06 July 2010

Before and After: Sweet Blue Bedside Table

A few weeks ago I shared with you one of my latest pre-loved treasures...


And now I'm so excited to show you how what has become of it!  This elegant bedside table had a great shape but I didn't love the gold trimming.  So I rescued it for a mere $20 from a lovely old couple who had just sold their house and were downsizing to a condo.

I sanded it down and painted it several coats in a robin's egg blue paint ( I had leftover from another bedside table I had painted for myself.  I applied a decorative paper to the drawer front and to line the drawer, then added a pretty glass knob.  I sealed the table with a paste wax for durability and sheen.  Now it's a Lather Creation!







This elegant table would add a touch of colour and whimsy to any bedroom.  It's available for sale through Lather Creations, email me for details.

XO
Lenore

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24 comments:

  1. MrsFordJuly 6, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    wow girl, this is so great! awesome job!!!

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  2. kJuly 6, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    it's lovely!!!! i can't wait to keep seeing your creations :) :)

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  3. BJuly 6, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    so pretty :)

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  4. Elle SeesJuly 6, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    so delightful!

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  5. ChristinaJuly 6, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    oh fantastic! love you that added some paper in the drawer and the little glass knob is a nice touch. i've never used paste wax. i'll have to check it out.

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  6. Diana MieczanJuly 6, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    Sweetie...This is beautiful!! I love what you did:) Well done!!!
    Have a wonderful day and see you soon!

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  7. floJuly 6, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    that looks awesome, lenore!

    did you use a brush, or a roller?

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  8. knackJuly 6, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    you did a great job! i love the paper you chose :)

    happy week to you!

    xo

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  9. gail@My Repurposed LifeJuly 6, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    very pretty, you did a great job.
    gail

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  10. MollJuly 7, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous. I especially like the glass knob.

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  11. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJuly 7, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    I looooooove what you did with that drawer. SO pretty!

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  12. LuluJuly 7, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Love the table, its so cute! The drawer is brilliant!

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  13. KimJuly 7, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Just found your blog via Knack. I love this piece! I have a garage filling up with old pieces that I need to get a move on with. I'll be following along with your blog to help motivate me. :)

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  14. Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.July 8, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Thanks all, I'm pretty jazzed about how it turned out. Now hopefully I can sell it and get that initial boost to keep me going!

    Welcome Kim, so nice to meet you!

    XO
    Lenore

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  15. Miranda @ Pressing OnJuly 8, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    It looks great! I adore the nice touch with the paper. :)

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  16. Something Nice and PrettyJuly 8, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    Hi! I'm new to your blog and just became a follower...love the nightstand you did a fatastic job, I know you will do well in your new business adventure!

    Rondell

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  17. JeraleeJuly 9, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Totally love this! Such a pretty soft blue color. I like the the decoupage detail that you added to it.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  18. Jen TJuly 9, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    This is precious!! I love the color combination & attention to detail. It's lovely.

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  19. Sixty-Fifth AvenueJuly 10, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    So so cute! I love it. I'm a new follower, nice to "meet" you.
    I'm just starting to save old pieces and give them new life for people other than myself. Off to see more of your projects.
    Londen

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  20. Lessons LearnedJuly 10, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    i love this, its so calming, and your blog is great! you've got a new follower.

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  21. Linda@Coastal CharmJuly 10, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    She was a great $20 find...hop over and show her off at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  22. AlyssaJuly 11, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Love this table at only $20.00?! Even better. I also am in love with the pattern! Awesome! Come on over to Boston Bee when you get a chance. I'd love to share ideas with you. Happy DIY'ing! ;)Alyssa of BB

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  23. sweet tree furnitureAugust 17, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    Hi Lenore!

    Thanks for your comment on my blog the other day! It's lovely to meet you as well and to see your beautifully creative pieces. This one in particular is my fav! I'm still learning as I go as well...especially the biz side of things..one step at time right?!

    Cheers,

    Tanya

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  24. BrooklynintexasApril 30, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    This is insPIRING!!LOVE this transformation and all the others I've seen so far! GREAT blog!

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Thanks so much for stopping by, I love reading all your comments! If you have a specific question, please email me at lhume1@mts.net. XO Lenore

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