Thursday, March 3, 2011

Mackenzie Childs Style

I found this old table at the flea market and loved all the great detail on it. My plan was to strip the top, stain it and of course paint it blue but the plan changed when I found a hairline crack running through the center. I used would filler to seal it up but thought it would still be obvious through the stain. So I went to plan B: paint it Mackenzie Childs style.
                                                                                  

Dowel constructed and it was a little wobbly so I used some wood glue and clamps to sturdy it up. All in the comfort of my family room . Honestly, I can't even complain about the kids messing the house up. I am by far the biggest mess maker!

Mathematical drag of taping off squares.

Yay...all finished!




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28 comments:

  1. ChrissieMarch 3, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I love plan B! This table is out of this world fabulous!! I love MC and you knocked it off beautifully. Great job Sue, you really outdid yourself on this one! My fave yet!!!

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  2. Cassie BustamanteMarch 3, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    what a great job, sue! you did mc some justice!

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  3. Debra@Dejarenew.blogspot.comMarch 3, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Oh my word. I couldn't even wait to comment lol! Thanks for linking up! Loving it. YAY!!! Great paint job.

    Deb @ DejaRenew

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  4. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 4, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Wow! Your table turned out GREAT!

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  5. xinexMarch 4, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Wow! That is really awesome! It is so beautiful!...Christine

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  6. Debra@Dejarenew.blogspot.comMarch 4, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Hey Sue, just letting you know for some reason your link on my party, my link and Chrissie link to our projects is broke. So if you want to post this awesome project again please have at it and I will delete the one with the broken link. Don't know why it is just us three lol. Story of my life. thx Deb.

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  7. Emily@LovelyBeastsMarch 4, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Wow I can't believe how much detailed painting you did! But it really does look wonderful. By the way where did you get the oriental rug in the picture? I love it! Was it a yard sale/flea market find?

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  8. Cass @ That Old HouseMarch 4, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    OK -- that is AMAZING. It's fantastic. I have seen other knock-offs of MC style, but never one as well executed as this. Gorgeous!
    I am green with envy.
    Cass

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  9. {oc cottage}March 4, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Sooooooooooooooooo cool! It's perfection!!

    m ^..^

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  10. Randee EricksonMarch 4, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Absolutely incredible! I love, love, love it!

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  11. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyMarch 5, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    You have some skills, girl! That looks like alot of work! Turned out fab!

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  12. foreverdecoratingMarch 5, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Well, I am glad that you found me so I could find you. I think this table came out fabulous. I agree, I wish I could get those prices for my stuff too. We would all be rich. But I take great pride in knowing that I did it myself for pennies on their dollar and just the pride of knowing that I did it. I am a new fan.

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  13. Linda QMarch 6, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    That turned out totally darling!!
    Great job.
    Linda

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  14. Little Red HenMarch 6, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    B'gok! Mackenzie Childs all the way! Mac would be proud of this piece! It is PERFECT in EVERYWAY! Amazing!
    -Tami-

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  15. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 6, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    That turned out great, Sue! I love MacKenzie Childs stuff and you nailed it here! Your lines are so crisp, too.

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  16. HomeroadMarch 6, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Wow! Beautiful! I love Mackenzie Childs! You did a beautiful job! You make me want to try it myself!
    Susan

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  17. LizabethMarch 6, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Absolutely fabulous! Perfect job! That's a treasure!

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  18. RachelMarch 6, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    I adore Mackenzie Childs but I can't even afford one of her teapots! This may be a good solution for me! Thanks for the fabulous inspiration!
    I followed your link from Metamorphasis Monday, stop by and visit me at cookscleansplayswithpaper.blogspot.com !

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  19. Be Colorful CoastalMarch 7, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    I love this and can appreciate the labor involved in all that taping. I do a lot of painted furniture pieces so I feel your pain but the end result is gorgeous. A great piece. I would be flattered it you would share it on Motivated Monday at BeColorful.
    Thanks,
    Pam

    http://becolorful.typepad.com

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  20. Jane T.March 7, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Jaw-dropping gorgeous.
    I would easily pay big $$ for that table and it would be worth every penny.
    Jane T.

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  21. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMarch 7, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    This is one of my favorite things to paint...Courtly checks!! You did a great job on this table - pat yourself on the back :-)

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  22. MarigeneMarch 7, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Your table is fabulous!

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  23. Be Colorful CoastalMarch 9, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    You know I love love love this. Thanks for sharing it on Motivated Monday at BeColorful
    Pam

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  24. Allison @ Vintage CharmMarch 14, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    This table is awesome!! Great job.

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  25. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Why go to so much trouble with the painter's tape??? Just draw your grid and paint in the lines.

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  26. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 30, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    This is such a fun transformation. Very MC.

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  27. ChattyReneeFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    What an outstanding job. I love MC, as so many do. I have a faux book that is full of her style and hopefully one day will be able to reproduce with my plans for a cottage to do all of my eclectic crafting in. Would love to share on my blog about your redo.

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  28. DanaFebruary 6, 2018 at 8:27 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! An inspiration!

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