So what do you think? Do you like it? I think it looks fab-ooh. I bought this table at a garage sale for $5. It was in fine shape, but the last thing I need in my house is a cherry or mahogony (that's another post). So I decided (after making sure that it was a cheap knock off instead of something valuable) to paint it.
I almost forgot to take a "before" picture, can you tell? I had already begun sanding and de-glossing when I remembered to pull out the camera. One of these days it will become second nature to get those before shots (I hope). 
One of the best parts of this table makeover is that I found the paint in the "oops pile" at my neighborhood Porter. I think I paid $2 for a quart. Did you notice the "faux drawer"? Why do they insist on faking me out so? It even had a handle on it! Is it just me or is that really annoying? It would have been really easy for for them to just put a real flippin' drawer on this, right? In case you haven't noticed, I hate faux drawers! Maybe it's because I think it shows a lack of imagination by the maker. Most likely it's because I am the idiot that constantly tries to open said drawer. Yep, that's me! I can know that it won't open, but will forget and grab the handle to open the stupid thing! Laugh all you want, I bet there are a few of you who share my dirty little habit... Come on, own up people! :-)
Since I planned on keeping this little gem, I decided to remove the hardware and cover the faux drawer with a FREE wallpaper sample I had. I think it turned out really well, but I did this back in September and now I am ready to change it up a bit (don't tell Che). You see, it is almost exactly the color of my living room and I am soooooo sick of my living room (a future post). Since I have 10 other thrift store finds awaitning tranformation, and countless walls that need serious love (thanks to the boys and the stupid dog) who knows when I will actually follow up on that thought! :-) As always, thanks for stopping by and please check out my new favorite blogger here. She's having a Goodwill Party and you check out all the talented ladies attending!
5 comments:
Wow, this table turned out to be a true beauty! Love it. The color is great but I do understand being sick of your living room and wanting to change things up. That is where I am at right now. : )
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Wow your 5 buck table did circles around my $12.99 tables...love it and the color is great !
Hugs ~ Kammy
that is beautiful! i'm new to the painting furniture thing. i'm getting the nerve up to paint my armoire and something like that would look beautiful! thanks for the inspiration!
LOVE IT!! You have a wonderful eye for this sort of thing. I'd love to link to this today if that's cool with you. I'd be happy to take it off if you'd prefer.
Thanks!
Andy @poppiesatplay.blogspot.com
poppyginger@gmail.com
I can't remember if I left you a comment already and it's just waiting moderation, so sorry if you get a double dose of me today. I love how your table turned out and I am linking it to my Refashioned Friday Segment. am using your pics, so please let me know if you'd prefer that I didn't do that and I will take it off the site. You are amazing!
~Andy @poppiesatplay.blogspot.com
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