Goodbye hideous knotty pine side table that I've hated had forever
and HELLO new white side table that I love so much I want to marry.
I'll let the pictures do the talking. Well, some of the talking.
Here it is, all knotty and ugly. I wrote more about it here. I dug around in the basement until I found some shellac-based primer
(important with raw pine so that the knots don't bleed through).
I also found some leftover Simply White by Benjamin Moore to use on top.
I used a 40% off Michael's coupon and the rest of my birthday gift card to get this wickedly awesome craft knife. Alex said I could use his exacto knife but it was dirty and had boy germs on it.
I created the text/numbers I wanted in Word and printed them on regular white paper. I placed the page behind a blank stencil sheet and used my craft knife to cut out each letter/number. Tip: Don't try to do this at 11:00 at night when it's dark and you are sleepy/grumpy. Trust me, you'll get frustrated!
Look at me, I'm stencilling (badly) for the very first time!
Green side of table.
Grey side of table.Now I can do a switcheroo whenever the mood strikes!
Might as well try it out in it's old spot. Wait a minute, now it's cute! Yeah!
Can't forget the knickknacks. Confession: That frame has been empty for oh, about 2 years.
Better late than never to throw a wedding pic in there.
Better late than never to throw a wedding pic in there.
Now let's all pretend that the number 23 has some special significance.
Um, it doesn't. It just looked pretty.
And last but not least the before-and-after shot.
Why oh why did I wait so long to do this?!?
Which version do you like better: pine (trick question), with green lettering, or with grey lettering?
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Power of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
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Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
We Can Do It Cheaper @ The Virginia House
Upcycled Awesome @ The T-Shirt Diaries
Furniture Feature Friday @ Mustard Seed Creations
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Remodelaholics Anonymous Friday @ Remodelaholic
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Fresh Coat Fridays @ In the Fun Lane
Everything But The Kitchen Sink @ A Little Knick Knack
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Oh that came out terrific! What a huge difference. You did great with the stencil too. I like both colors. I love the tray you have on top of it. Where did you find that? And you do not want to know how many empty frames I have.
ReplyDeletelove it!!! love the 23!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute Sarah!!!
ReplyDeleteyou know i love gray, but i actually like the softer color of the green- i like the sibtle distinction. and 23 is a very pretty number, you're right!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Both colors are fabulous, but I think I like the gray a scosh more. P.S. I have a few empty frames scattered around my house, too. Shhhh... ;)
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You can pretend you put 23 there randomly, but I know it's because you love me and my birthday is the 23rd. Ps: It's AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this, and I vote for....pine! No, hang on, green:)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, your photos are looking gorgeous - really magazine-y and professional! I don't know if you're doing this consciously, but you're making GREAT use of getting super-close to the subject - it's really effective.
I love how the table turned out! Also, your blog is so bright and cheery and inviting!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower!
Love your new makeover! I like the gray version. I have a bunch of frames around our house without new photos too... It's on my list of "to do" items...
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic. It's giving me the urge to get started on some of my projects. I'm also loving the stenciling... I'm trying to work out where I can do some in my house. Kudos on you getting all motivated and doing it in a couple of days too. Lx
ReplyDeleteLove it! What a great idea to do the numbers. It adds so much character!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant makeover!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I love decorating with letters and numbers so this little project is right up my alley. good job!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute table...love it! (grey lettering)
ReplyDeleteI have two pine end tables I am painting todat! I LOVE yours!!!!! You have a GREAT blog! I love it!
ReplyDeleteHave a pretty day!
Kristin
I love your table...the No. 23 just sets it off so perfectly. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you even attempted this. So cool it looks so much better. Love this! You have to link this to my Upcycled Awesome Linky party at http://tinyurl.com/Upcycled10
ReplyDeleteI love this so much! O may just have to try this out on something... Thanks for linking up to We Can Do It Cheaper!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used numbers. I have been making signs using my printer, but instead of cutting out the stencil I used carbon paper and traced the letters and then hand painted them in. I think you did an awesome job.
ReplyDeleteAhhhhhhhhhhhh so much better!!! Great transformation! I'm so in love with numbers lately!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a transformation - luv it!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I stumbled across your blog this morning...I LOVE it! What a great transformation on the side table. I am now your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! (And don't feel bad, I have some empty frames hanging around, too!)
ReplyDeleteI love how you were able to create two looks! I'm into greys at the moment so I'm really liking the grey side!.. and as for the number you could always say you are Micheal Jordan's biggest fan! hehe!
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks amazing. What a difference some paint can make! I love the darker numbers for some reason. Maybe because we're headed into winter? I don't know! I like it all!
ReplyDeleteI'd love it if you'd link up to my Friday link party!
http://alittleknickknack.blogspot.com/2010/08/blog-post.html
Have a lovely day!
So sweet! Love the transformation.
ReplyDeleteFantastic transformation! Very cute!!! The table was so bland before and you made if fabulous!!!
