The Definition of a Coffee Table

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About two years ago, I stopped at a garage sale late one day and bought this coffee table and two end tables. Since it was late, he gave me all three for $5. I couldn't pass that up then, and probably not now, even though I am on a buying hiatus (so to speak). The other two tables have long ago been refinished and

sold, but this one just sat in the basement waiting for some love.

I painted it grey and really wanted to do something fun with the top.

A few dictionary pages and some Mod Podge and it was looking pretty cool.

I decided to add some of the larger illustrations on top of the rest.

I think it has a shabby chic vibe to it.

Wouldn't this make a fun conversation starter?

I hope someone else loves it as much as I do. Its for sale

at Lone Elm Antiques in Olathe, Kansas.

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Another New Life For Duncan Phyfe

I'm not sure why I love Duncan Phyfe tables so much, maybe it's the name, or maybe it's the legs.

I think it's the legs. Anyway, your sure do see alot of them around.  The last one I redid here,

I went with black. This time I used ASCP in Old White.

I love the off white and the beautiful distressed and waxed finish.

This time I did not have chairs to paint, but I found some inlaid wood chairs that really work well.

They were on sale in another booth for $6.00 apiece. I love deals like that.

A little distressing here and there...

Check out those double legs.

I think she turned out beautiful, what do you think?

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Fresh and New, Spring Is In The Air

I am so excited to have this project finished. I really love finishing a bigger project like this,

but I am ready for a few smaller projects for a change.

I can't find the before picture of the table,

I

but this one is a table I restored over a year ago and it is very similar.

And, these are the four chairs in this makeover.

And here is the after!

I don't have a good staging area in my house, so my pictures

are usually taken at the antique store.

This is at Sentimental Journey, so for any of you that are in the

Kansas City area I would love to know if you ever get a chance to stop by.

I was out of chalk paint, so I decided to make my own with

plaster of paris. It did not work out too well ( it was sort of gravely)

so I guess I might try it again with the unsanded grout that others have

had such good luck with.

I ended up sanding my gravely paint down and recoating with

Cashmere White by Glidden in Satin.   I then distressed it with my sanding block.

More so on the chairs than the table.

A little on the base,

and the edges.  I really love a little distressing, but I can't seem to

bring myself to heavily distress something that I have spent so much time painting.

I am very happy with the results. It seems to have such a fresh and clean look,

I love this shabby chic look, it makes me think that spring is in the air.

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Restyled Sundays # 19

Welcome Back To Restyled Sundays

Before I show you this weeks featured links, I want to share a feature at my house this week.

I have the most beautiful Amaryllis blooms that have finally opened up.

I received this for Christmas, actually got it mid December, and kept telling

my family it would open on Christmas Day. Or, pretty darn close.

Well, we waited and waited and it finally opened up yesterday. I assumed it would be

red or red and white, but I was totally surprised when I saw this.

I had never seen a pink Amaryllis and didn't even realize they came in pink.

Aren't these blooms beautiful?!

Now on to this weeks features.

First, Becky from Generation To Generation found and

salvaged this gorgeous church pew that had special meaning to her.

Be sure to check it out.

And Becky from Beyond The Picket Fence shared

her favorite things. I couldn't just pick one but I love the different colors of stain

on the first table, and I love, love, love potting benches. This girl can do

amazing things with reclaimed wood. I wish I could spend a week with her

and learn how to build like she does.

Korrie at Red Hen Home refinished this free table for a friend.

I absolutely love the two tone stain . She always does some amazing makeovers.

Last, but not least, is this amazing T-shirt Scarf from  Jenni at Who Makes Up This Craft

created from recycled old t-shirts. What a cute idea!

New Finds For My Antique Booth

I had some great finds for my antique booth in December. It was so crazy around here that I didn't get a chance to share them with you before now. These pieces were so beautiful that I had to show you now.

First of all is this gorgeous antique oak dresser. I don't have the mirror put together in this

picture, because I was missing some hardware, but it is fixed now. There are two side supports that have

a mirror suspended in the middle. I love the little piece of marble in the center.

 It just dresses it up so beautifully.

The pulls are the coolest part, they are handcarved leaves with some fruit and nuts, I think?

The next piece (which came from the same estate sale as the dresser) is

this lovely oak china cabinet with the curved glass front and glass shelves.

Isn't she pretty?

And finally, this trestle table. Sorry, this is not the best picture, but the entire base of this

table comes completely apart for transporting. Not ony would this be a great kitchen or dining table,

but I think it would make a wonderful desk.

I may have to restage it if it is still around this weekend.

I have so many painting projects going on, so it was nice to find some things that were ready to sell.

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