Table Makeover and Studio

A little over a week ago I found this white desk/library table and knew that I wanted to keep it. The size of it made me realize that it would look great in my office, because I really needed a worktable. My office is not lacking in furniture as it is now housing several other pieces that I could not part with.
This poor table had seen better days for sure, as it had been used for a worktable in someones garage or basement. Paint was caked and dried on the top, a board was loose and it was missing the drawer, but I could see that it would be worth the effort and TLC that needed to be invested.

Before photo

I just had a stinkin' fit over these legs.

We cut a small piece of plywood to cover the missing drawer opening.

And here is the top after sanding and sanding and three coats of paint.
A little antiquing and distressing

And here it is all decked out in my space.

I have a few fall projects in the works, so

I'm really enjoying being able to spread out.

My little Hartmann train case is now my supply caddy.

Fall magazines, my favorite read!

So while we're in here I'll just give you a little tour.

Collection of squirrels and chipmunks.

Now that it's almost fall they will be scurrying around the house.

Organized clutter

This gesso framed print, "A Girl Reading" hung in Mom's living room

for as long as I can remember .

Old white sideboard

One of my favorite vintage prints of my favorite tree, White River Birch.

Happy Chair and ottoman

Miss Irma and her junk jewelry

My mom made this ceramic cat for me back in the 80's


Supply storage

TV cabinet

This is a cross-stitch P. Buckley Moss that my Mom gave to me

for Christmas one year.

It has two little girls working on a quilt.

Just like my two little girls.

Each year the Highschools in town put on an art show of their school projects.

My husband bought this chair for me about 18 years ago,

and it is still one of my favorite pieces.

(Miss Jenkins is my office helper and computer love bug.)

A yo-yo pillow my MIL made for me a few years ago.

And this is the view out of my front windows.

Now that I have a worktable, my room is now a "studio",

and not just an "office"!

Have a great Friday!

Debra

White Wednesday, Snippets from Ozark

I have a few photos of "White" from my small booth at Spring Creek to share. It's a tiny space, but the atmosphere of the tea room is wonderful. I try to go after lunch hours to be out of the way of the shoppers and diners. If you happen to go on a Sunday afternoon, the heavenly aromas from the kitchen will cause you to go crazy, because that's when the owner and head chef, Brenda, makes her homemade crutons, and does some of her baking. Everything on the menu is so delicious you can hardly make a decision! If you are traveling or live anywhere near SW Missouri you have to come for lunch. Spring Creek is a landmark lunch experience!

A little collage art

chalk swans

vintage postcard Birthday Greetings

40's cornucopia vases

stack of dessert plates and teapot for one

This needlepoint piece is so sweet, it has a Scotty Dog in the doorway.

Poor Baby, she's really fallen to pieces. I asked her to please get her

"head on straight" for the photo.

Great old white wicker table

This is an image from last year this time, but I just love this old flower container. I have only seen this one. It is some kind of composite material, not sure, but it has a home with Judy, now, from Leola's.

And speaking of Leola's, here are the rest of my "White" photos, from a few weeks ago. After hearing Jan (Summer Sundays) talk about the store, I imagine that it's all "left the building"!

This white cupboard of Jan's has been one of my favorite pieces.

old clock face with an elegant black ribbon

Be sure and visit the other White Wednesday participants at Faded Charm.

Thank you, Kathleen.

Have a wonderful White Wednesday!

Debra