Sunday, September 25, 2011

Pop of color tables

First of all let me start off by saying that we have a contract on the house!!

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Phew!

And now do not have to have a perfectly clean house! Which makes for a much happier mom. ;)

I truly believe that either you can be a happy person or you can have a perfectly clean house. You can't have both.

Now comes the part where we have to figure out where we are going to call home.

Sometimes I am jealous of my kids and the fact that their biggest decisions are if they should use crayons or markers.

Being an adult is way over rated.

In part of the negotiation we are having to leave our washer and dryer. Which we are too upset out. The washer is not a favorite of ours.

So we are having to buy a new washer and dryer. The first question I have for all of you out there. Front loading or top loading?!!! I need your opinions please! Don't hold back. I have heard about mildew with the front loading ones. Have any of you experienced that?

Also, I hope to work on our house tour video this week.

But first I wanted to show you some side tables I just refinished.

I first got this idea from Eddie Ross.


I just loved the table. I love the white and then the pop of color on top. It is subtle.

I got these side tables.



And here is my Eddie Ross knockoff version.








Aren't they fun?!

Also we have come into the time in our lives where we decided to get rid of the changing table.

After all Romeo has been potty trained for 7 months and he has been too big to use this table for over a year. 




Anyone in Chicagoland interested? I am selling it for $140. Baskets, changing pad, and cover included.



Have a good week everyone!

I am linking to these parties.

Monday: The DIY Showoff, Skip to my Lou, Between Naps on the Porch Tuesday: Tip Junkie, Today's creative Blog , 
House of Grace , Just a Girl Wednesday: Blue Cricket Designs, Domestically Speaking, Someday Crafts Thursday: House of Hepworths, Shabby Chic Cottage Friday: Miss Mustard Seeds, My Romantic Home, Funky Junk Interiors, Shabby Nest, Finger Prints on the Fridge Saturday: Tatortots and Jello, Be Different act normal Sunday: Under the table and dreaming, I heart naptime 


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38 comments:

  1. Amy @ Five Kinds of HappySeptember 25, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Oh those side tables are awesome!!!! It's amazing how different they can look. Well done! I just found your blog somehow... I think vie White House Black Shutters. :) Starting to follow it now,
    - Amy

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  2. BrendaSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Just have to tell you I pinned the table idea on Pinterest and it has gotten a bunch of attention already. People like a good idea!

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  3. KatSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    So cute! May have to steal that idea at some point....Also, sniff sniff...goodbye changing table. That doesn't mean you can't buy another one in the future if you need to ;)

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  4. MarilynSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    WOW - so creative and beautiful.. Love it..Hi there, I found ya via blog hop and had to stop in and say hello, LOVE all your creativity and space here.. Excited to get to share in more blog fun reads and inspiration from ya.. I'm officially following ya with smiles.... Hope you can swing in and say hello sometime :)) I'm Marilyn via http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com

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  5. Cassie BustamanteSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    yay! congrats on the contract!!!!
    and the tables are SO fun! love them!

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  6. Decor & HarmonySeptember 26, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I love the blue and white combination together! Your restyle looks amazing, sometimes we just shouldn't do ordinary things with furniture we have to jazz it up a bit!

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  7. EmilySeptember 26, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Oh my, I love those tables. They are just so fun and fresh! And congrats on the contract, how exciting!!

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  8. Julia @ 551EastdesignSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I love everything you do! Seriously, everything. :) These are amazing!

    PS I have a $50 cash giveaway going on on my blog right now. Come by when you get a chance! :)

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  9. sheli geoghan-massieSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    love love love the tables....and can i move with you...all my favorite peeps are moving....take me!

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  10. KatieSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Those tables are beautiful! I really love the idea of a plain white table with a pop of color on top. Pinning this :)

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  11. AmySeptember 26, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    we got a front loader about a year ago and now I wish we had our old top loader. the smell is awful! I have to leave the door open all the time, but it still doesn't fix it. I do like that it uses less water and the clothes come out not as wet, but still don't like the smell!

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  12. MelanieSeptember 26, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    these tables look fantastic!

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  13. MeganSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Those table seriously turned out gorgeous. Love!

