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Sunday, September 2, 2012

An Oops Makeover

Just a quick ( boring ) post ( because I have to get ready for a corn roast that we've been invited to!!! )

Remember this little table that I picked up for 10.00? ( you can read post HERE )




I looked at this and HATED it - look at my poor little white stripes ( all I can say about this is I was exhausted when I was working on it - a dangerous thing obviously lol )  there was nothing to do except sand the entire top down and start over - in an entirely different direction.......................
but something magical happened in the sanding process - and I ended up stopping when I realized it was exactly how ( I thought ) it was meant to look from the beginning!




I painted out the body of the table in white to contrast the drawer and the bottom shelf -







Except for possibly a little distressing on the legs, it's DONE - on to bigger and better things ( which I'll only work on with the proper amount of sleep!

XOX
Suzan

Partying with:

It's so very Cheri
http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/09/02/its-party-time-9-2-2012/
I should be mopping the floor
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/09/mop-it-up-mondays-32.html
Making the world cuter
http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/09/making-the-world-cuter-5/
Debbie Doo's
http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/diy-home-decor-ideas.html
Debt free Mommy
http://debtfreemommyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/09/making-space-mondays-14-and-exciting.html
My 1929 Charmer
http://my1929charmer.com/sundays-best-46-par-tay/
Lines Across
http://www.linesacross.com/2012/09/the-cure-for-common-monday-53.html
Coastal Charm
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.ca/2012/09/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no129.html
Kathe with an E
http://www.kathewithane.com/2012/09/youre-gonna-love-it-week-20.html
Adventures of a DIY Mom
http://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.ca/2012/09/terrific-tuesdays-31.html
Knick of Time
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.ca/2012/09/knick-of-time-tuesday-50.html
Today's Creative Blog
http://todayscreativeblog.net/linky/#more-12217
The Farmhouse Porch
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.ca/2012/09/welcome-to-week-31-of-cowgirl-up-link.html
Homestories A to Z
http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2012/09/tutorials-tips-link-party-76-styling-shelves.html
Krafty Kat
http://kraftykat76.blogspot.ca/2012/09/gettin-krafty-with-it.html
Primitive & Proper
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.ca/2012/09/poww-104-furniture-link-party.html
Elizabeth & Co.
http://elizabethandco.blogspot.ca/2012/09/be-inspired-features-and-link-party-35.html
Homework
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.ca/2012/09/the-inspiration-board-link-party-66.html
A Diamond in the Stuff
http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.ca/2012/09/time-to-shine-party-no-84.html
Not just a Housewife
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/09/show-me-what-ya-got-90.html
Our Delightful Home
http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.ca/search/label/Linky%20Party
The Ironstone Nest
http://www.theironstonenest.com/2012/09/transformation-tuesday-link-party.html
The DIY Dreamer
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.ca/2012/09/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-32.html
Uncommon
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2012/09/uncommonly-yours-link-party-44.html
Clean & Scentsible
http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.ca/2012/09/the-creative-spark-no-56.html
Savvy Southern Style
http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2012/09/wow-us-wednesdays-82.html
DIY by Design
http://diybydesign.blogspot.ca/2012/09/fall-into-fall-its-party-81.html
Domestically Speaking
http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2012/09/142nd-power-of-paint-party-projects-im-working-on.html
Adorned from above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/simple-anti-aging-moisturizer-and.html
Family Home & Life
http://www.familyhomeandlife.com/2012/09/wow-us-wednesday.html
We like to learn as we go
http://weliketolearnaswego.blogspot.ca/2012/09/what-i-learned-wednesday-23.html
Blueberry Craft and Hobby time
http://blueberrycraftandhobbytime.blogspot.ca/2012/09/crafty-tuesday.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/09/thursdays-are-your-days.html
The Shabby Creek Cottage
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/09/transformation-thursday-no-168.html
Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.ca/2012/09/creative-inspirations-linky-party-30.html
Nutmeg Place
http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/09/all-star-block-party-14.html
Katherine's Korner
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/09/06/thursday-favorite-things-blog-hop-linky-party-52/
The Charm of Home
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.ca/2012/09/home-sweet-home-83.html
Common Ground
http://www.commonground-do.com/2012/09/vintage-inspiration-2-year-anniversary.html
2 8 0 5
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.ca/2012/09/potpourri-friday-40.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/09/feathered-nest-friday.html
At the Picket Fence
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/09/its-inspiration-friday-no-81-welcome.html
Redoux Interiors
http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2012/09/link-party-71-and-mes-preferes/
Shabby Art Boutique
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.ca/2012/09/shabbilicious-friday-link-party.html
Chase the Star
http://www.chasethestar.net/2012/09/keep-calm-and-link-up-5.html
Craftionary
http://www.craftionary.net/2012/09/friday-fun-party-and-features-69.html
Beyond the Picket Fence
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.ca/2012/09/under-100-linky-party.html
The Grant Life
http://www.thegrantlife.com/2012/09/1000-follower-appreciation-giveaway.html
My Turn for Us
http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.ca/2012/09/freedom-fridays-18.html
Homespun Happenings
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.ca/2012/09/rustic-restorations-weekend-19.html
A Little Knick Knack
http://www.alittleknickknack.com/2012/09/ebtks-link-party-features.html
My Romantic Home
http://romantichome.blogspot.ca/2012/09/weekend-in-santa-cruz-show-and-tell.html
Miss Mustard Seed
http://missmustardseed.com/2012/09/furniture-feature-friday-favorite-a-link-party/
Ivy & Elephants
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.ca/2012/09/cannon-cottage-birthday.html
House on the way
http://houseontheway.com/2012/09/04/twirl-take-a-bow-4/
Funky Junk Interiors
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2012/09/sns-151-junk-styled-offices.html
The Shabby Nest
http://www.shabbynest.blogspot.ca/2012/09/frugal-friday_13.html




