before and after: planter table
November 3, 2010
i found this little tray table at the thrift store for $5. i love it’s little tapered legs and rolling wheels!
after painting it with yellow zig zags, it’s now a little planter table and adds the perfect splash of color to our dining room.
i used love natalie’s grow print as inspiration, can you tell? though her shop is temporarily closed, {update! her shop is now open!} you can see all of her watercolor paintings and diy projects on her blog- love, natalie.
method:
i only bought one shade of yellow paint, but mixed up a little batch of it with some added white to make the lighter color. i first painted the top light yellow, then used this technique of painting chevrons to tape off the design. after painting the whole piece darker yellow, i removed the tape and finished it off with a top coat.
did you notice my little collection of blue bottles? i got inspired by johnny miller a while back, and have been collection blue and green bottles and jars ever since. mine needs some work to be anywhere near as beautiful as his, but i think it’s pretty catching the afternoon light.
wrap up: {before and after} {blue} {bottles} {chevron} {collection} {planter} {table} {yellow} {zig zag}
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So cute!
the table looks awesome ((as do your jars))!!! you have inspired me to do some DIY pronto :)
yeah, kim! make sure to share!
I love it! I love chevron, I love yellow, and I love how the little silver bird contrasts the vibrant table!
I’m so in love with these before and after posts you’re doing, Bonnie! I’m also a teensy bit jealous you’ve got awesome thrift stores near you.
P.S. I’m loving the yellow and the chevrons!
Great makeover! Unlike you though, I have an amazing ability to swiftly kill anything green that comes too close :P
I love the cheery bright yellow and the cute “grow” print. Also digging your blue bottle collection.
Bonnie! Supper cute as always. I love how you tied in the yellow chevrons with the Grow print. I feel so special!
awesome – FAB find for $5!!
It turned out gorgeous! well done!
What a find! And how darling it looks in it’s new outfit!
Love the table and the green and blue bottles! Bonnie you can do anything!!!! Miss you!
Your table makeover is fab fab fab Bonnie! What a great job. Looks gorgeous and sunny :)