Monday 31 October 2016

Weekend

I spent Saturday in Boston browsing the shops for some inspiration for Christmas presents.  I came home a little disappointed I was not enthralled with very much at all.  Even some of the bigger stores were a let down.  I have to admit the price tags were a little off putting too.  Back to the drawing board I think.

Time was also spent finishing the table that was started some months ago.  A chair and cushion have also been added with another one half finished and will be completed today.


 
The wrought iron singer treadle was purchased sometime ago and was in quite a mess, so it was painted using enamel paint in white.
 
The table was bought from a car boot sale and the legs taken off.  It was then stripped, painted and sanded back a little to give the shabby chic look.
 

 
It was then stamped using archival ink and finished with a thin coat of wax.  I am impressed with it, a wonderful addition to the craft room.
 


 
I just need to go in there this morning and rearrange all the furniture, exciting times.  Another project ticked off the list. 
 
Have you got projects that you never seem to get finished?
 
See you soon.
 

36 comments:

  1. We have a kitchen table we need to refurbish. We've given up on the idea of doing it ourselves. We don't have time but a carpenter is coming tonight to look at it.

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  2. Impressive table.....very original! I do like the stamps and the idea of adding one in each corner of the chair.

    keep well

    Amanda x

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  3. Wow the table looks fabulous. Woo xx

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  4. thousands of projects...lol... but i do finish things eventually, its just that i exist in a different space time continuum

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  5. That looks great, I like the chair and cushion too. I have far too many unfinished projects to mention.

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  6. I love how you saved that table. It looks beautiful, especially with the matching chair and pillow.

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  7. I am in awe....the table is stunning and I love the cushions.
    How lovely to sit surrounded by things you have made yourself-x-

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  8. I am the queen of unfinished projects....so we'll say no more. Love your table makeover, brilliant reuse of the treadle.

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  9. looks lovely.
    good luck with gift shopping

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  10. What a makeover it's wonderful!!

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  11. That is looking so pretty. I'm having a hard time thinking of Christmas gifts this year too. The inspiration is just not coming this year.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  12. I love how you put that table together.. the Singer base is really cool. Good job! Oh yes, I have projects that never get done.. I have given up. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  13. I love it, particularly the way you have created the stamped design top. It is so effective and unique with the chair and cushion too.

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  14. adorabile, mi piace questa fantasia :) kiss kiss

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  15. Very beautiful and creative! I love what you did here.

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  16. Such a wonderful makeover! You make such beautiful things at home, I think that's partly why you're disappointed in the stores. You can make such nicer things! I've been decluttering for a few years now, and I'm very wary of collecting more stuff, especially if nothing appeals to me. I haven't even started thinking about Christmas!!

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  17. Do I ever! Tons and tons...

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    1. Forgot to say that the table and chairs are darling for your craft/sewing room.

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  18. Oh my, what a beautiful makeover! I absolutely love it :)

    Have a wonderful week. Hugs!

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  19. It is hard to find what you want at times for certain occasions. Maybe it will be better next week or two. I like your make over on machine and table. I need to frame a counted cross stitch piece I've had laying around. Happy week!

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  20. Your table is fantastic!! I love it. Your sewing machine base is so complete too which is wonderful. A really wonderful makeover!

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  21. Right now, the project I am working on is the basement. The entire basement. Going through stuff that's been stored for four years. Getting rid of stuff in a garage sale pile, trash, or put away. Once it's finished then I'll go back to crafting type projects. That table turned out perfect!

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  22. Wow, that table looks gorgeous !! I have nothing for Christmas yet. Nobody wants gifts they all want money, and I hate that !

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  23. I love to see someone else painting things white! It really seems to be time to get our acts together and make it a great winter. Looking forward to seeing how your room turns out.

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  24. I started Christmas shopping last week and I was disappointed as well. But then I didn't have a clear idea of what I was looking for!!

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  25. I love the table. I have finally finished the second of a pair of chairs that I've painted. They are two-tone cream and yellow to go with my dining room. They are mirrors of each other - where one is yellow the other is cream and so on. I did the first one back in April..................

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  26. The table is adorable. I love the stamping and I love that singer bottom. Great project. I keep saying ai wish I had a craft sewing room. All my thread and yarn etc has a home in my living room.. Which seem to have filled it up.. Great job.. Happy new week my dear I hope its a wonderful one.. And o yes everything is so pricy these days and thank you for your visits I appreciate them so much.. Hugs with love Janice

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  27. Superb ! And my own on-going project is my life, which I wish you coould refurbish like your beautiful table :!!x

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  28. Wow your table and chair are beautiful and I love the cushion. I've just read your previous post and want to say how gorgeous Mickey is, he is very handsome. You don't see many standard poodles nowadays. I've owned a few breeds over the years, a darling Boxer cross, a handsome Doberman but I wonder if our favourite is whatever we have at the time.

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  29. I am just so very impressed with your table project! How adorable. Oh yes, I have soooo many UFO right now. I was doing pretty good this year until my heath issues showed up. Day by day....

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  30. How the heck did I miss this project? Oh yes I was in London last week, it is an amazing finish. Jo x

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  31. Fabulous table. A unique piece.

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