Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Faded Denim End Table Redo

This is our latest furniture makeover. I'm calling it Faded Denim because that's what the colors and dry-brushing effect reminds me of... a comfy pair of blue jeans. :)

I picked up this little beauty at our local thrift store for only $6. It was originally $12 but I just so happened to be there on 1/2 price day. Lucky me!

Here is the table before any paint. The table was very sturdy, but I did sand the tops down because there were various scratches and dents in them and I thought a complete sand-down of those areas would be good for this project. 
And here she is after a coat of both colors. 
I used Smokey Mountain, which is the lighter color,  and Aubusson Blue. Smokey Mountain is a Ce Ce Caldewell's greyish-blue color that I really liked against the Aubusson.
I had originally decided to paint this with Old White and Smokey Mountain. This was my first time using Smokey Mountain, though, and once I got it on, I couldn't help but change my mind about the Old White and use Aubusson instead. It's one of my favorite colors and I knew I would love these 2 together! 
I painted Aubusson under the Smokey Mountain and vice-versa on some areas. I also dry brushed the Smokey over the Aubusson. I really like how that turned out.  
I had intended on using Aubusson in the grooves only. But I decided to paint the entire insets on the top, around the backs of the legs and the underside of the table too. 

(Pay no attention to the upside down no. 5 in the background there. The kids' bookcase is over that way!)
I distressed some of the Smokey Mountain off to reveal the Aubusson and then added more distressing all over to let the wood show through a bit. 
I think she'll make a very nice vintage side table for someone's home. :)

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52 comments:

  1. Great redo!! Thank you for joining my link party. I hope to see you again Saturday with this project, for my next link party and some favorites!

    Goedele

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    1. Thanks Goedele! And I would love to link up again. :)

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  2. Great color combination. I love the curvy lines of the table. I saw one similar at Goodwill today for $35 so you definitely got a deal.

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    1. I sure felt pretty lucky about that price. :) Thank you for dropping by today!

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  3. End tables like that were so popular when I was growing up. It is wonderful to see them revitalized and updated.

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  4. Wow, nice colours you used. It's so great. Pascale

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  5. pretty. love the color combo too! Little Bit

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  6. What a fun idea! It turned out so pretty. Thanks for linking this up to Monday Funday!

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  7. Great Makeover turned out really nice...thank you for sharing at One More Time Events.

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  8. Great makeover! Found you through Kammy's Korner.

    Margaret

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    1. I really appreciate you coming by to check it out! Thanks Margaret. :)

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  9. wow, amazing!!! Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays! you are a faithful linker! love it! Really appreciate you stopping by my blog! I’m trying to keep in better touch with my linkers/readers… If you already follow me, please let me know I will find your blog on Bloglovin (I’m transferring my follows there)if you don’t follow in any way, would you consider following via GFC or other method?
    http://www.nap-timecreations.com

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    1. I love coming over to party with you! I do already follow you on Bloglovin' and I just followed you on Pinterest too. Guess I must have missed that before now! lol. If you want to follow me, I do have links for everything under the sun on my sidebar too! :) Have a great day Emily!

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  10. I love the denim redo! Great idea ~ thank you so much for sharing at Project Inspire{d} ~ by the way, your bio picture always puts a smile on my face.

    Have a great week!

    Hugs, Mary Beth

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    1. That's so nice to hear, Mary Beth. About the table and the pic. :)

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  11. So pretty! Love blue and white together. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays! x

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    1. Thanks, Danielle, for the kind words. Happy to share at Silver Pennies. :)

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  12. Found you through a linky party. I have a pair of tables that are almost the exact same style. Thanks for giving me a great idea of what to do with them!

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    1. You're so welcome Jill! Glad you found some inspiration and thanks for coming by to take a closer look :)

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  13. The table turned out beautiful! Love you choice of colors. Someone is going to be very happy to score that treasure. Visiting from Time Travel Thurs. Have a wonderful Easter. Blessings, Wanda

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    1. Thank you Wanda. I hope you're right. And have a wonderful Easter as well.

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  14. Your table turned out fantastic. I love the two-toned color look you gave it.

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    1. Thank you Robin. I an loving the two colors together as well. :)

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  15. Awesome JOB!!!!! : ) hugs and thanks for sharing! : )

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    1. Thanks Andrea. You always say the nicest things and i really appreciate that. :)

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  16. Thanks so much for sharing at Restyled Sundays. I love hoe this table turned out and the name is perfect.

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  17. Thanks so much for sharing at Restyled Sundays. I love hoe this table turned out and the name is perfect.

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    1. Thank you so much Ann. I thought the name seemed fitting :)

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  18. Oh, I love your table, and the color is beautiful! You did a fabulous job on the makeover! Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent this week. Have a Blessed and Happy Easter!
    hugs
    Kathy

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    1. I always love getting your sweet comments Kathy! hugs

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  19. What a great transformation! It really pops now. Thank you for sharing it at to What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a lovely week!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

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    1. I love sharing at your party Deborah. Thanks again!

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  20. Gorgeous colors. The piece has great lines. Amazing to get it for just 6.00! Fabulous job! Thanks for sharing it with us. Happy Easter!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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    1. Yep. I just couldn't pass it up at such a steal! :)

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  21. Great effect! I love faded denim! Thanks for partying with us at Time To Sparkle!

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    1. Who doesn't love a little faded denim? lol Thanks Tonia.

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  22. Great job! It really does look like faded denim. What a clever idea. Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Always a pleasure sharing at your party Jann. Thank you again for dropping by :)

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  23. Really pretty!
    Thanks for linking up this week!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  24. Really beautiful colors! They emphasize the pattern and character of this lovely piece! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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    1. Thank you Kathy! I've been on a Marston to try all of my new colors and the smokey mountain was a great coordinating color to the aubusson! :)

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