Aug 21, 2013

Waterfall Table


 Yay! I finally have a project to share with you! 



You might remember this little yard sale waterfall table I bought on a lazy summer Sunday back in July. My brother wanted me to keep the wood look, but it was in bad shape. In fact, I learned how to use wood filler for the first time to fill in some missing veneer and deep scratches on this piece.


After sanding and priming I painted the edges and bottom shelf linen white with homemade chalk paint.


For the "waterfall" part I mixed up a warm neutral beige to set it off a bit from the rest of the table.



I distressed and waxed, and the finish is as smooth as silk now. I also replaced the old knob with a new vintage glass one.


I love the cute new shabby chic look!

This little table was way easier to move around and more fun to work on than my big television console, and I'll definitely be watching for more small projects like this one to paint.


If you live in the Boise area and are interested in purchasing this table, shoot me an email from my sidebar and I'll send you the particulars.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day! 
 
I'm sharing my little table at some really fun parties! C'mon along!

 Elizabeth & Co. 
Shabby Art Boutique 
French Country Cottage 
The Charm of Home 
My Romantic Home
The Vintage Farmhouse 
Pieced Passtimes 
 


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22 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 21, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Wow. I really love the subtle color difference and the new knob is prefect!

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  2. Brenda PruittAugust 21, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    What a precious little table! That look was so popular when I was a kid. Wonder why we don't seem to see these built in this style anymore?
    Brenda

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  3. Vel CristeAugust 21, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Wow! Love it Laurel! You turned it into a real treasure!

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  4. Erica of Golden Egg VintageAugust 21, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Great Job! I LOVE it!
    Have a fabulous day.
    Erica :)

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  5. Kathleen's BlogAugust 21, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    That was a lot of work---well worth it though, it's a beauty!!!

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  6. Meg@OliverandRustAugust 21, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Super pretty and feminine

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  7. Nita StacyAugust 22, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    A vast improvement!

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  8. My Repurposed LifeAugust 22, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Laurel... so happy you saw the potential in this little beaut! great call on the two toned color...love them!
    gail

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  9. Art and SandAugust 22, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    No offense to your brother, but he was wrong on this one. It is wonderful after you added your magic touch.

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  10. Karen LakisAugust 22, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    LOVE IT! Oh yea, very nice!

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  11. The Vintage FarmhouseAugust 23, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    It turned out beautiful!

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  12. DIY Vintage ChicAugust 23, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    So cute. Great transformation! Thanks for sharing! Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/08/fridays-five-features-no-5.html-chic.blogspot.com

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  13. Donna WilkesAugust 23, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Such a sweet piece - it is hard to believe the transformation. Love your color choice.

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  14. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmAugust 26, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Cute, cute, cute...LOVE it's new look :)

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  15. Danni@SiloHillFarmAugust 26, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Oh I love this! I have always had a soft spot for waterfall furniture! Nice job!

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  16. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.August 26, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Oh I just love the soft color combination! And that knob is the cherry on top! Nicely done Laurel!

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  17. Pieced PastimesAugust 28, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    Your table turned out wonderful! Love how you mixed the two colors to retain the waterfall look.
    Thanks for the inspiration,
    Suzanne
    Pieced Pastimes
    PS-Would love to have you link this up to Saturday Sparks. Links are open till Friday.

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  18. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueAugust 29, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    I really love the two toned effect on this transformation Laurel and the sweet little glass knob finishes it off perfectly. Thanks for sharing at Shabbilicious Friday. I'll be featuring this post at tomorrow's party.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

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  19. The CottagerAugust 29, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    love this piece Laurel! the soft contrast is great and so is the little knob... beautiful! found you at the vintage farmhouse.

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  20. UnknownAugust 29, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Oh Laurel - that is just beauitful !!!
    What an amazing transformation - I so want a room in our next house where this type of end table would be at home!!!
    XOXO

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  21. UnknownAugust 29, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Hi Laurel,

    This is SO MUCH BETTER, way to go on this piece. I have a waterfall vanity that is in need of an overhaul and glad to see this turn out so nicely.

    Hugs, Lynnie.
    New follower

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  22. RhondaAugust 31, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    I love this! It is very creative and inspiring. I have been wanting a piece of waterfall furniture. Now I may have to not clean house today and go junking! Come show off your creativity with us at Craft Frenzy. http://obsessiveandcreative.blogspot.com/2013/08/craft-frenzy-friday-2.html

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