A little over a month ago I shared with you, in this post, my second little man Parker’s nursery.
I absolutely love his room. In fact, it’s probably my favorite in the house. Unfortunately, Parker is 18 months old and quickly outgrowing this nursery! As beautiful as it is, it’s not exactly decorated for a “big boy.” But I’m not ready to change the decor yet! So I’m doing my best to add and change a few things around his room to make it a little more appropriate for his age with out having to sacrifice the decor.
I started with this. . .
A cute little work table. Every growing kid needs a table or desk of some sort for reading, coloring, etc.
Before:
This little table was made out of an old bedside table my parents had in their house forever. My dad cut the legs down to make it a kid-size table for the playroom at their house. It was handed down to me last year and has been sitting in the attic. The chair is an antique, also given to me by my mom.
I used my handy-dandy mouse sander on the table to take off some paint {this table had layers of it}. I used it on the chair to rough it up to help the paint stick. I rubbed wax from a candle along some of the corners and edges of areas that I wanted to look distressed.
I used a sponge roller to apply one coat of white semi-gloss paint. Then I did some more sanding for a distressed look. Actually I ended up sanding a lot more than I had planned on. My new tool is fun and I got a little carried away!
This is what they looked like after painting and distressing. I also added some distress ink to both pieces just to add a little extra “age.”
After:
And here it is!
Perfect size for the little guy! Most important, I think he likes it!
Before After
so cute! I know what you mean though. My little guy is two and although I am excited to plan the big boy room it is also sad!
What a cute table. I love it. Thanks so much for linking up to my Swing into Spring party.
Oh wow, I love it!! I love the vintage feel
And how sweet that it's been passed down so it has meaning and significance.
Cute Table and that room is gorgeous!! Love it.
Love it! Parker is a cutie!!
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Kuddos to you!!!!! That is SO awsome. You can totally tell that he loves it. Look at that smile.
Great idea! Super cute!
Wow this is gorgeous!!! I just bough a cheap pottery barn kids table that needs to be refinished and this post is meant to be! Thank you! What kind of sander do you have? Looks like you love it, I need a new one badly.
The room is soo dreamy! You did such a fantastic job!
xoxo
Adorable!! I just found your blog and I'm so happy I did! I have a 15 month old and we used the same fabric for the cradle in our bedroom. I LOVE it! And I love your nursery! It reminds a lot of my baby boy's … Which I have posted about on my blog.
stumbled upon your blog the other day. love the desk and your blog.
I love the table and the chair is adorable! So cute! thanks for visiting and your nice comments!
I love the table and chair!! What a great idea to slowly change things instead of a huge makeover. That way, you can all grow with the change instead of being smacked with it–so smart!!
All of it is sooooo sweet! Love it! Visiting from Blue Cricket Design and I am a new follower!
Have a great week!
Michelle
http://www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com
How adorable…your table is, too!
The table and the baby are adorable. I love how you distressed the table and chair. Thankd for linking to We're Organized Wednesday.
He is such a cutie and I love your makeover! Hop over and join me next week at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY…hope to see ya there.
Blessings,
Linda
I just found your blog and I am in love! I'm your newest follower. Your nursery is beautiful Don't you wish you could just bottle the little kids up and keep them small forever? I like the idea of starting with a desk. I'll have to remember that for when my mister (13 months) gets a tiny bit older.
Thanks for the great blog and inspiration.
oh i wish my parents had cool furniture to give me- LOVE how it turned out. a little shabby chic makes everything cuter
we would love if you would link up w/ us this weekend!!
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Oh my gosh you have been so busy! I love the diy bulletin board! awesome! And this table and chairs, how perfect!
oh and congrats on winning the shabby apple dress!
visiting from the circle of bliss!
gail