A couple years ago, I/we, Mr. Z. and I built three little tables or benches out of vintage pine lumber that I salvaged from a shack my sister tore down. Broke my heart that she tore down this 100 year old house.
Just before Thanksgiving, I started making changes in my dining room because the décor was stagnant and changes needed to be made. I brought some primitive stuff in from the garage and work storage to stage a setup and see if I would like it. The long bench and my little bench with the drawer that we built would work well with my idea of stacking/staging. There you see it on top of the long bench.
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The drawer was from an old dresser. We cut the depth down to fit and I added a vintage drawer pull. The sides still had a lot of chippy paint.
This was looking pretty good, but just a little too rustic so I decided to paint the two benches a matching gray. I mixed my own chalk paint using sand-free grout powder and paint that I had on hand. The long bench was not a problem and it was perfect for the plan. The little bench also turned out good, but it needed something more ... just too plain.
Just before Thanksgiving, I started making changes in my dining room because the décor was stagnant and changes needed to be made. I brought some primitive stuff in from the garage and work storage to stage a setup and see if I would like it. The long bench and my little bench with the drawer that we built would work well with my idea of stacking/staging. There you see it on top of the long bench.
(Please click pictures to enlarge)
The drawer was from an old dresser. We cut the depth down to fit and I added a vintage drawer pull. The sides still had a lot of chippy paint.
This was looking pretty good, but just a little too rustic so I decided to paint the two benches a matching gray. I mixed my own chalk paint using sand-free grout powder and paint that I had on hand. The long bench was not a problem and it was perfect for the plan. The little bench also turned out good, but it needed something more ... just too plain.
This was fun/learning project to do and serves the purpose for right now.
I LOVE to recycle or repurpose.
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This is just so gorgeous! Inspiring me . . .
ReplyDeleteI love everything about it!,,
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried the wax paper transfer method yet and this inspires me to give it a go. Love this display! ~ Maureen
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Way cute, and i love the vignette as well!!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! I love the numbers and the clock face you added...so cute.
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Sherry
you have beautiful taste! Love what you did to the drawer. I'd love it if you'd share this over at Kammy's Korner Trash 2 Treasure Tuesdays! http://kammyskorner.blogspot.com/2012/01/trash-2-treasure-tuesdays-13.html
ReplyDeleteVery creative! Enjoyed reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteJust love that bench! I'm a bit nutty for numbers ...
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Debbiedoos ...
Your bench is great - I love the way you have put the numbers at different angles, and the handle on the clock face - brilliant.
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(found you on the newbie party)
Love the numbers on this bench...you did a great job. So glad I found your blog cause' I love new blog friends. I'm a new follower too, so stop by anytime and visit, Lori
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! THank you for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I LOVE THAT BENCH!!!!! I'm so impressed. I would LOVE to be able to make something that good looking. You have my wheels spinning! :)
ReplyDeleteI stopped by from Debbiedoo's and so glad I did!
ReplyDeleteYou did a fabulous job on this...absolutely LOVE the numbers and clock. I look forward to seeing what's next.
Pat
Audrey you are amazing! I love your all numbers timeless treasure for sure. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party
ReplyDeleteLove this, Audrey!! I'm featuring you tomorrow evening at the Knick of Time Tuesday Vintage Style Link Party!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll link up more of your wonderful style then!
Blessings,
Angie @ Knick of Time
too adorably cute!!!
ReplyDeleteoff to see more of your wonderful blog.
blessings
barbara jean
I LOVE how this turned out! What a great idea, and well done :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty and very original! I just got some chalk paint and can't wait to try it out.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty--love the bright red plant to really set it off! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday. Hope you'll be back this week--
ReplyDeleteMary
Genial cuanta sensibilidad, me encanta. Ha estado un regalo el visitar tu bloc, te invito visitar el mio y si te gusta espero que te hagas seguidora.
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