10.17.2013

The little table who could...


This poor little table came to me looking like this:


Scratched up, battered and badly varnished.  I looked at her and knew that with a fresh coat of paint and some sanding she could be the little breakfast farm table of someone's dreams.

So I sanded and stained her top.  I love Jacobean by minwax.  Deep, coffee coloured- rich and warm.


I sanded using 40 grit paper, 80 grit paper, 120 grit paper and finally 220 grit paper.  Smooth, but with some of her character lines still showing.  I believe in preserving a bit of the wear and tear that these table tops come to me with.  It's their history- the fine lines that show laughter and weathering the storm.


Then I gave the lower half of the table a few coats of Miss. Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Lucketts green...



A bit of light sanding to bring out the beauty of this old girl...


I finished the top off with a coat of soft wax and hemp oil for the base...


 I can imagine her sitting in a farmhouse kitchen.  Two steaming mugs of coffee on top waiting to be enjoyed...


Perfectly Imperfect

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13 comments:

  1. Love! After you worked your magic, she is truly a gorgeous piece!
    Sorry to hear about the mold in your house. What a nightmare!

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    1. Thank you, Lisa! It's all good- we have a roof over our head and funny stories to tell about five people sharing one bathroom ;)

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  2. I adore this table Tricia, such a beautiful transformation! The colors you chose for the piece are perfect together and love all those little lines that give it so much character.

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    1. Thank you, Lauren- I love the little lines and imperfections too!

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  3. Girlie, you SO have
    the touch. This is just
    lovely and will surely
    grace someone's home
    just beautifully!

    xo Suzanne

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    1. Thank you so much! This is my first venture out into selling my pieces outright- I usually just paint other people's things.

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  4. What a great job on the table - it looks terrific. Good job!
    Mary

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  5. Beautiful! I love te mix of luckets green with the stained top!

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  6. Wow this piece has great patina! Just lovely!

    I would love if you stopped by my blog!

    www.thesidewayshouse.com

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Thanks so much for popping in. I appreciate all of your lovely comments...Tricia