ReplyDeletev-e-r-y nice! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE it- super cute. Ever seen the movie, The Number 23? haha.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower now! :)
everything about this little side table is perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteCUTE! Thanks for stopping by earlier and leaving me a note! :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I like the green lettering best :-)
ReplyDeletehaha, you're writing is hilarious, love it. AND i love your table!! MUCH improved!! 23 is for the GOOD days of the month...if you know what i mean! ;)
ReplyDeleteyour newest follower! :)
Turned out great!!
ReplyDeleteAgain-love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with my very first "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" party! Hope to see you next week as well!
Fantastic transformation! It looks so perfect with your sofa!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower. Great job on the table. Is your couch from Ikea? If so can you give me your take on their couch? Are the curtains from Ikea also?
ReplyDeleteDianne
Thank you all so much for your comments. You gals keep me motivated to keep gettin' stuff done!
ReplyDeleteDianne,
Yes, our couch is from Ikea. We've had our set of Extorp couches for 6 years and they have held up remarkably well. They are comfortable and casual - just what I like. The white covers can be washed in hot water and with bleach so they always come out clean. We did buy new covers for them after a few years (original couch but with newer covers). We actually liked the set so much that we put our 6-year old set in the basement and bought another identical set and put it upstairs!! The curtains are also from Ikea (and need to be replaced)! I bought them about 6 years ago as well. They have little flowers printed on them but I've washed them so many times they're quite faded. Hope that helps.
:)
Sarah
OMG, that is so gorgeous now, I never would have thought that knotty pine could look SO good! I like the grey better, but I think it's a great idea to have two versions just to switch it up a bit!
ReplyDeleteTania
Oh my goodness...I love this!!
ReplyDeleteMy mind is running riot about the possible meaning of 23. Admirers? Pairs of heels? Mental age?!
ReplyDeleteYep...that is one cute table there missy! Good job!
ReplyDeletesherry
So cute- Love the white with Grey, but the green isn't bad either. Love how you decorated with the nick nacks too. :)
ReplyDeleteJust found you on Tatortots and Jello! So glad I did! I LOVE this table omg...gimme! What a great idea to write the number on there...eesh, why don't I think of that stuff! haha. I'm a follower now! :o)
ReplyDeleteI so love how you put the #23 on it...looks outstanding indead! Hop over and enter my GIVEAWAY…I think you will like it!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
just love it! i like the grey but i think it's cool it is on 2 sides! i see things i wish i would have never gotten rid of so i could do things like this to them!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! You're inspiring me. Thanks for saying what the paint colour is. I've been struggling to know what white is the best white!
ReplyDeleteI love the transformation of this table! Your vignette is beautiful! I want that metal tray!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful inspiration!
~ Jo :)
This is so great looking! I am particularly fond of gray right now! BUT, come Christmas, you might want the touch of green! Either way looks great! So cute...love your sweet blog and everything about it!
ReplyDeleteThree Pixie Lane
What a great transformation! I love the # 23 on the side of the table. Looks Great!!!
ReplyDeleteI love how this turned out!!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to stop by and let you know that I linked to this post today from the new Home & Garden channel at Craft Gossip. :) My hope is to share many of the fabulous projects I see everyday with the vast CG audience. I hope you will not only stop by and subscribe to CG, but will tell your friends about the new category! Hope you see some traffic from it!
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Love your white side table!! You did a great job! The best basketball player ever (my opinion!) wore #23!
ReplyDeleteCute blog...new follower!
Oh my gosh.. you HAND cut that?!? The cutting is perfect! And the outcome of your table truly is wonderful. Pro all the way!
ReplyDeleteLove your choice of colours. Soft and muted. I'd like to give that combo a whirl. Thanks for the inspiration!
Donna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
Love your table!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh.. you HAND cut that?!? The cutting is perfect! And the outcome of your table truly is wonderful. Pro all the way!
ReplyDeleteLove your choice of colours. Soft and muted. I'd like to give that combo a whirl. Thanks for the inspiration!
Donna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
CUTE! Thanks for stopping by earlier and leaving me a note! :)
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Love the transformation.
ReplyDeleteOMG, that is so gorgeous now, I never would have thought that knotty pine could look SO good! I like the grey better, but I think it's a great idea to have two versions just to switch it up a bit!
ReplyDeleteTania
I can't believe you even attempted this. So cool it looks so much better. Love this! You have to link this to my Upcycled Awesome Linky party at http://tinyurl.com/Upcycled10
ReplyDeleteBrilliant makeover!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic. It's giving me the urge to get started on some of my projects. I'm also loving the stenciling... I'm trying to work out where I can do some in my house. Kudos on you getting all motivated and doing it in a couple of days too. Lx
ReplyDeleteI love how the table turned out! Also, your blog is so bright and cheery and inviting!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower!
Very cute! Both colors are fabulous, but I think I like the gray a scosh more. P.S. I have a few empty frames scattered around my house, too. Shhhh... ;)
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Super cute Sarah!!!
ReplyDeletelove it!!! love the 23!!! ;)
ReplyDeletethank you for the stencil idea. I have so many things I want to stencil. Buying blank stencil sheets this week! Love your style.Just signed up, I can't wait to receive your your next post.
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