I found this little side table for $5 at a garage sale. It was originally from Target, not anything old, and it was exactly what I was looking for! We have a fire place in our bedroom and I am working on cozying up the spot a bit. The room still has a ways to go.
I decided a checkerboard would be the perfect detail to add to this treasure.
Today I am linking up with my monthly furniture flipping friends to bring you guys projects that are all about THE DETAILS!
It doesn’t take much to spruce up a tired piece of furniture. Hopefully you’ll look at the pieces around your house you’ve grown weary of and take inspiration from one of my friends to transform it instead of trashing it, or continuing to live with something you don’t love.
The whole table got a chalk paint makeover and light distressing.
I taped off a checkerboard and sponge brushed some black acrylic paint. After it dried completely I distressed the checkerboard too.
Super simple, super fun!
As I took pictures my sweet little friend decided he wanted to model for you all today. Since he fit the color scheme I let 😉
My “outdoor” cat that is never outdoors posed like a professional, I did nothing, he just sat and acted all regal.
This is what the other lazy bum did…
Now I have to come up with some “checkers”…it looks like I have a match waiting. Ideas welcome!
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Here are the last few months projects if you want to catch up: Weathered Side Table and Go Bold
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Cute, cute table! Love your cat too!
For checkers, why not slice pieces off a small branch and paint red stars and black stars on them. Wood checkers by a fireplace would fit right in.
Love your table and your kitties.
Precious – your table and your furry model! 🙂
Like the table! I love the fabric on your wingback chair. Everything looks so cozy & inviting. Love those beautiful cats!????
Thanks Wanda! We had a fun photo shoot 😉
Such a Sweet and Simple Upcycle!! Your photos and photography skills are Brilliant! And your Cats are, well, Amazing! Keep up the Great work/ play!! I LOVE your page/ blog!!
Thank you so much Jan, I appreciate the encouragement more than you can imagine. So glad you stopped by today.
That table is so cute. It is inspiring me. And the models are purrfect little additions to the photos.
I’m partial, but I think they are pretty cute too!
What a great side table! I love checkers! We’re sharing it tonight at Friday’s Furniture Fix and hope you’ll stop by! http://www.thirtyeighthstreet.com/2015/12/fridays-furniture-fix-link-party-no-20_17.html