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Thursday, April 1, 2010

A Side Table Makeover

We have a galley kitchen which means that I don't have a lot of room for things like cookbooks.  I'd tried keeping the ones I use most in several places; on top of the fridge, in a cabinet, on the counter.  None of those places worked because I needed those spaces for other things.  I tried moving a bookshelf to the tiny wall next to the back door, but it just didn't look right.  Then I found this little fella at Goodwill for $6.





























I sanded what I could, which took awhile because there were two coats of paint on it, washed it, primed it and painted it. Then I sanded the edges, decoupaged a sheet of scrapbook paper to the to the top and added a cute drawer knob from Hobby Lobby.  I ended up with this:





























Here it is in it's new home, holding the cookbooks I use most.



















And a shot with THE Speckled Dog, Dax.



















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29 crafty peeps said:

  1. Andrea on Third StreetThursday, April 01, 2010

    Nice! I love this and the paper on top adds so much!

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  2. JennFriday, April 02, 2010

    Found your post @ Finding Fabulous. Love what you did with this table! PS - Where did you find the Milford Soap Box?

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  3. amyFriday, April 02, 2010

    I love the checkered top, black, white and red always look so stunning together. The soap box is awesome too, I'm on the lookout for one of those myself. Thanks for stopping by peppertowne.com

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  4. HelenaFriday, April 02, 2010

    Whoa, that turned out so nice! I love it.

    Thank you for linking this to A Little Craft Therapy with Life in the Pitts.

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  5. HelenaFriday, April 02, 2010

    I'm featuring this today is the creative therapy round up!
    http://lanieree.blogspot.com/2010/04/featuring-you.html

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  6. UnknownFriday, April 02, 2010

    Thanks, guys! I got the soap box at Marshall's Home Goods. It was $13. I'm thinking about trying to make one out of my husband's wood scraps just to see if it can be done easily.

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  7. Amanda RamoneFriday, April 02, 2010

    Love, love, love this table.

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  8. Kendra@Creative AmbitionsMonday, April 05, 2010

    Hi Kristi! Love this table!! I love the crate, too...it looks like it fits perfect! You did a great job! Oooh...and love the speckled dog LOL! :)

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  9. katieFriday, April 09, 2010

    love the addition of the soap crate, and the combo of that natural crate wood with the black.

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  10. KaceyFriday, April 09, 2010

    So cute and fun!

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  11. SueannFriday, April 09, 2010

    Beautiful...love the knob! And the crate at the bottom is the perfect touch!!
    Well done!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  12. pamelaMonday, April 12, 2010

    This is so fun. Visiting by way of BNOFP. I work a lot with furniture and this turned out great. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Pamela

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  13. Allison ShopsMonday, April 12, 2010

    So cute! You did a great job. Dropping by from BNOTP.

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  14. LynnMonday, April 12, 2010

    Love the table, the box is the cherry on top! (or bottom...)

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  15. Blondie's JournalMonday, April 12, 2010

    Nicely done!! And Dax is a doll!!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  16. My Slice of HeavenMonday, April 12, 2010

    Looks great! The red knob adds just a little splash of color. Your dog is cute too, even with the glasses!

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  17. The Little Red ShopTuesday, April 13, 2010

    Cute! That crate fits perfectly.

    : )

    Julie M.

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  18. Miss Mustard SeedWednesday, April 14, 2010

    First of all, your header photo made me laugh out loud. So funny! Anyway, this table is adorable and was such a good buy at $6.00. Good for you and well done.

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  19. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingFriday, April 16, 2010

    Love it with the paper on top... what a great way to store your cookbooks. Thank you for sharing at the POPP.

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  20. One Life Many JourneysSunday, April 25, 2010

    I love this table. The touch of red on the knob makes it pop! Found you by way of you choosing me as a fave on your weekly review. Thanks so much for appreciating my DIY Gun Cabinet. I love your header!

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  21. UnknownSunday, April 25, 2010

    Well, thanks so much! That was my first redo. And you are very welcome! I would have never looked twice at a gun cabinet before, but I'll be on the lookout for one now!

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  22. ChristinaFriday, May 14, 2010

    The table is adorable! Love that crate!

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  23. The Jackson'sSunday, June 06, 2010

    This was the first post I saw when finding your blog....love everything about what you're doing and can't wait to see what you post next! Thank you for doing what you do!

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  24. UnknownSunday, September 12, 2010

    This turned out really cute!

    I'd love for you to link up to Scraptastic Saturday! (If you'd like)

    Hannah @ http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/

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  25. UnknownMonday, September 13, 2010

    Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up!!

    Hannah @ http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/

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  26. KarieMonday, September 13, 2010

    Very cute table. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Cassie BustamanteWednesday, September 15, 2010

    kristi, that is so cute! i love the shot with dax running by! he matches the table quite nicely, actually! :) nice work!

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  28. UnknownFriday, September 17, 2010

    I featured your table today!


    Hannah @ http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/

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  29. cushyWednesday, September 22, 2010

    good idea using scrapbook paper. it looks so stylish.

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