Farmhouse Style Coffee Table

I am so excited to share this post with you! This table turned out far better than I even imagined!

I found an old coffee table at a thrift store and had to buy it when I saw the legs; they were so chunky and incredible! My original plan was to tear the legs off the table and use them to build a new custom coffee table. But time has not been something that we have a lot of lately and we are constantly debating if we want a coffee table in our family room while we have young children--they seem to be a hazard! :) 

Anyways... of course I forgot to take a "before" picture, but it was just an old oak finish. I painted the legs bright white, I didn't bother painting the top since I knew I would be covering it.

Once the legs were painted I measured and cut wood to the length I needed, I cut it 1 inch longer than the actual top so it would hang over about a half inch on either side. I used 1x4 finished grade pine from Home Depot (so smooth it hardly took any preparation).

After cutting, I sanded the rough edges. I then moved the wood off the coffee table to stain so I wouldn't drip stain on my freshly painted legs. 

I used Minwax "Classic Gray" Stain and LOVED it!! This was the first time I had seen it at Home Depot and decided to try it. It is hands down the best grey stain I have used, and I have probably tried every gray stain out there......   :) 

After the boards have been stained and are dry you can screw them on to the top of your table.

I started laying the boards from the middle and worked my way out. I measured the middle of my table and marked it on both sides to help line up my first piece. 

Because I have an even number of boards; I had a board on each side of my middle mark. You can barely see the mark in the picture below, I lined the edge of my board up with it. 

Then add your first screw to the middle of this board, making sure to get it close to the edge but through the original table top.

Line up the other end and place a screw on that side so your board is secure, then in the middle if you want a row of screws down the middle of your table as well. Keep going until all your boards are secure :)

Now just do a clear coat! I used a polyurathane. I brushed a thick layer on the top and let that dry all day. Then sprayed the whole table with a coat as well. 

And it is beautiful!!! I cant wait to do more projects with this gray stain!

 I love the feeling these exposed screws give it; just perfect!!

Just saying Hi!

Hey everyone! Sorry for the lack of posting! If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you saw that we had our baby girl! ..And I totally forgot how much work newborns are!! hahaha! So that's what I've been doing.....  ;)

Just thought I would pop in real quick and let you know I am still alive! Plus, I wanted to share with you my Mothers Day present that my hubby built! I just snapped these pics real quick, did not edit, and also realized that I did not pick up the house first so there is all sorts of clutter in the background! ..I am all about keeping it simple and real right now! ;)

Isn't beautiful!?!?!

I love how he rounded the corners..I feel like it gave the table such an amazing finish!

And of course I had to repaint and reupholster my chairs to go with our new table ;) 

The legs are from Lowes, they are actually cedar fence post!! Just turned upside down!

I love it so much! Maybe I can convince the Hubby to write up a tutorial for you! ;)

And just because every good post should end with a cute baby picture...here is our sweet Olive! She will be 3 months old in just a week and I cant believe how much she has already changed! She is so much fun! 

Before and After: Ugly Table-Lamp turned Side Table

I found this table lamp at the DI a few months back..for $7, yep that's right! :) It didn't look like much at the time but I knew it would be a beauty!

The top lamp part twisted off, I also took off the metal ring around the top of the table. The lamp was holding the table top in place, so we had to secure it back on. We used some liquid nails and a few screws as well.

 I then used this wood filler to fill in the hole on top. This is our favorite kind and we use it all the time! It dries fast, and sands to a smooth finish. You can stain or paint over it as well.

Let it dry, then sand it smooth. You may have to do it twice.

Then I painted the table! Primed it first, then I painted it in a super cute Mint color that I found on discount!

And here is the after!

Can you believe the difference a little paint makes? :) 

DIY: Easy Bar-Stool Makeover

I just finished these cute bar-stools for our kitchen and LOVE them!! They were super easy to refinish so I thought I would just share it with you real quick :)

Here is what they looked like before; I got them at a yard sale for super cheap!

I took off the metal bar (it just unscrews) and spray painted the legs. I placed the bar-stools

upside down when I painted them so I didn't have to worry about taping off the seat.

This is the paint I used. Its from Lowe's and I only needed 1 can! It is called "Tropical Oasis" 

 After the paint was dry I turned the bar-stools right side up, lightly distressed the legs, put the metal bar back on, then quickly stained the top :) ..this is the stain I used:

 Once the stain was dry, I brought the bar-stools inside to work on wrapping them with twine.

I did this to have a fun textured look and to get a little bit more of the "natural" look. I just used my hot glue gun, and some of this twine that I bought at Walmart:

....I've gotten a lot of use out of it! ;)

You'll want to sit on some nice padded carpet..maybe even turn a show on because it does

take a little bit of time :). Its pretty basic though, I wrapped the twine around the outer sides of the seat, 

hot gluing it as I went.....and just keep going around and around until you've wrapped it all! 

And your done!!!!!!!!!!! Easy Right? :)

For Sale: $300 Tall Vintage Dresser

This dresser is beyond belief, it is soo pretty!! I wish I could keep it! ;) This tall dresser has 5 drawers, they are dovetail and in great condition. There is an unbelievable amount of detail on this dresser--detail you only see on vintage pieces!! We painted it a beautiful light blue-green color; lighter and more subtle than your average turquoise. 

Before Pic:

 After:

SOLD: $300 White & Gold Retro Dresser

White Dresser for sale! This dresser has a nice Retro vibe--with gold accents and the original knobs. All the drawers are dovetail and in great condition. 

Height=33 in.

Length= 64 3/4 in

Width=17 3/4 in

This dresser was fun to refurbish! I knew as soon as I saw it how I wanted to paint it :) I LOVED the original knobs that were on it and decided to keep them. We added the legs to make it look a little more elegant and not so squatty :)

Before picture:

After: