Hello lovely Friends! It’s my favorite day of the month…Trash to Treasure Tuesday!! The second Tuesday of every month, four of my favorite trash to treasure makers and I get together to bring you a fabulous makeover on the cheap, and you know that’s my absolute favorite!
Today I’m sharing how I gave this little $20 thrift store sewing machine table a cottage-inspired makeover:
I love the height of these tables to use as regular side tables.
I was wandering through Michaels one day when I came across Americana Chalky Finish Paint by Deco Art (affiliate link). I have wanted to try it and with my 50% off coupon, an 8 ounce jar only cost me $5. I planned to use it on one of my March Madness projects, but just couldn’t decide what to test it out on.
Then the other day I pulled this little table out to give it a try.
The color I chose is called Refreshing:
It’s a minty green color, and a bit different than the hues I normally choose.
This makes me think of a sweet guest room in a quaint little cottage.
With a vintage floral quilt on the bed.
This only took two coats, and it went on nicely. I had originally done a two toned look with an ivory color on the top, but I quickly decided I didn’t like it and painted the whole thing in the green. I sanded then sealed with Annie Sloan’s clear soft wax.
I love the original pulls that came with this little table, but I wanted something less formal, and more fun. I had these that I found at Ross a couple of years ago but just never found the right project for them.
I think they’re perfect.
Painting this little piece gave it a whole new personality!
Don’t go anywhere! My fabulous thrifty makeover friends are sharing trash to treasure transformations of their own today!
Check out what they did with these finds at the links below!
I’ll be back Thursday sharing how I added a some farmhouse charm to my kitchen, plus how I updated this wire caddy:
See ya then!
UPDATE: See how this little wire caddy turned out and how I farmhoused my kitchen HERE now. 🙂
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Rose L. says
You picked a wonderful color!
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Rose! XO
Mary Kaiser says
Very cute, you continue to amaze me with the things you re-create. Can’t wait to see the basket makeover on Thursday. Thanks for your inspiration!!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Mary!! XOXO
Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says
Love it! The color and you’re absolutely right about the height of these beauties. It’s perfect, Christy!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Larissa! 🙂
Joanne Taggart says
Hi Christy! Yes, the table looks beautiful in the shade of green you chose. Did you do the Vaseline thing or just sand a little in spots to show a little bit of the wood that comes through? The knobs are beautiful too. Matter of fact, they go perfectly.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Joanne! I just sanded for this look. The Vaseline will make it look more like the paint chipped off than it just wore away over time. 🙂
Sandra@lookingforpotential says
Looks great, love the color of it and those little flower pulls icing on the cake!!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Sandra! So glad you like it! XO
Gina Keysor says
Good color choice, very flexible. It could go with retro, vintage or coastal décor and more. The knobs are perfect, its always good to have a stash !! Super cute.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Gina! This color really is so flexible. 🙂
Angelia says
Love this color! It’s Tuesday! That means I’m headed out to the thrift stores now. ???? Gotta keep my eyes open for knobs.
Christy K. James says
Glad you like it, Angelia…green is new for me! Hope you found some goodies today!
Cheryl says
Love, love, love!! I do have a question, did you take the sewing machine out and paint the inside? Did you leave the hole? Just wondering because I have one similar here and was wondering if you left the hole in it? This came at a perfect time, thank you for the inspiration!!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Cheryl! There was no machine when I bought it and I just left the hole inside. Lazy diyer lol. 🙂
Cheryl says
I’m a lazy diyer too, Christy. I will probably do the same thing but take the machine out. It is so heavy. Thanks again for the inspiration!! Keep up the great work, love it!!
Christy K. James says
You’re welcome, Cheryl…thank you! XO
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
So sweet Christy! I have a sewing table (but with the iron bottom) that I need to get busy on! 🙂 LOVE the color.
xo
Nancy
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Nancy! I love these as side tables…I bet yours is pretty!
