Another DIY project finished for our future home! This cedar table was made by my grandfather about 30 years ago. It was in rough shape when I inherited it, but with a little muscle it has new life! I decided to paint the legs an antique ivory to really make the cedar top pop. I can't wait to style it with ivory chairs and colorful dishes. Originally, this table was natural cedar with a thick coat of polyurethane. I used Citristrip to remove the poly and had to repeat the process three times to get down to the wood. I suggest a spray varnish remover because it was easy to use and worked really well. Once the surface was clean I painted the legs with 3 coats of Behr "Innocence" and stained the top with two coats of Minwax "Espresso." Lastly, I coated the top surface with two coats of Minwax Polycrylic to make it safe to eat off of. I finished this project over the course of several sunny weekends.
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The first signs of Spring are popping up everywhere you look! Over the weekend, Home Depot put out carts full of succulents and they were so beautiful that I just had to buy some. I picked out five plants, but they have over 10 different varieties! I found this glass bowl when we moved a couple summers ago, and it's been sitting empty on top of my dresser ever since. It actually belonged to my Grandmother, and my Mama remembers her using it to serve banana pudding. It was made in the 1970's and I really love the retro scallops and yellow color. I figured repurposing the bowl as a succulent garden would give it new life, and I cannot wait to display it in my new home this Fall. Similar to my Antique Terrarium post, begin by layering small stones and charcoal. These help drain the soil and prevent mold. Next, fill the bowl with potting soil made specifically for cacti. (Miracle-Gro makes a nice mix that you can find it at any home improvement store.) Have fun arranging your succulents, I picked species of different shapes and colors.
Succulents & Sunshine has some great tips for watering. |
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