Sunday, October 16, 2011

Isn't It Romantic?


For a fall entry at the WhisperWood Cottage Talent scouting party, I am featuring

one of my most popular posts...an outdoor tablescape and makeover.

I first posted this table in fall of 2011.


A joy to rehabilitate...St. Anthony's Table.





You can see my statue of St. Anthony in the background here...

patron saint of lost items, holding the baby Jesus. 

I knew this was exactly where I wanted this table photographed.






This antique table was reclaimed as a lost and found item.
Or rather, discarded and found.  So pretty, such detail.

Found on the streets of town... AGAIN!!

Where is the ingenuity in common folk?  Where's the resourcefulness?

This table has much more character than the canned manufactured look
available in Any Store, Any Town, USA.

Time for a PRAIRIE DOVE makeover!

Just needed to have it's legs tightened a bit.
All the supplies (paint, sandpaper, wax) I already had.





Some initial sanding,

two coats of Valspar signature in white

(this paint is great because it has the primer built right into it and provides supreme coverage - you just have to sand very well prior to painting if the piece is stained wood to prevent the stain from bleeding through),

some distressing (which I *love*),

and then two coats on Minwax Wipe On Polycrylic
(to protect the tabletop for eating purposes).






This table has a neat little leaf that collapses and stores right underneath the table.






Here's my table with the leaf extension.






And here with some fall romance!




Fabulous farmstyle inspiration for your little cottage home.

Bring your furniture OUTSIDE for a smashing fall party.

Natural materials and linens--such as potato sacks and fabric remnants--

keep a table scape rustic.


















Beautifully turned legs on these old tables add unmatchable charm!






Fall textures in the yard around the table setting help to unite the scene
and set the tone.












Ready to celebrate fall romance?!






This post has been linked up with:


WhisperWood Cottage's Talent Scouting Party
for Cottages and Bungalows Magazine!



And last year's linky parties included:

Sunday Best at My 1929 Charmer

                             DebbieDoos Monday Newbie Party
Erin of Home Savvy's Homemade Monday

Nifty Thrify Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Good Life Wednesday at Beach Cottage
Piece of Work Wednesday at Primitive and Proper
White Wednesday at Faded Charm
{PRIMP} Primp Your Stuff Wednesday
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Sothern Style

It's a Party at Creative Princess

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Inspiration Friday at The Picket Fence
Furniture Feature Friday with Miss Mustard Seed
Vintage Inspiration at Common Ground






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46 comments:

  1. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 16, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Andrea, your table looks beautiful in this setting. You unlocked so much detail with your paint treatment. Love the display.

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  2. DebbiedoosOctober 16, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    WOW that was so cool, and very well done. I love the table and your table top decor is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Red Rose AlleyOctober 16, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Oh, my heart did sing when you mentioned St. Anthony. He is one of my beloved saints. The table turned out nicely, and I really like the shape of it. Your Fall goodies look lovely on there.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  4. Cathy @My 1929 CharmerOctober 16, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    The table is really beautiful, and the shape really makes it's unique! The fall delights are really nice. If you would, I'd love it if you would post on my 1st Sunday's Best Party. You need to share!

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  5. Kelli @ The Loss CauseOctober 16, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Love, love, LOVE it! I want that table!

    Now following.

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  6. CindyOctober 16, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Your table is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love it, I wish mine looked like that, it would go so well in my house. You have done an amazing job of that makeover!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  7. Yvonne@StyleBurbOctober 16, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Your table and the setting is just gorgeous! I really like the orange organza. It's amazing how the white paint accentuates the detail in the table. I have to try the valspar paint. I have a hot pink and black secretary I'm going to repaint soon and I know it's going to give me grief!

    BTW, if there's a partial comment from me just before this comment, it's because my iPad is being difficult tonight!

    I also love your blog motto.....very funny!

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  8. Buttercup BlissOctober 16, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    BEAUTIFUL table redo!!!!

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  9. Mona Kay GormanOctober 16, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Just beautifully done...I love it!!

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  10. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleOctober 16, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Great table and love how you have it styled.

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  11. poppilinnstudiosOctober 17, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Beautiful transformation! And, love the tablescape
    -Lynn

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  12. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinOctober 17, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    That table is gorgeous!! You did such a beautiful job breathing new life into her! Thanks for the visit and the sweet comment @TheDedicatedHouse! Hope your Monday is grand! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  13. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I can't imagine that someone would throw this away! One person's trash..... It's lovely. You did a fabulous job!

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  14. ReneeOctober 17, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    What a great table, can't believe it was on the street. Great job!

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  15. ChrisOctober 17, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    What a wonderful job you did on that table and how lucky you were to have found it. I'm visiting from Debbie's Newbie Party. I hope to stop by often and please stop by my blog if you have time. Hugs, Chris

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  16. KristalOctober 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    That is one gorgeous table and setting! Wow, I would think I would make the family sit outside and eat dinner on that thing before hauling it back inside!

