Outdated and orange no more! Java stain, pink paint and the sweetest quote ever! Have courage and be kind…
Hello beautiful friends!
I wasn’t sure I was going to get this one done in time to post today. I had serious doubts! ;)
But since I said I would, I made it happen.
And why was I unsure? Because as it goes sometimes (a lot of the time with me! lol) things did not go quite as planned and so I ended up switching gears. I do that a lot, don’t I?? But hey, you have to learn to be a little flexible in the creative process.
To recap, I’m sharing another find from my recent thrifty haul…
Today I am doing that 2-tiered table.
If you follow along on Instagram, you might have seen it the first few days I was working on it. I try to share over there projects as I’m working on them so be sure to follow along if you don’t!
If you missed the other makeovers I’ve completed from this haul, you can see them here:
Then sanded off the finish from the top and bottom. (not the legs, though)
I had originally thought I’d give the wood a weathered look with this stain. (the same stain I used on our Aubusson Blue dresser)
Along with a gray/beige color for the legs.
Perfectly coastal, right?!
But I wasn’t loving that color.
So I decided to use “Aubusson Blue” (I had it matched and made my own “chalk paint”…the same one I used on this project) to give it some color.
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And then applied the stain.
Uh, no, didn’t want it to look like that.
So back to the drawing board.
And off I went in a completely different direction!
Are you surprised?? You shouldn’t be by now!! lol I like to keep ya on your toes around here. ;)
I decided to paint the legs pink and stain the wood dark (Java Gel).
And turn it into a sweet little side table for a small girl’s room.
I think that was the problem. I really didn’t have a clear idea of what this table was so I didn’t have a clear idea of what I wanted to do with it creatively.
Once I hit on this idea though, I knew it was the right direction for a little table such as this.
(I gave it one coat gel topcoat before continuing on to the stenciling below-let it dry overnight)
And to go along with the sweetness of the pink, I decided to use one of my favorite quotes…
As I do often, I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out the graphic/quote I created and then used it as a stencil.
Measure, measure, measure to make sure you get it aligned correctly on whatever you are applying it to.
Roll on some white paint with a tiny foam roller…
And when you remove the vinyl you find this…
It’s the way to go, I tell ya!! (there are a few pieces of vinyl that need to be removed from inside the letters but you get the idea)
BUT if you don’t have a Silhouette, and don’t plan on buying one, you can always transfer graphics like this the “old fashioned way”.
I used General Finishes High Performance (water-based) topcoat on the legs instead of the gel topcoat.
And you might notice that not only did I do pink (Antoinette Pink – Annie Sloan) on the legs, I also trimmed in a bit of white.
Perfectly girly, don’t you think?
I so love this quote.
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And loving the contrast between the dark brown and pink colors too.
Those are part of the roses I picked up at Trader Joe’s the other day.
I think they are just beautiful and they smell yummy too.
By the way, the “gold dipped” vase is one of three that I made several years back.
There is a small, medium and large that I found at a thrift store, brought them home and painted them.
I have a little trick to getting the line perfectly straight around the jar when spray painting…. you can read all about it here >>> Gold Dipped Jars
I went way out from my usual on this one. Such fun to get outside of my normal creative circle.
Gotta do that every once in a while. I think you may see a lot more colors around here this year!
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If you missed any of the rest of this haul’s makeovers, you can see them all right here:
OMG; how I love that. I like them 2 tiered tables anyway but what you had done to this one is Outstanding & love the quote as well. I’m more into liking the black legs instead of the pink but then that’s me. That will look lovely in a girls room.
I know one thing for sure; I’m going have to switch to different wood filler. What I use says that you can stain over it but it doesn’t, which makes for a big disappointment. When I stain over my wood filler it gets a pinkish tone to it. It totally Sucks..
Now, if only I lived closer, I would buy that plant stand from you in a heart beat.
Have yourself a wonderful day as Today Is A Good Day To Have A Good Day.
Thank U 4 the Free Printables.
Thanks, Colleen! Yes, try out a different one. That one doesn’t sound like it’s doing as it’s supposed to. Nothing worse than working hard on a project and then have that happen! And yes, it surely is!! Have a wonderful weekend, Colleen! xoxo
Sooooo sweet Nancy!1 You did a great job and I adore the two toned legs. The stencils turned out so crisp and clean, great job there too! Anyone would adore this.
oh so sweet. love the wood tone and pale pink. but how I love the quote. can this down load be printed on a regular printer. I’m so new to printables.
thanks for another great makeover.
Love this! I may even have two of these tables myself! (Kind of sad that I don’t actually know, eh?) I do have a question – do you finish the undersides the same as the tops?
Beautiful! I am in need of a sweet little table like that beside my bed! You just gave me a reason to hit the thrift stores, hard! I’m not a coastal person, pretty eclectic actually, but this would fit in with my 1929 stone home!
Yes!! Someone just told me they found one not too far from me at another thrift store exactly like this one! So you never know what you’ll find! I live by the coast so do really enjoy that style of decorating (soft colors, spa-like) but the “artsy” in me really loves color, all kinds of beautiful vibrant color and the more eclectic the better! I hope to do a little more of that this year. :) xo
Oh, no, another project that disagreed with your choices, Nancy! Glad it finally came to its senses, accepting the dark stain and light legs. I think my favorite part is the white paint in the spindles – I love that look. I like the dark wood, too, and the removal of the part that made it look like a 70s telephone table, but the legs –
I know!!! How could it dare to defy me!! lol Happens more often than not, I think! Yes, it was looking a bit boring with just the pink. The legs needed a little pizazz. I considered gold but then thought white might be good to tie in the lettering that was also white. :) xo
To be honest, I didn’t like the pink & white with the dark stain. Then it grew on me! It’s different and something that can be used in several types of decorating styles. Yep, it’s a keeper! Your stencil are always so clean. I cut one on my Cricut and I guess the swirls were too swirly because I made a mess of it. Do you have a booth somewhere? XOXO
Oh, haha!! That is so funny, Cecilia!! But even if you didn’t like it, it’s okay, I know not everyone will love what I do, every time! ;) Hmm, I do think the small swirly swirls can give you trouble. When I want to use those I will usually save myself the heartache of trying to cut them out on the Silhouette and just use my other transfer method…painting it in by hand after rubbing the printed paper to transfer the printer ink, etc. No, I don’t have a booth anymore. I usually just sell on CL or at a consignment shop nearby. :) Have a wonderful and blessed weekend! xoxo
I really appreciate the fact that you posted the initial failures when doing a project. Sometimes I go through the same process. I have an image in my head and it just doesn’t translate to the project. The fact that you showed that you change this around when they don’t work, is inspiring. I also thought there was something wrong with me.
Thank you for keeping it real. It keeps you relatable and shows how the creative process is always morphing. Thank you for the posts.
Thank you for this, Amy! Yes, I do like to share all of what happens around here. I know some people might be intimidated by some of the projects (or just projects, in general) and I would hope that I can always show that they can do these things too. And that I don’t get it right and perfect every single time either! (actually not often! ;) ) Absolutely nothing wrong with you unless it’s the same thing that’s wrong with me!! lol Anyway, you will always find the real deal around here. xoxo
Well, I have nothing original to add to the praises I’ve read. I did, however, want to tell you how much I admire your creativity and your attitude. This darlin table is perfect.
How funny! I have the exact table that has been sitting in my garage just waiting for an idea. I paid $4.50 at a resale shop, Thank you for the idea and saying. Can’t wait to start on the project!
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OMG; how I love that. I like them 2 tiered tables anyway but what you had done to this one is Outstanding & love the quote as well. I’m more into liking the black legs instead of the pink but then that’s me. That will look lovely in a girls room.
I know one thing for sure; I’m going have to switch to different wood filler. What I use says that you can stain over it but it doesn’t, which makes for a big disappointment. When I stain over my wood filler it gets a pinkish tone to it. It totally Sucks..
Now, if only I lived closer, I would buy that plant stand from you in a heart beat.
Have yourself a wonderful day as Today Is A Good Day To Have A Good Day.
Thank U 4 the Free Printables.
Thanks, Colleen! Yes, try out a different one. That one doesn’t sound like it’s doing as it’s supposed to. Nothing worse than working hard on a project and then have that happen! And yes, it surely is!! Have a wonderful weekend, Colleen! xoxo
Sooooo sweet Nancy!1 You did a great job and I adore the two toned legs. The stencils turned out so crisp and clean, great job there too! Anyone would adore this.
Thanks so much, Christina! Applying graphics and lettering this way is a game-changer for sure! :) Have a great weekend! xoxo
oh so sweet. love the wood tone and pale pink. but how I love the quote. can this down load be printed on a regular printer. I’m so new to printables.
thanks for another great makeover.
Isn’t that quote the absolute sweetest?? And yes, absolutely it can. :) xo
Beautiful… I love the quote you used you did a great job. Have an amazing creative day.
