"Saved from the Dumpster" Accent Table Makeover

Craigslist Accent Table Makeover

It would appear I am filling my home with free CL finds...
 

I mentioned this in a previous post, but since we have moved to our new home, I've struggled with filling it with furniture. It's coming together more slowly than I would like, but I'm trying to hold out and be patient. Sometimes I have the urge to buy a piece just to fill the space because I'm sick of things not looking the way I want... but when I get that feeling I have to remind myself, again, to be patient. And lucky for me, until I find the perfect piece for this particular space, I scored on a free Craigslister's that's going to, at least, be a placeholder for the meantime.

I had been busy a few weeks ago and wasn't checking the Craigslist free section with my usual fervor, so I was a little late on contacting the owner on this one. His ad read, "Save this table from going into the dumpster." I replied to the ad as soon as I saw it, but apparently I wasn’t the first. He took my name and told me I was third on the list. After hearing that, I just assumed it was gone, until I got a call a week later that it was mine if I wanted it (that's the thing with getting rid of free stuff on Craigslist; sometimes people just don't show up, but, hey, good for me!). I happened to be in a Target in his area when I got his call, so I popped over and picked it up. I wasn't quite sure what I would do with it at the time, but I liked its shape, and, hey, it was free ;). I put it in the garage to "save for a rainy day."

Then I found out I would be hosting an event at my house in less than a month's time. And while I'm ok with friends and family (and my kids' playdate friends) in my semi-furnished space, I'd rather be a little more settled with other guests. And so again, that panic sets in: I have to find things, I have to fill this space... I HAVE TO GO TO HOMEGOODS NOW!!!! A few deep breaths later I come to the realization that I have to relax and think creatively; spending beaucoup de cash doesn't have to be the answer. And, hey! There's a free table in the garage. An option? We'll, it's gonna be!
 

I wanted a quick, easy, and cheap fix, so spray paint was the obvious choice. I went back and forth on the color, though. I liked the idea of white or cream against the wallpaper, but it seemed too traditional for me, and I wanted something a little edgier. I decided a metallic finish would be interesting, so at first I went with the silverish tone in the pic here. It looked really nice when I was outside, but once I brought it in, I thought it looked too washed out against the wallpaper. Grr. There goes 2 cans of spraypaint. Another trip to Home Depot, and I decided to try Rustoleum Hammered Brown. I thought the hammered aspect might help hide some of the imperfections in the table, and I think it made a little difference, nothing magical, but it's nice. As a bonus, I only needed one can to cover it this time around. And I'm much happier with the result than my first attempt.

Is this the piece I would pick to last a lifetime? Nope, but I'm happy with it for now!

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Hand-Me-Down Patio Table Makeover

Hand-Me-Down Table Makeover

DIY Spray Painted Patio Table

We've all seen these round glass-top patio tables before. And they're great! Easy to maintain, easy to look at. So when my neighbor asked us if we wanted theirs (they had gotten a new table), of course, I said yes! We were in need of an outdoor eating space. Easy enough, right? Well, not exactly. Me being me, I had to turn it into a project. 

I'm not really a neutrals lover; I love color. So I thought a little spray paint could really jazz this table up. I used Rust-oleum Painters Touch in "Lagoon." I got it at Home Depot, and it was the closest shade they had to what I really wanted (I've since learned that Michaels has a much better spray paint color collection).

After cleaning all the parts of the table, the next part was super easy: just spray paint! I had to do about two full coats and then a couple touch-up coats after.

And there you have it. Simple project, simple post. Just in time for the warmer weather. Although you may notice I'm missing a couple things. Yup, still looking for come cute chairs to pull it all together (Nevermind! Found some at the Country Living Fair!). Oh, and one of those umbrella holder things.