Weekend antique shopping: cozy painted country house coffee table

Over the weekend, I went to choose up this thrift retailer espresso desk that I discovered the week earlier than at a consignment store however did not have room within the automotive that day. We received within the automotive to choose him up and had a enjoyable day and shared all of it on my Instagram if you wish to see it on mine Featured ‘Antiques’ on my Instagram [HERE].

I am at all times looking out for distinctive espresso tables, and whereas strolling by way of the consignment store, I discovered this one within the clearance room for 70% off…

Is just not she Pretty? She is exclusive and enjoyable! I have been hinting on the route we’re going with our decor as we embark on these main renovations, and we’re actually including ‘cottage’ to how I describe my type: Cozy Cottage Farmhouse Type. Suppose patterns, hand-painted gadgets, quirky statements and oddities, and the listing goes on. This falls below quirky and painted by hand. I really like the blues and I knew it will work properly right here in our front room, particularly after we began the renovations, however even now it appears stunning right here. I additionally liked the form on the whole [& the price] so I knew that if I ever wished to color, modify, or scrap it, it was nonetheless value selecting up. One choice to customise it extra for us is to maintain all of the paint however possibly paint over the shells which might be on the edges. I will hold you posted on that.

I imagine this piece is from the 1950’s from LaBarge’s ‘alexandrine assortment’ from some google searches however do not quote me as I could not discover a lot. However it’s good to study somewhat extra about these items that we choose up. All I do know is that the model is extra ‘excessive finish’ and this espresso desk is HEAVY, so I feel it is a good discover!

Here is a take a look at the entrance room for now. I am excited to type it and see what we do with it as our areas change and adapt to its full potential. What have you ever discovered currently? Something cool? Find me on Instagram and let’s discuss it! Thanks a lot for visiting the weblog at this time and day-after-day to see what we’re as much as and you’ll see extra of what are we doing lately [HERE]. xx