Monday, February 4, 2013

This Chevron Table's Out the Door

Sometimes blessings come from unexpected places.  One day one of my teachers told me she had an old table that I could have if I wanted it.  A free table??  How could I say no?  (I did offer to pay her but she wouldn't hear of it.)

So here's what greeted me when I went to pick it up:


This antique drop-leaf table had already been given a face lift a few years ago.  It was in desperate need of a new do!

Chevron's been a popular pattern this year, so I decided to paint the top in a chevron pattern.  It takes a while to tape it off, but I think it's worth it, don't you?




I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White and Maison Blanche La Craie Wrought Iron to paint the chevron top.  




The legs got two coats of ASCP Provence.  I topped it all off with clear and dark waxes.


It was fun breathing new life into her.  She must have felt rejuvenated, too.  She ran out the door just two hours after I took her to the shop!  


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29 comments:

Debby said...

Amazing transformation.

Twice Nice said...

Simply gorgeous! Not surprised at all that she found a new home so fast!

Stephanie said...

I absolutely LOVE it! Not sure I have the patience to tape off the pattern - great color choices too!

Geri O said...

Love this table. Great job. I love the color combination. I'm a new follower from sister-number-5.blogspot.com

Susan @ SunflowerHugs said...

Love it!
The color combo is fantastic.
Susan
Sunflowerhugs.blogspot.com

the cape on the corner said...

oh yes, i wouldn't think she'd last long. love this transformation!

Melanie said...

Absolutely stunning transformation!

terrybrowder@saylesranch.com said...

Great Job!

Chrissy + Nate said...

Gorgeoussss! What a great color/pattern combo. Love it!

Chrissy
www.everydaywiththejays.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Wow! Fabulous table! I love the colors and the chevrons!

Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
http://www.usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/02/submarine-sunday-17_2.html

The Classy Punk said...

That table is amazing!

Unknown said...

Oh my! What an incredible transformation! It looks fantastic. I'd be tickled if you'd link up at Off the Hook!

ForTheLoveOfTheSweetLife said...

Love the new colors and pattern! Found you over at Elizabeth & Co. Thanks for sharing!

--Kelly

The Style Sisters said...

Chevron love! This table looks so amazing painted like this..I love it. Come link up and share this idea with us.
Karin

Selene @ Restoration Beauty said...

You did an awesome job!! I love chevron stripes!!!
Selene from restorationbeauty.com

kristin maynes said...

FABULOUS!!! I love this table! So pretty...you did a great job!

April Hoff said...

Love, love, love this table! You did a fantastic job! Thanks for the tutorial! Pinning and newest follower! :) - April Hoff www.housebyhoff.blogspot.com

Designed Decor said...

What a beautiful transformation! So pretty! I love the green color! I just started a new link party and would love for you to come over and share your post or any social media sites. Talkin’ About Thursday - http://designeddecor.com/talkin-about-thursday-link-party6/
DeDe@DesignedDecor

Between Blue and Yellow said...

WOW! You really improved this table 100%, love the color combo you chose.

Unknown said...

Boy she looks good and refreshed. It's funny but I seem to refer to my furniture as her also. Like they are an old friend. : )

Stephanie said...

Love the bold design here!

Kim @ Too Much Time said...

This is so awesome! The chevron and color combo is just amazing:)

Kammy's Korner said...

This is just AWESOME!!!

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

I love it!!!

My Repurposed Life said...

so very fun! what a great table...that before is something else! Love the new look.
gail

Ann said...

That is amazing, no wonder it went so fast! Thanks for sharing at Restyled Sundays.

Anonymous said...

your table is beautiful! what a change! thanks for dropping by and leaving such a sweet comment over at my little blog.
keya

Anonymous said...

oh and i couldn't help it - i popped over to your shop page - i just love your pieces! i'm excited to be your newest follower.
keya

Sandra Ludwig said...

Stunning transformation! Chevron print is really in this season and pairing it with the bluish-green colored provence stand makes it an even more interesting piece! The overhaul that you gave her brought out the beauty she once had. Vintage furnitures are di-vine! They are awesome looking plus, they create a unique look to kind of room.

Sandra Ludwig