I’m talking about my 2½year old granddaughter, Sofi.
I stenciled her little table and painted her chair….she doesn’t like change….unless it’s her idea.
I could be in big trouble.
white daisy table
Today is furniture theme day and the theme is “flowers”.
I bought the kid’s table months ago.
I don’t even remember where it came from.
The chair came from a local antique/flea market shop.
The table is in the Owen Workshop and Sofi uses it to paint her masterpieces.
The chair has been with her desk in the house.
She noticed the chair had been replaced with another but we were able to gloss over that and move on!
I selected a few stencils and a new can of Krylon White Gloss paint.
Paint goes a long way when stenciling so I poured a little paint on a paper plate then dipped the brush in the paint and wiped most of the paint off on a paper towel.
The secret to stenciling is a dry brush….read a complete tutorial by clicking here.
I planned to use different flower designs but after contemplating (big word) it for a while I decided just to use two different sizes of the same design.
I stenciled them on willy-nilly, no measuring or anything.
Chairs are not my favorite thing to paint so I usually try to give them a coat of spray paint before I brush on a coat of paint.
The spray paint gets into all the joints better.
I used the same white Krylon paint that I used for the stenciling.
The JTS got a hold of the camera.
There’s a reason I don’t post photos of myself working on projects in the workshop.
I distressed the chair and the green paint shows through a little.
I thought the original finish on the table would work well with the white flowers…and I was right 
My first thought was to give the table an overall paint job in a bright color and stencil bright flowers all over it.
I’m really liking this look.
What about you?
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Sofi & her table
update 5/23/2014
Sofi likes her table.
I wasn’t there when she first saw the table but I’m told she put both hands over her mouth and said “I can’t believe it”….she’s not dramatic at all 🙂
She didn’t want me to take her picture so I had to sneak around to get this one.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great week,
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Dawn says
OMG that table is to cute, I want it. Pinning!!!
Carole says
It is so adorable I hope she loves it! Let us know!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
I love it Kathy! The white stencil over the stained wood is lovely!!
The set is sweet!
Nancy
shelley says
what a cute set!!
Julie {Lilacs & Longhorns} says
The table is absolutely adorable! I love it! So simple and cute and it looks perfect with that cute little chair. I hope Sofi likes it, too!
Donna Kay from One of a Kind Finds-Vintage Fare says
super cute!!!!!
[email protected] says
What a cute tble for Sofi to enjoy for artwork. I know she will love this!
Sonya ~At Home with The Barkers says
Kathy, I love it! It is adorable.
chris aka monkey says
that table is the cutest little girl table…i hope she doesn’t give you too much guff xx
Meegan says
Sofi will love it! It looks so fun and perfect. I am inspired by your ability to see beyond what you have. Just absolutely lovely, Kathy.
penny says
i really luv this set!!! i did almost the same thing with a chair that a neighbor gave me….it was old and beat up so, i painted the whole chair black and applied gold polka dots on the seat and the top piece …luv it!
Jen @ Girl in the Garage says
Adorable, I’m sure she’ll love it! I’m glad you didn’t paint the whole table, the darkness looks great against the white daisies. The chair looks perfectly chippy too. 🙂
[email protected] of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
Oh my goodness, Kathy! I LOVE this! The daisies look fantastic against the original top. Your granddaughter has to love this! I have a similar table with two chairs that I bought for my three year old son recently and I am still undecided on what to do with it. SO many possibilities 🙂
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
Oh I love it and I think your granddaughter will too! Your stenciled daisies & willy nilly ;)effect are so pretty on top of the original finish.
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
Wow!! I love leaving the table stained and adding the daisies!!! Genius! Such a sweet look!!!! ~Christy
Pam Allen says
Isn’t it great to be a gram? I love doing things for my grands and great-grands. I follow Ana White, using her plans to build them things then decorating them. Now I’ll be following you for ideas too. Keep up the good work.
Kathy Owen says
Thanks Pam. Anna has a kids playhouse plan that I’m thinking for doing. I’m not much on building things so wish me luck. Thanks for the nice comment!!!
Pam Allen says
Wow!Thanks Kathy,you truly made my day. I have never has anyone respond on a blog before and it felt like someone famous wrote me a note. The first time I picked up a hammer and made something I couldn’t afford otherwise, was the beginning of a new chapter in my life. I do wish you luck, but I know with perseverance we women can accomplish anything. By the way when I taught myself to woodwork I was 50 something. I’m now 65 and still have the passion.
Kathy Owen says
You are too funny Pam! You have inspired me to build something. I will be 60 in less than a month. YOu’re only as old as you feel…right…:-)