Another Table Redo

I picked up this table the other day for a song

It had that shiny brown wood look to it, maybe a veneer? Very 1991.

It was in great condition, not a thing wrong with it, very sturdy

and the caning on the bottom was in perfect condition

Now this little gem looks like this



I sanded and primed it with KILZ and painted it an antique white



YAY - another cute table to perch all of my "finds" on

Have a great weekend

PS - I will try to post more regularly. I have been too busy checking out other blogs and forgetting about my own. It is still all so knew, I'm not in the habit yet.

PSS - I almost forgot! I got the new camera I was hoping for for my birthday. Once I figure out how to use it my pics will look way better - I promise

Lazy Summer Daze

I can't believe another summer vacation is almost over - Alot of good memories

BBQ's, Visits from Aunts, Uncles & Cousins, Road Trip to Denver, Ears Pierced, New Puppy, Sleeping in the Backyard Tent, Soccer, Boondocks, Lagoon, Princess Tea Party, Baseball, Basketball & Golf Camp, 4th Birthday Party, Wendover Trip with the Girls,

Trips to Grandpa's cabin, Lot and Lots of Popsicles and Ice Cream

All Photos by Jen Herem Photography

Slipcover Sensation

I finally got around to taking the photos I promised about my 1st "genuine" slipcover.

I had it made in a neutral heavy cotton/poly material that is kid friendly. It is piped in a houndstooth check.

I love the detail down the back of the slipcover

I think it will be a really versatile chair that will fit in almost any room of my house





I need to paint the curvy legs still

I have a birthday coming up - I am hoping for a new camera so my pics will be alot better...fingers crossed

Turning the Tables...

I found this octagon shaped table at a secondhand store recently. At first I couldn't tell if I loved it or not. I went back to the thrift store 3 times to look at it and ponder its potential.

It had been marked down to $30.00. I decided I would take it home and redo it.

A few days later I bought the new issue of Better Homes & Gardens 100 Ideas Flea Market Style Magazine. And there, on the front cover was a table very similar to mine.

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That was all the validation I needed - I knew I had a keeper!....

I painted it an Heirloom White and antiqued it.

It is now our new dining room table. It looks fresh and changes the rooms entire feel. I had the same farmhouse table in there (that I still love) for years and years but I was ready for a change.

Our 1st gourmet dinner at our new table!

Have a Great Day!

Shawna