Monday, November 19, 2012

Bird on a Wire Telephone Table

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I rarely find amazing pieces on eBay, especially in my price range, but I think this piece is an exception!

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Her previous owner had originally bought her to makeover but was busy with a house move and decided to pass her on. Lucky for me she was in great condition and just needed an update.

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I love the blue grey colour - it's Class Blue by Dulux. I was originally going yellow, and I bought both colours home, but once I started I knew I'd made the right choice. And the yellow is destined for another project ;) Then she sat for another few days before I decided I'd add some birds, I think they're a cute detail that add a bit of character.

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While I think she'd be lovely as a telephone table, or a hall table, I also think she'd be great for this...

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Is getting shoes on a nightmare at any one elses house?!?! This would make a perfect little station for the kids to get their shoes on on the way out the door ;)

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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 19, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Hi Catherine. That's a very cute little bench and yes, when my youngest was smaller she was an absolute nightmare getting her shoes on!
    Have a great week :)
    Cas x

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  2. Cassie BustamanteNovember 19, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    adorable! i love the pillow, too, and love the color you chose!

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  3. CourtneyNovember 19, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Very cute!! How did you do the birds? They look fantastic!!

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  4. becNovember 19, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    just gorgeous...you have given it a great new life...adore the colour!
    Bec x

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  5. Restyled VintageNovember 19, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    That is gorgeous Catherine...did you paint the birds or is it a decal? They definitely finish it off nicely. Great idea to use it as a shoe-putter-onner seat, and yes my 6 yr old is still shocking, it is mainly my fault for making him wear cute chuck taylor boots, he can't get his foot in them himself!

    xx Karen

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  6. UnknownNovember 19, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    LOVE the birds! Gorgeous piece of furniture and a rather spunky little man :)

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  7. ibshellNovember 20, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Seriously the greatest idea! I so love the birds on a wire, they are so great for this style of table!!

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  8. UnknownNovember 21, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    I meant to comment on this the other day and something happened and I didn't, but I just wanted to say that I love this and the birds are so sweet! I have seen an old telephone table at an op shop in town and it has been there for ages which is really unusual for this particular op shop, but it has that shiny faux wood laminate stuff or whatever it is they had back in the 70's and I just can't see what I can do with it.

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  9. Scandi Coast HomeNovember 25, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    It looks amazing.
    Your little one is super cute too ;O)
    Tania xx

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  10. Jo Coastal Home LoveNovember 25, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Sweet little makeover... love the birds :) Jo xx

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  11. Karen at Bargain-ista.comNovember 29, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    Adorable! Love the color! The birds are just perfect for that project :)

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  12. micheleDecember 8, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    so precious and oozing lovely!

    hope you'll have a moment to stop by, and i'm hosting a giveaway as well today:
    http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/12/personalized-lovely-giveaway.html

    peace to you.

    michele

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