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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Forgive Me.....

For I have sinned in the furniture world.

I painted a perfectly good campaign style table. I was trying to update it, but I think I cheapened it. But you can be the judge.

I got the table on the left for $12.99 at a thrift shop. More than I usually pay, but I had really wanted to do a campaign piece and hadn't found one until this.
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I had in mind a classy blue...to make a statement piece. But when you have three boys (ages 5.5, 4, and 23m) at the hardware store with you, your brain can freeze while trying to corral them. Been there? Done that? Yeah...not fun. Here's what we ended up with..blue gloss paint and sprayed silver hardware.
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I staged it in a few different spots in my house, and usually I can tell by my pictures, whether blogland will like it or not. I think I should've gone classy with black...what say you?

~Allison

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36 comments:

  1. JoAnna of re-U creating new spacesJuly 30, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I actually like the blue. But I'm always for a splash of color :)
    -JoAnna
    www.re-ublog.com

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  2. AlyssaJuly 30, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I like the blue color. I can see this in the corner of a room in Country Living magazine. I like it a lot! Nice work. P.S. One 5 yr. old in a hardware store can be tough, never mind 3!!! Bless you! :)Alyssa of Boston Bee

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  3. BrandiJuly 30, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    i like Allison, in fact i like it a lot!!!

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  4. Sue@Uniquely ChicJuly 30, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I'm liking it too. I see it holding a bunch of potted plants....some trailing. Can't even imagine trying to paint furniture w/ 3 little ones running around. My 3 are not so little anymore but I remember those days well.

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  5. DebbiedoosJuly 30, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I am a blue fanatic, so I love it. If anything I would light distress it, but that's me, I like things to look a bit weathered.

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  6. RachaelJuly 30, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I think it makes a statement. I especially like the photo with the vase and art on it. It looks great!

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  7. TinaJuly 30, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    It turned out too cute! The blue definitely brightens it up! Add a few plants, art, maybe in a corner with some sunshine...perfect! (but that's just my opinion!)

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  8. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJuly 30, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Very nice color! I think when working on a small piece you can go a little brighter. This is a fun pop of color.

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  9. L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoysJuly 30, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Allison, wait until you see the Fall issue if House of Fifty monday! I interviewed a certain somebody and guess what??? it includes a blue glossy campaign piece! So to me, you're piece is FABULOUS!!! Now, tell me how you painted the harware? Did you remove them? I have a dresser that I painted and now I want to repaint it and the hardware...

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  10. TammyJuly 30, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Oh I love the blue! It's a great pop of color. Good Job!!!

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  11. Cassie BustamanteJuly 30, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    ok, i am going to be totally honest. i love love love the blue, but i think with this style i really prefer the more stately brass pulls. i think they would have popped against the blue nicely, too. like i said, love the color, but just prefer the brass.

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  12. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.July 30, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I think it looks bright and happy! And it's just paint, so you can always change it!

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  13. UnknownJuly 30, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I'm kind of in love with blue right now so I really do love the color. Good thing is, it's just paint and easy to redo if you don't like it.;)

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  14. ChrissieJuly 30, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I love it! So cute in blue!

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  15. AndiJuly 31, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    I love the blue!!! I personally actually prefer the brass look in these pieces BUT I don't think you cheapened it at all! Still looks great!

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  16. SkinnyMegJuly 31, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    I like the blue with the silver, it's fun!

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  17. UnknownJuly 31, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    I like blue. It looks great. 8^)

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  18. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I think if it works for you, then keep it :) It is a pretty color and looks cheerfully unexpected.

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  19. Korrie@RedHenHomeJuly 31, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I like it! It's a perfect small piece to experiment with some fun color. Enjoy!

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  20. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comJuly 31, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    That table is such a cute shape and I think it is small enough that the bright blue adds the perfect pop of color. The color might be overwhelming in large doses, but it's just perfect on that cute table.

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  21. Pam KesslerJuly 31, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    It really pops out in the blue color. And you can always paint it another color later if it doesn't grow on you. I'm such a dork that I had to Google "campaign furniture" to see what you were talking about. I guess I never knew what that look was called.

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  22. oops!July 31, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Perfect color for this piece! Love it!

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  23. ColleenJuly 31, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Oh no...keep it blue!!! It's fun and a great pop of color. I can imagine it in so many different rooms in a house. Great job!

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  24. Dana from Our Life's LegacyAugust 1, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I think it's fun! I can just picture the exact shade of blue you were shooting for, but this one works too!

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  25. Chi-Chi Studio DesignsAugust 1, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I love bold colors--I say you made the right choice! I just picked one of these up for $5 at a flea market and will reveal my makeover soon!

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  26. JoselynAugust 1, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Such a nice piece. Love the blue but I'm bias, I find all shades of blue appealing. Does it go with the rest of your decor? If not, you can always repaint it.

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  27. Megan GunyanAugust 2, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I think the blue looks lovely! I can see it with white bottles, books or canvas pieces or white accents on top of it. Or maybe some drinks? Is that what it's for? :) It looks great, Allison!

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  28. JenniferAugust 2, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I love the blue! Its doesn't matter what blogland likes - it matters what YOU like :)

    Jen
    www.dishesandsocks.com

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  29. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeAugust 2, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I know that you have so many blog parties to choose from so thank you for choosing Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop. This amazing post added to the party blast! Enjoy the rest of the week :)

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  30. Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.comAugust 2, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I like the blue with the silver. Of course at my house I'm always afraid of too much color for some reason. :) Would love to have you link this up to my {wow me} wednesday link party going on right now over on my blog.. if you haven‘t already. Hope to see you there. {New follower.} :)

    Ginger
    gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com

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  31. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    You didn't cheapen it at all! What a lovely blue...and the hardware is perfect. :) I'm sure your pics don't do it justice.

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  32. Decor & HarmonyAugust 4, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Okay I had to educate myself......why is it called campaign? Now that I have the answer I can leave an educated comment :) You didn't cheapen it at all. The blue is chic and stylish it would make for a very nice pop of color in any room.

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  33. Noble VintageAugust 5, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I think you made it fabulous! I actually saw a campaign dresser on another blog in the same color. It looks like something you'd see in Z Gallerie! Just add some glossy white accessories :) awesome!

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  34. Vintage RoseAugust 6, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I don't happen to think you cheapened it. The blue looks really nice. Good job.

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  35. ChristinaAugust 7, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I really like how you finished this piece! I think the way it's styled too makes it look super classy. that blue is such a fun shade :)

    Thanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! :)

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  36. ColeyAugust 7, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    oh wow, I LOVE the color of this! So great!

    www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com

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