Tuesday, June 18, 2013

A Side Table Meets Her Match - Furniture Fashionistas Series

It's time for our very first Furniture Fashionistas post and we're excited!  We have a fabulous line up of ladies who paint some awesome furniture.
Our first contributor is Karen from Somewhat Quirky Design.   Please make her feel welcome!

Hi guys! Karen from Somewhat Quirky Design here. I'm one of your lucky Furniture Fashionistas! Somewhat Quirky is my way to talk a little bit about my pretty ordinary life, bake and share some of the cakes I eat, and most importantly share my never ending stream of upcycling projects. 

 Today I want to share a little bedside table that I fixed up to match another side table that I did last summer.

 

They were purchased at a garage sale for $5.00 each! Can you believe that? Both are very sturdy, well made pieces. They were actually purchased by a friend of mine. When I see them all fixed up I'm just a little bit envious.


Both of these pieces are painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White with French Linen accent painting

 

I went ahead and painted the hardware. The shape was wonderful and I thought they would look great highlighted with a dry brush of the French Linen. To do this I just got a tiny bit of paint on a small brush and tapped it on a paper towel then punched it into the crevices and removed the extra with a soft dry cloth.


I gotta say, I love the combination of Old White with the French Linen.


When I do accent painting I try to keep it as neat as possible but don't worry about getting it perfect.


 The owner is not big on distressing so you won't find any on these pieces.
  

Wouldn't you like to have these tables sitting on each side of your bed?

Thanks to the ladies of Inspiration Cafe for inviting me to Inspiration Cafe! It's been fun. 

Please stop by and visit me at Somewhat Quirky. If you want to get to know me quickly you can check out my Best of 2012 posts here and here and here. Coming soon: I teach Danni @ Silo Hill Farm how to paint furniture! I can't wait!

Make something wonderful today!

Karen






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24 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 18, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    They're beautiful Karen - I LOVE french linen and old white - I've done quite a few in that combo - and I cannot wait to see what you and Danni come up with for her bedroom set!!!
    XOX

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    1. karen@somewhatquirkyJune 23, 2013 at 5:03 PM

      Thanks Suzan! You've seen the pictures by now I'm sure. I love the green color from Powder River Paint and it painted like a dream.

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  2. Kirby CarespodiJune 18, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    These look AWESOME! I love the color combo.

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  3. AnonymousJune 18, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! Makes me want to run out to the thrift store to try my luck at finding something.

    Can't wait to see what you and Danni do!

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  4. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorJune 18, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    I would love these! Great job Karen! Can't wait to see what you and Danni dream up!

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  5. Jean @ www.thebackyardbungalow.comJune 18, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful!

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  6. Heather @ The Beating HearthJune 18, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    I do love the colors you chose, so classic. Feeling a twinge inspired to repaint my bedroom tables. Thanks for posting today.

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    1. karen@somewhatquirkyJune 23, 2013 at 5:08 PM

      You're welcome Heather. And thanks for commenting! Get painting!
      Karen

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  7. UnknownJune 18, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    They are both so pretty and sophisticated! Excellent color combination. Excellent craftmanship from the painter.

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  8. Donna WilkesJune 18, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    great colors on those awesome pieces. Make Danni toe the line!

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  9. Natalie @ NorthShore DaysJune 18, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Lovely. And for $5 each wow!!! Thank you so much for being here at the Cafe today Karen xx

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    1. karen@somewhatquirkyJune 23, 2013 at 5:18 PM

      You're welcome Natalie! It was nice to be here.


      Karen

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  10. Mary NeumannJune 18, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    So beautiful, Karen! Such great pieces! What a great way to kick off Furniture Fashionistas Series! Thank you!

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    1. karen@somewhatquirkyJune 23, 2013 at 5:17 PM

      Yes, I did have good pieces to start out with! That makes it a lot easier! Thanks,

      Karen

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  11. BlissJune 19, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Those are little cuties indeed. I'd love to be a fly on the paint can and watch Danni's painting lessons. You and I know that after her first one she will be a painting fiend.
    Bliss

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    1. karen@somewhatquirkyJune 23, 2013 at 5:16 PM

      Oh gosh yes, a complete fiend. She is quite anal so we had to work really hard to get her to relax and just move through the processes. I wish we had some videos.

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  12. mail4roseyJune 19, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    It is a great combo (the Old White and French Linen) and you did a beautiful job.

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    1. karen@somewhatquirkyJune 23, 2013 at 5:14 PM

      Thanks Rosey!They really are pretty. And I really do wish they were mine...

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  13. Amy EllisJune 19, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    I would love to have these by my bedside!! I love distressing, but I must admit, these have such a clean look, it's gorgeous! Can't wait to see what you and Danni come up with!! ~ Amy

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    1. karen@somewhatquirkyJune 23, 2013 at 5:11 PM

      You're right Amy, they do look clean, but a little distressing never hurt anybody!

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  14. andi filanteJune 20, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Beautiful!! And ooooohhhhh, I can't wait to see the paint project you and Danni come up with!!

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  15. karen@somewhatquirkyJune 23, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Thanks! Danni's painting skills were much better than she led you to believe. You're going to love her projects.

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  16. Little Miss MaggieJuly 1, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    These are beautiful. Love the colors and the hardware. Yes, I would love them on either side of our bed.

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