Monday, May 9, 2011

My new green side table

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After I made my coffee sign coffee tables, I decided that they wouldn't work in our living room.  We have 2 very active girls and a baby who needs somewhere to play!  So like Yoko, I broke up the Beatles tables.  

They are now our side tables in the master bedroom!  However, we need some kind of table in the living room.  


I have this table by the end of the couches:
 While I love the little bird and the table itself, it's not working for storage of diapers and random other living room stuff that needs some storage.  It's also not practical from a baby perspective. -Lightweight, glass top, easily tipped...you get the pic.


So, I was out to find a table worth a Kari-style makeover (that means cheap!).    I found this bad dog at a consignment shop going out of business!


I know, it looks like a throw back to the 70's, but wait there's more....
I sanded the top down and re-stained it.  The bottom details were not going to get sanded too much work!  So, I primed the bottom with stinky oil based primer.  I would have pics of this, but the camera battery needed recharged and I wasn't waiting!


I also carved a little somethin' somethin' in the top!  
Sorry for the crappy pic and the dust!
 So after that, I covered the top with newspaper and spray painted the base of the table Olive Green.



Total cost: $14.50
Table-$10
Paint-$4.50



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28 comments:

  1. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateMay 9, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I Love the way your table turned out. That olive color green fits it just perfect. Great job!

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  2. BrookeMay 9, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    So cute!!! I love that you carved you and your hubby's initials in the top!
    www.inside-outdesign.blogspot.com

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  3. Wendys HatMay 9, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I love this table and the color! Especially love the carved heart!

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  4. Comeca JonesMay 9, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Love them !

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  5. VINTAGE & COUNTRYMay 9, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Love the two tone color on your table! Great job!!! :)

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  6. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Stopping over from the blog hop. The table looks so nice!
    http://shabbytochicqueencreek.blogspot.com/

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  7. CourtMay 9, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Darling table! I saw your table on the blog hop over at Homemaker on a Dime and am a new follower now.

    Courtney
    frog2fab.blogspot.com

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  8. Jen @ EmbellishingLifeEverydayMay 9, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Love that color. It looks great!
    http://embellishinglifeeveryday.blogspot.com/

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  9. AubreyMay 10, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I like how you embossed the top of the table..and I LOVE green. :)

    Aubrey (www.naturally-momma.blogspot)

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  10. SuzieMay 10, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I love the olive green!

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  11. ccoffeyMay 10, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Looks great! I, too, love the green color!

    Cara

    http://miscellaneousme.wordpress.com

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  12. PJ @ Planned in PencilMay 10, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I just adore that you put your initials in the top, definitely something I would do :) I'm your newest follower.

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  13. Tammy @ Type AMay 10, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    love the shape and the color of this little table. thanks for sharing this at my party!

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  14. How ToMay 10, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Quite the transformation on that end table. Very nice job! :)

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  15. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    very cute endtable ... love the color and the top..

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  16. GingerMay 10, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Love it! Visiting from SSB!
    xoxo
    Ginger

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  17. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    love this table, that green is really great.. ive been keeping my eye open for a "coffee table".
    looks great! im a new follower. :) hope you'll stop by my blog for a visit
    M

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  18. Angie HoldenMay 12, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Swoon...that is amazing!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  19. Allison@FabRehabMay 13, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

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  20. RachaelMay 13, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Ooooh love it! I'm such a fan of the wood-and-paint combo! Thanks for linking up :)
    http://www.lovelycraftyhome.com

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  21. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    So Good! Im your newest follower.

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  22. JanetMay 14, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    LOVE this!!! SO stinkin cute!!

    www.iheartmygluegun.com

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  23. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysMay 15, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    The carving on top will make me keep a piece like that forever!!

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  24. sheerserendipityMay 15, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I love the olive green color, great job!

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  25. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I just wanted to let you know that I featured your table today! Please take a look and grab a button while your over there!

    http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/time-to-shine-features-no-17.html

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  26. Ang @ Taking a Sunday DriveMay 18, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I love the little "somethin' somethin'" carved heart!

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  27. SuzyAugust 14, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Great transformation! I love the color. I had to go peek at your "coffee" tables. And much to my surprise - Community Coffee! I grew up on that stuff back in Louisiana. They are still around you know :-)

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  28. CatCatJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Wow! Love that green color on the table. The refashioned table is actually great, eh.

    Cheers,
    Cathy@A Guide to Find the Perfect Scrub Pants for You

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