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Monday, February 6, 2012

Vintage Mahogany Tables, Chalk Paint & A French Graphic

I picked a cold day in Georgia to paint this pair of tables. Don't look a my dust bunnies on the kitchen floor!
We have had one of the mildest winter's I can remember, so, of course, I chose today to finish these! 
These Duck Egg blue tables have two coats on top of primer.  I've learned to sand and prime this vintage Mahogany because it can bleed through the chalk paint. 
I know ya'll are tired of seeing my porch staged!  They just seemed to work better here though. 
Table number one has a graphic from http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/.  I painted this on with a paint pen. You could use various transfer methods too.  
Table Two has the same graphic. I clear waxed, distressed and dark waxed these tables. 
I felt fortunate to find a pair; it's getting more difficult to find here.  These were in excellent structural shape, but stain wise in terrible shape.  Thanks for stopping by!

Linking to:
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/
http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/
http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/
http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/
http://verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com/
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/
http://igottacreate.blogspot.com
http://theshadyporch.blogspot.com
http://missmustardseed.com/

Thank you for the features! I'm honored!






42 comments:

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

They look absolutely amazing. I love the graphic you put on them. Gorgeous. Hugs, marty

Shanee @ LivingLifeSouthernStyle said...

So very pretty. Love the transfer. The grouping is lovely. Thanks for sharing.

Design is... All in the Detail said...

What a talent you have, Betsy! Love it... can't wait to get my 'French Country Garden' room going so you can add your beautiful touch there!
Have a great day.

Little Miss Maggie said...

Beautiful job. The transfer turned out great too. Pairs are almost impossible to find anywhere. You were really lucky on that one. Thanks for sharing.

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

They look great, Betsy! Don't you love the Duck Egg? Love the transfer and your little nest under glass!

thistlewoodfarm said...

Send those dust bunnies over to me! I love your blue tables....so fabulous (as usual)!

blessings,
karianne

NanaDiana said...

Betsy- Those are GREAT! I love the graphics and you did a wonderful job on them! WOW! xo Diana

Butterbean Row said...

Betsy,
Your tables turned out gorgeous! I know that it takes a long time and hand cramping to do all that work.

Worth it!

♥charlotte

Honey at 2805 said...

Great graphic and makeover!

Charm Bracelet Diva said...

Fabulous! And I love that graphic. I keep putting off using a paint paint but I think it's high time!

xoxo
Kathleen

Nellie's Cozy place said...

Your tables came out beautifully, and love that you put the french stencil or whatever it was on there.
Really topped them off, and also love love love the color.
Very nice indeed,
Blessings, Nellie

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

What a pretty transformation!

Shanon at Vintage Sparkle Chic said...

Love this transformation! I am just loving adding the Graphics Fairy French script to my things.
I am following your new linky tool!

~Shanon

Cyndi ✪ Blue Star said...

Loving those tables! Great job!

Peggy~PJH Designs said...

I just love that Duck Egg Blue they turned out wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

Green Willow Pond said...

I painted a table like these a couple summers ago to send with my daughter to college. It was close to this color too. I love the graphic on yours though. I'll have to see if my daughter wants me to do something like that on hers.

Betsy@ coastal-colors said...

Thank you for your kind comments! I appreciate your time in stopping by! I felt fortunate to find a pair of side tables to paint!

Anita Cedar Hill Ranch said...

I love the graphic, and I still haven't done one of these. You did a fantastic job, and I am making a mental note of the paint pen technique. I'm a new linky follower, and if you didn't link up yet at Cowgirl UP, please do.

Anne said...

I love that color.It turned out great.I will have to try a graphics fairy graphic..

Karah @ thespacebetweenblog said...

Those tables are great, that transfer turned out awesome. So pretty!
Karah

Swede Dreamer said...

Fantastic tables!! The graphics really make them special. i'm your newest Linky follower!
~Angie

Betsy@ coastal-colors said...

Thanks for following on Linky Follower and leaving a kind thought! I enjoy reading each one! You are appreciated!

Pat@Life At Lydias House said...

Wow! What a transformation! I love the graphics.

Kathryn said...

These look fantastic! I just love duck egg blue. I used that same graphic on a bar stool a few months ago. Visiting from WOW. I'm now following you on Linky tools! Would love you to stop by sometime and visit!!

Kathryn@www.uglyducklintransformations.wordpress.com

Perfect Imperfections by Jeanne said...

They look wonderful! I love the Duck Egg Blue and the graphic. I know what you mean about those tables. Ever since I decided I needed a pair, I can't find them anywhere!

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

They turned out AMAZING!! Stopped over from WUW.

Sherry said...

Betsy these tables are stunning!

LUISA MAY LUNA said...

Those are beautiful tables betsy...I hope you received my email...if the button is big let me know i will resize it and give you the code...

XOXO
Luisa@VotreAmie

Samantha said...

What a beautiful transformation! Thank for you sharing your link on "Cowgirl Up!". Hope to see you back next week.
;) Samantha @ Crafty Texas Girls

✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life said...

Hi Betsy,

Your side tables are gorgeous! I love the graphics on them and how you painted them.

Dee

The Shady Porch said...

Excellent makeover! Love the French theme too! I would love to have you share your project at my party...going on now!

very merry vintage style said...

Gorgeous! Love the transfer. Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
Mary

Little Miss Maggie said...

Hi Betsy, I couldn't find your contact button, but check out my blog post today. I have nominated you for the Liebster award. Loved your mahogany table project. You have a great blog.

Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarm said...

You have outdone yourself this time Betsy! I don't know how I missed this post, but I LOVE the tables, and the little added touch. Great job!!

Ivy and Elephants said...

They are just perfect, the color is divine! Thanks so much for linking them to WIW. I can't wait to see what you share next week!
Hugs,
Patti

Betsy@ coastal-colors said...

Many thanks for your kindness in stopping by and taking the time to comment! Ya'll know how to make a girl feel good! I hope your weekend is wonderful!

Christina at I Gotta Create! said...

Turned out Great! Thanks so much for linking up to Kiss & Tell over at I Gotta Create!

Debbiedoo's said...

Betsy these are gorgeous. Love the color and the graphics!

Betsy@ coastal-colors said...

Thanks for your kindness in stopping by and commenting! I appreciate and love reading these! I also enjoy your blogs!

Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch said...

You got featured on Cowgirl Up!! Grab a featured button from the post!

Karen said...

I love the duck egg blue and the graphic. Very stylish! God bless x

Betsy@ coastal-colors said...

Thank you! I appreciate your kind comments! Thank you, Anita for featuring these tables! I'm so honored!