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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Sewing Box Accent Table

This is one of my favorite project so far........




I found this little jewel at a thrift store and at first didn't really know what it was.  Now and based on the contents found in the top drawer (an a Google search) I am about 90% sure that it is (or was) a sewing box. I love the shape, the detail of the wood, and the legs.



I didn't love the drawer pulls.
I started by sanding down all surfaces to remove the varnish but not to the bare wood. I knew I wanted to paint it so sanding could be minimal (plus I hate sanding). 



I used left over sample paint from my stairway wall project. I loved the color (but not on my wall) so this way I got the chance to use it on something that could live in my home (just not on the wall). To tone down the green I brushed on and then wiped off an antique stain. Sorry....got carried away and forgot to take photographs of this step but here are a few pre-hardware pics. The color is off a bit in these photographs but it really is a light shade of green.






I had a hard time finding 2" on-center knobs that I liked but finally after much searching I found these at MyKnobs.com

 They came in about 4 days and fit perfectly:







 An here is the finished sewing box accent table in its new home (for now LOL).




 
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8 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Beautiful! I love the center knobs. Yes, i agree they perfectly match the color of the table. Great job!

    - BelFab.net

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  2. StaciFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    I love this...the finish actually reminds me of the Ethan Allan furniture I had as a child..it was actually my Mom's that was handed down to my sister and I.

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    1. MeFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:59 PM

      Thanks Staci, I don't remember that furniture and I have been obsessed with EA for like ever. I love the way it turned out too.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    I love the way this turned out! It's got a great cottage feel now. You did a beautiful job.

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  4. MeFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Thank you Bettsi. I too love the way it turned out. I was going to sell it but just can't bare to part with it now. Oh well, maybe I'll be able to part with the next piece I paint.

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  5. The Kim Six FixFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    What a pretty little makeover. The delicate little legs are so wonderful!

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  6. MeFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Thanks Kim and you are so right about the little legs...the table stands so proudly now. :)

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  7. This Sarah LovesJune 5, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    I love the color and the knobs! Great make-over.
    Sarah

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