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67 comments:

  1. SusieSeptember 2, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Susan, Your table is a wonderful paint job. I know a lady , that the colors you chose are her favorites. I hope she sees your blog.Smiles, Susie

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  2. CeciliaSeptember 2, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Love how something works out in the process of thinking it needed to be changed. It looks great!

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  3. NanaDianaSeptember 2, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    LOL- Sometimes on our way to starting over the magic happens. It looks like it did for you! xo Diana

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  4. Gypsy HeartSeptember 2, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Great job! I'm not one for the heavy distressing but hey, I'm just 1 out of a million, right? :) You are so talented! The white really makes it pop.

    xo
    Pat

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  5. PattySeptember 2, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    GAK ! I hate trips like that ! It's why I never use Google directions. I'm a good navigator so I just work it out old-fashioned like, on a map. And it's so disheartening when it's a much smaller even than you expected. But good for you that you got John to go along. No way would hubby come with me !

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  6. AnneSeptember 2, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    I think it looks great all sanded and distressed.Whenever I feel like I have made a mistake it always ends up working to my advantage.And I think your table did too!This looks beautiful! LOVE the colors too!
    xx
    Anne

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  7. JeanetteSeptember 2, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    This looks fantastic! I love the colors and the distressing.

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  8. Claudine from ReStory.caSeptember 2, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    LOL!!! SUzan, you crack me up!!!! I can't believe how much you do, I could never keep painting if I am tired, LOL! I loved the distressed look, it looks great! Great save, HAHAHAHAHAHAAHA!!!
    Loved the "Keep calm and carry on"! The other day I bought for me and my friend Kelley (we are market partners) a button that said: Get excited and MAKE THINGS!!!
    Please let me know how the corn roast went! I never been to one!
    Hugs!

