How many times have you been in a thrift or antique store and seen those marble top tables with cherry wood legs? And how many times have you passed them up? I know I have.
I think with a little touch of gold leaf you could turn these into a real statement piece.
You could do something as simple as a thrift store chair like this one from Brittany Makes:
You can see her tutorial HERE- its amazing.
So next time your at a thrift store or better yet- at your grannies house-grab one of these babies and get to gilding!
Beautiful! And yes, I have passed them by in the past. The gold leaf makes such an impact.
ReplyDeleteSo true! I have my grandmother's piano bench that would be perfect for this!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I've always heard gold leafing isn't easy, but her tutorial gives some great tips! I may have to try it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to revive a piece of old pine furniture. Looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect! My Mom has one of these tables with the cherry colored legs. I am going to have to show her this, it looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration Amanda. I don't know how many times I have walked past a similar piece, but your right gold would dress it up beautifully!
ReplyDeletegold leaf makes everything beautiful! thanks so much for sharing my chair!
ReplyDeleteOmg you're so right! Another thing to thrift for now!! The chair looks amazing...the table too. I always pass those up but they clearly have so much potential..thanks for pointing it out!
ReplyDeleteStacy
I just might have to try this! great idea!
ReplyDeleteI have a table very similar to the first one......only the marble top is black. Hmmmmm.....
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