Wordless Wednesday: Family Day at the Farm 2010

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End Table Redo

{*Alternately titled: The reason I love spray paint!*}

I picked up this end table at a flea market/antique store a few weeks ago. It cost $25. A little expensive considering the condition that it was in, but it was the perfect size and I loved all the details on the trim. I was hoping to find something under $20, but I went ahead a paid the $25 because I could see how great this table would be with a few coats of paint.

I used Zinsser Oil based primer {the stain blocker, bond coat kind} to do my first coat. This stuff is amazing....no need to sand down previously finished furniture, because it will stick to any glossy surface. The table is looking better already.
After the primer was dry, I put on a few coats of my favorite spray paint {Krylon Bahama Sea}! I loved the color, but it was just a little too bright.
So, I tried my hand at glazing for the first time. I took some left over black trim paint and watered it down...approximately one part water to three parts paint. I used a paint brush to apply the watery paint and an old tshirt to wipe it off. I made sure to let the glaze sit a little longer on the trim pieces so that it got into all the little details.

Once the paint was dry, the end table fit perfectly beside our new couch.

Our living room is {slowly} coming together! Hopefully it will be finished soon!

6 Days of Summer Fun with the SUPERMOMS!

Last week I am teamed up with another SUPERMOM {aka Angela from Secrets of a Super Mommy} to bring you 6 Days of Summer Fun!

We wrapped up the week yesterday, but I wanted to post a recap of all 6 days just incase you missed any of the SUPER fun summer ideas!

Day One: Liven Up That Lemonade Stand

Day Two: No Sew Felt Library Bags

Day Three: Welcome Summer Banner

Day Four: Rainbow Pudding Pops

Day Five: Backyard Campout

Day Six: Upcycled Sand Toys

Thanks so much to Angela at Secrets of a Super Mommy for helping make this week so great!

If you decide to try out any of our SUPER fun summer ideas, please send me a link or a few pictures and I will feature some of your projects on my blog throughout the summer.

Now go make your summer SUPER fun!