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  9. TobeystrashortreasureSeptember 2, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    I love the table now that you have sanded it, its very cute. Is the grey Anne Sloan paris grey or did you use something else, I like the grey.I keep wanting to try doing a stencil or stripes on one of my painting projects, was this hard to do?
    And get some rest, take sometime for you.
    hugs Tobey

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  10. Maureen WyattSeptember 2, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    This totally works! Sometimes you think you are on a roll and then you're not. This time, I think you were. ~ Maureen

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  11. KathrynSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Don't you love it when that happens? This is definitely the way it's supposed to look! Love it!! Visiting from Debbie-Doos. :)

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  12. The Stonybrook HouseSeptember 3, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Hi Suzan! Love what you did with that table! Isn't is cool when things work out like that :)

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  13. BethanySeptember 3, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    The sanding made it look awesome!!

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  14. Heaven's WalkSeptember 3, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    What are you, the Energizer Bunny....??? You even do amazing work when you're tired, Suzan! lol! Great job once again!

    xoxo laurie

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  15. ElaineSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Funny how beating things up make them look more valuable! Your table suddenly looks like a treasure! Great job!

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  16. NicoleSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Wow! That turned out wonderfully!

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  17. The Kim Six FixSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    It looks great now! I love how the dark stain shows through. It came out great!

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  18. Stephanie September 4, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    It looks great! I love those colors together. :)

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  19. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.September 4, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    I agree, the distressing puts it right over the top! Love the colors too!

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  20. EwaSeptember 4, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    makover looks great!

    I would like to let you know about a new Craft Party,

    I would love to see your creations linked up with Crafty Tuesday

    Every week I will choose few tutorials and they will be featured on my blog and my facebook, twitter and pinterest page

    I hope to see you link up

    http://blueberrycraftandhobbytime.blogspot.ie/search/label/Crafty%20Tuesday%20Link%20Party

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  21. Cassie BustamanteSeptember 4, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    this is adorable! i love the colors you used! that teal just pops!

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  22. One bolt short of a toolboxSeptember 4, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Love it, it looks amazing!

    Jan @ door251.com

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  23. Elizabeth @ Lizzis CreationsSeptember 4, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    I love it! Isn't it wonderful when something great and unexpected happens to what you think is a nearly unsalvageable mess? I didn't think it was bad to begin with, but we tend to be our own harshest critic. I absolutely love it after it was sanded, though. Great work!

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  24. KathrynSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Love love LOVE it! Sometimes the greatest beauty arises out of what seems to be a hopeless mess! As a matter of fact, that's almost the same thing that happened to my little Union Jack table (I posted about it here: http://aheartfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/07/meet-union-jacques.html )

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    1. UnknownSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:49 AM

      Thanks so much Kathryn - could not find your table!!!

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  25. BeckySeptember 4, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Love this OOPS! Awesome little makeover :) I love the Union Jack in home decor

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  26. cathy@my1929charmerSeptember 4, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Wow, I'm in love, I wouldn't call it a little makeover but certainly a beautiful one! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

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  27. Mel@Mellywood's MansionSeptember 5, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Simple makeover, are you kidding? Looks awesome, oh and what is a corn roast?

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  28. ChristineSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    AMAZING!!!!!! Love the colors you picked and the distressing is GREAT!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream to Reality!

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  29. Decor & HarmonySeptember 5, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Oh my Suzy, this is awesome and amazing.....your restyles are incredible one of these days I'm going to something like this. The distressing made all the difference.

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  30. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon DesignsSeptember 5, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    There is nothing to hat about that table... simply beautiful! Hope you are doing good!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  31. Stephanie@New AgainSeptember 5, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Everything looks better distressed in my opinion! :)

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  32. Katie DraneSeptember 5, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    What a cool table! Great job!

    Katie
    www.funhomethings.com

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  33. MollySeptember 5, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    This looks great. I love anything turquoise, you distressed it which makes me love it even more!!

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  34. Emily @ The Diligent OneSeptember 5, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    it looks great! I love it!