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  14. Shannon @FairfaceWashclothsSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Very pretty! I LOVE the color you chose. Looks very professional!
    shannonsews.blogspot.com

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  15. DoodlecraftSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    My Motto: my house is clean enough to be healthy, but dirty enough to be happy!
    Those tables are FABULOUS! :)
    Nat
    doodlecraft.blogspot

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  16. Heather@Tatter and FraySeptember 27, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I just found you via House of Grace. Love love love those side tables! Great job!

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  17. ShanSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    stopping in from Tip Junkie! LOVE this project....great excuse to go thrift store shopping ;)

    Shannon
    Sweet Stella's

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  18. SaraSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    So cute!! Would LOVE it if you would link this up at my turquoise lovin' party going on right now!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/09/turquoise-lovin-6.html

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  19. HeidiSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Ok, the front loading washer is not all it is cracked up to be. It is supposed to have less wear and tear on your clothes, but there are definite drawbacks. You have about 5 seconds after starting a load to change your mind. You know when you find a stray sock that needs to go in? You are pretty much out of luck! That sucker locks up and you just have to wait. And we have had issues with a smell...probably mold now that you mention it. I have to do a special cleaning, just not cool. I would stick with a top loader.

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  20. Tips from the HeartSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I LOVE these tables! The blue pops so perfectly. . .I want to make my own!
    Just stopping by from the Show and Tell link party.
    -Robyn from http://tipsfromtheheart.blospot.com

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  21. Casa De LunaSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    That pop of color is perfect! I may have to borrow this idea for a future night stand.

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  22. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    This looks so great -- love it! One of the best makeovers for furniture that I've seen in ages!!

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  23. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    PS Can you share your paint colour choices? Thank you!

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  24. Carrie Koppin, RealtorSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Katie- you know I am your newest stalker. :) Love the tables (and love our front loading washer/ dryer too). Congrats on getting a contract so quickly!

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  25. Nikki MonetSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    You did a wonderful job!! Great Transformation! I would love it if you would stop by and share your tables at my linky party!
    http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/09/bedazzle-me-monday-1.html

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  26. TaraSeptember 29, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I love the tables. What is the name of the turquoise you used? I have a front loader machine. Load if you put it upstairs. I leave the door open & use Tide washer machine cleaner once a month. No smell & super clean clothes. I wish I would not have bought the bases to stack the machines on. I should have left them low & put a counter on top for folding clothes. I have the LG Tromm set.

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  27. UnknownSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Cute! I love the tables!! I wish I lived closer to take that changing table off your hands! It's so unique! Love it! :) COngrats on potty training!! Haha :)

    Suzy
    http://joyisathome.blogspot.com

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  28. RhettDidntGiveADamnSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    So beautiful and creative. Thanks for sharing!

    (new follower here ♥)

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  29. Shannon @ DoveNest28September 29, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Love the change in the tables, the choice of top color turned out perfect! I have had the front loading washer for almost 2 years now, and even though I live in South Florida (where the humidity is always causing mold and mildew problems) I've never had a smell with mine. With 3 teenagers in the house and friends over in the pool all the time, the large capacity for washing and drying all those beach towels is heaven sent also! God Bless!

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  30. GayleSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    They look fantastic, what a great idea. I like that you put Eddie's picture first to see what could be done with both new and old pieces. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. JillSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Another amazing project I must do! Especially love the aqua/white combo - great job!

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  32. UnknownOctober 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    This is beautiful! I'd love for you to join my brand new linky party! http://www.coffeeandtheirkisses.com/2011/10/stitch-n-niche-saturdays-linky-party-1.html

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  33. JessieOctober 2, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    I say go with top loading. I switched back for many reasons. Plus my clothes just seem cleaner. And not stinky :)

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  34. Pam - @diy Design FanaticOctober 2, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I've always had a front load. Never had a problem with it smelling. I have a
    Whirlpool Duet and my last one was a GE(I think. I've heard that some front loads get smelly, but I'm not sure why that happens. I would never go back to a top load as I wash my king bed cover at least once a month and would hat to have to go to a laundromat.

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  35. SherrydOctober 5, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Wow! Absolutely amazing! I love those side tables. Great job, they look store bought!!!

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    Hi there, what a beautiful job you did on the tables. Do you have a place in mind for them? Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris

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