Monday, October 3, 2011

$5 Garage Sale Transformation



I recently posted about some garage sale finds I bought a couple of weeks ago.  I bought this table for $5.  




I wasn't sure if I was going to make it a chalk paint project or even mod-podge a graphic on it.   While my husband was traveling last week on business, I decided to start sanding it.  What I found was a really nice maple table under all of that ugliness.   





I decided to hand the job over to my husband to stain it.  I think he did a beautiful job.  As for decorating it,  I was able to use a fan I found while shopping when we took our kids to school. (sometimes a girl needs a break from decorating dorm rooms and frat rooms!)   I found the candle holder at Pottery Barn on clearance.  I put a graphic on a 25 cent galvanized can and added a plant to it and the corner is about done.  




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20 comments:

  1. ℳartina @ Northern NestingOctober 3, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Pam that table looks amazing! Pretty vignette too! Martina

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  2. A Vintage VineOctober 3, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I love the finish, I paint so many things sometimes I forget how nice a stain finish is..This one is great!

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  3. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesOctober 3, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    I paint a lot..but this little table looks perfect..and the finish seems to fit it's time in life. Yes. He did a wonderful job! Now I am hesitating about painting my lovely table. I will rethink my plans...and all because of you! :)

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  4. DawnOctober 4, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Your table turned out great, hubby did a nice job staining it. I love the old fan on the bottom shelf, it fits perfect there:)

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  5. Linda@Coastal CharmOctober 4, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Pam,
    The makeover looks sooooo good...hubs did an outstanding job:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  6. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Lovely...so nice to see a piece of furniture that doesn't have white paint on it! Good save!

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  7. Cassie BustamanteOctober 4, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    great refinishing! it looks warm and pretty!

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  8. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsOctober 4, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Pam, that table turned out awesome!!

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  9. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 4, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    What a great piece to find and I totally love the size and style. Your new finish is stunning. You really did a great job with it and your vignette is just perfect. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, marty

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  10. Ann@A Sentimental LifeOctober 4, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    How wonderful it turned out. Alot of sanding but it looks gorgeous!

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  11. Artsy VaVaOctober 4, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Wow! It looks like a brand new table. You did a great job!

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  12. Sharon, aka Bootersmom03October 4, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Love how it turned out! Very nice! Found you via Savvy Southern Style.

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  13. BrandiOctober 4, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Great makeover, Pam! I love the size of your table and such a great deal too! Your husband did a great job staining it!

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  14. outjunkingOctober 5, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    That is a great job of refinishing. It turned out great. You don't see as many people refinishing like you use too. Glad you saw this pieces potential.
    Lisa

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  15. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Is there anything better than finding a real deal and turning it into a special treasure? Good job!

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  16. Decor & HarmonyOctober 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Teamwork nothing work with that! I like the fan too!

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  17. Honey at 2805October 6, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    This is a very pretty table, Pam, and a real bargain at $5!

    Thanks for linking to Potpourri Friday. You participation is appreciated!

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  18. EllenOctober 8, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Goes to show that you never really know what your buying for 5 bucks. It happens that you scored yourself a really nice piece of furniture. You did a great job sanding and the Mr. did a great finishing job. Very nice.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  19. Deborah MarchOctober 8, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    You've done an AMAZING job with this piece!!

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  20. abeachcottageOctober 8, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    This turned out lovely. Great decision to stain it, your hubby did a wonderful job. Love the fan, looks great there.

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