The Thrift Store Table

I bought this rustic little side table at Goodwill for $4.99 about a year ago. I had always meant to re-paint the top portion and keep the distressed legs, but then I got pregnant, was as sick as a dog, and stopped working on anything at all, until... well, now... Yes, my son is three months old. I know, I know. It's taken me awhile to get back on the to-do train.

I've been using the table next to my handy dandy rocker in the living room, which is pretty much where I spend about half my time now. It's the perfect spot to put the Kindle, my water, burp clothes, etc. I actually didn't dislike the colorful table top, but my hand me down rocker is a red paisley textile, and there was just too much red going on, as you can see here:

Before

I removed the table top from the legs and filled in the cracks with wood filler. After about thirty minutes, I have the top a light sand with a medium grain sandpaper and wiped off the excess dust and grime.

I used Rust Oleum's Heirloom White, which I have used on a few other furniture pieces, and I just love it. It's not as harsh as a bright white and adds a some warmth any space.

After

The Blue Door

I have been pinning blue doors for awhile now. Ever since I was a kid, I always imagined that I would have a house with a dark blue door. Something kind of like these:

Pinterest

So off I went to the hardware store and found a lovely Martha Stewart blue called, Wrought Iron. After seeing the finished project I'm even considering re-painting my guest bathroom this dramatic blue. I think it's just lovely!

Before
(sorry, I only have a photo where the door is partially painted the previous color)

After

Sight Seeing

This weekend we spent some time with baby's Nonna and Nonno, who are in town visiting they're little grandson for the first time. I think it's safe to say that they are all in love. Max loves falling asleep on his Nonna's shoulder and playing with Nonno. What a treat to see them cuddling with their first grandson.

We spent a few days in Prescott at a charming bed and breakfast and drove through Jerome and Montezuma's Castle. What fun!