Way back in the dusty corners of my mind where I store a few of the things I learned in my business & finance courses in college, I can still hear that little personal finance principle that says you should never buy things you don't need, even if they're a great deal. But, I have to say I don't think that rule applies to $2 tables.
That's why when I saw this, I didn't blink, I just bought it & brought it home. I even offered to let my best friend have it, but it was a little smaller than what she was looking for, so I made it over myself. And besides, I knew I could find a place for it somewhere.
Overall, the condition was pretty good, but the bottom shelf had a little water damage, so I just peeled off the damaged veneer & sanded it down.
I've been seeing some great metallic furniture around blogland, & this little table seemed like the perfect candidate for that. So, I gave it a few coats of Krylon Satin Nickel, then went over it with a little glaze, just like I did on this project.
After that, I just added a little glass knob for interest & that was it! And since I hardly let the paint dry on anything before I start using it, it was in its place outside the master bath in about an hour.
It's perfect for holding a few little Parisian treasures.
My mom found this little vintage print of Notre Dame for me in an antique shop...
And these are a few vintage Paris postcards that I googled & printed ...
And our initials- made from wooden letters & scrapbook paper...
And now, ever since I finished it, I've been singing "Fly Me Away" by Annie Little in my head. I've never dedicated a song to a table before, but this one just goes with my table. I added this little clip for those of you who've never heard it. Just humor me.
Sharing this little project with a few of these crafty blogs & Primitive & Proper!
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that looks so pretty and glamorous! for me, the knob just makes it. i would love if you would come link up to my new party going on now!
ReplyDeleteLovely. What a fun thing to look at through your door!
ReplyDeletegorgeous!! i'm so jealous that you picked up that beauty for only $2!!!
ReplyDeleteyou did a really, REALLY nice job.
Well, Julie...how darned cute is that! I love it and you did a wonderful job. Yep...I don't think it's the two dollar splurges that get us in much trouble..it's the bigger ones---lol
ReplyDeletePerfect piece for that treatment! You did good, girl! Diana
I love it! It reminds me of my vanity that I painted silver. Love the glam.
ReplyDeleteI really love that table and the Parisian picture is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteturned out fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove this makeover! Now I want a silver table! I'll be on the hunt for a table to makeover now. :)
ReplyDeletegreat makeover indeed! looks great with all the parisian decor and annie little singing in the background. ;) great song.
ReplyDeletejudi ;)
Love it! You're making me want to go buy metallic spray paint. :-)
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I love your glam vignette! I am dying to try a metal finish.
ReplyDeleteLove how that turned out!
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LOVE the scrapbooked initials. I have a 1/2 moon table like this in my living room, and I've been fretting over what to put on that little bottom shelf. DONE! Thanks for the inspiration!
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I love it! I've been wanting to do a piece in metallic. Good work!
ReplyDeleteI never think of silver but it's such a great color for that table and it's different!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit, and I fell in love with this project! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI love your table. I've got plans for using this finish on a big project.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I love your song. If you haven't heard her yet, you should look up Lindsey Ray. You'd probably enjoy her, too.
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What a great redo. I love the brushed nickel paint and the glass knob really finishes the piece.
ReplyDeleteI hope you can stop by this Sunday to my Show Off Sunday Party. I would love for you to share your project with my followers. :)
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Oh, I love the silver color, it looks great!
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That's so pretty! Great job on it!
ReplyDeleteThe table turned out so well! I love the silver!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is gorgeous, and simple enough that even I could attempt to create something similar. Now if I could just find that $2 table....
ReplyDeleteI love your table and I love how you dedicated a song to it. Great job on this project.
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This turned out so WONDERFUL!! The knov jsut makes it perfect!!
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This is fantastic and for only $2.00. I'd have a hard time passing it up too. Love the metallic paint and the knob just for fun. Great job and very expensive looking:-)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! And I love your wall color! Do you mind sharing the name?
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ReplyDeletethat paint color is Nebulous White by Sherwin Williams. Hope that helps you!
too cute!! i have been wanting to paint a piece of furniture with a metallic paint but havent been brave enough. im sold on the ides now! thanks!!
ReplyDeleteHello- Just found your blog through Transformation Thursday! I love this table. $2??What a great find. The paint really makes it special. I love the way you glammed it up with the little glass knob. I say this table deserves it's own song dedication.
ReplyDeleteThanks SO much for joining in on Thrilling Thursdays @ Paisley Passions. I hope to see you again this week :)
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Hi i just found your blog through HoH! I've been enjoying your site for most of the evening. There are so many aspects of your blog that I love(especially the humorous post titles). Your creativity has inspired me. I even cried a little when I heard this song!!!!!
ReplyDeleteUm, yes, for $2 I'd say you need another table. It has great lines and of course I love the finished product!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through Tidy Mom (I think) and I love it. And when I just saw the initials D & J, well, you had me at Hello!! My husband and I have the same initials. David and Jackie!! Ain't that sweet?! Anyway, love your blog. I have a baking blog, if you want to ever swing on by.
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