Every now and again you should take a step to one side and look outside the box. The box being that little rut we sometimes get into doing the same things, the same tried and true way - and while this is "a good thing" to be reliable, consistent, and predictable, it can also be a tad bit b-o-r-i-n-g. So when I was approached by one of my favorite customers to get creative with a bamboo side table I acquired, I was ready for the challenge.
I headed to my trusty files, folders, and albums to search for unique ideas - magazine clippings, penned notes, a snapshot taken of an idea (permission obtained of course) and given that the customer requested a nautical tropical theme with cool colors I was able to combine two separate ideas into one FABULOUS finished product. With a little help from the "Podge" - a 1960's favorite glazing technique, success was achieved and inspiration renewed.
Take a look at the .........., BEFORE
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| In sad shape, but salvageable |
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| Bamboo was in good condition |
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| Laminate top - what were they thinking !!! |
....., and the AFTER .....,
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| Florida themed side-table - vintage map top |
This was a fun project, and out of my "norm-zone" - but tapped into my "creative-side"
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| Bottom Shelf - vintage postcards |
