My 1940's table re-do

Here is the huge project that I have been working on for weeks! This table is estimated to be from the 1940's, and we believe it was handmade. It was a bit rough, but such a beauty. I love everything about this table, but my FAVORITE part? It was FREE! My grandfather found it in a house he was helping clean out (the renters had moved out and left it behind!). He told my Grandma about it, she called me and asked if I wanted it,  I said, "OF COURSE I WANT IT," and the rest is history...

 *This is a picture heavy post, don't say I didn't warn you! :)

Here she is after many coats of paint, tons of sanding, and a little wood filler (then repeat, repeat, repeat).

The legs are absolutely gorgeous.

Here's what the table looked like when I first got it...

It was rough, but those legs and the curved corners are what sold me.

There was a large chunk missing from the middle that ran the width of the table.

Filling with wood putty, then sanding it down...

Priming it...

Originally I was just going to paint the top, then stain the legs, but I decided to paint the whole thing. 

I think painting it made the legs pop even more.

Love those corners...

This piece has such great character.

I did sand a few spots on the top to bring out the detail.

(I love you)

I can't wait to get this table into our dining room and decorate. I'll post more pictures once I finish all the chairs and get it all set up in the apartment.

Thanks for reading,

-Wendy

***UPDATE here is the table in it's new home (and a sneak peek of our new apartment)! Those are not the chairs that go with it, they are from Matt's previous dining set.

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Organization!

At our new apartment there is no pantry, and no good spot for food storage... That is until I turned our laundry room (read closet) into a pantry. We were planning on buying a washer and dryer,  but since there is a laundry room on-site at our complex, and because we needed a place to store dry goods, etc. we opted to go with a makeshift pantry.

I found this small wire rack at Costco (similar sized shelving units at Home Depot and Lowe's were between $75-$100 dollars), I scored this guy for $35! Yay!

The canvas baskets hold (L-R) miscellaneous (light bulbs, etc), cleaning rags and sponges, cleaning supplies, and laundry (detergent, iron, etc). It looks much nicer than the pile of junk we had up there earlier. I didn't take any before pictures of this project, simply because when I set my mind to doing something, I have to get it done immediately. I always forget before pics. Just imagine piles of junk everywhere. Got it?

It still needs a lot of work. I need to figure out a way to store all our food goods neatly, and I need to install a broom/mop wall holder, and a wall or door mounted spice rack, but it is better than it was.

Another organization project...
All our dvds, games, cables, etc had been in boxes laying in the middle of the floor, and our tv was sitting on an old side table. we went on like this for 5 weeks, then I said ENOUGH! I know we have 100,000,000 more projects, but I can't look at this.

I had bought this for christmas decor storage (it fits under the bed), but instead I unpacked all the dvds and games and put them in here.

My plan was to just slide this little guy under the couch. done! Except, oh wait, it totally doesn't fit under the couch. Boo. 

So, 24 hours later we bought an entertainment center. It wasn't exactly what I wanted (I had found an awesome antique dresser on Criagslist that I was planning on re-doing), but Matt was ready to set up his surround sound, and I was ready to get things off the floor. 

We went with some Target "starter" furniture...

Good almost hubby putting it together...

Finished

Oh look, just in time to watch a No Doubt reunion concert. Hah!

New upcoming projects, finishing my 1940's dining table redo, a new (old) mirror re-do, and a gallery wall. 

Thanks for reading,

-Wendy

What I've been up to lately...

Things have been pretty crazy around here (I think I say this every post?). Between getting the final details done for the wedding (29 days!),

dealing with some weird health issues, and trying to consolidate and move both Matt's and my stuff into a one bedroom apartment (and not look like an episode of Sanford and Son) has been challenging.
My cooking has also been quite limited as of late due to the fact that I have been on a strict gluten free, dairy free, oil and excess fat free, and caffeine free diet (not by choice). Soo, yeah. I eat a lot of salads, beans, and rice....every day.

But in other fun and happy news- the apartment is slowly, but surely coming together, the wedding is almost here, and the wedding showers (read: PRESENTS) have been plentiful. Seriously though, I have been blessed with such sweet friends and family who have quite literally showered us in gifts!

Imagine that times three! CRAZY!

I LOVE my new pots and pans!

This is the doormat I got for our apartment in honor of Matt. Cute, right?

This is me getting ready for one of the showers. SO FUN!

Okay, there is your picture update from me. :) 

We are getting married in Murray, KY, in my grandparent's back yard. I'm very excited about this. It will be a small, family wedding, which is what I have always wanted. Cool news flash about Murray, KY, not only is Murray State U ALWAYS listed in the top public Universities, but it was also just awarded the friendliest small town in America! So now you know. ;)                       

Oh, also, my car reached (and exceeded) 200,000 miles the other day.

So now you have TMI a full life update from me. 

-Wendy

wedding showers and awesome presents...

I know I haven't been keeping up with this blog AT ALL, but things have been crazy around here.
1 month until our wedding!!

Today I had a fantastic wedding shower, It was absolutely perfect. I'll share more about that in a later post, but here is a picture of one of my FAVORITE wedding presents we've received...

My awesome, talented, artist cousin, Emily, painted it for us. I LOVE IT!

I hope you are having a wonderful week!

-Wendy