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  35. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Adorable! Funny how the imperfections make it perfect!

    New follower- found you on Ironstone Nest!

    ~Ashleigh
    rusticanthology.blogspot.com

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  36. Geri OSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    I love it and I think the colors are awesome.

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  37. The Vintage FarmhouseSeptember 5, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Wow, I like it a lot!! Hope you will come by and share at Creative Things Thursday. http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/

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  38. Beth@Makemeprettyagain.comSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Looks so much better distressed! Love it. What color/brand is that turquoise??? I love that shade. Can't find one I like. Is is Florence? Or a regular latex.
    Thanks!

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  39. CrystelleSeptember 6, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Personally, I think it's CUTE!!!!

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  40. ibshellSeptember 6, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    I would not sand the legs. There is a certain quality about it since you have the distressed area in contrast to the fresh paint look. It compliments it more this way. SO PRETTY! I love it ;)

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    1. UnknownSeptember 9, 2012 at 12:49 AM

      Thanks so much Michele!!! I agree with leaving the base fresh
      Hugs,

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  41. TammySeptember 6, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    That is an awesome oops! Thank you for sharing this at Rustic Restorations Weekend!

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  42. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueSeptember 7, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    Just the right amount of distressing Susan - love it.
    Thank you for sharing at Shabbilicious Friday.

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  43. UnknownSeptember 7, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    I love it! Sometimes the oops makeovers are the best! I'd love for you to share this at my party, Twirl & Take a Bow at www.houseontheway.com! It would be a great addition. I hope you can stop by.
    Leslie

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  44. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets HomeSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I love the distressing you've done to the table (and of course the Keep Calm & Carry On) frame :o)

    Thanks for sharing with us at Keep Calm & Link Up this week! We are thrilled you chose to join our party! Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  45. Honey at 2805September 7, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Isn't it great when oops becomes perfect! Thanks for sharing your project at Potpourri Friday!

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  46. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingSeptember 7, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Great color combo! I'm featuring your table in the Power of Paint Party Spotlight this weekend. Thanks for linking up...

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  47. Megan GunyanSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Isn't it amazing how a little sanding can change a whole piece? It looks terrific sanded! Great job.

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  48. Dana @ CraftedNiche.comSeptember 9, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Looks great! I love the pop of teal color!

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  49. KatherineSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Love these colors and the distressed look! Thanks for linking to Gettin' Krafty!

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  50. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Suzan,
    Thanks for linking up! Stop by tomorrow and see your feature! Grab a feature button from my sidebar, if you like. Hope you can link up another great project tomorrow. Plus there's a great giveaway, celebrating 10,000 views!
    Leslie
    House on the Way

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  51. BlissSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Opps??? Opps away my dear, it looks great.

    ~Bliss~

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  52. Adorned From AboveSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Hey Suzanne,
    This is really great. I love the way it came out. Thanks for sharing at last weeks Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party.
    Debi

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    1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:33 PM

      Thanks Debi - I'm amazed my " mistake " generated any interest at all - but she even managed to get herself featured a few times lol
      XOX

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  53. Danielle @ 2 Little SuperheroesSeptember 14, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    I love it, and it totally looks like that's what you intended the whole time. I'm painting a dresser right now that is a total disaster, so this is giving me hope.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 14, 2012 at 8:13 PM

      Hi Danielle - I've had a week from hell with furniture makeovers that have gone wrong lol
      Good luck!

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  54. Kim@todayismysome-daySeptember 16, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    This looks great! We never would have known your pain if you had not shared. Thanks fir the REAL story :). One of my peces was a total pain Like this, and it ended up my favorite!

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  55. UnknownSeptember 21, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    Awe I just love how this table turned out!! So cute. :) I will be checking back to see more of your projects!! Love that it all turned out in the end...great reminder to myself to finish up! Usually things turn out pretty well...in your case this turned out beautiful!!

    Blessings - Sara

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