June 17, 2013

Bedside Table Refinish

I had bought this bedside table a few years back from a thrift store. It had some water damage (cup rings) and other wear in the finish so wanted to give it a new look.

It was a lot of work sanding the old finish off, especially in all the corners.

After the finish was completely removed, I stained the inside, sides and under-top, with a yellowish orange color and the rest purple I mixed from a couple colors I had on hand. I painted a bronze design on it, then gave it a couple clear coat layers for protection.

The sanding was a lot of work and took some time – as I had to keep recharging my sander batteries – but I had a lot of fun with the painting on it. The metallic design turned out subtle, showing better at some angles than others, and I like the mystery of that... and how the inside designs are mostly hidden.

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art (21), bedroom (1), crafts (21), diy (6), furniture (1), painting (10), sanding (1), wood-working (4)

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June 13, 2013

Tree Swallow

Tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) nesting at my parents' house.

It's been a busy spring for me, beginning a house remodel project with a rushed timeline. I've taken many photos (of the remodel project, as well as other adventures) that I have not had time to sort, edit, and post, as nesting has been a priority.

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bird (5), nest (2), nest-box (1), potter-valley (65), swallow (2)

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Birds (27), Creatures (75), Potter Valley (43)

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