Sunday, January 16, 2011

Everything old is new again....or something like that....

Hi Bloggerettes!  I don't know about you, but I stay in an amazed state of wowzer after reading all of your blogs!  I think I'm on "inspiration overload," but I wouldn't have it any other way.  Now, that being said, let's talk about ugly furniture.  You know the pieces that you see that were part of a matchy matchy so called "suite" of furniture.  The pieces that are left over from the honkin big bedroom suites that are filling up the used furniture grave yards!

Well, this is one of those pieces.  It was dark wood and absolutely boring.  I thought it would make a great side table or a great table for a flat screen (if you must have that sort of thing in your home!!!!LOL).  But it had to be redone.  I even heard it saying, please take me into the current century!
It was sanded and primed.  I used about four coats of
Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace.
I then used my mouse to shabby it up.

Since there was this empty shelf on the bottom, I thought a basket might just make it look better. 

I took these pictures in my garage so the backdrop isn't so good.
A bloggers gotta do, what a bloggers gotta do....I know you understand.

I think it looks pretty good.  Now it will go off to one of my booths to see if anyone else thinks it's nice enough for their home.


~~hugs~~
Sissie

44 comments:

Jane said...

Sissie, the side table looks fabulous. Would never have guessed it was once a dark, boring piece. It will sell in no time!!
Jane

La said...

I think it is fantastic!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Sissie you have such an eye for picking a piece and making it fabulous! I would love this in my room. I think I need to get some paint!

Diann said...

Sissie, that turned out just lovely! I have been looking for a nice shabby white paint. I am going to have to look for this Chantilly Lace!

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Sissie, I just recently sold 2 of those, one I picked up free at the curb before it hit the old furniture grave yard, good luck

Carol

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

It's gorgeous! I like the handle painted white too. I wouldn't have thought of doing that. The vignette on top is really pretty too!

Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade said...

Sissie it looks so very chic!!! I bet it sales quickly!!!
hugs~~~ Daphne

Lynn said...

Just beautiful Sissie! Lovin' the basket on the bottom:@)

One Cheap B*tch said...

Looks gorgeous! And thanks for your sweet comments on my book stack. Not as sophisticated as yours! ;)

Jeanine

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Beautiful, Sissie! I need to find a paint comparable to Heirloom White that comes in a quart size. I was at Home Depot today and wound up getting the spray paint, again; one of the people there told me it doesn't come in a quart size. I'll have to keep this one that you use in mind.

Anonymous said...

I know what you mean about matchy-matchy furniture. When I bought my bedroom furniture a while back, I had to buy it all that matched because that's how what I liked was sold. As you can guess, it's rather boring and predictable, so I'm in the process of adding some painted pieces to the room to break the dark wood up. I'd paint it all, but painting rather new good wood would be crazy.

I'm sure there will be somebody like me who will look at your new piece and love it so you'll probably sell it quickly!

Sherrie said...

I really would love to come and see your shop. Your pieces all look so calming, peaceful, graceful and timeless. Perfectly shabby chic. Then you come to my place and I have bright colors, shiny reds and aqua. Heck I even have a deer hoof mirror. Oh but if you remember, that is shiny white paint ....... though can't call it peaceful unless it is rest in piece Bambi. That we have different things, makes it so much fun to visit. Have a good week.

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Love it Sissie! The basket in the buttom just make it that more special!

stefanie said...

ooooo, its perfect!!!! its probabaly gone off to a great home already!!!

Tatjana said...

Gorgeous!So beatiful!

Margie said...

Beautiful! I have one of these sitting upstairs in my attic ... Now I know exactly what to do with it ... of course I love the white paint ... everything looks better in white ... but the basket is perfect, and I never would have thought of it! Thanks for the GREAT idea!

Amy Chalmers said...

Wow, it looks fantastic. I love the color, I am going to get me some of that Chantilly Lace. The basket is very smart to update the look Sissie! I wish I had a garage to do my painting in, sooo jealous.

Polly said...

It's fabulous! It won't last long!!

Unknown said...

oh so sweet! i see that style of end table everywhere and it has never inspired me to transform it like you have! Magnifique! :)

Char said...

