Friday, October 29, 2010

Garbage Pickins' at the Neighbors

Grabbed this from my next door neighbors trash...how convenient for me?? I have to admit though when I moseyed on over and grabbed it, I was praying no one would see me hauling it back to my garage. My name is Sue and I am garbage stalker!

                 I primed it and painted it with the left over paint from this side table because I loved the color and there was just enough left to do this piece.

 Then distressed and glazed it. Thanks neighbor George!!



Linking up here...

http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/2010/11/piece-of-work-wednesday-link-party.html


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16 comments:

  1. ChrissieOctober 29, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    The table looks beautiful. How great that you found it for free. I am garbage stalker too!LOL

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  2. The Midwest CottageOctober 29, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Seriously? It is way better now that you painted it! Amazing and so chic. Love it!

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  3. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageOctober 29, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    You did a wonderful job painting table. It looks so pretty!! So awesome that it was free!

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  4. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyOctober 29, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Sue,
    This is an amazing table! Why on earth would neighbor George want to throw it out???? Love the details!

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  5. UnknownOctober 29, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    I would be stalking too. What a great little piece.

    http://www.littlebluechairs.com/

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  6. mommyrooOctober 29, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    I wouldn't let George see that piece, he'll want it back! Great job, I LOVE it!

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  7. klulessOctober 29, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Nice score and it turned out beautiful. You gave me a chuckle, too. Many years ago I spotted an old rocker with superb "bones" poking out of my neighbors woodpile. I was too embarassed to ask if I could have it so I asked if I could buy it. Mind you, all the upholstery was missing and it is in his woodpile. In the end I gave him $5 and dragged it home and I'm pretty sure he thought I was a little off from there on - LOL!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 29, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    I seriously need to start looking curbside. Your post made me giggle... You saved the landfill and made it beautiful.

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  9. Cassie BustamanteOctober 29, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    why don't my neighbor's throw away good stuff? i am in the wrong city! you really made that table beautiful- i bet your neighbors want it back!

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  10. KimmyOctober 29, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Love love love! I cannot believe someone was gonna just throw that away? Great score for you!

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  11. UnknownOctober 30, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Love your table! What a great find!

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  12. The Polka Dot ClosetOctober 31, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Hi, I'm Carol and I'm a garbage stalker too!! Yep, got my neighbors chair in my living room! I know, I would hate to get caught too!!! Why is that? I love the table and how you shabbied it up perfect!

    Carol

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  13. cushyNovember 1, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    you have a nice neighbor with great taste!

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  14. Allison@FabRehabNovember 3, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    Seriously jealous! Of your neighbor's trash AND your ability! This table looks fab! New follower here!

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  15. RenéNovember 4, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    I would have grabbed it up too...in a hurry. It's beautiful!

    -Rene

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  16. Amanda@RelovedRubbishNovember 4, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    Good job saving this poor little table from its landfill destiny. I absolutely love this color with the glaze. It is gorgeous!

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