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9/12/2012

A Vintage Table With Painted Clock....May Need Help

I found a great little vintage round coffee table one day.

I knew right off the bat what I wanted to try to do with it.

 I wanted to make the top like an old aged clock.

I just knew it was the perfect thing to do for this little table.

The original cherry wood still looked good.  It had a great little shape and was in really good shape.
 
The details along the side of it just added a certain touch of...shall we say elegance?!

Add the medallion and I was in love.

Cute isn't it?

But after I started it and almost finished it, the numbers and center piece weren't how I wanted them to turn out.  So...I painted the top out again and again. This time I left it but I'm still not sure.  There's something that's just not sitting right with me.  Does it need to be more distressed on top?  Maybe it's too cute to be distressed and it should just be pretty in white with edges a tiny bit distressed.  I was thinking this would be an easy piece to do but it actually is turning out not so easy. 

I love the idea of it but...I'm just not sure.  Does any one have an opinion of what this cute little table needs?  More distressed or less distressed? Too much stuff on top, not enough stuff on top, even ugly, get rid of it there's no help...I really would like some input so if you want, just share your thoughts and maybe the right thing will come about.
I would love to hear your suggestions.


15 comments:

  1. I love it just like that!
    It has a great personality...beautiful job!

    Deborah xo

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  2. I actually think it looks pretty good!! I like it alot! Sometimes more of a simple look makes the Best statement. I would leave it alone for now...the distressing looks FABULOUS!! From one sweetie to another~~~Roxie

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    1. Thanks, I think your right. There may come a time when changing it would be right.

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  3. I simply love it! A very original idea! I may go out and buy a round coffee table just to do this! :)

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    1. Thanks Evi! It's so nice to hear another persons outlook .

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  4. I think it is perfect! When we are making something new we kind of think it's not enough when it really is..I would say leave it as is and if you give it time..it will let you know if more is needed..But I like it as is..just saying!
    ~Shirley

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    1. Hey shirley, Thank you for the "perfect" compliment. I have decided to leave it for a while. Your right, time really does tell us alot.

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  5. I guess it is just right the way it is now.

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  6. I think it look really cute! Such a nice idea to paint a vintage clock on the table.

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    1. Thanks so much for the positive input. I think I'll leave it for a while as is. Knowing me, I'll change my mind eventually anyway.

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  7. Thats one cute table :) I say live with it and see how you feel as time goes on. Thats what I do.

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  8. I love your table! I'd love to hear about the Roman numerals. Were they stenciled on? Great job!

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