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Painting A Vintage Table



We had planned to go to the lake house this past Monday, but learned that our granddaughter will graduate from kindergarten tomorrow morning, so we decided to wait and leave after that.  We will be traveling most of the day tomorrow, so I wanted to show something I did this afternoon.  

I've had this little vintage table for several years.  When I bought it, it was brown in color.  I later painted it white, then just recently dry painted the top and "apron" with a Valspar sample called Green Water.



Today, I decided I wanted it all painted the green color, as I had already moved it from the guest room to the sun room.  Here is the new look!



I wanted good coverage all over, except I left the edges with white showing thfough.  I may add some more white as accents, but that will be after we return from the lake.




Here it is with a vignette on top.  




The picture is of a small lad riding in a wagon.  It was a gift to me a number of years ago, and is a favorite.





Hubby has been busy getting everything cut before we leave for a few days, and I made a couple of shots of the back yard.  



Isn't it pretty?  He does such a great job keeping everything cut.  I loved the shade across the grass, and wanted to share it.


Hope you all have a fabulous Memorial Day weekend!!  Take care!

I'll be linking up with:
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home


Comments

  1. Your table and vignette are so pretty! What a great gardener your hubby is, you lawn is gorgeous!

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  2. What a pretty table, I love the shape and the colour! The grass looks fabulous, hubs does a fantastic job keeping it looking so smart!
    Have a great weekend.
    Rose H
    x

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  3. Such a pretty table and you have it styled so nicely! You backyard is a dream!! Thank you for sharing and thank you for the visit and sweet comment at The Dedicated House. It means the world. I would love it if you would share this lovely post at my Make it Pretty Monday party which goes live on Monday at 8am CDT. Here's this week's link if you want to take a look. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/05/make-it-pretty-monday-week-50.html Hope to see you at the bash! Have a happy weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  4. What a gorgeous yard, Kathy! Your husband has to be full of energy to keep up with all that. I too love the shadows across the green. Beautiful! Your table is so pretty as well. That green looks like a good one. I spent much of yesterday in between projects trying to mix up a sufficient green like one I saw on a table online. Still haven't perfected it yet. It's hard finding the right color!
    Liz

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  5. Your table and your view are amazing. I'm trying to add that pretty robins' egg blue color in my house too. It's just so pretty. Your yard is amazing! I know it takes so much work but it's worth it.

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  6. Love the color of the table Kathy! The bits of white showing through on the edges are just perfect! Your yard is gorgeous and huge!! Hubby does a great job of keeping it looking fine and dandy. Have fun. I will be attending my oldest grandsons high school graduation on Thurs. Yikes, how did I get this old? One year at a time, I'm sure. lol!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  7. Hello Kathy, Love this sweet little table and the color is fantastic - my Dearest would LOVE your grass. Is it a guy thing? I saved and bought a zero-turn mower for him for his birthday last year - he's been enjoying riding it and quickly getting the grass cut. I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  8. That turned out really lovely. Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home. Sherry

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