Treasures on a Thursday

I had to run some errands today.
On my way home, I stopped at one of my favorite antique dealers.

I am never disappointed when I visit.

He always has a white table or three for me.

He knows I can't leave them behind when he throws such good prices at me.

So, they all came home with me!

Come on, don't even tell me you would have left them behind.
Seriously!

Oh yeah, another chair. 

This chippy little white darling is going in my gardens.

Did you count them? 

I know you did.

Actually there are four tables there.

The iron tables are two separate ones.

Perfect for my deck!

Oh, I already told you.

I HAVE A TABLE PROBLEM!

How could I resist those casters.

and 

That wood and white combination.

I can never resist these little drawer tables.

This little darling is the perfect size for an entry or any spot in my house for that matter.

Back to my errands, one stop I had to make was to have a mammogram.

OK ladies, I have to say that I was wrong, wrong, wrong, not to have done this four years ago.

Does it hurt?

Yeah, some.
 But I can handle a little pain that lasted a mere seconds each time they took the picture.
They only had to take 4 pictures.

I did not wait around for the results, they will call or send me a report.

I am here to say, if you are holding off on doing it because someone said it might hurt.

Stop waiting, get it done.

Maybe you will be rewarded with treasures too!

How is your day going?

Me, I'm off to clean some tables.
And put a dent in the 10 yards of mulch we had delivered yesterday.

Vintage Coffee Table

I found a neat old farm table and trunk at a local farm sale.

You may notice that YES THEY ARE BLUE.

I am planning on using them in the basement.

Not as blue is it. 

First I sanded off all of the chippy paint.

Then I painted over the blue with a slightly aqua green color.

Then I stained it all with a gel stain.

You can see a little of the difference in color now.

Did you notice that I did not cover it in paint but tried to let the wood show through.

This trunk is great for storing extra blankets and pillows.

I'm loving my new table.

I love finding vintage pieces and reworking them until they are perfect.

Rather than going out and finding the perfect piece I make it perfect for me. 

So, how do you like it?

Do you like how I only painted over the painted areas or do you think I should have covered the whole top?

I still have to have the legs trimmed down to coffee table height.

What are your plans for this weekend?

Me, weeds are calling my name.

I am sharing my vintage table with Debra from Common Ground for Vintage Inspired Friday, Cindy from My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday and French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday.

And I would like to join a new party.

Thank you Jody from Rooted in Thyme for inviting me to join Simple & Sweet Fridays.

Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping by.