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Table Makeover

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Who doesn’t love peonies?!  A gorgeous bloom with a glorious fragrance.  Can you tell they are my new-found love?  I was blessed by a local freecycler who wanted to part with all of their pink peony plants last fall.  I grabbed them all up along with some chrysanthemums, black-eyed susans, and some other yet-to-be-named plants.  What a generous person!  As if that isn’t enough, I just finished another painting project – a lovely coffee table makeover that I found at a local garage sale.  Yes!

Here are some pictures of my first blooms.

Notice the faded, chippy paint (not going for the shabby look) on our home in the background?  We are currently painting the exterior of our cedar-sided home and adding stone veneer.  What a job!

Here’s a (fuzzy) peek at the table as I found it.
This table had some child-enhanced features (doodles on top) and other minor wear, but for the most part, very good bones – solid oak.

REFINISHED

The carvings are what made me decide to do a creamy white shabby finish using CeCe Caldwell’s Vintage White chalk paint.  This was not my first time using CeCe’s products and overall, I enjoy it – simple to use, natural ingredients, and good coating capabilities.  I also used it on my other piece seen HERE and my rocking chair redo.
shabby chic coffee table via Prodigal Pieces

One of my favorite ways to accentuate carvings on a piece is by glazing, but this time I went with a distressed time-worn effect, using sanding only.

shabby chic coffee table via Prodigal Pieces

After doing some distressing, I finished with several coats of a water-based polycrylic so that it would stand up to daily wear and also those loving childhood doodles. ahem.

shabby chic coffee table via Prodigal Pieces
shabby chic coffee table via Prodigal Pieces

This table has sold, but you can still stop by my online store. Also, check out my other antique and vintage treasures.  I would love to hear what you think!

shabby chic coffee table via Prodigal Pieces

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While you’re at it, check out these other DIY projects like this table makeover:

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  2. chateau chic says

    Your coffee table looks so pretty all painted. Lovely details showing with the distressing.
    Mary Alice

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  5. Dakota Creek Chic says

    I love this table, I love the distressing…it’s perfect. What a transformation! I would love to invite you to share over at my Weekend Beautiful Blog Party 🙂
    Shawna

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    • Larissa says

      Glad you stopped by Shawna! I’d love to stop by you blog party. Thank you for the invitation! :o)

      Reply

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I love it! Larissa is amazing. She listened to what I wanted and then she took care of the rest! This is my second piece I've bought from her and I'm in love! I highly recommend her.

~ Laurel

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2020-03-21T21:34:13-04:00

~ Laurel

I love it! Larissa is amazing. She listened to what I wanted and then she took care of the rest! This is my second piece I've bought from her and I'm in love! I highly recommend her.

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I found my voice! Thank you so much, as I have experienced some of what you speak of. You helped me find my voice. Love to you, Larissa. You are loved.

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I love this cart, it's exquisite. The item was received in extremely secure packaging, no damage to the item. The delivery person was very professional and courteous. Larissa of Prodigal Pieces is so very amazing. A rating of 10 is deserved. Thank you, Larissa.

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~ Trudy

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2020-03-21T21:43:16-04:00

~ Trudy

Larissa looks at things with fresh eyes, she problem solves creatively, and I love how she uses her "stash" of valuable "junk" in the process.

What attracted me to Prodigal Pieces at first was the business name. What kept me interested is her opening up to share her life with her readers. She shares her beautiful creativity, has tutorials in her blog and takes what was old and makes it new again. I have several of her beautiful pieces decorating my home.

~ Deborah

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2020-03-21T21:52:00-04:00

~ Deborah

What attracted me to Prodigal Pieces at first was the business name. What kept me interested is her opening up to share her life with her readers. She shares her beautiful creativity, has tutorials in her blog and takes what was old and makes it new again. I have several of her beautiful pieces decorating my home.
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