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The British Are Coming!!! (My Union Jack Table)

Happy Monday everyone!!! I hope you all had a good weekend.

Friday night, we went out to dinner at Bonefish Grill (one of my favorite places), and then the unnamed child and I watched Life as a House which wasn’t bad, and Sleepy Hollow which was horrible.

It was beautiful here on Saturday, sunny and warm (but not hot). We had four teenage girls come over for a little pool time, a cook-out, and to stay the night — and as you can image, Topher and I got very little sleep as they screamed through their horror movies.

Sunday it rained all day, so I painted and finally finished a piece for my very own house!

If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you will know that since I’m always working on furniture pieces for clients, I never have time for pieces for my own home.

Well … take cover since pigs must be flying because this sucker is done!

Here is the before pic:

(Yes, as usual, I forgot to take the pic until the top was already painted.)

Photo Jul 17, 5 38 20 PM

I have been wanting to do a Union Jack piece for awhile now, and I was a little intimidated with all of the measuring and taping.  I finally realized that’s what husbands are for, and off we went.

I did two coats of ivory paint first (I wanted to light base-color to peak through after distressing). Next, I painted the entire top with the tan color.

Then, the first layer of taping began, and I added on the ivory triangles.

Photo Jul 25, 3 32 02 PM

Then the last layer of tape followed with the aqua stripes.

Once it dried and the tape was removed, there was a little of touching-up to be done where the paint leaked through.

After that was completed I started with the distressing, followed with a two coats of clear wax since I knew this piece would get heavy use down in my basement.

After:

Union Jack Table

Ivory Union Jack table

Ivory Union Jack table

Ivory Union Jack table

I have another fun post for you tomorrow.  It’s a gift to go in my new niece’s nursery!

 

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Comments

  2. Becky Brown says

    Hi! I’m fairly new to your blog and LOVE your posts. I’m getting ready to paint my bedroom furniture and am reading that you use clear wax to protect your pieces when finished. What kind of wax is it specifically and when do you use wax versus a poly coat?
    Thanks!

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    • Shanna says

      Thanks Becky! I almost always use chalkpaint, and with the chalkpaint you use a wax instead of a poly. The wax is just as durable. I use Annie Sloan’s clear wax.

      Reply

  5. Tara @ Suburble says

    Shanna – This piece is spectacular! When I read the title, I expected the typical bright red, whites and blues – but I love the subtle treatment you gave it! I’d proudly display this in my living room!

    Reply

  16. brooke says

    What a fun table, I love the colors you used!

    I would love for you to come link up to my furniture/paint party starting tonight at 8PM! Hope to see you there!
    Brooke
    startathome.blogspot.com

    Reply

  19. Crystal says

    Beautiful table makeover! Your work is beautiful and reminds me of another fabulous furniture refresher I know. Are you familiar with Malenka’s Originals? Her name is Katrina and she owns her own store in Ottawa Ontario and also is a AS retailer. Check out her stuff! http://www.malenka.ca/

    Crystal @ My Elements To Elegance

    Reply

  21. Angel says

    Looks fantastic. Great job. Glad to have you with us.
    Thanks for sharing with us at our Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.
    Angel @ sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com

    Reply

  25. Monica says

    I love how it turned out! I’ve been wanting to put together a small coffee table for our front porch and was just thinking about staining the top. Now I’m thinking a Union Jack table would be lots more fun!

    Reply

  29. EMily says

    love it! The colors are beautiful!!! You’ve been featured from the Tasteful Tuesday party at Nap-Time Creations! Stop by and check out all the home decor features. I’d love for you to grab a featured button or share on your favorite social media! :o) Thanks and Happy Weekend. Emily

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  31. Ann says

    I guess it was time to make something awesome for yourself. I love your table re-do. You’ve inspired me to finish a table also.
    Ann

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  32. Jamie says

    You did a great job, I love this. You’re one of my Give Me The Goods features today and on my FB page. Be sure to stop by and grab a button.
    Hugs,
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

    Reply

  34. Kathy says

    I love your version of the Union Jack – it turned out marvelous – it sounded like you had a terrific time – we tried a couple of movies yesterday that I checked out from the library – two didn’t make it through 15 minutes until we settled with tried and true movies we love. We’ve decided we need to be more selective – for our time and for our pure enjoyment! I am delighted that you shared with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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    • Shanna says

      Thank you for hosting Kathy! Yes, it seems like there are so many good movies out there when you see the trailers. Too bad they show the only 5 funny parts in the trailers.

      Reply

  37. Lizy @ http://justdipitinchocolate.blogspot.com/ says

    Beautiful table makeover Shanna. sometimes this patter could make a piece so overwhelming and limit it to certain parts of the house, but the color choices you made make it subtle and able to work no matter where you use it! Thanks for sharing at the Fluster Buster Party! Have a fantastic week, Lizy your co host for today!

    Reply

  38. Ginger says

    Featuring YOU today over on my blog! 🙂 Thanks for linking up to {wow me} wednesday!

    Ginger @ GingerSnapCrafts.com

    Reply

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