Monday, July 25, 2011

Over The Top

I went a little over the top on this frenchy table redesign. I knew I wanted to do something dramatic, and inspiration struck this past weekend.



It's the table from a few post ago.



I honestly can't tell you exactly how many layers of primer, gesso, and paint I applied to this one. A little dry brushing, a little dripping, and here you go.





After I finished painting, the top just seemed too plain to me. So, remember the netting stencil I used here? I did the same thing with a 50 cent synthetic table cloth, and got this design.



After stenciling, I did some dry brushing and sanding on top.



I love the way it turned out. What do you think?


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41 comments:

  1. Claudia FabianaJuly 25, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I love the way it turned out! Where will you put it?

    ciao

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  2. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJuly 25, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Beautiful--love the stencil!

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  3. Ruffles n RaspberriesJuly 25, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Rosemary, you stun me AGAIN! This table is just gorgeous! Great job!
    Sherri

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  4. Richard CottrellJuly 25, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I think your table looks great. Good job. What is funny, I have one just like it in my shop for sale. I bought it already painted. It is just plain white. Yours looks cuter. Richard at My Old historic House

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  5. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJuly 25, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Lovely, just lovely - I would love to find a table like this - great bones to it!!

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  6. Sissie's Shabby CottageJuly 25, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I love it! It's so pretty and over the top!!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  7. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    so lovely as always. sigh...

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  8. Tania MaraJuly 25, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Amo suas artes. Tudo muito lindo. Boa sorte pra vc

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  9. Little City FarmJuly 25, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I love how you just tinker with things and they turn out amazing. I really love this piece.

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  10. ChristieJuly 25, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    What a beautiful transformation on your table...I love that :)

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  11. PamelaJuly 25, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Love this table!! You really do have some fabulous finds girl!! You are living a dream!

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  12. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    You know me....I always love the out of the box stuff! Neat!

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  13. Emily@LovelyBeastsJuly 25, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Your creativity is endless. I'm not sure how you started with a table like that and ended up where you are now, but it's beautiful! And it's unique! Love it!

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  14. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJuly 25, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Beautiful as always! I hadn't seen your tutorial using the netting -- very clever and I love the effect you got with it!

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  15. reFresh reStyleJuly 25, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I love the finish! Great work!

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  16. KarenaJuly 25, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I absolutely love it Rosemary!! It is gorgeous!! So glad to find you!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

    Exciting New $150 Giveaway from Dr Perricone! Come and Enter!

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  17. Desire EmpireJuly 25, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    A stunning result

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  18. lvroftiquesJuly 25, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    It looks gorgeous Rosemary! But I see it with a carrera marble top with an ogee edge. *winks* Vanna

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  19. Our Hopeful HomeJuly 26, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    I did a double take between the photos ~ what a transformation! Another inspiring, creative piece!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  20. Inspired by youJuly 26, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    As always, just amazing! Wish your talent could rub off on me:)

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  21. Cassie BustamanteJuly 26, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    i am totally in love with the top of this table- it looks amazing, rosemary.

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  22. Blessed SerendipityJuly 26, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Very pretty. So much better in white.

    Danielle

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  23. Mikey FullerJuly 26, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Lovely transformation! I love frenchy painted furniture!

    Now Following!

    ~Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage
    www.shabbyfrenchcottage.com

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  24. ValerieJuly 26, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    I so love that table, just beautiful!

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  25. Honey at 2805July 26, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Such a beauty with all it's details and great legs!

    Hope you will please drop by and enter my $50 Overstock.com Gift Card Giveaway!! If there are 500 entries, they will increase the Gift Card to $100.

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  26. Ivy and ElephantsJuly 26, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    The table looks fab! This is what I one day hope to work up to! But as for now, I'd better keep to the basket! LOL
    Thanks for entering the give away,
    best of luck to you!
    Patti

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  27. Mary Mollica, Owner & Artist of The Decorative PaintbrushJuly 26, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    what a beautifully delicate piece. The opposite end of the spectrum from what I do and I so appreciate this style. It's soft yet bold. I love it.

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  28. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    You've got talent!!!!! lol

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  29. TamraJuly 27, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I love your blog! Your creative ideas with gesso are amazing!

    I'm now a follower!

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  30. Miss KittyJuly 27, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    The "before" table looks way past its prime but your "after" is just gorgeous. You do an amazing job to give furniture (and all kinds of things) a whole new lease on life in a stylish way.

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  31. VeronicaJuly 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Wow Rosemary, you have fabulous ideas. This is a masterpiece now.. I love it!

    Veronica
    www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com

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  32. UnknownJuly 28, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    ...yes ~ it is just soooo lovely!!

    xo, Rosemary

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  33. ConnieJuly 28, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Where oh where do you sell these treasures? Do you have a shop?

    I love your work and enjoy your blog.

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  34. Holly @ BeachCoveJewelryJuly 28, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I love the detail on the legs!

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  35. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydJuly 29, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Hi Rosemary, I am getting my fill of Blogging before I leave for Georgia, I will be missing almost 2 whole weeks.... Love the Table, Love the extra detail of that top, Clever Idea! How long do you have to wait in between each layer, it must take you Hours, or Days! Until I return, Keep up the Creating!
    Cheryl

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  36. IdoJuly 29, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Definitely fabulous! like all the work you do!
    Have a lovely weekend!
    XXX Ido

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  37. KristalJuly 29, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    What an awesome transformation. It turned out stunning!

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  38. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJuly 29, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Rosemary, It is a beautiful table and the paint treatment is gorgeous. Thank you for linking to the Open House party this week.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  39. Deborah MarchJuly 30, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Be STILL my HEART!!! WOW!!!

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  40. TriciaJuly 31, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    What a gorgeous table. It is interesting to see where a piece takes you. Sometimes where you would never have quessed but going with the flow is best. Your piece turned out beautifully.

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  41. Debra@CommonGroundJuly 31, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Just stunning Rosemary, it's a real beauty!

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