I don't think that will be a problem Sissie, it's gorgeous, Char

bj said...

If I could just get to your booth this morning, I would buy this in a heart beat....LOVE IT !!

Cindy said...

That's amazing! It's adorable now! I LOVE the little basket with the bow on the bottom. And the way you've displayed it with the little wreath and statue is just perfect...

Cindy

My name is Riet said...

Hi Sissie. You are unbelievable. Making and restoring all these furniture pieces. This one looks beautiful again. I love this one. HAV

Anonymous said...

Sissie, you just amaze me with your energy....guess it helps to be in a warmer climate (assuming you are) so that you get out into your garage to sand and paint. Wish it was warm enough here. I think I'm going stir crazy if you know what I mean.

I think your big hunk of love'n furniture looks great. I would put it in my house.

Love checking in on your blog everyday to see what you have done.

Linda

Unknown said...

Looks absolutely wonderful....paint job is just beautiful!!
xojana

Honey at 2805 said...

Oh, what a great redo on the table. You know it must be enjoying the renewed life you have given it.

Ms. Bake-it said...

Great job Sissie! I love the color and the basket. I will have to keep this in mind for the two night stands in my son's room. They are currently painted black and he has them pushed together and is using them temporarily as a desk.

~ Tracy

The Summer Kitchen Girls said...

It's just too darn cute - it will sell right away, we're sure! Painting different pieces of furniture always leaves us with another question....which piece is next - ha!!

Cindy Adkins said...

Hi Sissie,
Wow--you got a new blog header--it's gorgeous!!!! I want to know if you would be a Guest Artist in my e-magazine...just let me know! In a few weeks, I'm doing a decorating article, so I'd love to feature your peat pots...and oh, this end table looks beautiful!!
XO

Wendy said...

It is beautiful! I never tire of looking at white furniture or using white paint :)
Wendy

Unknown said...

What a sweet piece! Just adorable.

Would love for you to share it at Passion for Paint this weekend!

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

I would have bought that piece if I'd seen it in a booth - in a heartbeat!

Unknown said...

Goodness, I better get caught up myself into this century. You have two locations now for your booth? Awesome!

Guess what Sissie, I am opening a store and I'm so excited. I will still keep my booth. You can see pictures of it on my blog today.
I am looking for items to sell. If you know of anyone who wants to ship goodies out to my store to sell, please pass my name!

Loving all that you and I do.
~Jacqueline~
Once Upon a Fairyland

Elizabeth and Gary said...

Hi Sissie,
I love your new/old side tables.. I had two black side tables in our bedroom and a year ago painted them white and distressed them..now they look as good as new again but only white..
It truly is amazing what a can of white paint and a little elbow grease can do...
Have a sweet day and big hugs, Elizabeth

bj said...

Just coming back by to say thanks for stopping at my place and leaving the sweet comment.
Yes, I KNOW you love white...and I don't know anyone that does WHITE better than YOU!!

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Sissie, I think people come to our booths looking for white and shabby, I don't think I have ever sold anything brown. It was just that everyone said "Oh you can't paint that " I will let you know how it goes.

Carol

Tara said...

Sissie,you don't amaze me anymore because I know that what ever you touch turns to pure shabby gold..xx

{oc cottage} said...

Pretty good? Try fabulous! ;}

m ^..^

Lululiz said...

It looks fabulous! I'd buy it in a flash.

Victoria said...

That turned out beautifully! You did a wonderful job:) I just read on Maison Decor that you were one of the winners of a sketch of your home...how exciting that is! Congratulations!

Biljana said...

Simply beautiful:-)
Hugs, Biljana

Blue Creek Home said...

Don't you love when a piece turns out so beautifully! Great job and the basket is the perfect touch.
Rhonda

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Love how you re=did this piece! And the basket just sets it all off so well. Forgot to say how neat I think your bundled books are!! Love your new blog header pic!!

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Anonymous said...

I know the furniture suites you're talking about, Sisse... yuck! Your table looks fabulous! Great transformation, and love the basket you added to the bottom shelf!
Hugs,
Jo :)

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