This weekend my Craigslist farmhouse table took a trip to Mesa, Arizona to undergo a little reconstructive surgery. The reason...sometimes DIY projects aren't as successful as you originally plan for. After two failed attempts at refinishing the thing, the table took up permanent residence in the garage.
Here it is before, then an almost successful finish (twice), and then back in the garage where my boys used it as a place to put on their shoes.
Enter Natalie of Natty by Design.
This girl knows her stuff (and is totally glamorous...definitely not the type I would peg to have a thing for power tools and a paint gun).
She takes blah furniture and turns it in to "I have to have that" furniture.
Here it is before, then an almost successful finish (twice), and then back in the garage where my boys used it as a place to put on their shoes.
Enter Natalie of Natty by Design.
This girl knows her stuff (and is totally glamorous...definitely not the type I would peg to have a thing for power tools and a paint gun).
She takes blah furniture and turns it in to "I have to have that" furniture.
Check out some of her work:
I always think that I can save money and get the exact look I'm going for by doing it myself. Most of the time that's how it works out. Some of the time I end up spending much more time and money than I originally budgeted for (like in this case) and it still turns out botched. I'm learning that sometimes you have to know when you are in over your head and let a professional take over.
Take it away Natalie! I should have called you from the get-go. Can't wait to see the results.
I always think that I can save money and get the exact look I'm going for by doing it myself. Most of the time that's how it works out. Some of the time I end up spending much more time and money than I originally budgeted for (like in this case) and it still turns out botched. I'm learning that sometimes you have to know when you are in over your head and let a professional take over.
Take it away Natalie! I should have called you from the get-go. Can't wait to see the results.
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21 comments:
I totally agree with you about DIY. Sometimes I wish I would just suck it up and have a pro do the work. Can't wait to see the 'after' :-)
All of them are such nice pieces!
Natty is so cool - can't wait to see what she does with your table!
I found this out when I tried to upholster an antique rocker. Oh my did I open a can of worms. It still isn't done. There are professionals for a reason!!! Upholstery is much harder than it looks, Kathysue
Natty is sure talented. Can't wait to see the 'after'!
Jessie
www.mixandchic.com
Love her work!
A big fan of Natalie's work!! Janell
Amen! Looks like you have put your table in competent hands!
I cannot wait to see this thing finished! I love this table it is exactly what I am looking for. So jealous!
Your table will be lovely I'm sure. Sorry it hasn't worked out thus far. Hind-sight comes too late.
I'm another satisfied Natty customer! She did a fantastic job on a nightstand for my girls' room. I can't wait to see what she does with your table!
It's called "Sweat Equity." Losing your mind is sometimes just not worth it, from a sister DIY.
i actually liked how you finished it before....i can't wait to see what she does with it....what a great find, i would kill to find a table like that. if i had one it would be a chippy white painted base and a gray weathered top.....
i can't wait to see the final result..
hugs, cindy
There is something about other peoples "failed" DIY projects that make me feel better. Not that I want them to fail but that I am not alone in my own attempts. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see Natty's results.
Excited to see what it looks like afterwards!
Be Still my heart, I have a dresser, I live in Phoenix. Natty might have just made my day! Can't wait to email. Good Luck on your table.
Those are great pictures, I'm sure she'll do a fantastic job!
how fun! Where in AZ are you at? I'm in Avondale! Love meeting AZ bloggers! And I LOVE your blog!
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I can't wait to see what she does with it....What a great find, I would kill to find a table like that.
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