Monday, October 31, 2011

~Oh so French~

 This table has undergone many transformations, but I think this is it! I owe my inspiration all to Kim.When she redid her bench you can see it here a light bulb went off in my head and I new I had the perfect piece to copy her. A few months ago I repainted this table in AS Chateau Gray. I've been very happy with the way it turned out but after seeing Kim's bench I knew I wanted to create that same look.

I left it the Chateau Grey and added Old White to all the details. Then waxed it with both the clear and dark waxes.


































       I love it! Thanks for the inspiration Kim!
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67 comments:

  1. DawnOctober 30, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    It turned out great the white really makes the detailed scroll work pop. Lovely piece!

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  2. Katie @ Wildwood CreekOctober 30, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Beautiful! Love the two colors you chose.

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  3. Sonny GOctober 30, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Martina,
    that table is magnificent~! what a show piece you have made it. I admire your painting talent..

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  4. KathyOctober 30, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    That table is unbelievable! Very beautiful job. Also catching up and those pictures are so good of the snow, really beautiful, and the pumpkin in the snow too funny. Love your wreath btw...just such a great job of picture taking.

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  5. ANNEOctober 30, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    What a pretty table. The paint is perfection!

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  6. DebbiedoosOctober 30, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    That is just gorgeous Martina! Love the color!

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  7. KarenOctober 30, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    OH Martina that is gorgeous!

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  8. Yvonne@StyleBurbOctober 30, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Beautiful! I love the two colors together - genius!!

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  9. ℳartina @ Northern NestingOctober 30, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Sorry for the big gap at the bottom of my post. I don't know why it did that, it's not like that when I go into edit?

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  10. GinaOctober 30, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Beautifully done Martina! You girls sure know how to work that chalk paint.

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  11. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleOctober 30, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Martina, that looks great. I am so thrilled that my bench redo inspired you.

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  12. MarthaOctober 30, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    A really pretty table!

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  13. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLROctober 30, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Martina, this is just gorgeous!! It looks fabulous!! You should be proud!!

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  14. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereOctober 30, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Martina, I love the new look. The white paint really brings out the details.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  15. Pam - @diy Design FanaticOctober 30, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    What a great table, Martina! It looks even more fabulous with the changes!

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  16. CindyOctober 30, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Martina, your table is absolutely gorgeous!!!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  17. ElaineOctober 30, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    What a treasure that table is! I love the paint treatment!

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  18. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementOctober 30, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    You do amazing work Martina! It is beautiful!

    Have a Happy Halloween!
    Pam

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  19. FABBY'S LIVINGOctober 30, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous table Martina, you are so talented, what a great job you did! Just dropped from Met. Mon. too. Happy Halloween and hugs, FABBY

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  20. Petie@inspirednesting.comOctober 30, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Looks great! I love all the detail in that table. I have both waxes, and now I'm inspired to try them both on a piece :) Hmmmm......

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  21. KellyOctober 30, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    That table turned out so pretty. i love that chateau gray color. I hope to buy chalk paint one day and try it out for myself.

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  22. Shabby chic SandyOctober 31, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Beautiful--I want one like that too!

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  23. GailOctober 31, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Your frenchy table is just beautiful Martina! Kim is an inspiration!!!!!

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  24. SusanOctober 31, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Your table is gorgeous! I love blog land, I see so many beautiful things here!

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  25. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 31, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    That looks great, Martina! The white brings out the details even more. I love it!

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  26. Linda (Nina's Nest)October 31, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    That table is gorgeous, Martina! You did a beautiful job! All the detail really shows up! Also, I can't believe all the snow you got - we live in the sunny south. That looks like a January picture! BTW, you mentioned my grandies cute pumpkin outfit....daughter made that and has sold lots of them in her etsy shop. Linda

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  27. Linda@Coastal CharmOctober 31, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Looking good Martina...love the new look!! Also I'm not sure if I have already told you, but I love the new look at your blog.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  28. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsOctober 31, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    It looks great!! I love the changes...perfect!

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  29. Confessions of a Plate AddictOctober 31, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Oh my goodness! You know I LOVE this...so pretty! Have a great week!...hugs...Debbie

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  30. At The Picket FenceOctober 31, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    It looks so beautiful Martina and that was the perfect finishing touch!
    Vanessa

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  31. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 31, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Wow, such a stunning piece and your new finish is gorgeous. Beautiful. You do have such lovely pieces and this one is really magnificent. Hugs, Marty

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  32. xinexOctober 31, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Oh Martina, your table looks so beautiful. It is perfect. You really did a fabulous job!...Christine

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  33. Dumpster DivaOctober 31, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    OOH LA LA! NUFF SAID!

