Now look at the Forest Green thrifted chairs. Now back to the gorgeousness above, now back to these. Sadly, these chairs are not as pretty in their circa 1996-matte-finish state. But the thing they do have going for them is their sturdy construction, able to withstand the rigors of a chaotic family. And the fact that they were super cheap. And the fact that I knew that those chairs are the chairs that these chairs could be like.
And finally, here is a little recent garage sale find. A great little end-table for $5. I haven't decided what color I'm going to paint it yet. Deciding between what's left of the paint used for my hutch last year or something brighter like the chairs. And yet I had pangs of guilt because, while this is totally not my style (I am not a great aficionado of Southwest art and decor), I am a great appreciator of the time it must have taken some sweet lady (I'm assuming) to put this kind of detail on this piece of furniture. I mean, check out those geckos . . .I keep feeling like I should give this to someone who loves it just the way it is. Oh the guilt . . .
The Tulip Patch
Don't feel guilt about the table. Obviously if the lady put a $5 pricetag on it she was totally over it. You saved it from a landfill. Now do you feel better???
Sharon@Sharon at Home
Love the chairs .... definitely paint the table. New home ... new look.
Tamera
It's cute, but...<br /><br />It is yours after all.
trish
Good Morning Amy. :o)<br />Your chairs look beautiful! You really did a nice job and they will be so much fun to sit at, around the table. :o)<br />Did you need to sand or strip the previous paint off?<br />I hope you have been having a nice week.<br />Sincerely - Tricia
Leila
Great chairs! If the previous owner was ready to get rid of her table she won't mind you painting it. I have to agree that multi-colored is fun, but southwestern multi-colored is...well, not my style.
Jackie
There are parts of the table that I like the way it is - and it's not the obviously southwest part. Make it your own!
A Plain Path
Great job on the chairs....and that table...whew...paint away! :o) It does seem like it took someone a good bit of time to make it their own, but now it's time to make it your own. Have fun!
Kim Walus
What beautiful chairs and the colors are perfectly perfect.
Leslie
the chairs look awesome!!! what a fantastic idea
Lori
LOVE the chairs! Yes- that table needs some help. It made the original owner happy so now you need to make you the owner happy...paint it!
DeeRoo
Paint it, Paint it, Paint it!;)<br /><br />Ivy leaf? Looks yellow to me! They all look great, any of those colors or the hutch color would suit just fine. Take a family vote!!;)<br /><br />It is pouring here!
DeeRoo
Paint it, Paint it, Paint it!;)<br /><br />Ivy leaf? Looks yellow to me! They all look great, any of those colors or the hutch color would suit just fine. Take a family vote!!;)<br /><br />It is pouring here!
Kristie
Don't feel guilty...that side table needs to be stopped. Paint it!
Jen
I remember you posting those chairs! I thought it was a gorgeous picture. Love the new chairs! I'm thinking I should do that to my plain black chairs. How did you prep them?<br /><br />Wow, I can't wait to see what you do to the table!
live a colorful life
The chairs look great. And the table has such a great shape to it. Paint it and make it yours!
Connie
I swear we are home improvement twins right now; I'm staining/painting/glazing some battered barstools and it makes a world of difference. So does the bulletproof polyurethane for a kid-friendly household. If you need help with/supplies for a faux finish, call me. I bought a pint of tintable glaze for this project; there's no way I'll use even close to the whole thing.<br /><br />.
SewSara
go bright with the table!! you won't regret it. 🙂
StrawberryBlond
PAINT IT! Yes, it must've taken someone forever to do that (and well, I might add) but that style is so over it's not even funny. No guilt!<br /><br />I love what you've done with your chairs. It's what I've wanted to do FOREVER but we don't have a kitchen set yet. I lived vicariously through my daughter and made her a Barbie kitchen set with different colored chairs
Kasi
I love those so much, I can't even express it in writing 🙂 Spray paint really is my best friend.
Tiffany
Spray paint that poor table and put it out of its misery! 🙂
Allie
Your chairs look so fun!
AnneMarie
Ok - love the chairs - but! Completely unrelated....<br /><br />Have you seen the spoof Sesame Street did with Grover for the Old Spice commercial????<br /><br />Hilarious!! And EXTREMELY hilarious when you catch your 4 year old quoting it!!!
Angie
Paint it! The chairs look wonderful!
Maggie
Love the OS reference! I imagined the actor that does them reading your paragraph. Ah-mazing!<br /><br />:) Thanks for the laugh.
Gari
I love that little end table, it would look great in a quilt studio. But why not design a quilt from the tabel top. It would look great.
Sew Many Mamas
LOVE the chairs - can't wait to see the table finished!
Jodie
It's ok to let the geckos go 🙂
Katy
Hmm, is it possible to be jealous of a CHAIR?! Very pretty makeover!
Annette
Love what you did with the chairs. the colours are pretty. I am inspired.
Pamela
Spray Paint rocks....the spray paint section is way bettr at WM unfortunately. Your chairs look awesome.
Alissa
LOVE the chairs!<br />Can't wait to see what you do with the table!
Andy
love the chairs and thanks for the tip about walmart spray paint. I would never think to look there.
Tracey
Just curious...how the table is finished that the "new chairs" go with. I have been wanting to give mine a redo....but haven't found the courage yet 🙂
Shirley
I like that table...but I think it probably came out of a Mexican Resturant..you've probably painted this 2 years back but I'm surfing and writing. 😉