Friday, August 24, 2012

The Teal Twins - An Endtables Revival

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They weren't really much to speak of. At first. Just your average 1990's Are-They-Real-Wood-or-Aren't-They Endtables. Well, it turns out there was just enough 'real' wood to make for a truly fabulous revival.


I still remember chasing these bad boys down. One failed attempted on my part. Another failed attempt on my husband's part. And a final successful attempt on my SIL's part.


She was admittedly in doubt. THESE are what you've been trying to pick up for two weeks?? WHY?!


She saw them last week. She's now a believer.


How about you?



42 comments:

  1. You are so darn talented. Love it!

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    1. YOU are so darn sweet! Thank you! ;)

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  2. These are fantastic. So glad I found your blog - I spent an hour reading everything last night! You are very talented - thanks for sharing your projects.

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  3. Love the colors! What is the name of the color you used on the legs?

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  4. How did you do this!?? What colors I am buying a kitchen table I want to do this with!!

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  5. I just picked up a very similar table (with a drawer) at the side of the road. Can you tell me how you transformed your tables? thanks,

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  6. I love these! Did you prime them first? And what color are the legs and top?

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  7. Hi! These are absolutely gorgeous and exactly what i've been looking for! I have had two end tables and a HUGE coffee table for like 15yrs and would LOVE to make them gorgeous like these! But I'm a bit nervous to rip into them without a lil more help and info on the how & colors...I would sooooooo appreciate it! Amazing job!
    Thanks so much, jade

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  8. Hi! These are absolutely gorgeous and exactly what i've been looking for! I have had two end tables and a HUGE coffee table for like 15yrs and would LOVE to make them gorgeous like these! But I'm a bit nervous to rip into them without a lil more help and info on the how & colors...I would sooooooo appreciate it! Amazing job!
    Thanks so much, jade

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  9. Hi! These are absolutely gorgeous and exactly what i've been looking for! I have had two end tables and a HUGE coffee table for like 15yrs and would LOVE to make them gorgeous like these! But I'm a bit nervous to rip into them without a lil more help and info on the how & colors...I would sooooooo appreciate it! Amazing job!
    Thanks so much, jade

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  10. Absolutely gorgeous! Can you tell me the color of the stain you used on the top? We just purchased a garage sale table that has a similar bottom, shape and color.

    Thanks,
    Carey

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  11. Please tell us how you did this. I have these end tables and the coffee table. I would love to do this. Thanks.

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  12. Admittally I have them too and was feeling stuck in the 90's until now!!! These are fantastic howd you do it?!?

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  13. Love these! What stain color is that?

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  14. Absolutely gorgeous! I'm a believer! :) Channeling the Monkees here.
    Kelly

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  15. LOVE these! What color is that paint? It's amazing!

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  16. Hi, I love these. I have the same tables and would love to copy-cat you. How did you do it?

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  17. Jamie, Please Please tell us how you did this? Did you strip the tables first? We all want to know:)

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  18. Thank you all!! Please be sure to subscribe to my upcoming YouTube channel where I will be doing video tutorials for some of my techniques:
    http://youtube.com/southernrevivals

    Also, if you haven't done so already, be sure to Like my facebook page!

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  19. Can you please let us know what color the legs are?

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  20. Will you have the techniques for these tables on your youtube video? I want to do this to my kitchen tablet and chairs.

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  21. Love the inspiration. My boyfriend has a very similar end table...and when we marry....i know better than to attempt to change him....but i cannnot wait to get my hands on the end table. :-)

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  22. Love the inspiration. My boyfriend has a very similar end table...and when we marry....i know better than to attempt to change him....but i cannnot wait to get my hands on the end table. :-)

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  23. I love the colors you used and would like to do this to a dining table we have. What colors, product, and store did you get these from?

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  24. Would love to know the color and brand used for the turquoise.. Please spill the beams :)

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  25. So is there anywhere we can look to see how you did this, what colors, etc? Blog, Facebook? I browsed around your You Tube channel but didn't see anything there?? Thank you!

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  26. I've checked your blog, pinterest, facebook & you tube. Can't find any tutorials or info for this piece. Lol. Help us please! :) :)

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  27. Same here! I've looked everywhere. Would you mind sharing?! Please :)))

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  28. Ack! Sorry I've answered the color question in several places - thought I'd already done so here. It's called Gypsy Teal by Valspar.

    For those of you interested in step by step tutorials: I don't offer step by step or tutorials on specific pieces because they were done for clients who want a custom look. BUT I will be offering basic tutorials on my YouTube channel very soon. I'll hope you'll all join me over there!

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  29. I also looked on the Youtube channel not details. its a shame as many people sell items yet share instructions on colour and technique.

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    1. I don't think it's a "shame". It's just what works for me and my blog. Thanks!

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  30. I subscribed to your youtube channel & can't wait for the "how to" on these end table. I've got the same exact end tables in my attic right now,and I can't wait to update!

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  31. How do you do this??? I want to do it for my tables in my house!

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  32. I'm planning to do my dining table exactly like this! :) Could I ask about the stain as well? Since its going to be a dining table, I'm assuming I'd need some sort of shelac or something. I understand you don't share your secrets, but any tips would be helpful. :)

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    1. Aww it's not that I don't share my secrets Mina so much as tutorials take up SO much time. ;) I always use a poly to seal a table top because it will be getting pretty heavy duty use. Hope that helps! Good luck!

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    2. So beautiful!!!! I'm doing one in red instead of Teal but the stain I bought was waaaay to dark. I used rustoleum in kona and its almost black!! Need to sand and redo but am having a hard time gettin the stain close to what you chose... Please help!

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    3. So beautiful!!!! I'm doing one in red instead of Teal but the stain I bought was waaaay to dark. I used rustoleum in kona and its almost black!! Need to sand and redo but am having a hard time gettin the stain close to what you chose... Please help!

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    4. So beautiful!!!! I'm doing one in red instead of Teal but the stain I bought was waaaay to dark. I used rustoleum in kona and its almost black!! Need to sand and redo but am having a hard time gettin the stain close to what you chose... Please help!

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    5. So beautiful!!!! I'm doing one in red instead of Teal but the stain I bought was waaaay to dark. I used rustoleum in kona and its almost black!! Need to sand and redo but am having a hard time gettin the stain close to what you chose... Please help!

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  33. I completely understand that as well Jamie :) and thank you! I'm so in love with these tables, I just bought gypsy teal yesterday and came back here to get another peek @ my inspiration. Like Megan....I also bought rustoleum in kona! Lol oh no.

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