Pop of Green–side table
Today’s furniture rehab begins with a bit of extraordinary kindness. A wonderfully generous local Lovely Etc. reader, Jenny, emailed me several weeks ago and offered me two dressers and a little table she no longer needed. For free.
I was so happy to see her email. Of course I love free furniture. But I was also blown away by her generosity to someone she had never met. Thank you so much Jenny.
Today I am finally ready to share the adorable little table she gave me. Here is the before.
It was actually really cute to begin with. But up close there were a few issues with the wood. Plus, I thought some color would really make it something special.
I decided a pop of green was just the thing. I went with Annie Sloan chalk paint in Antibes Green. (I’ve been a bit obsessed with this color – it is one of the main reasons I originally tried chalk paint).
Even though I really liked the table before, it definitely has more of a presence now. No more fading into the background.
I painted the base Antibes Green and then lightly distressed it before waxing with both clear and dark wax.
I really love the two-toned look so I sanded down the tabletop and stained it with Minwax dark walnut stain.
And, yes, the drop leaf sides do really work. With the sides up, it is almost like a console table.
If any of you are super-observant you may have noticed that I changed the hardware on this table. I actually really loved the little wooden knob that came on it…but I managed to lose it during the revamp. So I made do with this brass pull that I had. (Perhaps it is time to do a bit of cleaning and organizing in my workshop – aka my basement).
This table will be for sale at Olde Salem Mercantile by the end of the week.
Thanks for reading and for all of your encouragement and support. I have received several really sweet emails lately and they really make my day. As do all of your sweet comments.
that is adorable and was the perfect candidate for that green!
that is adorable and was the perfect candidate for that green!
Love, love that color. Once I finish up this can of Provence I’m going to have to do the green! Still struggling with the balance on the dark wax. I like the look but can’t seem to get it applied just right leaving me with a finished product I don’t quite love.
I just love the color! It’s perfect with the wood top! Great job!
xo Becca
What a generous gift! The table turned out great…I love that green! Nice job Carrie.
love the table and the color. i always love a pretty green!
That looks awesome. The green is so great and the drop leaf top is so fun.
Love the green! I have a question. I have recently started to paint and refurbish furniture and would like to start my own little business. I am fine with working on pieces now as I can be out in the garage, but once the weather gets cold again I didn’t know how well the basement would work. You obviously work out of your basement. Do you have any issues with ventilation when painting? Thanks for any advice:)
Very cute…love that shade of green!
I love it!
I like this color a lot as well. I keep trying to find a piece I can use it on:0)
That is the cutest little table and it looks so good in green. I saw your link at The 36th Avenue’s party.
Shasta
I love it in green. It makes all the difference!
Free furniture? You are such a lucky girl … what great friends!
I love this table and the color you chose works so well!
I would love if you stopped by to link this up to my party happening now! I would love to have you there.
Stacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
That looks so great, I’m always a sucker for green! I would love for you to share this on “Pin It & Win It Wednesday @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!
It really turned out beautifully. Nice job. Love the two-tone idea.
I love the height of that little table and the color. I have been into green lately!
What a wonderful gift. I am sure she would be pleased with your transformation. It looks great! Hugs and happy weekend wishes!
What a darling little table, and of course your color teamed up with the walnut stained top is gorgeous. Great redo. Im now following you and hope you’ll come visit me at PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com and maybe you’ll follow back? THANKS
Great table! Greens my favourite colour and I have an unopened can of Antibes Green waiting for the perfect project! You’ve motivated me!
I have a current obsession with the color green right now so I am so in love with this table! Great job!
Libda – my basement is actually also the garage. As in one half of my basement has garage doors that open and that is the side where I paint. I don’t usually open the doors in winter though – too chilly. I haven’t really had issues with ventilation as long as I don’t use spraypaint.
What a gorgeous little table, and I love the colour you chose.
I am featuring you tomorrow during Sticker Time… thank you so much for visiting my party!
Love this! Now I’m looking around wanting to paint something green…
Totally Perfect!!! I’d love to have you share at my party…it JUST opened!!!
http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/04/overflowing-with-creativity-19.html
XO, Aimee
Hello! I just wanted to let you know that I featured your project on my 13 DIY Green Projects post this evening. You can check it out here:
http://www.thecolorfulones.com/2012/05/inspirations-13-diy-green-projects.html
Thanks, and God Bless!
~Jess
What a lovely side table! I love the dark top with the green of the table.
Thank you Linda! I love that color combo as well.
Perfect little dinette table for a tiny house! Love the color
Thank you!