Crazy story but true,
As hubby and I were on our way home from our daughter's new house across town, a guy was putting these two tables out on the street corner!
The curbside picker that I have known to be, had hubby stop and I asked what he was doing with them. He told me that he was moving and didn't have room for them and that I could have them. He even loaded them in the pickup!
As he was doing that, I grabbed $10 from my purse and actually had to force it in his hand. He was a young guy like my daughter (early 20's) and I knew that he could use the money.
He told me that based on the recent scandal, I should paint them...That was an understatement!
After arriving home, and looking at them closer, I realized that the bases were metal and the underside label read, "The Bombay Company"...a more expensive furniture store. I was thrilled and knew with little work, I could transform them.
After a cleanup and sanding, I simply painted them an onyx color. I left the metal bases alone.
Soon after, I was having a garage sale (you can see in the above picture where I had set some stuff out) and since my daughter didn't want them, and they would take up too much valuable space in my antique mall booth, I put them for sale and sold them just four days later for a nice profit!
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Monday
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
Creative Blogger's Party @ Homemaker On A Dime
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
Mop It Up Monday @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Market Yourself Monday @ Sumo's Sweet Stuff
Tuesday
Cowgirl Up Link Party @ The Farmhouse Porch
Show Me What You Got @ Our Delightful Home
Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time
The Inspiration Board Link Party @ Homework
Turning the Daunting Into Doable Tuesday @ Project Queen
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Wednesday
Be Inspired Party @ Elizabeth & Co.
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design
Wildly Original Wednesday @ I Gotta Create!
Show and Share @ Lil Pink Pocket
Adorned From Above Party @ Adorned From Above
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Piece of Work Wednesday @ Primitive & Proper
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters
Thursday
Show & Share @ Southern Lovely
Show Me Extraordinary Thursday Party @ The 36th Avenue
Tutorials Tips and Tidbits @ Stone Gable
Creative Things Thursday @ The Vintage Farmhouse
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
100 Ideas Under $100 @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Blog Stalking Thursday @ The Crafty Blog Stalker
EBTKS @ A Little Knick Knack
Friday
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
American Pickers @ Savvy City Farmer
Inspiration Friday @ At The Picket Fence
Free For All Party @ Five Days, Five Ways
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Saturday
Any Link Goes Party @ Bacon Time With The Hungry Hungry Hypo
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello
Serenity Saturday @ Serenity You
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal
Sunday
Overflowing with Creativity @ It's Overflowing
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn
Sundae Scoop Weekend Wrap Up Party @ I love Nap Time
Sunday Blog Love @ Cherished Treasures
So Darn Crafty Party @ Sew Many Ways
Sunday's Best Wrap Up Party @ My 1929 Charmer
Think Pink Party @ Flamingo Toes
As hubby and I were on our way home from our daughter's new house across town, a guy was putting these two tables out on the street corner!
The curbside picker that I have known to be, had hubby stop and I asked what he was doing with them. He told me that he was moving and didn't have room for them and that I could have them. He even loaded them in the pickup!
As he was doing that, I grabbed $10 from my purse and actually had to force it in his hand. He was a young guy like my daughter (early 20's) and I knew that he could use the money.
He told me that based on the recent scandal, I should paint them...That was an understatement!
After arriving home, and looking at them closer, I realized that the bases were metal and the underside label read, "The Bombay Company"...a more expensive furniture store. I was thrilled and knew with little work, I could transform them.
After a cleanup and sanding, I simply painted them an onyx color. I left the metal bases alone.
Soon after, I was having a garage sale (you can see in the above picture where I had set some stuff out) and since my daughter didn't want them, and they would take up too much valuable space in my antique mall booth, I put them for sale and sold them just four days later for a nice profit!
These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab
Monday
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
Creative Blogger's Party @ Homemaker On A Dime
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
Mop It Up Monday @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Market Yourself Monday @ Sumo's Sweet Stuff
Tuesday
Cowgirl Up Link Party @ The Farmhouse Porch
Show Me What You Got @ Our Delightful Home
Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time
The Inspiration Board Link Party @ Homework
Turning the Daunting Into Doable Tuesday @ Project Queen
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Wednesday
Be Inspired Party @ Elizabeth & Co.
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design
Wildly Original Wednesday @ I Gotta Create!
Show and Share @ Lil Pink Pocket
Adorned From Above Party @ Adorned From Above
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Piece of Work Wednesday @ Primitive & Proper
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters
Thursday
Show & Share @ Southern Lovely
Show Me Extraordinary Thursday Party @ The 36th Avenue
Tutorials Tips and Tidbits @ Stone Gable
Creative Things Thursday @ The Vintage Farmhouse
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
100 Ideas Under $100 @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Blog Stalking Thursday @ The Crafty Blog Stalker
EBTKS @ A Little Knick Knack
Friday
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
American Pickers @ Savvy City Farmer
Inspiration Friday @ At The Picket Fence
Free For All Party @ Five Days, Five Ways
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Saturday
Any Link Goes Party @ Bacon Time With The Hungry Hungry Hypo
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello
Serenity Saturday @ Serenity You
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal
Sunday
Overflowing with Creativity @ It's Overflowing
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn
Sundae Scoop Weekend Wrap Up Party @ I love Nap Time
Sunday Blog Love @ Cherished Treasures
So Darn Crafty Party @ Sew Many Ways
Sunday's Best Wrap Up Party @ My 1929 Charmer
Think Pink Party @ Flamingo Toes
Terry, what a great find! Timing is everything! Your makeover is wonderful; and you were able to make a nice sale. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love them what a fantastic find :)
ReplyDeleteShirley
What a great find, and a quick turn around!
ReplyDeleteCarol
What a fabulous deal. Beautiful tables! :)
ReplyDeleteKelly
Gorgeous tables!!! Lucky you :)
ReplyDeletehugs,