In January Linda busted out the Project Procrastination Pinterest board, and invited all the world to post a picture of a project yet finished, and git.er.done.
I posted the 356 projects around my house that I have started but then ran out of time/interest/imagination to finish. It’s been slow going knocking items off that list! But my dears I am happy to tell you that this poor little table, my first Craigslist purchase that came home to me in a coat of ugly brown paint, is all spiffed up and has a new lease on life.
Before: flat brown paint was not doing this cutie any favors.
I stripped, sanded, stained –
-with the high hopes of giving her a two-toned look much like my coffee table.
After playing with stain combinations (Jacobean+Ebony, Ebony+ Mahogany, Dark Walnut+Jacobean, and so on, and so on) I was not loving the color, and realized I did not need one more speck of brown in my living room, so the answer was clear: black, of course!
Apparently I have a small obsession with black. She went the way of the foyer stairs and bannister, the doors, the wicker bureau from the nursery-turned foyer table, and I love, love, love her in it!
Do you hate me for choosing such a safe color?
The little brass claw feet were beyond having an aged patina, they were just looking dirty and forlorn, so a little Rub n Buff came to the rescue to highlight the details.
To get into all the nooks and crannies of the claw foot without making it solid gold, I cut the bristles of a kid’s paintbrush short so they would be stiff, put a little R&B onto the brush, then applied it to the lines and details.
And there we have it…..a little black beauty to class up the living room.
And why yes, that is a new something something on the floor! I’ll tell you more about it soon – it’s part of my crazy master plan for this room. Slowly but surely, people.
Have you finished up an projects on your procrastination list lately? Do share!
Feels good to get stuff done. Thanks for the motivation, Linda!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
it's perfect!!! makes me wish i still had a link party! 😉
Katie says
I think it's great! I hear ya about too much brown. That's been my problem with our living room for a long time. Trying to fix it though… and you are right that it happens slowly and surely.
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
The table looks fabulous. Love the idea of the rub & buff on the feet. Hugs, Marty
Dana Frieling says
Don't hate you at all…black it always good. It turned out great, Lisa.
Kimberly Lemmon says
I have a mountain of projects before me, most of them involving paint. I think black was the perfect choice!
NanaDiana says
I think black was the perfect choice for that table. It looks great-classy and timeless- xo Diana
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
Great choice! I think someday I'll have to stop painting things black, but it's just so perfect! In fact, I have my eye on another victim… Your living room is really looking pretty!
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
Sometimes the safe choice is just the right choice! I have a billion procrastination projects I need to get on!
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
I think it looks great! Black was a perfect choice!
pam {simple details} says
Oh, you could never go wrong with classic black! I'm loving your nice mix of pieces in there, and the new jute rug!!! Could that be my favorite from World Market? 🙂
Tiffany says
I love it in black! Congrats on checking it off the list. I need to do more of that myself;)
Nancy {at} powellbrower at home says
this table looks great! and I love those brass feet. Great job Lisa! I'm about to tackle a powder room makeover..but dragging my feet since the weather's been so nice…Ive been outside in all my spare time.
xo Nancy
Linda {Calling it Home} says
Thanks for the mention, Lisa. I love it black, and with your neutral tones it is perfect. I am so happy someone is slllloooooowwwwwllllyyyy tackling projects with me.
Mandi@TidbitsfromtheTremaynes says
I love a little black!! Fabulous job! What a cute table.
Adelina Priddis says
I really like the black!
Susan Maclean says
Table looks really smart Lisa! And don't talk to me about procrastination, as I have perfected the art form in the garden/yard…. I have just done my 7th hour of weeding, and just because I didn't start it earlier – they are bigger, stronger, and with dig-their-heels in roots now! Ah well, serves me right.