The Pretty Side Table – Thrift Store Challenge

Hi, my sweet friends!!

I don’t know if you remember I paired up with 19 other talented ladies to bring you a monthly Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge. Each month we will create a new home decor piece from an item(s) we’ve found at a thrift store, yard sale, resale shop etc. There is no budget or specific theme so we are free to let our creativity run wild! Last month I shared this chalkboard makeover and this month couldn’t wait to show you one of my latest acquisitions!

Meet the Hosts

Thrift Store DecorUpcycle Challenge

Amanda | The Kolb Corner      Chelc| Inside the Fox Den
Erlene | My Pinterventures     Kim | Made in a Day     Sara | Twelve on Main
Debra | Shoppe No. 5      Shirley | Intelligent Domestications
Marie | DIY Adulation     Lindsay | Crazy Organized   Michelle | Our Crafty Mom
Julie | Live From Julie’s House     Dru | Polka Dot Poplars
Maureen | Red Cottage Chronicles     Pili | Sweet Things     Channell | Hobnail House
Colleen | Life on Kaydeross Creek     Ann | Duct Tape and Denim
Paula | Virginia Sweet Pea     Sherry | Savvy Apron     Stacy | Anastasia Vintage

You can also follow our board on Pinterest for more upcycled decor inspiration!


I got this pretty side table some time ago, but I was busy finishing other things in the house so it waited outside patiently until her time arrived. The first thing I did when I bought it was taking a picture before loading it into the car… you know, most of the time I get so excited about painting it that then I forget.

Old side table before was transformed into a two toned one with some paint  |  My Sweet Things

It was in perfect condition but after being outside for so long the elements did they work and the veneer started to chip. I removed all I could and then sanded the whole top.

Old side table before was transformed into a two toned one with some paint  |  My Sweet Things

Old side table before was transformed into a two toned one with some paint  |  My Sweet Things

It was now ready to paint!

Old side table before was transformed into a two toned one with some paint  |  My Sweet Things

I chose a pretty blue from DecoArt, “Serene” it is the name. I really love that paint, it covers wonderfully with one layer as you can see below.

Old side table being transformed into a two toned one with some paint  |  My Sweet Things

I decided to use a different color for the legs and chose “Primitive” also from the same brand. I used some extra scrap wood I had to not worry about painting the floor. You can see what I did with some other scrap wood I had here.

Old side table being transformed into a two toned one with some paint  |  My Sweet Things

I applied some dark wax on the top and sanded the edges to give it a worn look.

Old side table being transformed into a two toned one with some paint  |  My Sweet Things

Old side table being transformed into a two toned one with some paint and edges sanded to get a shabby rustic look  |  My Sweet Things

To make the details on the legs pop I painted them in the same blue color.

Old side table being transformed into a two toned one with some paint  |  My Sweet Things

Old side table being transformed into a two toned one with some paint  |  My Sweet Things

And finally last weekend we moved and she is now in a special place. Love how it looks and that will be my corner to relax, read, blog, dream, and plan!!

Old side table being transformed into a two toned one with some paint  |  My Sweet Things

Old side table being transformed into a two toned one with some paint  |  My Sweet Things Old side table being transformed into a two toned one with some paint  |  My Sweet Things Old side table being transformed into a two toned one with some paint  |  My Sweet Things

I will be seating there to check out what the other ladies have done with their thrift store finds! Don’t forget to stop by their blogs to check out too!

Thanks so much,

Pili

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9 comments

  1. Paula says:

    Your table looks so nice refreshed with paint. I’m a big fan of DecoArt paint. The two colors that you used look great together.

  2. Keri says:

    Pili, love the makeover you gave the table!! The blue color is beautiful. Is that your new place? Love that corner and how you styled the bookcase. Blessings on you and your family in your new home. 🙂

  3. Mary-the boondocks blog says:

    And now it’s in your new home, this is wonderful, you have your own special corner with the pretty table. I am very impressed with the look (I’m also making one that is very similar) but what really sets yours apart is the detailing on the legs. Love that so much. And of course, I really like the paint!! Enjoy your table in your new home Pili.

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