Hope you all had a great weekend! I was struggling with some sinus issues – too much sanding on Thursday-so I was not as productive as I would have liked. I could paint but when I hit the sanding step – no way!
Odds are in your favor that you will find a gate leg table at an antique mall. I usually do not pick them up, but my picker (brother-in-law) grabbed one for me at auction.
I attempted to sell it in its original condition. No luck.
You would think I would learn that I seldom sell anything in its original state.
![IMG_1112[1]](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Lv4eW-7JhsQ/T1QYc8LpcdI/AAAAAAAAEPw/1XeCGh_c5RQ/s1600-h/IMG_111214.jpg "IMG_1112[1]")
Out came the Emperor’s Red paint and some waxes.
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Besides just a good cleaning, the top required some love.
Hubby busted out the sander and stripper. (I left the garage at this point!)
![IMG_1115[1]](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ktdZvIcINac/T1QYfF1qilI/AAAAAAAAEQQ/_xKxAguOBds/s1600-h/IMG_1115%25255B1%25255D.jpg "IMG_1115[1]")
Isn’t that beautiful? I love the grain.
![IMG_1145[1]](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gmpPlEab5ow/T1QYgfjRwuI/AAAAAAAAEQg/_k3dAQ3_E3o/s1600-h/IMG_1145%25255B1%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg "IMG_1145[1]")
Two coats of a special finish for tables and she is done.
![IMG_1144[1]](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KZgqZPLEP2o/T1QYiW8FC1I/AAAAAAAAERA/wAXOpHki6-o/s1600-h/IMG_1144%25255B1%25255D%25255B7%25255D.jpg "IMG_1144[1]")
This versatile table will be in the store by Tuesday.
Have a great start to the week!
XO-
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9 comments:
just the right touch!
Trish
www.mash-upchic.blogspot.com
It is gorgeous! That red is amazing.
love the red! so sad that it was lonely and nobody wanted it but now it will have a new lease on life! darling! new linky party opening up! c'mon by & play if you'd like!
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Lovely makeover Shannon. I have a gate leg table like that that was one of my Grandmother's wedding presents. It is a cherished possession. I've been thinking about painting it off-white, but haven't been able to bring myself to do it yet.
How is business at the antique mall? I haven't been out there in ages. Gave up my space at Peacock Lane and just doing Etsy stuff for now. I really needed a break from furniture and honestly, not sure I'll go back to it. There must be an easier way to make extra money :) Cindy
Your gate leg table looks great! I love the legs and the new finish looks fantastic! Stopping by from Tuesdays Treasures.
Love the red. It looks fantastic!
Love the emperor's red redo! Following from TDC-stop by for a visit!
Love the red! And the finish on the top is just beautiful!
i'm in LOVE with this red table!
yay!!! you've been featured @ NORTHERN COTTAGE! C'mon over & grab a button! So glad to have ya link up! xo
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