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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Whimsical Console Table

I found this console table at the local antique mart.  It was a little more than I was looking to spend for something I would be painting {$40.00} and I had hoped for something a little longer, but all-in-all it should work in the sunroom.  It is solid wood and a hefty piece.

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I was looking for something specifically with a bottom shelf for the baskets that hold my granddaughter’s toys.  Since it will only hold one, I have had to go through the two baskets and condense them down to one with the things she really plays with.  First order of business was to paint it!

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I gave it two coats of Old Ochre chalk paint.  While I would love to do an image or two on the shelf and top, I know they would just be covered up, so I decided to go another route to give this table a little something.  I pulled out my harlequin stencil and did that on the top and shelf in Coco chalk paint.

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Then I taped off stripes on the sides and painted those in Coco as well.

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As soon as I get more blue tape to do the sides of the table, I will use clear and dark wax to finish it off. 

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I would love to put my terrarium {made over here} in this room and on this table top.  Just for kicks I put it here for some pictures just to see how it would look.

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Reality dictates that this is what will be here.

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You can see how an image centered on the top and shelf would have been wasted.   Once I sort through those toys, I’ll get her toy basket on the shelf.

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You will notice that the before picture shows a drawer.  Knowing that my granddaughter would pull on the drawer, and since I have no real use for it right now, I just turned the table around.

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I think this will keep things looking a lot neater in here!

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31 comments:

  1. Hi Kathy! This little table tuned out beautifully. You did a great job.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia

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  2. Oh Kathy that table turned out fabulous!! I love the terrarium too!

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  3. Kathy,
    you always make things beautiful but on this piece, you've outdone yourself.. it is MAGNIFICENT~!

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  4. Kathy, I love it! You did and amazing job! it's so cute now. What a wonderful accent table! I know your granddaughter will love it!

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  5. What you a great job you did on this! Smart to turn the drawer to the wall.
    Brenda

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  6. Kathy - You did a great job on the table. What a perfect piece for little goodies for precious little ones.

    Judy

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  7. oh this is one sweet table Kathy! I much prefer the harlequin and stripes to a motifu design on the top. It rocks!

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  8. great job...you KNOW that I love this, just my style!!

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  9. So many truly great projects Kathy. It's hard to keep up! I'll bet you do really well with the ones you decide to sell. Keep the inspiration coming!

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  10. The colors are really great! And so smart to turn the table around so she can't tug on it or worse pull it down right on herself. Been there!

    J

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  11. WOW...what a beautiful make-over Kathy! There's never enough storage space for those grandbabies of ours is there...LOL!! Enjoy your day, Gail

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  12. Wonderful job! You are so good at this! I have poor patience to paint like this! Good idea to turn the drawer around and not have any issues.

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  13. That turned out so great! I love harlequin patterns!

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  14. Hi, Kathy! This turned out great! I'm so glad I didn't miss it. I wish I had half your talent with paint and more than half of your patience L0L!! ~Zuni

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  15. Love this table the harlequin came out beautifully and adds some nice charm. I also love the color choices.

    Cynthia

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  16. Kathy- Your table turned out just great! I love it- wonderful job- xo Diana

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  17. Adorable and perfect colors. I don't mind paying more when it is something for myself and not for resale, it was still a good deal!

    Carol

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  18. What an amazing change..great job...

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  19. love the colors. it would look great in my screened in porch. i'm your newest follower. come check out my blog when you have a minute at http://sister-number-5.blogspot.com

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  20. Kathy..the table is so very cute!!!...You did such a great job....Love it!!

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  21. so cute, perfect for a basket of sweet toys!

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  22. I have always wanted to paint something checkerboard, but I don't trust my painting skills. Yours turned out great.

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  23. Personally I love this look and think it has so much more personality. You did a fantastic job.

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  24. Very Charming. Classic diamond checks, so whimsical but dignified too. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Kathy I love your table makeover and I LOVE your terrium! Thanx for coming to the party lady. Hope you have a great weekend.http://www.frommyfrontporchtoyours.com/2012/10/treasure-hunt-thursday-80-highlights.html

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  26. Oh what fun this harlequin pattern is, Kathy! When you're done, it will be perfect. :-) Sue

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  27. What a BEAUTIFUL transformation Kathy!!!
    Love harlequin patterns - and love stripes - together? Twice to love!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  28. Kathy, what a cool table. I love the harlequin pattern. I think an image would look great on it too, but I understand where your're coming from. You did a fabulous makeover on it.

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy