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Saturday, July 14, 2012

Sweet and Simple Little Farm Table

I recently picked up this "mini farm table" and thought I'd have a little fun with the paint job.  It's difficult to see in the picture below, but it literally had the worst stain job that I've ever seen, but I wasn't worried about that at all...


because I had a new can of chalk paint (Provence) that I knew would go right over the top without any problems and the dark finish underneath was a bonus for distressing purposes. 
I simply painted on only one coat of the Provence chalk paint....
stenciled a pattern on the top with antique white acrylic paint (more on this stencil here)....
Added highlights of the white paint along the edge and legs...
Distressed the table with 220-grit sandpaper all over and finished it out with furniture wax...
all in about the span of a naptime.
It sort of has a bit of a Swedish look about it, doesn't it? 
The power of a little paint always amazes me!


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45 comments:

  1. Carrie AllenSat Jul 14, 01:13:00 AM 2012

    The table looks fab! I love the pattern you painted on the top.

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  2. UnknownSat Jul 14, 01:23:00 AM 2012

    It's such a small blogworld, ( after all, lol )
    I am working on a coffee table that I'm also doing an allover stencil pattern on!
    Yours is just beautiful - great job:)

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  3. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleSat Jul 14, 06:53:00 AM 2012

    I love it. I haven't tried stenciling a piece of furniture yet, but love the look.

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  4. YONKSSat Jul 14, 07:10:00 AM 2012

    Beautiful job, you probably added quite a few bucks to the value too. Now, how can I get it to the UK? :-)
    Di
    xoxo

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  5. Full Circle CreationsSat Jul 14, 07:29:00 AM 2012

    Your table looks great. Love the stencil and the color!

    Holly

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  6. AnonymousSat Jul 14, 07:40:00 AM 2012

    I really like that! It's very Sweedish looking to me, the Provence and white combination is perfect! Hope you are keeping cool! - Susan

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  7. Lisa@Pickles and CheeseSat Jul 14, 08:46:00 AM 2012

    Great job on this table! I just picked up a couple of chairs that I am going to re-do that are painted red right now. I am going to try the chalk paint like you did and see how it goes. I hope my results are and great as yours today!

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  8. Wild Oak DesignsSat Jul 14, 10:12:00 AM 2012

    Isn't chalk paint wonderful??
    Love your table...
    Nancy
    http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  9. TammySat Jul 14, 10:43:00 AM 2012

    Kristen,
    Once again you amaze me. You are so on task now. I am impressed by all that you accomplish - keep it up. Has mom moved out yet?
    tammy

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  10. TammySat Jul 14, 10:44:00 AM 2012

    Kristen,
    You've done it again. You truly amaze me with all the cool things you accomplish. Keep at it girl. Has your mom moved out here yet?
    tammy

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsSat Jul 14, 11:52:00 AM 2012

    Beautiful, Kristen! Love the colors you chose. What a fun stencil, too!

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  12. Debra@CommonGroundSat Jul 14, 12:47:00 PM 2012

    wow, just one coat? it's wonderful!!

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  13. Michele SmithSat Jul 14, 01:47:00 PM 2012

    Wow, it looks fantastic! You're right it does look sort of swedish! It is amazing the things that can be done during nap time :)
    Have a great weekend

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  14. AnonymousMon Jul 16, 03:20:00 PM 2012

    oh my goodness. SO eye-catching. I love it!

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  15. L'Heure Bleue At HomeMon Jul 16, 05:48:00 PM 2012

    The table looks amazing. I love the stencil on top. You did a fabulous job.

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  16. NifMon Jul 16, 09:06:00 PM 2012

    Visiting from Coastal Charm. This table looks amazing! The blue color is perfect, and I like how you used white on the edges and legs. Cool stencil, too. Great job!

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  17. Miss CharmingMon Jul 16, 09:24:00 PM 2012

    Love the transformation! Such a beautiful job, Kristen. (I have a can of Provence--now, what to paint?)

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  18. chateau chicMon Jul 16, 09:27:00 PM 2012

    I LOVE, Love, Love how your little farm table turned out. A great piece to perk up a room.
    Thanks so much for stopping by, Mary Alice

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  19. 6th GradeTue Jul 17, 08:43:00 AM 2012

    YES, it screams vintage swedish and i LOVE it!! stunning!

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  20. CynthiaTue Jul 17, 09:12:00 AM 2012

    That turned out just beautiful! Farmstyle tables are my favorite!

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  21. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeTue Jul 17, 11:32:00 AM 2012

    Cute, cute, cute. I love the whimsey of it. Great blue. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  22. JanetTue Jul 17, 01:11:00 PM 2012

    You did such an amazing job! I love how it looks now!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  23. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizTue Jul 17, 04:32:00 PM 2012

    OH my you do such a nice job! I love the design you put on it and the colors. It doesn't really look like the same table! You really enhanced it nicely! Great job!!

