grey and blue paint until I got a color I liked and then made it into home-made chalk paint.  First I painted it white so I could have an undercoat to show through when distressed.  After a few coats of blue paint, I distressed and sealed it with hemp oil/dark wax.  I need smaller piece of furniture to be ready for Mes Amis Vintage Show that I am doing in a few weeks and this piece is perfect for the show. 

The layers showing
Flowers and Ironstone
Gorgeous Legs 


Ooops a little paint got on the wood ( I never notice until I take pictures close up-LOL)




Pretty Top 
It is now looking good in Blue!

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16 comments:

  1. Susan @ SunflowerHugsSeptember 9, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    You gave that table a whole new life! What an amazing makeover.

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  2. DD's CottageSeptember 9, 2014 at 6:52 AM

    Thank you Susan-I am getting ready for a show so it is the perfect piece to bring to the show!

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  3. NanaDianaSeptember 9, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    It IS looking good in blue. The top looks great with just the waxing. xo Diana

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  4. DD's CottageSeptember 9, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    Thank you Diana-I love natural tops with painted bottoms!

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  5. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 9, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Perfect! Thanks so much for sharing at the Vintage Inspiration Party. Looking forward to seeing this beauty in person also:-)

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  6. DD's CottageSeptember 9, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Thanks Betsy-I look forward to seeing you next week at Mes Amis-my job is so crazy busy right now, feeling kind of behind with my show stuff. Oh well-it will work out!

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  7. The Painted DrawerSeptember 10, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    This is great - my favorite color combo!

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  8. PamelaSeptember 10, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    You gave that piece a wonderful new life! Love the color you chose.

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 11, 2014 at 7:19 AM

      Thank you Pamela-the blue is very nice with the natural wood

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    Thanks for the inspiration! I have a little nightstand that I purchased already painted white (bad shiny latex) and I have been stumped about what to do with it. I love your idea, painting it blue and distressing to let some of the white show. I think I'll give it a go!

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    1. DD's CottageSeptember 12, 2014 at 7:46 AM

      Thanks Linda-I like layer colors when I can--I be it will look great!

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  10. Cranberry MorningSeptember 12, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    I love the gorgeous side table!

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  11. JenneliseSeptember 16, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    Wonderful transformation! What a nice shade of blue!
    Jennelise

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