Saturday, February 16, 2008

A few small changes

Do you remember this sad little table . . . that I painted white? Well, I couldn't sell it at my garage sale or on craigslist. So . . .
I made a few little changes . . .
and sold it about 2 minutes after it showed up on craigslist . . .
for more money than I tried to sell it for before.
Inspiration came from Basiques Boutique and the gorgeous desk in this post. Some other places I like to go to drool over painted furniture are Sanctuary Arts at Home and Sanctuary Arts for the Home (she has a really cool decoupage tutorial here) and of course, the queen of painted furniture, SavyCityFarmer's furniture blog, Stuff in the Burbs.
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18 comments:

  1. The Feathered NestFebruary 16, 2008 at 3:19 PM

    This is just gorgeous!! I'm so glad for you selling it so quickly, a little effort can result in a big return! ~ xxoo, Dawn

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  2. TrishFebruary 16, 2008 at 9:17 PM

    Incredibly beautiful! As always... you inspire me!

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  3. MarthaFebruary 17, 2008 at 8:56 AM

    Wow! You have great vision, Heath!

    And you wield a pretty mean paintbrush, too! It looks great!

    I need to take a picture of my hutch and have you give me some suggestions. I'm just not sold on any colors yet!

    xoxox,
    mvz

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  4. Free Art PrintablesFebruary 17, 2008 at 9:01 PM

    Hi, I was just popping by and saw the mention! Thanks. I love what you did to the table, and I love the color combinations!!!! It looks amazing and I am not surprised it sold.You did a really great job.
    Jen R

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  5. RobinFebruary 17, 2008 at 10:14 PM

    Hi! Thanks for visiting me today! Karla had mentioned that there was another blogger here in NOVA and told me she'd send me your link. I'm loving the table re-do! I've enjoyed browsing here tonight and will definitly be back. You have lots of great ideas!
    ~Robin

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  6. karlascottage.typepad.comFebruary 18, 2008 at 9:08 AM

    I love the little secret detail in the drawer!

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  7. Liz HarrellFebruary 18, 2008 at 10:50 AM

    Arent you clever! Very, very nice!

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  8. Elle Jay BeeFebruary 18, 2008 at 7:17 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous...congrats on the sale!!

    Linda
    xoxo

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  9. kari and kijsaFebruary 19, 2008 at 1:01 AM

    Beautiful job!

    **Shhhh!**
    You are invited to a SURPRISE BLOGGY BIRTHDAY PARTY for kari this Wednesday, Feb 20.
    She is turning 40!!!

    I would love for you to stop by the party on Wednesday to surprise (hopefully!) the birthday girl, enjoy a bite of cake, sprinkle a little of your magic birthday dust, and check out the party favor giveaway!

    blessings,
    kijsa

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2008 at 3:56 PM

    The desk is gorgeous. I can't even the amount of work and energy you had to put into it but it definitely looks worth the while. Just found your site and absolutely love how it looks. Hope will have time to check back often.

    Stavroulla

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  11. PennyFebruary 19, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    That is stunning!

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  12. Hillcrest AcresFebruary 20, 2008 at 10:38 AM

    I just had to drop by and say how wonderful and funny your poem was for Kari's surprise birthday party. Now that takes talent to write such a creative poem. Congrats on a cute, funny and creative written birthday poem that is sure to warm her heart.

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  13. TraceyFebruary 20, 2008 at 12:16 PM

    Hi Heather,

    I am so glad you found me and my Toile Around the World because now I have found your very cool blog! I can't wait to check out all your great ideas and get inspired...and I cut 12 inches off my hair last month too! I totally agree, I feel like I have a big girl hairstyle now and I love it!

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  14. TraceyFebruary 20, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    Heather,

    Yes we are totally neighbors! We are in Cascades. What church do you go to? Feel free to go to my profile page and email me if you don't want to post.

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  15. carissa... brown eyed foxFebruary 20, 2008 at 6:52 PM

    great job girl! that turned out great!

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  16. DebbieFebruary 20, 2008 at 7:55 PM

    Heather, I just found you through my friend Tracey's blog. Firstly, that end table is to die for and you have really inspired me to do something like that with a coffee table I have, and secondly, I live in the in the Broadlands..how about you?? You've already been bookmarked!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2008 at 10:17 PM

    Wow! That table looks fantastic. I need some painting skills - I can't paint furniture to save my life. You are talented!

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  18. kari and kijsaFebruary 21, 2008 at 1:47 PM

    Hello sweet friend...

    Your comment was the funniest...we LOVED it...can you e-mail us your address so we can send a package out to you on angel's wings...

    smiles, kari & kijsa

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