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!
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thepaintedapron.com says
June 19, 2013 at 12:55 amThis is so attractive, I love the green and blue, and the tray is fabulous! It is perfect with your wallpaper too, lovin it all!
Jenna
Donna Wilkes says
June 19, 2013 at 1:07 amI 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.
Christy James says
June 19, 2013 at 2:36 amPatti, this table turned out gorgeous! I love the color combination you used! It has so much charm and character!!
XO,
Christy
Confessionsofaserialdiyer.com
Linda Young says
June 19, 2013 at 4:16 amIt 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
Jennelise says
June 19, 2013 at 4:16 amIt looks amazing! What an incredible job!
Jennelise
Becca Diestelkamp-Woodham says
June 19, 2013 at 2:47 pmLooks great Patti! Thanks for stopping by!
Kim says
June 19, 2013 at 7:54 pmThis is totally fabulous! Love the color combo!
xoxo,
Kim
Angela @ Cottage Magpie says
June 20, 2013 at 2:00 amOh, I love the green and blue together! That green is the perfect green, too. Cute! ~Angela~
Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says
June 20, 2013 at 2:34 amSo Pretty! Love this color combo.
Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.com says
June 20, 2013 at 3:01 amI 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.
Dana Bishop says
June 20, 2013 at 3:48 amI 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 🙂
Clara says
June 20, 2013 at 12:32 pmIt looks great and I love the color… although it makes me sad because I had a drop leaf table similar and I sold it.
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
June 20, 2013 at 1:16 pmI love that color combination….you have given me such a great idea to combine those colors on a piece of furniture I have!!!…Great job….just beautiful!
Faye@The Shabby Cottage Home says
June 20, 2013 at 2:19 pmYour table turned out adorable, great job! Thanks so much for commenting on our blog, the Cottage is about 20 minutes for Portland, are you from there? Your newest followers.
The girls from the Shabby Cottage
Bev Carter says
June 20, 2013 at 2:33 pmI love this table. What a great color. I love your vignette.
Have a wonderful week,
Bev
@ Eclectic Red Barn
Diane says
June 20, 2013 at 7:23 pmI 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!
LindaC says
June 21, 2013 at 3:32 amI absolutely love this table!! Wish I lived closer to you! Linda
Dawn@ We Call It Junkin.com says
June 21, 2013 at 10:53 amWow, $5 at a yard sale?! Good for you! And look how you improved it! The tray looks great on it, too. Take care – Dawn
Brittany Ruth says
June 21, 2013 at 12:09 pmStopping 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
Crystal Ponti says
June 21, 2013 at 8:51 pmThis looks awesome! Would love to have you link this up at our summer-themed, Ladies Only Blog Share! Visiting from the Pity Party!
http://mommifried.com/ladies-only-blog-share-link-party-funtastical-summer/
Jana@Transformations From the Heart says
June 22, 2013 at 8:28 pmPatti,
Love the color choices that you did and that distressing is wonderful! Love the new look of the table, wheels or no wheels. I think she will sell quickly for you.
Babs says
June 22, 2013 at 11:24 pmGreat find, and perfect color and paint technique for the beach. I’ll bet it’ll sell quickly.
The Tablescaper says
June 23, 2013 at 12:26 amLovely table but really love your walls!
– The Tablescaper
Linda @ A La Carte says
June 23, 2013 at 12:45 amI love this color palette! Cute table!
Virginia Megin Gallagher says
June 23, 2013 at 3:49 pmJust beautiful! Loving those colors. That tray you have on top is adorable ~ did you make that, too?
I found you today at Sunday Scoop. I hope you get a chance to visit my blog, too. I’m co-hosting the DIY Showcase and would love for you to come by and link up!
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Jann Olson says
June 24, 2013 at 3:24 amPatti, love the layering of colors. I think she will sell fast. Drop leaf tables are wonderful! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Liz@ Infuse With Liz says
June 24, 2013 at 2:14 pmExcellent 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!
Krista thehappyhousie says
June 25, 2013 at 3:45 amFabulous job Patti! I love the layering of the colour too… I just tried a little desk layering some colour, but I think I need to give the dark wax a try. Adds so much dimension!
andrea@townandprairie says
June 25, 2013 at 1:05 pmWow, I love your color choice and your table-top decor is truly sweet!
Jeanne Baney says
June 25, 2013 at 6:00 pmI do Love it!!
Linda Bouffard says
June 26, 2013 at 6:04 pmI love what you did with this table. I also had one like that years ago. I wonder what happened to it? Oh, well. Yours is pretty now. Best wishes, Linda
Good Time Charlie says
June 27, 2013 at 1:35 amI love the colors, love drop leaf tables. So gorgeous. Featuring at my party tomorrow, thanks so much for sharing! -K
Sherry Thecharmofhome says
June 27, 2013 at 5:45 amGreat colors! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Richella Parham says
June 27, 2013 at 1:19 pmI 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! 🙂
Carol Stebner says
June 27, 2013 at 2:45 pmWhat a great score! This is just adorable, and I am definitely going to try your chalk paint recipe.
BeBetsy says
June 30, 2013 at 5:47 amYou really did nice work on the table and I can’t believe how different it looks. AND I love all the little doodads on the table top – very nice
Thanks for sharing on the BeBetsy BRAG ABOUT IT. Thanks for linking back to BeBetsy. Have a wonderful weekend!
Sharon and Denise
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Jann says
July 1, 2013 at 4:36 pmThis 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.
Deborah@Green Willow Pond says
July 3, 2013 at 3:00 amThe table is beautiful…love the color! That tray is awesome too! Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have
a great week!
Hugs,
Deborah
Gail Wilson says
July 5, 2013 at 2:49 am$5? what a steal! Love your new table! 😉
catching you!
Maureen says
August 10, 2013 at 3:51 pmLove the color combination!
Christy James says
August 10, 2013 at 5:46 pmI don’t think I’ve ever commented twice on the same post, but i saw this at Funky Junk and I love it so much! I had to stop by and gush one more time! XO