Thanks, Christina!! I hope you have a great day as well! xoxo
How do you do it? Another beautiful project.
Aw, thanks very much. :) xoxo
OMg I LOVE THAT!!!!!! WOW, I wish I had your eye. To see something and be able to recreate it is genius. I LOVE the quote also….. Great thrift flip!
Thank you, Tracy! :) Isn’t that the sweetest quote?? I just adore it! xoxo
It looks to me that this was at one time a telephone table with a place for phone books underneath. Good job on the re-do!
Yes, I think you may be right, Cate! Thank you!! :) xoxo
Love this! I may even have two of these tables myself! (Kind of sad that I don’t actually know, eh?) I do have a question – do you finish the undersides the same as the tops?
Oh, fun!! And haha, you sound like me so I totally get it! ;) Sometimes yes, sometimes no. This time I did not. :) xo
Beautiful! I am in need of a sweet little table like that beside my bed! You just gave me a reason to hit the thrift stores, hard! I’m not a coastal person, pretty eclectic actually, but this would fit in with my 1929 stone home!
Thanks for the ideas!!!!
Yes!! Someone just told me they found one not too far from me at another thrift store exactly like this one! So you never know what you’ll find! I live by the coast so do really enjoy that style of decorating (soft colors, spa-like) but the “artsy” in me really loves color, all kinds of beautiful vibrant color and the more eclectic the better! I hope to do a little more of that this year. :) xo
I love how you transformed this table!
Thank you, Donna! :) xo
Oh, no, another project that disagreed with your choices, Nancy! Glad it finally came to its senses, accepting the dark stain and light legs. I think my favorite part is the white paint in the spindles – I love that look. I like the dark wood, too, and the removal of the part that made it look like a 70s telephone table, but the legs –
I know!!! How could it dare to defy me!! lol Happens more often than not, I think! Yes, it was looking a bit boring with just the pink. The legs needed a little pizazz. I considered gold but then thought white might be good to tie in the lettering that was also white. :) xo
WOW! The sister to my 1977 phone table, (Remember land lines?), It’s Beautiful! The colors totally work.
Wow!! That’s so cool. And yes, absolutely!! And rotary dials too!! lol Thank you, Linda! xo
To be honest, I didn’t like the pink & white with the dark stain. Then it grew on me! It’s different and something that can be used in several types of decorating styles. Yep, it’s a keeper! Your stencil are always so clean. I cut one on my Cricut and I guess the swirls were too swirly because I made a mess of it. Do you have a booth somewhere? XOXO
Oh, haha!! That is so funny, Cecilia!! But even if you didn’t like it, it’s okay, I know not everyone will love what I do, every time! ;) Hmm, I do think the small swirly swirls can give you trouble. When I want to use those I will usually save myself the heartache of trying to cut them out on the Silhouette and just use my other transfer method…painting it in by hand after rubbing the printed paper to transfer the printer ink, etc. No, I don’t have a booth anymore. I usually just sell on CL or at a consignment shop nearby. :) Have a wonderful and blessed weekend! xoxo
I love it except would only have the quote on the top, not on the lower shelf. Too much for me.
Oh yes, I can see how it would be! But I think might be okay for a little girl’s room. :) xo
I really appreciate the fact that you posted the initial failures when doing a project. Sometimes I go through the same process. I have an image in my head and it just doesn’t translate to the project. The fact that you showed that you change this around when they don’t work, is inspiring. I also thought there was something wrong with me.
Thank you for keeping it real. It keeps you relatable and shows how the creative process is always morphing. Thank you for the posts.
Thank you for this, Amy! Yes, I do like to share all of what happens around here. I know some people might be intimidated by some of the projects (or just projects, in general) and I would hope that I can always show that they can do these things too. And that I don’t get it right and perfect every single time either! (actually not often! ;) ) Absolutely nothing wrong with you unless it’s the same thing that’s wrong with me!! lol Anyway, you will always find the real deal around here. xoxo
Well, I have nothing original to add to the praises I’ve read. I did, however, want to tell you how much I admire your creativity and your attitude. This darlin table is perfect.
Thank you so much, Maureen! :) I hope you have a wonderful weekend! xoxo
How funny! I have the exact table that has been sitting in my garage just waiting for an idea. I paid $4.50 at a resale shop, Thank you for the idea and saying. Can’t wait to start on the project!
Oh, that’s neat!! Good luck with yours, Annette! Have fun! xo