Today I have my first guest-poster here at Lovely Etc. It just so happens that I know this guest extremely well. I’d like to introduce you to my hubby Mitch, the mastermind behind this awesome Christmas tradition.
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So, let me just say that Carrie is an exceptionally talented genius person. I don’t mean that like ‘she is my wife so I have to say nice things’, more I mean that she actually is smarter and more talented than anyone I know. I also have to say that I am not those things. I could not redo, refinish, revamp? anything before Carrie started doing all these projects. Of course living with said super genius has some perks and I have learned a little over the past few months.
Carrie got this rough table at a yard sale over the summer for $5. She was really excited about the find and I was not so excited about the extra junk in our basement. I didn’t give it much thought until my mom saw it on a visit and thought that it was great.
Carrie and I talked about how to redo the table for her and I was satisfied with how she was going to do it. Well, one night she was telling me about how busy she was and was worried about getting the table done. I figured I was ready to try my hand at a redo and it gave me a chance to make something for my mom better than the junk I made in elementary school.
It turns out this stuff takes a long time and an hour into sanding I was questioning how my little wife got so tough. I’m proud to say that I finished sanding in spite of my screaming arms. After that I threw some dark stain on the top, which it turns out was pretty nice, and painted the base white. Add a little sanding on the base, which I’m told is light distressing, and some polyacrylic and the project was done. Hallelujah!
Lucky for us my mom forgot about the table so when we brought it to her house on Christmas she was genuinely surprised. So in the end my devious plan to spread Christmas cheer worked.
(and Mitch)
Angie says
I’m impressed! My husband would rather have dental work than revamp old furniture!
My bonnet’s off to you, Mr. Lovely!
Blessings,
Angie @ Knick of Time
Renewed Upon a Dream says
Your hubby did a great job on this table! So cute he stepped up & tried something new that he knows that you enjoy so much. Hats off to him :)
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
wow! mitch did a fabulous job! i LOVE the beautiful top on that table! and those pretty scrolly feet! you guys make a great team! :)
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
wow! mitch did a fabulous job! i LOVE the beautiful top on that table! and those pretty scrolly feet! you guys make a great team! :)
Jennie Louise says
yeah, great to see husbnd/wife team in tune with one another! lovely job… i really like the dark stain contrast with the white. Classy piece of furniture now ! ;-)
Jennie. x
Jaime Lyn says
I love the table and I just went over to vote—-I think I know which one is yours—I hope!!!!! :o)
Jaime
Jen says
Mr. Lovely has an excellent sense of humor. And mad skills for this “revamp?” stuff. Gorgeous top on the table – glad he stained it. Lucky mom.
THE FARMHOUSE PORCH says
My kitchen table is very similar! But it has not been “made over”. yet….seeing how beautiful it can be has motivated me! Great job on it.
I’m following…
♥Linsey
Holly @ Bella Nest says
Your table is LOVELY! Thank you for sharing! I’m your newest fan!
Amy says
This turned out beautiful! Love the wood top with painted white bottom combo!Found you through Beyond the picket fence.
Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says
Aw that is seriously the cutest guest post EVER! The table turned out fabulous and I LOVE the dark top! Great job Mitch ;)
Jen @ Creating with the J's says
It turned out great. I am often the dreamer of the idea and Jim brings it to life. I’m sure Mom loved it too!!!
Gallamore West says
I LOVE it! The dark top with the light table legs is gorgeous. I’m your newest follower- found you on The Shabby Creek Cottage. Hope you’ll stop by my blog and follow me too!
xo,
Laurie @ Gallamore West :)
My Great Finds by Linda says
Love this table, what a great job! Came over from My Simple Home Life
Jeannie says
Beautiful table! Well worth the $5!
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Kara @ June & Bear says
love the dark stain and the pretty feet on that table. your hubby did good.
Kara @ June & Bear says
love the dark stain and the pretty feet on that table. your hubby did good.
Janet says
What an amazing find for just $5! The table looks beautiful, you have one lucky mom. :)
Meg says
Ha! Great sneaky plan. I love the 2 toned look and the top of the table has a great pattern! Great job!
PitterAndGlink says
This looks amazing! :)
Sheer Serendipity says
Visiting you from simple home life linky party… Your husband did a great job on the table, It seems like he had a very talented guide.
Ghetto Ideal says
Your hubby did a great job! The table is lovely.
Toodie says
Turned out great and your hubby is an official “survivor.” LOL Really looks awesome.
Darcie (My Modern Country) says
Love it! He did a fantastic job…and five dollars?? It doesn’t get any better than that! I popped over from Tater Tots and Jello, and wanted to say HI :)
A Thrifted Market says
Great job! I am working on a table similar to this with 5 chairs I picked up for $10. Great scores for both of us!!
Helen says
I’ve seen your stuff all over the internet but never visited your blog. What was I thinking??? I love the table. I think the top is my favorite! I am also your newest follower.
Mindo says
Wow, a table for $5! And what a makeover, it looks fantastic.
michele says
um. it’s perfect. bravo to that man!
visiting via MMS and would be thrilled if you stopped over to my kate spade/vintage necklace giveaway!
http://www.hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/01/something-old-something-new-giveaway.html
smiles.
michele
LizlovesVintage says
Wow, that was some find! Great table. I have one similar but, I paid way more for it.
Enjoy, the fruits of his labor!
xxx Liz
debtfreedecorating says
AMAZING! I love that table. Can’t believe you got it for $5. Wow!
Chatty Chics says
Love. it. So beautiful! You guys did an amazing job! Please come post at my place! You might win a $5 Starbucks card!
Melody
ChattyChics.com
http://chattychics.com/2012/01/17/need-inspiration-wild-wednesdays/