I have a special treat for you today!!
I don’t know how I talked her in to this, but the amazing Bliss from Bliss Ranch is my guest today. I’m very excited about her project and I might will be making one of these!
Take it away Bliss:
Yardstick Table.
In the blog world there are lots of people to know and love. Debbie is one of those. When I think of a classy lady, she comes to mind and I am honored to be here doing a guest post. I’m Bliss, and I blog over at Bliss Ranch.
So imagine my shock and horror when I read that the classy Deb’s new venture was named Two Women and a Warehouse! Is it just me or does everyone start humming a Dolly Parton song and think of a wh*rehouse? (I put that * in there on purpose so no freaks start stalking Deb). Truth be told I wasn’t shocked or horrified at all, I thought it was a clever name and darn funny even if the Two Women didn’t intend for it to be a spin on Dolly’s movie.
Just like I hum a Ms. Parton song each time I see Deb’s shop name, when I see a yardstick I hear the slap of it hitting my rear end. My mom was a gentle lady. I was a brat. One of my first posts was about her and the Christmas cactus she left me. She kept her yardstick by the refrigerator. Was it just a convenient spot or did she keep it there so when I came by she could quickly grab it and smack me on my butt? I will never know, but since that time I always look suspiciously at yardsticks. A mark was never left on my backside and I don’t remember ever crying. But I knew I was being a serious brat if the yardstick came out.
I picked up this little table at an estate sale in July for $10 bucks. I didn’t need it. Didn’t have a place for it, and didn’t like it’s blonde finish. It sat in the garage till October when I put it in my entry decorated with a dangling eye ball in a birds beak for Halloween. Nearby in an umbrella stand was the stock pile of yardsticks I have been collecting for a project. When the two were in close proximity to each other I made the connection and knew they would become one. October over, dangling eyeball put away, I got to work on the table.
There is no tutorial for this. The yardsticks were attached, the edge was cut off and a router was used to finish it. I used CeCe Caldwell Traverse City Cherry with a wash of Virginia Chestnut Brown, which I also painted the top edge with.
I distressed it, followed with dark wax and left the hardware as is.
I only wish I still had that old yardstick of my mom’s. It would be on this table top.
I also hit part of the mirror with some of the red. I ran the brush over lightly and wiped it back. I can’t say how long this table will be in this spot, but the warm tones are nice for this time of year. Perhaps I should load it up and go see two women at a warehouse?
I hope you will go over and visit Bliss Ranch!
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
November 15, 2012 at 10:39 pmBliss really measured up on this one!
Kelly
Shannon says
November 15, 2012 at 9:14 pmOh, my goodness-fantastic! I’ve always loved yard sticks but have never been able to figure out anything to do with them. This is brilliant.
TracyMB says
November 15, 2012 at 7:02 pmLove this…. and I did love that dangling eye too. Sigh. I’m sure my mom still has the yardstick around that has my name on it. Forgot about that weapon. I think it was worse than the wooden spoon because it really could get some speed up by the time the full 36″ hit your butt. Thanks for the memories… 🙂
Maxie Sykes says
November 15, 2012 at 3:20 amLike the half-moon table idea, it is a great way to add a small touch of decor to your home without taking up a lot of space.
Holly says
November 14, 2012 at 7:35 pmGo Bliss!!! That does not look easy to get the angles cut on the curve. I would do this for sure – it looks awesome – only I would have to stick to squares. Love the red. Hello Debbie –
Vickie says
November 14, 2012 at 6:37 pmIt’s always entertaining to visit the Ranch to see what hijinks Bliss has been up to. Once again she’s created a masterpiece with a colorful history. I love the yardstick table painted up for the holidays!
karen@somewhatquirky says
November 14, 2012 at 3:16 pmLove it. It’s great. My mom and dad had a clothes brush we got our spankings with. Except while traveling – then we got the switch.
Amy@BuffaloRoam says
November 14, 2012 at 10:05 amThat Bliss! Is there anything she can’t do??
karen says
November 14, 2012 at 9:28 amWhat a really cute use of yardsticks and I of course love the paint finish. I would never have seen that on that somewhat modern looking table! Luckily I escaped the whap of a yardstick. I got an open hand on the rear end once in a while though!
Linda @ it all started with paint says
November 14, 2012 at 8:40 amMiss Bliss delivers again! Just love me a yardstick furniture project!
🙂
Linda
Laurel@chippingwithcharm says
November 14, 2012 at 8:31 amCrazy Bliss…always a fun way to start the day. Love the table 🙂 Laurel
Amy of While Wearing Heels says
November 13, 2012 at 8:21 pmBliss rules…doesn’t she? This is another incredibly transformation.
debbiedoos says
November 13, 2012 at 6:54 pmSay what say what…That table is da BOMB! WOW what a transformation. Miss Bliss you rock!
Shannon Fox says
November 13, 2012 at 5:35 pmOh Debbie! You got BLISSED! You lucky girl.
So enjoyed reading this post.
We had to pick a switch.
Not as cute on a table top.
Love the finished project, it’s got so much personality.
Just like Miss Bliss.
Bliss says
November 13, 2012 at 6:07 pmYou’re not sure how you got me to say yes??????? I’m still stunned you asked! Thanks, it was fun, got me to get a project done and people say the nicest things, they must know a different Bliss than me!
Bliss
Janel@nelliebellie says
November 13, 2012 at 6:07 pmAs usual, Bliss outdid herself!! You two are a great pair…classy and clever~
gail says
November 13, 2012 at 4:50 pmway to go Bliss! I love your table redo. 🙂 the color is fabulous, and the addition of the yardsticks is sooo cool!
gail
ps hey debbie!
fiona says
November 13, 2012 at 4:29 pmBliss’ makeovers are always stunning, and this is just as amazing as always – she is one creative lady !
Heidi @ Decor & More says
November 13, 2012 at 3:15 pmBliss is brilliant! She doesn’t think so, but she just proved how right I am. 🙂
xo Heidi
JoAnn K. says
November 13, 2012 at 12:52 pmVery creative and I love the distressing on the table!
Betsy(@coastal-colors) says
November 13, 2012 at 12:03 pmWow, this is an amazing transformation! I love CeCe Caldwell’s paint too! Love, love, love this idea! Thanks for sharing it! Bliss is on talented gal!
Angie says
November 13, 2012 at 12:37 pmI love everything Bliss does and this table is no exception! I can’t recall that Dolly Parton song, so I guess I’ll have to search for it…just so I can put that into my head for the day!
Blessings,
~Angie @ Knick of Time
Western Warmth says
November 13, 2012 at 12:27 pmHow cool is that?!
kim says
November 13, 2012 at 10:35 amLove that table and she always does fabulous work.
kirby Carespodi says
November 13, 2012 at 9:09 amYou know how I love Bliss! She is my home girl. Two women and a Warehouse? Is there a room for a third if I retire?
Vicky says
November 13, 2012 at 9:26 amCan I have this table please? I love it so much!!
cassie says
November 13, 2012 at 7:44 amlove bliss and love her projects and ideas! she hasn’t created a piece of furniture i haven’t loved!
karin says
November 13, 2012 at 7:37 amoh BLISS that is FABULOUS!! I love it and I love how you did the wash over the traverse city cherry. I will have to try that. It gives it such a richness!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Hugs
Karin
http://www.artisbeauty.net
Gina says
November 13, 2012 at 7:24 amI love it! Thanks for sharing Bliss with us Debbie!