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 What is it about vintage drop leaf tables that I find so irresistible?  They are just so darn cute!  This is another one of those projects that I began painting before taking pictures but the picture below is pretty close to what my table looked like when I found her at a garage sale for $5.00  She is a small one and will make a good side table or even a children’s table.
I debated for awhile about color (I was leaning toward red) but then I started layering on different colors of leftover homemade chalk paint (recipe HERE) that I had on hand, sanding back, layering some more, changing the color a couple of times until I finally settled on what you see here.  She looks to me like she belongs in a little lakeside cottage, or in the home of someone who wants to feel like they live in a lakeside cottage!
 
I thought briefly of making her into a tea cart, even bought some vintage wheels and made a tray for her top from an old picture frame, cabinet pulls and a graphic print fabric.  Alas, I couldn’t figure out how to attach the wheels so back she is to being just a table (maybe Mr. OTN will have time to help me with that before I take her off to market).

 My little table is heavily distressed and finished with Annie Sloan dark wax, followed by clear wax to pull off some of the dark color. 

Here is a bit of staging to help get this little lady sold.

Maybe you can tell from my pictures that the colors on this little table are the colors I’m drawn to and have in my home. Too bad there isn’t any room for another piece of furniture!
Little by little I’m whittling down my pile of furniture, moving things from the “to do” pile to the “to sell” pile.  I’ve pretty much banned myself from Craigslist and garage sales until I get that “to do” pile considerably smaller.  
Sigh . . . I must work faster so I can return to the thrill of the hunt!
     Blessings,
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  2. I am on a junk fast too – isn’t it hard? But I have finished several projects. I love the watery color of the top – just like a lake in the summer. The distressed green legs really add to the cottage look.

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  4. It looks beautiful! I like the two-tone, with different color legs. The tray is really pretty too! Your walls are really nice too! I’ll have to get busy with some old furniture and try some chalk paint!
    Have a great summer! Linda

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  10. I love how you transformed this table. I wouldn’t have thought of green and blue together looking so nice. And I love how you made it look vintage–I agree that it looks very summer-cottage-beach-like. It’s a unique table style and your paint and accessories make it a wonderful addition to your home.

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  11. I really love the table but I also love the tray. I think that is something I would love to try and I will keep my eye out for an appropriate frame. I like blue and green together and you really nailed it 🙂

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  16. I love drop leaf tables and yours came out so pretty. Love the shades of green and blue that you used. The tray is a wonderful accent piece. Thanks for the sweet comment you left on my blog about your coastal trip. I really enjoyed reading it. It’s so nice to connect with other bloggers from the Pacific NW!

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  19. Stopping in from “Simple and Sweet Fridays” because I love your color choice. Looks like Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue so it looks like a great alternative!

    -Brittany Ruth

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  27. Excellent look! The layered colors turned out perfect. Makes me sad that I let go of an old drop leaf table years ago. It could have been resurrected to be something interesting like this!

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  34. I just love the way your table turned out! You did an outstanding job. What a great transformation!

    Thank you for linking this post to Grace at Home–I featured it this week! 🙂

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  37. This little table is fabulous. I so have enjoyed finding your blog.
    Someone will purchase this little table and find warmth from it just being I their home.
    Simply fabulous….love how you took it and changed it so beautifully.

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