June 3, 2014

Collecting enamel tables...

Chris came home with another $15 enamel table from a recent estate sale.
 As you can see, this one needed some tender loving care.
Originally constructed in 1948, it has two sides that can be extended.
He spent the weekend sanding off the rust and repainting the enamel.
Don't you love the blue trim? He taped off the sides to retain its color while he was repainting the table top and collar.
He wanted to replace the wood on the drawer, but I loved its worn character.
$15 table.  $3 can of white enamel paint.  Hours of elbow grease.
New life for a very loved table.
I wonder what special meals, family secrets and games were shared at this table?
XOXO
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22 comments:

  1. MargaretJune 3, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Great job. It looks so good! Happy that sucha great table will live on to be enjoyed for more special times. Maggie

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  2. LynneJune 3, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    Quite the team you are at finding treasures . . . and bringing them back to life. I can see the table as a great space to play a board game . . . or for a 1000 piece puzzle!

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  3. LBPJune 3, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    I love your enamel table! Great job restoring it.

    Blessings

    Linda

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  4. Corey June 3, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    What a great job you guys did! And love that the table has a drawer- that would come in handy...

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  5. JbooJune 3, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Very cool! Love that old table and now it looks new and better than ever!

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  6. La Vie QuotidienneJune 3, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    I have never seen a table like this, love the way that it extends, how handy! What a great find...looks like new but still has a lot of charm, perfect with the table cloth.

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  7. laurie -magpie ethelJune 3, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    So nice to find a good item and then actually fix it up and use it and not let it sit in the pile in your garage. Looks great Chris!

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  8. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~June 3, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    So lovely Kim! I do love enamel things!! Chris did an amazing job re-doing it!! Your flowers and cloth are so beautiful on the fresh paint!! Have a fabulous day! xo Holly

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  9. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~June 3, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    So lovely Kim! I do love enamel things!! Chris did an amazing job re-doing it!! Your flowers and cloth are so beautiful on the fresh paint!! Have a fabulous day! xo Holly

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  10. Lutka And Co.June 3, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    What a handy husband you have! Great vintage table!

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  11. vintage greyJune 3, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    Oh, I love it!! They are so neat!! xo Heather

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  12. LynnJune 3, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    It turned out great! I'm sure you'll get lots of fun use out of it-enjoy:@)

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  13. CourtneyJune 3, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    You have a wonderful and handy husband. Is he out of school for the summer?

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  14. vivianJune 3, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    Looks great! Great save. Good husband! Lol!
    Happy rest of the week kimmie!
    Xoxo
    Vivian

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  15. JodeeJune 3, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    Wowzers! What a fabulous find! Great makeover!

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  16. Erica of Golden Egg VintageJune 3, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    It's wonderful! What a perfect "trash to treasure" story!
    I've missed you! I need to catch up on your blog and see what's going on. I hope your summer is off to a great start!
    Erica :)

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  17. Cheryl G.June 4, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    Love the table!
    Great eye!
    Turned out amazing!

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  18. NanaDianaJune 4, 2014 at 1:22 AM

    That looks exactly like the enamel table we had at our old cottage. I LOVED that table! You two find the best treasures, Kim!

    Hope you had a great day- I just got home from a VERY late meeting---xo Diana

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  19. Pam~ Virginia RetroJune 4, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Such a sweet table, and for a sweet price. Yay for hubby's elbow grease. Where will it go?

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  20. PattiJune 4, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Wow! I have a table very similar, but no drawer, and, it is rusty, too. I had no idea you could paint the top, too. What a guy!

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  21. UnknownJune 5, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Love it. We have an enamel table in the kitchen and use it every day. The leaf system is different, though.

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  22. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 8, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Beautiful!!
    What a wonderful restoration!! I love bringing things that other people would throw in the trash and then giving them a lovely new life!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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