Monday, April 11, 2016

Telephone Table Reveal

Finally! The day has arrived that I promised you so long ago...

I finished the telephone table! So without further ado, here she is:
She's painted with my homemade chalk paint recipe in Benjamin Moore's Shenandoah Taupe, waxed, and the seat covered in a gorgeous chenille fabric.

I love her.
For now she sits in our bedroom. I'm not sure she'll stay there but for now it works.

The phone got a makeover too. Remember how brassy it was?

Now it looks like this:
I spray painted the brassy parts with silver and then painted the yellowish body with ASCP in Old White...yes, chalk paint sticks to plastic. I think it looks way better!





I had plenty of fabric left over, so the little pew got a new cushion cover as well. It went from red and gold (which didn't go with the bedroom colors at all!)

To calm and serene with a simple wrap technique:

I do plan to actually sew a proper seat cover but for now wrapping the cushion works.

So, just a side by side comparison of the telephone table to leave you with because what's a good before and after without those photos?

I love how the telephone table turned out. 

Hope you have a fabulous week!

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31 comments:

  1. My thrift store addictionApril 11, 2016 at 10:46 AM

    LOVE it Cecilia! It is absolutely perfect!

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    1. My thrift store addictionApril 20, 2016 at 12:58 PM

      Congratulations ~ your gorgeous makeover is being featured @ tomorrow's Vintage Charm party! Hugs, Cecilia

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  2. Gail @Purple Hues and MeApril 11, 2016 at 11:57 AM

    Oh my, Cecilia! You telephone table is gorgeous! And I love the colors of both the finish and cover! Perfect! Bravo!

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  3. Gail @Purple Hues and MeApril 11, 2016 at 11:59 AM

    Oops, I should have read what I typed - Your telephone table is gorgeous!

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  4. Home on the CornerApril 11, 2016 at 11:05 PM

    Looks great! What a wonderful little table! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. CeciliaApril 12, 2016 at 8:51 AM

      Thank you, Pam! Glad you stopped by. Have a wonderful week!

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  5. JeannaApril 12, 2016 at 5:56 AM

    I love it! The color and texture of the paint is just perfect. It was a great idea to touch up the phone also.

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  6. Doreen@foxdenrdApril 12, 2016 at 8:17 AM

    That phone is the exact one I have Cecilia. I don't have it on display because it just doesn't work with our cabin, but I refuse to part with it.

    Love the fabric, and it looks perfect in your room.

    xxx

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  7. Vicky HuntApril 12, 2016 at 8:18 PM

    Love it! The color is perfect and the fabric is so pretty. The bench looks great as well. The phone does look much better and it looks like it was made ti sit there. Hope you are having a great week!

    Hugs, Vicky

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  8. PattyApril 12, 2016 at 8:52 PM

    Really cute, Cecilia !

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  9. LauraApril 12, 2016 at 9:28 PM

    Cecilia- your telephone table is wonderful. I have always wanted one of those. I am so curious about your chalk paint. I am off to read more.

    I hope you will share this at Thoughts of Home on Thursday.
    We would love to have you.
    Just stop by my blog to join in.
    www.whitespraypaintblog.com

    Enjoyed visiting,

    Laura

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    1. CeciliaApril 13, 2016 at 5:19 PM

      Thanks, Laura! I found the chalk paint recipe either on a blog or on Pinterest. It's very easy and works great!
      I'll be sure to join the party! Thanks for the invite!
      Hugs,
      Cecilia

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  10. Jemma@athomewithjemmaApril 13, 2016 at 8:36 AM

    Oh my goodness! I love this, what a darling transformation and I did not know that chalk paint would stick like this. Thank you for the tips, us gals always need to learn new decorating tips!
    Happy Wednesday,
    J.

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  11. chateau chicApril 13, 2016 at 10:26 AM

    I absolutely Adore your telephone table. What a fabulous transformation...so charming!
    Mary Alice

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  12. StaceyApril 14, 2016 at 7:23 AM

    I remember those telephone tables! What a neat project you made of it. It blends in perfectly in your bedroom. Happy Thoughts of Home on Thursday. :)

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  13. Jemma@athomewithjemmaApril 14, 2016 at 7:35 AM

    I am so happy to see you here today with us! Perfect project to share too:)
    Have a wonderful Thursday!
    xo
    Jemma

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  14. LisaApril 14, 2016 at 10:23 AM

    What a cool piece! I love the colors you chose!

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  15. lorraines resources and rewardsApril 14, 2016 at 12:08 PM

    love how the table turned out thanks or sharing have a great day

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    1. CeciliaApril 14, 2016 at 1:22 PM

      Thank you, Robin. Have a wonderful day as well.

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  16. September VioletsApril 14, 2016 at 1:05 PM

    What a cute table! I love the old phone and how you changed that up too.
    Wendy

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  17. DebraApril 14, 2016 at 8:30 PM

    The telephone table turned great. I found one a few years ago. It is so exciting to discover them, they aren't as common any more. The colors you chose are perfect along with the fabric.

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    1. CeciliaApril 15, 2016 at 7:50 AM

      Hi Debra, I'm so happy you dropped by! They are getting harder to find and more expensive too...all the ones I have found have been well over $100. I'm fortunate I got mine for under $40. Thank you so much for your kind comments.

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  18. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsApril 15, 2016 at 5:39 AM

    So very cute!...I so remember having one of these tables in my parents house!

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    1. CeciliaApril 15, 2016 at 7:54 AM

      We never had one...ours hung on the wall and we had a crazy long cord so you could walk around the kitchen and pantry while you talked. But I had friends with them and thought they were so cool. :-)

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  19. KeriApril 15, 2016 at 10:57 AM

    I love your telephone table makeover!! It looks great!! I am on the lookout for one for our living room. I think it would be the perfect place to do some blogging work. I would like to invite you to link up to our party, Sweet Inspiration Link Party that starts on Friday and runs until Tuesday. Hope to see you there!!

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    1. CeciliaApril 15, 2016 at 9:18 PM

      Thanks Keri, I will be happy to link up. So happy to have you stop by.

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  20. Katrin@northernfeeling.comApril 16, 2016 at 3:18 PM

    What a cute table makeover! It's so unique and I love the colour you chose! Thanks so much for linking up at Sweet Inspiration #2! Have a lovely weekend!

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    1. CeciliaApril 16, 2016 at 4:41 PM

      Thank you Katrin! Hope your weekend is going well!

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  21. AnonymousApril 24, 2016 at 9:06 AM

    Lovely! I have one just like this and wasn't sure what to do with it. Thanks for the great ideas!

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