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Not Your Ordinary Library Table {Dogwoods}
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M&M Embellishments
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An update on the library table my sister found for me. She didn't know what my design would be, but she grabbed it up before it was too late. I was pretty pleased when I saw it, but I just couldn't figure out what I wanted to do with it. I knew I was going to do some stain art on top, so I went ahead and stripped the top.
I stared at it quite awhile, but it just wasn't speaking to me.
While I was waiting for my new shipment from Velvet Finishes to arrive, I came up with a design for the top. I decided on Dogwoods. One of my mother's favorite trees. (still at my age, I always strive to do things that make her happy/ proud of her baby lol)
Now, I was done with the top, except for the finishing (sealing/ poly). I decided to use a sanding sealer first as I read great reviews about giving a smoother finish and not having to sand so much between coats of poly.
Here is the comparison:
I was pretty disappointed, but got some opinions from others here on Hometalk, and most others thought the SealCoat brought out the warmth of the wood. OK, so I guess I will keep going.
So now I have to decide what to do with the base.
I think I 'm going to go with a mahogany/cherry stain on the base, the colors would emulate this piece I have. I'm not sure if I will do the drawers in cherry or make them match the top.
I have to take a break while I go visit my family! YAY! Gives me time to stare at my pictures to decide for sure on the base.
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Published May 27th, 2016 11:35 AM
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Ethel Kirkpatrick on Oct 30, 2018
Stunning! What a gorgeous project!
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M&M Embellishments on Nov 01, 2018
Thank you Ethel!!
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NancyMaria on Oct 31, 2018
Hats off to sister!
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M&M Embellishments on Nov 01, 2018
Thanks NancyMaria!!
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I have a real antique table with 6 leaves and I've been trying to decide what to do for the surface that would look good and the pattern would work no matter which leaves would be in or with none at all. It's an oval shape and I don't want to paint it, just stain or varnish it, but with something to make it unique and beautiful. Any ideas people? Oh I'm not a great artist I have to have a pattern I can copy.
M&M Embellishments,
Thank you so much for replying back on your table. It is gorgeous. I looked through your collection of work. WoW!! You really have a lot of creativity in your blood.....I love them horses on the rustic wood. I'm a lover of horses. I'd love to see it in a different setting.....larger or alone? Thank you!!
Where can I find a table like this? Not painted or anything. I love this table because there are drawers on it.