Apparently I’ve been on vacation for a couple of weeks. Make that about 3.5 weeks! I’ve done a few projects, but I haven’t used any tools, and I’m feeling the need to dismantle or build something. I redid Jamie’s pew chair, and did a couple of quick paint makeovers that I’m going to show you today. But I really need to do a project! Hopefully this week will be productive.
I recently showed you this small side table. I got it from my cousin Terry several years ago.
It had a few issues on the top.
Love the details on the legs.
I sent it to the paint booth…
I’m loving the finish I get with my CommandMax and Behr paint. (not paid for this, just genuinely love these products)
While I had the paint and the sprayer out…I tackled another project.
Do you remember this project? I cut a chest of drawers in half and made this cute bench.
But then I got a little crazy with the paint. Yeah, it’s pretty u.g.l.y. I didn’t leave it the solid yellow because it had some broken veneer and other issues. I drug it out of storage and used some spackling to fill those areas better. (not shown)
Then it took a trip to the paint booth too. (Maybe I should call it the wood shed, since it is a wooden framed out carport.)
Ohh, if you look closely you can see another project in the left corner. 
voila! better? I think so!
I rarely paint drawers, but I decided this one needed to be painted. Do you think the back should go? Stay? Do you think a vinyl saying would be appropriate?
gail
Toqua's Crafts says
July 13, 2012 at 2:40 amGail,
Have you considered a swirl or a flourish to decorate the stool with? If you type in “Swirl” into the search on the Silhouette shop I came up with 27 pages to choose from (which includes flourishes).
I do like the new color on the bench as well as on the table.
Laurel Stephens says
July 12, 2012 at 12:49 pmI vote for keeping the back and will be interested to see if you end up adding a design and/or cushion. I like the darker color. : )
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galegal says
July 12, 2012 at 2:39 amGreat job. I really like the new color and think the back would be a help in keeping a cushion in place should you choose to add one.
Love Of Quilts says
July 12, 2012 at 1:36 amThis is a much better color, it’s a keeper. I wouldn’t want letter’s but since it’s not mine you have to decide.lol
Nadine @ Chic with the Kool-Aid Mustache says
July 11, 2012 at 5:50 pmI love the little table as it is but agree with some others that the bench is screaming for some decorative detail either on the back or the top…and what a clever idea for a bench at the foot of the bed!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
July 11, 2012 at 5:40 pmthey both look fabulous! i love classic black- instant update!
reFresh reStyle says
July 11, 2012 at 4:53 pmIt looks great Gail! I know what you mean about vacation 🙂
Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says
July 11, 2012 at 4:07 pmAnother wonderful project. loving the black color. I’m thinking…keep the back on the bench and add some Vinyl. have a wonderful day!
sandraallen260@centurytel.net
Pam Jackson says
July 11, 2012 at 3:42 pmAnother great project! Loving the black.
Corn in my Coffee-Pot says
July 11, 2012 at 3:34 pmI like the table painted…good job.
I like the little bench…I say keep the curvy back and stencil it!
Lovely, Pat
Stephanie says
July 11, 2012 at 3:06 pmI think the bench could go either way with the back. But I agree with the others, a saying on it would finish it off if you leave it on. I like it better in black btw
Karen @ THEBUZYBUG says
July 11, 2012 at 1:43 pmLove that bench. I think a vinyl saying of some sorts would make it POP!! Also, where is you paint booth? I’m looking for somewhere to paint stuff and i am stuck? I have to always take my stuff down after I paint.
Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking says
July 11, 2012 at 1:02 pmYou do a great job with the paint spraying. I think the back of that bench needs something on it, but I’m not sure just what!
Terri says
July 11, 2012 at 12:34 pmI love it as is (the table too), but yes, I think the back is screaming for a little something!
I was thinking maybe a little wood ornament on the back (surely you have a bunch of those laying around) and the quote on the seat or in the middle of the drawer. Just my two cents!
Amy Sarah says
July 11, 2012 at 12:19 pmI love the look, and think that bench should stay just as it is. Beautiful!
Full Circle Creations says
July 11, 2012 at 11:29 amI love the new color. But the back definitely needs something. Love the little stand too.
Holly
Jenifer says
July 11, 2012 at 10:41 amThe back almost has the shape of an antique sign, so I think it’d be the perfect spot for vinyl lettering to play off of the shape. Otherwise I think it’d be better without the back…as is the scale seems a little off {but I think the lettering will give it better balance}
It looks wonderful with the new paint!
Sue says
July 11, 2012 at 10:27 amLike the new look better too. The back looks very low, unless you decorate it, I would take it off.
Have a sweet Wednesday,
Sue
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic says
July 11, 2012 at 9:30 amI love the new color! Not a huge fan of the glazed look, this is so much nicer. The table is as cute as could be too. Amazing what a coat of paint can do!
I think a vinyl on the back of the bench, perhaps in an oval shape (border)?