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Farmhouse Table Makeover & Happy Accidents

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Julie

A few months ago I made over my farmhouse table.

It’s a table we have had for about 15 years and the very dark factory finish was in poor shape.  I stripped the entire table and used a belt sander to help me remove some of the stubborn remaining finish.  I knew I needed to use an orbital sander (which I don’t have) to get the wood looking new but decided that I would leave it as is because I kind of liked the rustic, imperfect look the belt sander created.

Here is what it looked like after Makeover #1:

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And here’s what it looks like today:

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5 Gorgeous Spring Tablescapes and a Tour

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Julie

I love spring and I think I can finally say that it’s here.  The leaves are on the trees, flowers are blooming and the temperatures are a little more normal. Hooray!

Even if it hasn’t warmed up where you are, you can take heart by finding all things spring in blog-land.  Today I’m so thrilled to be taking part in a blog tour of Spring tablescapes.  

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I will be showing you my Spring table on Thursday, but today the tour is kicking off with some really spectacular bloggers.

Top This Top That
Setting for Four
Botanic Bleu
Hymns & Verses
Unexepcted Elegance

Here’s just a sneak peek of 5 gorgeous spring tablescapes that are being shared on the tour today.

I love the gorgeous flowers and blue and white theme at Botanic Bleu…

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And, Laura’s vibrant place settings show us how we can get 3 looks with one plate at Top This Top That…

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Heather knows how to set a beautiful table.  I adore her use of pussy willows!

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And, how clever is this bird’s nest themed table?  You’ll love the tips for creating inexpensive touches at Hymns & Verses.

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Finally, I know you’ll love this next tablescape at Unexpected Elegance.  It’s absolutely lovely, don’t you think?

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Tomorrow, 5 more bloggers will be showing us their gorgeous tables.  I can’t wait!

Wed., April 23
Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Town & Country Living
Our Southern Home
Chateau Chic
Worthing Court
 

Then, join me and the remaining tablescapers on Thursday:

Stone Gable 
Lilacs & Longhorns
The Tablescaper
Confessions of a Plate Addict
 

Happy Spring!

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