Jolinda says
it is so sweet with it’s flower pulls. The color is perfect.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Jolinda! I was so happy to be able to use those knobs finally. 🙂
Maggie M says
Very cute. I love the floral knobs.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Maggie! XO
Regina says
It looks adorable. I too picked up two boxes of those rose knobs last year and just love them. They really make this piece so charming… LOVE IT!!!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Regina! I loved them so much when I saw them too! 🙂
Tracey Martin says
I was so surprised when I scrolled down to see you had painted something a COLOR! I am drawn to ALL of your things because of the cottage white, but love this little guy in its charming green! But then again, I love everything you do! 🙂 (Think I might give Michaels’ chalk paint a try as well!)
Christy K. James says
Ha ha I know…surprise! I don’t do color too often, but I love this soft green for a fun pop of color. And you are so sweet, Tracey…thank you!! XO
Treva says
Just cute as can be. I love the little flower knobs. They are so so sweet looking.
The only chalk paint I have used was on my one project and it was some mason jars. I think they turned out fine but now I have a big project I am wanting to try painting two very simple straight chairs fabric covered.
I had planned on using Annie Sloan paint and wax. Which brand would you suggest using for a beginner.
I am sorry if that puts you on the spot but I really want a nice job on the chairs they are for my daughter.
If you rather not make a choice I understand.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Treva! Are you painting the fabric too? I love Annie Sloan and would probably always use that if money were no issue. 🙂
Tania says
Oh my goodness, that little cabinet is so sweet now! I love, love, love that color and the knobs are pure perfection!
Tania
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Tania!! Aren’t those knobs the sweetest?? XOXO
Ruth Anne says
The sewing table turned out so nicely! It is charming! Also, I enjoyed all your March Madness makeovers–I admire your creativity and stamina!
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Ruth Anne! I always appreciate your sweet comments! 🙂
Catherine says
While I love the color, I think I preferred the original wood. I like the painted look, but sometimes I like the old fashioned original best. But either way is very nice – it gives us an opportunity to see it from different viewpoints 🙂
Christy K. James says
The original was pretty, I have to admit. I usually find my pieces in much worse condition, but you’re right…you get to see two versions. 🙂
Marie, The Interior Frugalista says
They are perfect for the table and paired with that refreshing (sorry, couldn’t resist) mint paint color.
Christy K. James says
Ha ha thanks, Marie! It is oh so refreshing! 😀
Moriah says
Beautiful!
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Moriah! XO
Wendy says
I love this make-over so much!
When my 87 yr old Mother saw what I was looking at she exclaimed “That is the exact color I have been trying to find to show you that I want you to paint my dresser!”
So, with that in mind, would you please let me know what the name/brand of the color is? It would make my Mom so very happy 🙂
Thanks so much you’re a Doll!
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Wendy! This is Americana Décor Chalky Finish Paint by Deco Art that I purchased at Michaels, and the color is Refreshing. 🙂
Wendy says
Awesome! Thanks you so much!
Christy K. James says
You’re welcome! 🙂
Linda says
Love this shade of green! You took a risk and it really paid off. Did you use a shellac-base stain blocker before applying the two coats of chalk paint? I never know on dark wood if I need to apply a shellac primer when using a light color chalk paint. I recently purchased a dark walnut stained media table from TJ-Max that I would love to paint in a hazelnut chalk paint. Should I prime first?
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Linda! I usually test a spot like one of the back legs to see if is going to bleed through, and this luckily did not, so no shellac was needed first. I would do the same for your media table. Test a back leg and see if it bleeds through. A newer piece shouldn’t, but it wouldn’t hurt to check. If it doesn’t bleed, you can go straight to chalk painting. If it does, give it a couple of coats of spray shellac or a one coat of brush on shellac first.
Jen @ Girl in the Garage says
You already know I really love this table! The color is gorgeous and those knobs are perfect! <3
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Jen!! XOXO