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  24. Cassie BustamanteTue Jul 17, 06:11:00 PM 2012

    that is so cute! it ha a very scandinavian vibe!

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  25. AlediaWed Jul 18, 12:07:00 AM 2012

    Hi!
    I'm your newest follower and I LOVE this table!! You did such a wonderful job!! I look forward to browsing your blog, have a great night!

    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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  26. Blessed SerendipityWed Jul 18, 01:44:00 AM 2012

    I love your little table. It came out so cute!

    Danielle

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  27. Natalie @ NorthShore DaysWed Jul 18, 08:33:00 AM 2012

    Visiting from Savvy Southern Style - Wow this table is amazing - I hope you dont mind - just given you a shout out on my FB page http://www.facebook.com/pages/NorthShore-Days/235617543185297

    And I'm following xxx Nat
    http://northshoredays.blogspot.co.nz

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  28. Kammy's KornerWed Jul 18, 09:31:00 AM 2012

    Just LOVE it. I'm a huge fan of stenciling on furniture - pinning this! Way to go. :)

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  29. AnneWed Jul 18, 09:53:00 AM 2012

    Love this table, so sweet. Wonderful job.
    Anne

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  30. MeganWed Jul 18, 04:30:00 PM 2012

    Very sweet. It's always a bonus when the previous finish (no matter how horrible) works to your advantage. I love the extra highlight on the edge and legs. Little details like that make a piece really special in my opinions.

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  31. The Burlap CottageWed Jul 18, 08:49:00 PM 2012

    Just love the Old White detailing on the top and the legs. It really makes that piece special. Provence is such a pretty color

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  32. julie - eab designsWed Jul 18, 09:45:00 PM 2012

    Love this!!! You did an amazing job.

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  33. GalerieThu Jul 19, 10:24:00 AM 2012

    Wow, the table is so sweet!!!
    Wish you a wonderful weekend
    Angi

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  34. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsThu Jul 19, 05:43:00 PM 2012

    Gorgeous table...!...Love, love the stenciling...need to rethink some of my painting projects now!!...Fantastic job!!

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  35. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingThu Jul 19, 10:42:00 PM 2012

    Great color, and great stencil pattern. You almost can't tell it's the same table! Isn't it fun (and rewarding) when a makeover turns out this good? You did a fab job!

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  36. thistlewoodfarmFri Jul 20, 09:46:00 PM 2012

    Hello friend!

    Shirley said she just met you and you were wonderful! I told her I already knew that :)

    Have an awesome day!
    karianne

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  37. SuzySat Jul 21, 06:53:00 AM 2012

    Hi Kristen. It was so great to meet you yesterday! I'm really looking forward to working together on the Southern Bloggers Conference. I'm glad to finally see the blue table that everyone was raving about. They were right - this thing rocks! So, so adorable!

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  38. Barb @ The Everyday Home Sat Jul 21, 12:55:00 PM 2012

    So cute - and I can't wait for your class at the Conference so I can gain from your wonderful experience. Loved meeting you, Barb

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  39. Barb @ The Everyday Home Sat Jul 21, 12:56:00 PM 2012

    Love it. What a fun addition this would make to a kitchen. I can't wait for your class at the conference, its gonna be a fave session I just know. ttys, Barb

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  40. Donata @ DK's Craft CafeSun Jul 22, 09:31:00 PM 2012

    So glad i found you through Nats FB.
    I love this table! Thanks for sharing :)

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  41. Whitney @ Drab to Fab DesignMon Jul 23, 08:59:00 AM 2012

    Hi Kristen! Shirley from Housepitality Designs sent me your way b/c she knew I'd love your style, and boy do I! I just read through a few of your posts...your furniture transformations are amazing!! I'm excited to be your newest follower!

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  42. Whitney @ Drab to Fab DesignMon Jul 23, 09:01:00 AM 2012

    Hi Kristen! Shirley from Housepitality Designs sent me your blog link b/c she knew I'd love your style, and she is so right!! Your furniture transformations are amazing! I'm excited to be your newest follower :)

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  43. The Charm of HomeTue Jul 24, 10:11:00 PM 2012

    Fabulous! I will feature this week!
    Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  44. Athena at Minervas GardenFri Jul 27, 07:23:00 PM 2012

    This is gorgeous, Kristen, and you are fast to get all that done in the span of a nap!

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  45. CarenSat Feb 23, 04:25:00 AM 2013

    Now I want to go find a table to paint. You truly inspired me!

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