Reclaimed Sheriff Table {third in a series}

Last fall we started creating a series of tables featuring some historical reclaimed lumber. You can read about the history of the boards on my post from last September.

This is the third table in the series...

We custom design and fabricate the welded metal bases on each table so no two tables are alike. For this particular piece, we designed the base so that you could slide baskets underneath. {great for blanket, pillow, book and magazine storage}

The tongue and groove, beaded lumber is always different so clearly each piece is unique for that reason alone. 

We choose to set the boards inside the steel frame for a more modern industrial look.

The boards we selected for this table barely had any paint left on them so we opted to strip them and seal the natural wood. {I'm including some shop photos} As you can see, the boards cleaned up beautifully and the grain is nothing short of gorgeous.

We gave the boards a light sanding to smooth out any rough spots and then applied several coats of poly to seal them all around.

Here are a few more pictures of the handcrafted piece. You know, as I look at the finished product, this would make a fantastic bench for and entry too...lots of room underneath for baskets of hats, scarves, mittens and backpacks!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look at my latest creation.

Have a great day!

Vintage Stanley Buffet

An early Sunday morning jaunt resulted in this vintage buffet rescue.

 

The bones on this guy were in great condition, just years of wear showing on the outside.

I painted the body in French Linen and aged it with a clear and dark wax combo. After cleaning up the top {which was covered in scratches}, I gave it a fresh coat of stain {I custom mix my stain to get the desired color}. The wood grain is just stunning now that you an actually see it! And with three coats of poly, it's ready for years of use!

 The original hardware was throwing me for a loop and I couldn't decide if I should change it out or not. But once I saw it all complete I really really like how the brass pops off the grey.

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The Creative Circle 

Duck Egg Buffet Refresh

You would never believe how filthy this buffet was when I got it. Layers upon layers of yuck! I spent quite a bit of time cleaning{see my TIP below on how to clean hardware}, stripping and reinforcing everything.

 

I have done so many dark colored buffets lately that I knew I wanted a lighter color, but not white or cream. Duck Egg seems to be one of my favorite Annie Sloan colors right now so I decided to give it a try. I think the soft blue, dark wax and warm brown stain compliment the piece really well.

Below are some more pictures and a tip on how to clean old dirty hardware.

 

HOW TO CLEAN HARDWARE

{not sure exactly where I ever learned this process but highly likely it came from Pinterest}

Place your old hardware in a saucepan with 2c of hot water, 1/4c of vinegar and 1tsp of salt. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 20 minutes. You will be shocked at how much grime comes off. Carefully drain the water off and lightly scrub the hardware with some dish soap and a sponge. Viola!

 

 Happy Groundhog Day!

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Tables Galore

In the last month I've brought home no less then 15 tables: side tables, end tables and nightstands etc. It's like everywhere I look there is another darling table that needs a makeover...so I scoop them up and haul them home. Consequently, I have them stacked high in the barn and garage, just waiting their turn!

Here are a cute pair of end tables finished in french linen. I left the drawers natural so you can see the pretty inlay.

Here's the BEFORE AND AFTER

I was also able to get this side table done over the weekend. It is finished in a nice bright antibes green and dark wax...and that drawer pull is so cool!

 

I have so many more nice tables to work on in the upcoming weeks, the hard part is figuring out which one to work on next and what color to paint it!! Decisions. Decisions.

Happy Hump Day!

Classic Drexel Desk + Bench Makeover

This weekend I tackled this desk..and yes, it too is a Drexel. Seems like I've picked up several Drexel pieces lately. Honestly, I search them out pretty heavily because I've yet to meet a piece of Drexel that I didn't love. {sometimes the act of refinishing it makes me questioned my love, but that is short lived} Whether it's a dresser, buffet, side table, desk or vanity they are just so well made that it's really rewarding fixing them up to a more desired and current look.

Here are the details of the project:

This first thing I did was remove the drawers and begin refinishing them.{they were stained so dark you couldn't see the beautiful wood grain and had some pretty harsh surface scratches too}Once they were all cleaned up, I used a nice warm Kona stain and a couple coats of satin poly to seal them thoroughly. The insides of the drawers were in great shape and they slide in and out perfectly.

Based on the nice color on the newly refinished drawers, I decided to paint the entire desk body and the bench with Annie Sloan Graphite. I love how rich Graphite looks with a generous coat of dark wax. I did distress some of the areas to reveal the old dark finish beneath...the effect you get after waxing is my fav.

For the bench, {which didn't actually come with the desk, I picked it up from a good friend a couple weeks ago} I removed the old fabric and replaced it with a nice updated dark grey pattern to complete the set.

Both pieces are really quite stunning!

Here are a few more pictures...thanks for stopping by and happy Monday!

Repurposed Dresser Ideas on Hometalk

A couple weeks ago, I was asked by Hometalk to curate a repurposed dresser inspiration board. I was so thrilled for the opportunity, I immediately accepted and got busy pulling projects together. 

There are so many creative things you can do with dressers. I found everything from vanities to dog beds, benches to apothecary cabinets, bars, media centers to bookshelves and on and on. I've pulled together 21 Dresser Flips that should hopefully spark some inspiration for your next project.

So before you decide to toss out your old dresser, you might want to take a minute to think about how you could repurpose it for another life.

Thanks for dropping by, have a great week!

Dapper Drexel Bedroom Set

I thought long and hard about this post...how would I best describe this pair so that you would clearly understand how stunning this dresser and nightstand are in person.

I brainstormed some words:

stylish

sexy

awesome {ugh, I use this too much}

classy

handsome

charming

dandy

Dapper, yep, that's the word!

This is the Dapper Drexel Set. 

 

As I was tossing around colorway ideas, I kept coming back to a two tone color pallet for this set. I haven't done a two tone chest of drawers in awhile {I think it's been almost a year} and I was drooling as I thought how outrageous these two would look!

This time around I used a custom mix of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to come up with a nice medium grey. Because the drawers were so scratched up, I sanded them down and gave them a fresh coat of stain and satin poly.

Here are some more drool worthy photos.

 

 

  

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today---have a great day!

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Pretty in Pink

 My first project of the year was a real challenge for me. Not because it was filthy and needed some TLC, but because I felt the need to paint with a color that I hadn't used before. I tend to lean more towards the blues, greys and whites when I paint so deciding to do a pink piece forced me outside my comfort zone.

Throughout the process, I argued constantly with myself. I would stand back and look at how it was coming together and think, oh man this isn't going to work. Then I'd paint a bit more and look again and think, this is starting to look really cute. Oh how the creative process is a love/hate relationship!

I will let you be the judge...

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What Meegan Makes

I used Annie Sloan chalk paint in soft Antoinette for the body and mirror. I finished it with a mix of dark and clear wax and a gently distressing.

 I gave the top a good sanding and finished it with a a couple coats of satin poly.

And then there are the knobs...beautiful pink glass knobs from Anthropologie.

LOVE.

 

I lined all three drawers with dark pink and turquoise feather and flower fabric to just push this girl over the edge!