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Table Makeover & Some Birthday Snaps

Thank-you all for the lovely birthday wishes. Turning 40 is one of those things that you either embrace or tend not to tell people. I guess to me its just a number and as the saying goes your only as old as you feel. Some days we all feel older but the important thing is “to have a dream”. My dream is to create beautiful furniture. 
I have just completed a drop leaf timber table for a client that was looking for a table to have on hand when extra guests arrive for dinner. The drop side table seemed appropriate and functional given that it takes up less space once the sides are folded down. 

The trick was getting the top to resemble a Hamptons Style table.

The base of the table was painted in an off white and the top completely sanded and re-stained.

You would never know it was the same table.

Before

Inspiration came from the Riviera Maison website the table is called the Park Avenue Side Table

Some snaps from my weekend birthday.

I came home and my daughter had decorated the house all ready for a family dinner.
This is me and my sister.

Paige and me.

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  1. Reply

    Natasha in Oz

    July 25, 2011

    Happy belated birthday wishes, Sandy! I'm so glad to see that you had a great day. I will be turning 40 in November this year so thanks for inspiring me to just embrace it and be happy!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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    Life in the Country Lane

    July 25, 2011

    A gorgeous table Sandy. Youve transformed it into an expensive quality piece. I love it, great job. Congrats on turning 40 – great attitude. Love the family pics. Enjoy your week.
    Rebecca x

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    Francy (So Beautiful Things)

    July 25, 2011

    Wow! A wonderful new table!
    You have gold hands!
    Bye Bye by Francy

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    cheryl

    July 25, 2011

    oooo – happy birthday!!
    lovely photos – as usual.
    cheryl xox.

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    sissie

    July 25, 2011

    Happy Birthday! I'm here to tell you that 40 isn't old, it's wonderful!!!

    hugs
    Sissie

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    kathie

    July 25, 2011

    That table is fabulous ~ what did you stain it with? I love the look! And especially love the sign about 'it could be worse' πŸ™‚ That is my mantra ~ my kids & I love to come up with ways that a bad situation could be 'worse'… ha!!

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    BeachVintage.com

    July 25, 2011

    Sweet Sandy, Happy 40th my friend. You look amazing. I love the poster, i will have to use that for mine in October. Where are some pics of your gorgeous man of a husband???? Hope all is well, i see you are getting some great press lately, i wish you all the best for the next 40 years. Simone xx

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    Mariaelena

    July 25, 2011

    Happy Bday!!!….you look fabulous!!…and I LOVE that table…I almost made a similar post today…adding it soon…how sweet of your daughter!!…have a great week, Mariaelena

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    loulou

    July 26, 2011

    Hello Sandy

    What a wonderful post.

    I love all the photos – they are great
    and you did a fantastic job on the table.

    I love the photo of you and your sister.

    But – I would get that card framed – that is a keeper

    have a lovely day whatever you are up to

    x

    Loulou
    http://hereiamloulou.blogspot.com/

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    lauren @ West Furniture Revival

    July 26, 2011

    love it. how did you get the top to come out like that its beautiful
    lauren

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    Cindy

    July 26, 2011

    Wow, it doesn't even look like the same table. What a beautiful setting with the charming chairs with rush seats and the big urn with white flowers… it all looks wonderful, you totally know how to display things to maximize the effect…
    And… Happy Birthday!

    Cindy

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    Jeanine Burkhardt

    July 26, 2011

    HaPPy 40th BiRthDay Sandy!!! YOU look FaBuLouS!*!*! AND LoVe how the table turned out! ~ The darker top with white bottom is so hot right now!!!
    Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!

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    ShantyGirl

    July 26, 2011

    I love what you did with the table! And I would love to find some of those cross back caned chairs……..beautiful. Oh and embrace 40 as the fourties are wonderful! I am 46 and love love love it!
    Sherry

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    French and Sparrow

    July 26, 2011

    Gorgeous family photos Sandy and I love what you have done to the table…
    Best wishes, Kerry

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    Elements

    July 26, 2011

    Love the table…actually very inspirational as I am in need of a little dining table and this is the most perfect idea.
    I love the sign on the wall and have to mention its right….you do not look it……

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    Tara

    July 26, 2011

    Forty is the new thirty, so ENJOY..xx

  17. Reply

    Sonia

    July 26, 2011

    Love the table, it looks gorgeous! beautiful family pictures and a happy happy birthday. x

  18. Reply

    Imperfections

    July 26, 2011

    I love painted tables.Happy Belated Birthday, you don't look a day over 21.

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    JOANA CAMPOS

    July 26, 2011

    Que linda sua filha!

    beijos

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    July 26, 2011

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    About Us

    July 26, 2011

    Happy Birthday x
    PS: The table looks gorgeous

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    Deborah

    July 27, 2011

    Happy Birthday sweet friend!!
    You look fabulous and full of joy and life!
    The table is fabulous and the party looks like such fun!
    You are so good at everything you do!!!!!
    Birthday hugs!!

    Deborah xoxoxoxo

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    Burlap Luxe

    July 27, 2011

    Happy late birthday Sandy! you look marvelous darling!
    and so does your home, love the table.
    xx
    Dore

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  26. Reply

    Robynne's Nest

    July 27, 2011

    Happy Birthday…as 50 is the new 40 (I know because I just turned 50..I mean 40)…then 40 must be the new 30…so happy 30th! Robx

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    Restyled Vintage

    July 27, 2011

    Great pics Sandy, I love the one of you and Paige πŸ™‚ I laughed out loud at the card, so true! (Hope I don't look 40, I am not going to act it, anyway, haha!)

    I was given a card for my 39th birthday last year from a dear friend, and I loved it so much I framed it…it says 'Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did…only she did it backwards and in high heels' I LOVE it πŸ™‚

    Have a great day, I have a spinning head but will get there, I have to!

    xx Karen

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    Erica

    July 28, 2011

    What a great transformation! Love it!

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    claire

    July 29, 2011

    i'm 40 next year! i sometimes thing i'm still 20… i am loving your blog. I wish i could fill my house with your furniture!! I'm off to follow you….:)

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    lauren @ West Furniture Revival

    October 30, 2011

    LOVE THIS TABLE, I HAVE A CRUSH ON PEDISTAL TABLES. I WOULD LOVE TO FEATURE IT ON MY REVIVAL MONDAY IF THAT WOULD BE OK PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
    LAUREN

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