Sunday, July 7, 2013

French Country Night Tables

I scored these tables from the Salvation Army.
I got both tables for $14.99 (plus tax)!  I couldn't believe it since the Salvation Army normally prices their furniture pieces MUCH higher. 

 I REALLY wanted these to have a French Country look and when I saw Rain on a Tin Roof's French Country dresser, I knew I had to do those colors.  I had a very light grey oops paint that I added black to it until it became a grey I liked.  I mixed it into DIY chalk paint and gave them two coats each.  I had already sanded the tops down, and after I painted them I stained the tops with Minwax Dark Walnut.

 Once they were dry, I took some white paint and filled in the lines that were gold in the before picture.  I used a small artist's brush and had to do two coats.  I spray painted the hardware white.

 I sure got my French Country look!
I love, love, love the way it came out!  The absolute best part is that there are TWO!!
These make me so happy!  They really turned out like I pictured in my head.
I added some cute fabric to the drawers.  
The white is such a little detail, but adds so much to the overall look.  I thought it was going to take a lot more time to do than it did.  I am really glad I did it!

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47 comments:

  1. Three Birds InspiredJuly 7, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    These look amazing! Great job!!

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  2. LisaJuly 7, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    They are lovely Susan!

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  3. UnknownJuly 7, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Oh my I love this color!! Once again, you amaze me.

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  4. Lanaya | Raising ReaganJuly 7, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    What a great deal! And you did a beautiful job updating them.

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)

    ¤´¨)
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    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    Raising-Reagan.com

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  5. andi filanteJuly 7, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    They're beautiful Susan!!

    -andi

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  6. CareyJuly 7, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Love these! I don't suppose you would sell them to me and ship them to Florida? JK - but they are awesome!

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  7. NaneJuly 7, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Susan You did a wonderful jobj on these table's I love the color and the white makes them pop !!!

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  8. Leslie @ Violet ImperfectionJuly 7, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    The white makes them pop. I absolutely love these. I would love them in my bedroom. :)

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
    Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.
    Leslie
    www.violetimperfection.com

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  9. Olga Becker @ Coffee+ThreadJuly 7, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    These looks fabulous! It is amazing what a can of paint can do!

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  10. dee -@ The Old Fat HenJuly 7, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    these are beautiful.i could see them in my guest room .wish I didn't live so far away-love deex

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  11. Shabby Brocante, KarenJuly 7, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Came over from the Amaze me Monday party at Dwellings! You did an excellent job! They look gorgeous!
    Karen

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  12. vintage junkiesJuly 8, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Those are adorable! Great Job!

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  13. JennaJuly 8, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Susan - I cannot even begin to tell you how gorgeous these are!! So, so, so pretty! Would love it if you would link this up to Give Me The Goods Monday: 1 Party, 4 Blogs! http://rainonatinroof.com/2013/07/give-me-the-goods-monday-link-party-16/
    Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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  14. Kadee WillowJuly 8, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Ok.. next time you go shopping take me with you... pretty please!!!! Oh, how I would love to score a find like those beautiful side tables! And your transformation is just perfect! Gets me one step closer to painting my armoire as I, too, will be doing a grey. Such the hot color right now, right??!! Drop on by my blog when you get a chance as I'm at this party,too! Fun, right??

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  15. DorriJuly 8, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    I cannot tell you how much I enjoy your blog and seeing your transformations. I love it. Your work is beautiful and very inspirational.

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  16. Vintage Paint and more...July 8, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    These tables turned out amazing.. Love the transformation....

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  17. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJuly 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    What a deal you got on those tables with great bones. Love the transformation!

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  18. Carlene @ Organized ClutterJuly 8, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Just Beautiful!

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  19. Denyse @ Glitter, Glue, PaintJuly 8, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    I love great finds like that. They turned out beautiful!

    xoxo
    Denyse

    glitterglueandpaint@gmail.com

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  20. KarieJuly 8, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    These tables are gorgeous. Love, love them. Love the color and everything about them. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  21. Melissa@daisymaebelle.comJuly 8, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    You got a fantastic price on those! They turned out great! Life to the full! Melissa

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  22. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideJuly 9, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Amazing job! You're right about the white paint, too! What a great deal!

