Tuesday, August 23

Upcycling - Kid table and chairs

With  Bug going to Kindergarten and her special needs, we figured we needed to set up a quiet spot for her to do homework. I'm not sure what Kindergarten homework entails  but you can be sure if there is anything that can interfere with the task at hand, it will be transformed into a long and painful ordeal. We picked a corner of the main floor with as little distraction as possible then I went hunting for the perfect desk for Bug. 

This little table and chairs set was donated by aunt Joan, her (now grown) daughters used it to do her homework. I decided to spruce them up a bit to make them work for us. I had bought all the supplies and was planning to get this done over the weekend but I got unexpected free time this afternoon so I went to work !



All it took is some primer, 2 cans of spay paint and new rubber feet. Budget: $12


I picked colors that match the corner of the kitchen they will be located
I might add some hand painted decorations, olive branches, since our decor is mediterranean inspired.
If I have time ...


Ready for school... well almost.


And bonus ... the chairs and table fold so they can be easily stowed away.
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10 comments:

  1. bec @ smallbirdie.comAugust 23, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    so cute!

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  2. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Adorable! I need to find something like this for my son. I'd love it if you'd stop by my blog and check out the giveaway I'm having for a Dremel Trio!

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  3. MelissaAugust 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I love that it folds - storage is important...

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  4. LindsayAugust 24, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    I love those colors! Such a fun way to change this up! Super cute!

    I have a link party going on now, called Show & Share. I'd love to have you link this up!

    http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/08/show-share-2.html

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  5. Robin AngeAugust 25, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    What great colors! I love it and thanks for linking up to upcycled awesome! http://tinyurl.com/upcycled59

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  6. KJ@letsgoflyakiteAugust 26, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I think it's perfect. A quiet space to work on letters and drawing. I love that it folds up as well!

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  7. JamieAugust 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Cute! How fun for little ones!

    Feel free to like up your table and chair to my new Make Yourself Blog Hop!

    -Jamie
    For Love of Cupcakes

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  8. annies homeAugust 29, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    how cute love the up do and I am sure the ones it is meant for will love the great colors as well come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  9. Jenn EricksonAugust 30, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    What a beautiful transformation and wonderful way to start out the school year for your sweet little one!

    Thank you so much for sharing your creativity on "A Little Birdie Told Me..." Tuesday!

    Jenn

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  10. very merry vintage styleAugust 30, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    They turned out really nice. Such great colors! Thanks for linking this post up to Share the Love Wednesday. Hope you'll be back this week!
    Mary

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