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  34. The Charm of HomeOctober 31, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Oh Martina! That is beautiful! Great job on the table!
    Sherry

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  35. Honey at 2805October 31, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    That is really beautiful, Martina! It really brought out all of the table's lovely details!

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  36. Inspired by youOctober 31, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    It looks great! Love that french look!

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  37. Yvonne @ StoneGableOctober 31, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Martina, This table is breathtaking! You did the most gorgeous job! It looks like an authentic french antique! Masterfully done!
    xo Yvonne

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  38. DebNovember 1, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Looks beautiful Martina...love the white detail!

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  39. Nancy's NotesNovember 1, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Oh my, Martina! Your table is just stunning! I think anything Kim does is magnificent and you sure did a fabulous job, your table is just awesome!

    Nancy

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  40. Anita at Cedar Hill November 1, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    You did a fantastic job, and I think the table is just gorgeous. Looks like a millon bucks!!

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  41. Becca BertottiNovember 1, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Martina, it looks absolutely stunning! The addition of the Old White and clear and dark wax was just the ticket to complete this fabulous piece! You must be thrilled ... I know I would be!

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  42. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleNovember 1, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Martina, thanks for linking this to the party.

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  43. OliveNovember 1, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I love greys and this turned out so beautifully.

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  44. Pat@Life At Lydias HouseNovember 1, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    What a beautiful table! You did a fantastic job with it. Thanks for visiting my blog. I'll be back to see some of your other creative ideas!

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  45. Tammy @BeatriceBanksNovember 1, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Love that! I have a similar table. You are inspiring me.

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  46. BonnieNovember 1, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Your table looks great. Your table has beautiful lines and how you painted it is so pretty.

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  47. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Your table looks amazing! The white really makes the detail pop and come alive...just gorgeous!
    ~Des

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  48. Savannah GrannyNovember 1, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    It is amazing how just a little extra touch can change things. I loved the table after the first painting but the touches of white and the waxes took it to the next level.
    You did great!! Kudos!
    Ginger

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  49. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsNovember 1, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    You're right! The touches of white combined with the waxes takes it over the top! Beautiful!

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  50. Southern Fried GalNovember 1, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Gorgeous! I need a table about that size for my entry. Thanks for the inspiration! I'm on the hunt now.

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  51. VeronicaNovember 2, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Your table is such a wonderful shape and the detail amazing. I love the new look of your lovely table!

    Veronica
    Tassel Twigs and Tastebuds

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  52. Korrie@RedHenHomeNovember 2, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    This is SO gorgeous! The white was perfect to highlight the details.

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  53. Decor & HarmonyNovember 2, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Take a bow! Stunning restyle :)

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  54. Debbie~refreshrestyleNovember 2, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Martina, I love it! Perfect piece to highlight all details!!! It looks wonderful!
    Debbie

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  55. SueNovember 3, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    It's a very antiquey and French looking now, Martina. You did a great paint job. :-) Sue

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  56. UnknownNovember 3, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    I love all the details on this! Beautiful!!

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  57. Dumpster DivaNovember 3, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    BEAUTIFUL! I would love for you to share it on my linky party!

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  58. Amber and BradNovember 3, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Simply beautiful! Love the accents, great job!

    Would love to have your stop by and share at my weekly Chalk Paint linky party if you have the chance.

    www.ShadesofAmberInc.blogspot.com

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  59. WhitneyNovember 3, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Wow, it turned out so beautiful, fantastic job! Thanks for visiting us too, we're now your newest followers :)

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  60. mrsbenNovember 4, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Fabulous job! Very professional. -Brenda-

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  61. niartistNovember 4, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Martina, it's perfect, and so great in that space! You've done a great job - and inspired me to rethink a piece of mine. :)

    Xoxoo, A

    Oh, P.S. - I just posted the first room of the tour of our house, I hope you'll stop by to check out the Sunroom and the decoration. I think you'll like it! :)

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  62. KimNovember 5, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Looks gorgeous Martina! Love the detail on that baby!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  63. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Hi Martina! You're amazing and your table is so pretty! You're so good at this!
    Thanks fso much for popping in to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  64. NanaDianaNovember 9, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Beautiful piece. I found you thru Kristen-and I am signing up as your newest follower. Amazing work! Hugs- Diana

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  65. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 10, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    wow, this is gorgeous. that white added to the detail makes all the difference. thanks for sharing the inspiration! xo

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  66. MimiNovember 11, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    The transformation really brings out the incredible details in this table.

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  67. time worn interiorsNovember 11, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Love the table, it turned out great!
    tot

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina