I purchased these side tables (originally a vanity) at a yard sale for $3…for the pair. $1.50 each! They were in rough shape and sat in my basement for several months before I gathered the courage to work on them. I made new tops, sanded, primed, and painted them an olive green. I then did the floral and scroll decorative painting (I’ll include more detail about decorative painting in a future post), applied a dark walnut stain, and a polycrlic topcoat.
I was excited and sad when these sold. I always want to keep pieces I paint, but I think that’s a good thing. If I don’t like them, I can’t take much pride in selling them. 
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They are just lovely! I bought an antique dressing table at an estate sale a few years ago. The mirror was not included and when i removed the center section…the remaining "tables" look just like your pretty set! Well, minus all of the work that needs to be done. They are in rather rough shape and I'm sure I will need to give them new tops. My intention upon purchase..was to use them as bed side tables in a fairly skinny room.
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Julie M.
ps The link to my post, "All in a Day's Work," which features the neat old green counter I found..but have yet to restore is: http://thelittleredshop.blogspot.com/2009/07/all-in-days-work.html
What a change! Can't wait to see more of your transformations.
Ahhh…just beautiful!! I wish I had your talent! Ooooh, I'm getting ready to paint my kitchen cabinets. Maybe you can give me some advice. We could connect thru e-mail!
Jane~ Finding Fabulous
SOOO pretty!! Amazing!
I love this! Would you mind if I featured you on my blog? I'm really big into before & afters, as you can see
Beautiful!
Very nice…I love them. I'm always on the hunt for a pair of those.
Great transformation!
I would like to paint my kitchen cabinets with the same technique you used to do the paint and stain. I'm gonna have to practice on scrap wood first though, that is for sure. Good job on the tables.
Just an FYI, I used minwax Dark Walnut stain. Brush it on with a sponge or chip brush and rub it off with a rag. Just don't put too much on at one time and give it plenty of time to dry. It's a good idea to practice and do a test over your desired paint color. It affects colors differently, so make sure you like it, first.
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So sweet!
how cute!!
you are sooooooo talented!! they'r gorgeous, a $1.50 each omg
pretty, pretty, pretty
Wow! Love it, you are too talented.
That turned out so sweet! Anyone would love to have this next to their bed
So pretty! You're so talented. What beautiful side tables and the price was amazing.
Your artwork is amazing…fantastic job!
Alyssa
lifeoflyssie.com
Very, very nice … I would have been sad when they sold, too but I'm sure they are being loved everyday!
ohhhh myyyyyyy how great!!!! Give me some great ideas!!!!
Oh wow! They're beautiful! You are most talented, my friend.
You did a fabulous job. They are so pretty!
My goodness, how beautiful! What a lovely job you did!
beautiful work! love it.
xo,
cristin
Those are so beautiful. I am the same way — I make something really cool and think Oh I should keep this. I am getting myself in the mind set to sell sell sell.
Thanks for posting to the party and I look forward to getting to know you.
Cheri
Your painting is awesome. Been studying your blog. Love it. Terry