Saturday, July 23, 2011

Blue End Table

this was a bittersweet project for me...it started when i found 2 end tables on freecycle...i was very excited to get them...when i arrived at the location, i was a little disappointed....they were both sitting out in the weather...the description on the ad stated that they were solid wood...they were so dirty and beat up that i really didn't notice that the tops were laminate but they had been sanded down and it looked like wood...once i cleaned them up and started working i almost gave up...wasp nest were inside..along with what we in the south call dirt dobbers...red clay nests filled the insides..one of the feet on the front was rotten from sitting in dirt and water...i put wood filler on the bottom to build it up...here are the pics below:

someone had spray painted the front an ugly brown...this piece does have some real wood on it but mostly its plastic and laminate
here it is after i applied some primer...looks better already
after some paint...i picked a color pot sample by martha stewart at home depot...it cost about $2.47 i believe...more than enough to paint this piece....araucana teal is the name of the color...
i had a little bit of help..i don't think he minded laying in stain
here she is finished...Renee`, named for my BFF since i was in high school...
after i finished painting, i glazed with some light stain...i let it settle into all the groves on the front...i then used a clear wax on top of that to bring out the shine and to protect...the knob is from a previous project that i almost threw away...i took some sand paper and went over it and the brass shined through! i love the look of the piece  but its not what i was originally going for...with the shape it was in, this is just how it ended up...


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36 comments:

  1. JennJuly 24, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Wow - this is a stunning piece. You did an amazing job.

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  2. Miss KittyJuly 24, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Hi Ashley! What a cute table...well, it's cute now that you have done so much work on it. I would not have thought to use the little sample paints for small projects...thanks for sharing that tip.

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  3. Jan@southernjunkin'July 24, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Amazing transformation! Love the color you chose! Visiting from TPS!!
    Blessings!!

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  4. Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 24, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Great rescue, and that color is darling.

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  5. laxsupermomJuly 24, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Beautiful transformation! The color is so cheery! Love it! Thanks for sharing.

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  6. DebbiedoosJuly 24, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Awesome color! Great looking piece too. Thanks for sharing at my newbie party.

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  7. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~July 25, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Great piece. I bet you are glad that you didn't give up. It is so pretty.

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  8. Recaptured CharmJuly 25, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    AMAZING find!! They are just beautiful. Too bad they were so neglected before. You've breathed new life into them.

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  9. Honey at 2805July 25, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Fabulous find and so many details! Great color-you really turned this ugly duckling into a swan!

    Hope you will please drop by and enter my $50 Overstock.com Gift Card Giveaway!!
    Honey

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  10. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Love the color you chose. You are very brave to put that in your car. Totally worth it!

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  11. JunqueMagnetJuly 25, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    GREAT color.Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes FlowersJuly 26, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    What a transformation! It turned out beautiful! I love the color

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  13. Amy ChalmersJuly 26, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    I think this poor thing became the belle of the ball! So pretty!!

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  14. Inspired by youJuly 26, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Unbelievable find! Well worth your sweat equity!! Wish I could have found those babies!!!

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  15. Confessions of a Stay at Home MommyJuly 26, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I luuuuurv the color! Great job! I would be thrilled if you linked this up to my Tuesday Confessional link party going on now: http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/07/tuesday-confessional-link-up-party.html
    See you soon!
    ~Macy

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  16. the cape on the cornerJuly 26, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    that looks amazing, and i love the feline assistance! so stinking cute!


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  17. Cassie BustamanteJuly 26, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    this table is sooo awesome! i love the unique style and shape and the color is fabulous!

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  18. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJuly 26, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Beautiful! Love your furry helper.

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  19. a quiet lifeJuly 26, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    fabulous, including the kitty bonus~

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  20. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsJuly 26, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    What a transformation! Love the color. Looks like the kitty loves it, too!

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  21. PamelaJuly 26, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    How beautiful and I just love your assistant!

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  22. Good Time CharlieJuly 26, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    I love it! What a fantastic find, great work. Visiting from Primp :)

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  23. People Who Know Me Would Say:July 27, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Stunning lines, detail and color!!!

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  24. Curtains in My TreeJuly 27, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I really like
    the shape of your
    end table

    the color is great also

    love the cat


    GOOD JOB

    Janice

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  25. KimJuly 27, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Awesome blog! I love what you did with that piece - turned out beautiful. Now I never heard of freecycle...... I'm a Craig's List addict myself. Hope you pop over for a visit sometime. I'm a new follower.
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  26. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    That is a piece of art. Great job! =D

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  27. LaceyJuly 29, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    I love that you persisted with it - beautiful colour choice as well!

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  28. Tee of Vinnord CottageJuly 29, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    FANTASTIC transformation... wow!

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  29. Michele @ {Primp}July 29, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    what a beautiful table--love the color you found. Thanks for sharing!

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  30. IdoJuly 29, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Awesome dresser! love the color!
    XXX Ido

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  31. Holly @ BeachCoveJewelryJuly 29, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Araucana teal is one of my favorite colors! it turned out great!

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  32. MissBlissJuly 30, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    that was a rescue! it's beautiful.

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  33. Julia @ 551EastdesignJuly 30, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    That teal is gorgeous! It's amazing sometimes how just primer can make a piece look better. When that happens, I know I'm doing the right thing by painting it:)

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  34. Maggie LamarreAugust 1, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    oh wow this transformation is amazing...
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    Have a fabulous week,
    Maggie
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  35. oops!August 3, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Wow, it was worth the hard work! It has so much character, you gave it a new life! Love it!

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  36. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Looks gorgeous! Great piece...what a find!

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