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  23. Devin and BrookeJuly 9, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    I just found your page, and I love these tables, what a killer deal! I would love you to stop by on Thursday and link up at my Paint Party! Startathome.blogspot.com

    Brooke

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  24. UnknownJuly 9, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Hi Susan... Love these tables (and the price!) and your blog...
    I would love it if you would come link up to my
    Clever, Crafty & Crative Party
    at Dorothy Sue and Millie B's too!

    http://dorothysueandmillieb.blogspot.com/2013/07/clever-crafty-crative-linky-party-1.html

    I'm going to start following you right now ;)

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  25. UnknownJuly 9, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Thank you for being the 1st to link to my 1st party!!!! Again, these tables ROCK!!! I'm jealous.... I want them!!! lol!

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  26. Selene @ Restoration BeautyJuly 9, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    They came out so pretty! Love the grey and white together!
    Selene @ Restoration Beauty

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  27. AmyJuly 10, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    These are gorgeous! I posted a link to your project on my blog's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/justdoityall).

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  28. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Gorgeous tables. I love the little surprise inside of the drawers. Well done!

    Crystal

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  29. CalistaJuly 10, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    These are so cute Nicely done! I came over from Yellow Bliss Road's link party.

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  30. Fiona, Lilyfield LifeJuly 10, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    Hi Susan, you've done a really beautiful job on these. And what a score! Thanks for linking to paint parade, Fiona x

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  31. Guy DJuly 11, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    You Knocked it out of park again !!! You consider selling them online somehow and get this stuff sold to people looking for such items. great work !

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  32. DanielleJuly 11, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    They look great. I love the combination of grey and white! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x

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  33. Tina at Mommynificent.comJuly 11, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Those really look amazing! I especially like the fabric in the drawers. Very eye-catching!
    Thanks for linking up to Raising Imperfection this week while I'm a co-hostess! Please come back to Mommynificent on Friday to see if you were featured.
    Have a magnificent day!
    Tina

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  34. Christina at I Gotta Create!July 11, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    I'd be happy too! They're gorgeous! I just pinned them :)

    Thanks so much for linking up,
    <3 Christina @ I Gotta Create!

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  35. foreverdecoratingJuly 11, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    These French tables are outstanding. I love them

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  36. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    They're gorgeous!!!!!
    But then again I'm a little bias when it comes to grey and white - it seems to be what I paint with mostly!
    Visiting from Savvy Southern Style!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  37. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Susan, those are SO beautiful!!! You did such an amazing job and the colors are perfection!

    My readers would love to see these beautiful tables! I’d love it if you linked this up over at Living Well Spending Less for Thrifty Thursday this week! http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/category/thrifty-thursday/

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  38. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJuly 13, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Great score, Susan, and I love the color. I think the white adds a nice touch to the details.

    Thanks for linking up to The Creative HomeAcre blog hop! : )

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  39. AmyJuly 14, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Just wanted to stop in & tell you that you were featured in my Sunday Social this week. :-)
    http://justdoityall.com/decor/sunday-social-3/
    Amy
    www.justdoityall.com

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  40. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJuly 14, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Love pieces like these, the detail makes them so interesting! GREAT job, they turned out beautifully!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!!!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  41. AllieJuly 14, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    These are gorgeous! I love the French country look and I you defiantly got these for an amazing price! you did an amazing job

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  42. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.July 14, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Totally gorgeous Susan!

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  43. Jamie-So Much Better With AgeJuly 15, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Gorgeous! You've been featured on Give Me The Goods! Be sure to grab a button. http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/2013/07/features-no-16-from-give-me-the-goods/
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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  44. Jamie-So Much Better With AgeJuly 15, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    PS: You were also on my FB page this morning too ;)

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  45. bjJuly 16, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    OMYGOSH....these are just breathtaking....and such a fine job.
    Love them....

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  46. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingJuly 16, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    These are adorable! Love the color and what a bargain!!

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  47. AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    I love this! Visiting over from Elizabeth and Co.

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