    Gosh, I need to get to work - LOL!!!

    XoXo,
    Kristal

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  17. Pam KesslerOctober 17, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Those legs are gorgeous. I think your tablescape makes it all the prettier (and the cornstalks in the background).

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  18. KahliOctober 17, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I love everything! The legs especially. You did a great job setting the table. Thanks for visiting us. I'm going to check out some more of your site.

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  19. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 17, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    The table looks great...and what a wonderful decorator you are! Very beautifully done! ♥

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  20. Debra@CommonGroundOctober 17, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Great job on this gorgeous table. love the paint technique. I'd love for you to come by Vintage Inspiration Friday and link up sometime. this fits right in! xo

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  21. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Such a pretty piece with gorgeous legs and now a wonderful paint treatment to really do it justice. Your photo styling is so cool. Thanks for the heads up on the feature, I'm going to go check it out. Hoping you are having a great week.

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  22. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comOctober 17, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Hi Andrea!

    Thank you for all your kind words today and for linking up. Your table rehab turned out BEAUTIFULLY and I am always so impressed with your photos. It is obvious you put a lot of work into them and they are absolutely worth every bit of work. You do beautiful work!

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  23. ArabellaOctober 17, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Your table transformation is amazing and looks wonderful with your Autumn decorations. Beautiful!!

    Hope you have a great week ~ please come say hello sometime!

    ~ Marie

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  24. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}October 17, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Oh my! I am SO jealous of your table right now! Those chunky legs are to die for! I need that table in my kitchen ASAP lol ;) Great Makeover!

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  25. Raindrops and DaisiesOctober 18, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Love thos table legs.

    Wonderful

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  26. Bonnie GodbeeOctober 18, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Do you have any info on the table? My husband and I found those legs in an attic, we're using them on a table he is building from reclaimed wood. Would love to know about the table they came from.

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  27. Cassie BustamanteOctober 18, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    gorgeous table, andrea! and i love the staging! i can see it at a family thanksgiving dinner!

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  28. BonnieOctober 18, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Great job on your nice find. Like your outdoor fall styling.

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  29. The Corson CottageOctober 18, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    You lucky girl! I wish I could find something that wonderful on the street! This is great! You did a wonderful job with the restoration:) Carrie

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  30. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonOctober 18, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Fabulous is right! I love, love this table!! I just bought a sofa table with great legs at a yard sale. Wanted to try A. S. chalk paint on it. I have heard so much about it. Didn't think we could buy it here, but found out one area that sales it. Now, not sure. Sure like the way this Valspar looks! Great job!

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  31. Elegant EconomiesOctober 18, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    What a beautiful table. You did a great job.Audrey

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  32. Shabby soulOctober 19, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Beautiful job and really beautiful tablescape!
    I wish I had such a wise space around my home!!
    Hugs
    Silvia

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  33. Fishtail CottageOctober 19, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    lovely! would love to have you share at Fishtail Cottage outdoor decor linky later this evening????? xoox, tracie

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  34. Terri @ A Creative PrincessOctober 20, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Wow! It looks amazing! You did a beautiful job and so are your photos! Thank you so much for linking up and sharing!

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  35. abeachcottageOctober 20, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Your table turned out lovely and it looks great in this setting. Thanks for adding your link to Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.

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  36. PJH DesignsOctober 20, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Beautiful job on the table I love it. Thanks for visiting and leaving kind words on my blog. :-) Peggy

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  37. MelissaOctober 20, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    PURE SHABBY LOVE! Great JOB!

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  38. Honey at 2805October 20, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    What a beautiful job you did on such an interesting table! You outdoor vignette is splendid!

    I am a new friend and follower and am happy to meet you! Hope you will be too! I would be delighted for you to link up to Potpourri Friday!

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  39. VanessaOctober 20, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    HI, Andrea
    I just love your table. It turned out great. I found your blog from A Creative Princess link party. I am a new follower. Love for you to stop by www.homesweetbutterfly.com

    Have a great weekend.
    Vanessa

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  40. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Wonderful table and the fall romance is wonderful, too.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  41. Charlotte WilsonOctober 21, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    You did a fabulous job! And what a bargain....free! I love it!

    ♥Charlotte

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  42. Town and Country GalsOctober 21, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Andrea,
    What a find! Looks gorgeous after you did your magic! Love that you took your photo outside, beautiful setting and beautiful styling!
    Rebecca

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  43. Courtney ~ French Country CottageOctober 27, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Love your gorgeous table and how you styled it- just lovely! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  44. WhisperWood CottageJuly 16, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Great table makeover and vignette! Thanks for linking up to The Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage! What kind of fabric is that?

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  45. Patty September 16, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Oh WOW! What a beautiful transformation and tablescape! I love your blog graphics too.

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  46. UnknownOctober 30, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Love the transformation, all you need to do is have a Halloween party in your Yard!

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