Thursday, February 7, 2013

The $8 table...

Yes...it was $8 in a local junk/salvage shop.  


But it didn't look like this when I got it.




It looked like this:-) So I grabbed the sander and sanded it all down to the bare wood...


Then I stained it with Minwax "Dark Walnut" oil-based stain. I brushed it on with a brush then wiped it off.


 Because it was made from two different types of wood, the stain was not as dark on the oak part.


So I painted the "Grand Smoky Mountain" grey that I use on everything on each side section.


When that dried, I sanded it off pretty heavily, then brushed a coat of Colonial Walnut Minwax Wood Sheen over the painted sections and wiped it off.


Then my dad asked if I needed anything from Lowes, so he picked up these glass knobs for me, and that just gave it the bling I wanted. 


I love, love, love it! It is just the perfect size...not too tall, not too short and not too large.






Not bad for $8 plus the $14 for the glass knobs! I'm thinking I might go back to this place and see what else I can find!

Thanks to my husband, I have learned how to use my camera, and I cannot believe the difference it has made in photos. Amazing what reading the instructions can do!

Anita

I'll be joining:

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Home Sweet Home
Miss Mustard Seed



25 comments:

  1. Gee Singh NewbanksFebruary 7, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    What a difference! The glass knobs are just the right amount of jewelry it needed. Luv it!!!
    Hugs, Gee

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  2. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GFebruary 7, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful transformation! Great idea with brushing and distressing the discolored sides gray! And the knobs take it over the top! :)

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  3. Quite a transformation! The glass knobs are a pretty accent!

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  4. Dear Anita, Sweet Blessings to you!
    You got a heck of a deal!!!
    The pretty legs on it are attention grabbing.

    I am in hopes of snagging some french provincial furniture in the days to come as I go seeking.

    It's a great table,
    d

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  5. Hi Anita,
    Awesome find and awesome transformation. Looks amazing. Great job.

    ❤Ana

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  6. That's a beautiful piece! You did a wonderful transformation!
    Blessings,
    Leslie

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  7. I love how you did this table, Anita. The glass knobs really set it off. Sweet!

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  8. This looks beautiful Anita - love the 2 tones - it looks perfect in your room!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  9. What a beautiful little table Anita-it looks just perfect.

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  10. Hi Anita, beautiful, elegant and so useful your precious table find. I love the size, and drawers and glass knobs. Your vision is so pretty. I know you will enjoy it and the elegant glass, burlap lamp is the right accent.Bravo. Nor'easter heading this way, hope your weather stable. Keep warm, safe.

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  11. Nice little tables are hard to find sometimes, and you made this one shine! Love the paint treatment and little blingy knobs. Great price, too.

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  12. Great job! It looks quite good.

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  13. Why, it's downright elegant now! Pat yourself on the back not only for the hard work you did but for having an eye to see what it could become!

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  14. I love this!! Man, it looks like quite a bit of work--but a lovely result!

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  15. Anita what a steal. I just love how you gave it a new life!

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  16. Stephanie SheltonFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Love it, those glass knobs are perfect for it!

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  17. I love the beautiful transformation of this adorable little table! I Just love the glass knobs! I just became your newest follower. I'm new to blogging and would love for you to visit and follow my blog at Maddiebella Home.

    Have a beautiful weekend!

    Betty (Maddiebella Home)

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  18. Absolutely amazing transformation--it looks wonderful! The glass knobs are just perfect!

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  19. Sharing ShadymontFebruary 8, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Sweet table!!

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  20. A great little table. What a find. You certainly did a wonderful job with it.
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  21. What a fabulous side table has it been! I loved it. You have a great taste:)

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  22. ℳartina @ Northern NestingFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Anita I LOVE IT!!

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  23. Eclectically VintageFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    What a find - sometimes it's so hard to look beyond the thrift shop ugliness! But you did it - she looks like she was made for you! And those binoculars - now I need my own!!
    Kelly

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  24. It is beautiful Anita. Your pictures are great too. Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home.
    Sherry

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  25. Great find and transformation ...you have beautiful blog....
    Nayana@cherishdreamlive

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