Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Before & After: Nautical Side Table

before and after chalk paint black and blue side table with nautical map accents
There's a particular thrift store around here that, well, scares me a little. Let's just say I don't think they're actually in the business of thrifting, and they come up with outrageous prices off the top of their foggy heads. (Am I being mean? Not naming any names!) I finally went in there because I could see some wooden gems in their lot, and thankfully walked away with this cute side table:

before and after chalk paint black and blue side table with nautical map accents

It's most recent stain/varnish/glue (who knows) was warped from the sun, so this was definitely going to have to be on the shabby chic side of the spectrum, which is not my frequent style. After sanding my brains out I realized the rippled varnish was not going to give in, so I whipped out my Long Island Sound maps. (Remember when I got them here?) 

before and after chalk paint black and blue side table with nautical map accents

I got Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint from Home Depot in the color "vintage" and painted the whole outside in that. 
before and after chalk paint black and blue side table with nautical map accents

before and after chalk paint black and blue side table with nautical map accents

Then I did the inside in black chalk paint (drawer inside also). 

before and after chalk paint black and blue side table with nautical map accents

I modge podged the maps on the 3 horizontal surfaces. The bubbling was a little tricky (sorry, no tips on that issue) but I pushed them out as best as I could. I modge podged over the maps, then waxed the whole thing with clear wax. Remember - Measure twice, cut once! I wasted a square of this precious map :(

before and after chalk paint black and blue side table with nautical map accents

before and after chalk paint black and blue side table with nautical map accents

Oh yes, and it got a new knob. Faux crystal. 

before and after chalk paint black and blue side table with nautical map accents

Kit wants it next to his side of the bed, but sorry hubs, it's for sale. 
(Comment or email me if you're interested: ivyandco@icloud.com). 
before and after chalk paint black and blue side table with nautical map accentsbefore and after chalk paint black and blue side table with nautical map accents

before and after chalk paint black and blue side table with nautical map accents

I must say, I'm really enjoying buying, rehabbing and selling from the Garden Isle! 

Aloha, Rebecca

9 comments:

  1. I love the map details! I picked up a small chest of drawers on the curb this week that I may try using some pretty wrapping paper like that.

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    1. Do it! The hardest part is getting rid of the bubbles. I was using the flat end of a plastic hanger to try to smooth it out, ha!

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  2. I love this... It would be a great way for my husband and I have to the places we grew up ~ Africa and Canada and were we live now United States... Pinning this

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    1. Thanks for the pin! That's a great idea. I know, I have no connection to the East Coast nautical industry, but I do love the colors in these maps. It would be awesome if they were maps of Hawaii!

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  3. Rebecca,
    I have just the piece for this idea with a little Lake side twist. Thank you for sharing your talents and inspiring me.
    Karen Marie
    Dragonfly & Lily Pads

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  4. looks great...love the paper and the color is perfect...one of my favs...come on over and visit my blog too...just posted a table redo too!...Mariaelena

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  5. So glad you replaced the drawer pull, easy way to update the end table. So fun that the insides of the drawers match the top.

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