Sunday, June 19, 2011

Tea Cart Makeover

A month ago I rescued a tea cart destined for the dump.  It was in good shape, it just needed a face lift.  I thought and thought about what colors I might want to use for paint, but ended up keeping the same color scheme.

Before:
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I started by thoroughly cleaning the piece.  Next I used some gold tinted Rub N Buff to polish the legs and then painted the top with a few coats of gloss black paint.  My tea now looks like a retro gem!
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This tea cart will definitely be used for entertaining but for the time being holds three plants on our porch.
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I’ so glad that I was able to rescue this from the dump!

I’m sharing with Susan’s Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch and with Rhoda’s Thrifty Treasures and Southern Hospitality.

24 comments:

Steph said...

Nice redo. I think I need a tea cart in my life now. lol.

Sneak a Peek Home Decorating said...

I love your tea cart, I am obsessed with them too!

Southern Lady said...

I love it, Paula! You are so creative. Carla

Miss Char said...

Looks great Paula, Its amazing what a little paint and luv can do.

Allison Shops said...

I had a brass tea cart for years. A plant stand would have been perfect!
Dropping by from Met Monday. I hope you'll come see the safari nursery.

Allison
Atticmag

Sarah said...

Paula, this was a great find and your make over makes it a great addition to your patio. ~ Sarah

Okio B Designs said...

What a sweet little tea cart! Love it! Coming over from Met Monday. Blogger isn't letting me be a new follower tonight - go figure but I'll keep trying!

Jeanine

iSavor the Weekend said...

WOW! I could never have the vision to do something like that. I LUV IT! Good job :)

modern jane said...

I want one! What a great idea to use it on your porch:)

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

I love it. Isn't Rub'n Buff just the greatest stuff. It just changes anything. How neat to use it as a teacart, or as a plant stand. Perfect. Hugs, Marty

Michele/Ohio said...

WELL DONE!

Honey at 2805 said...

Nice teacart redo. It must be very happy!

Happier Than a Pig in Mud said...

Your teacart turned out great, there are so many uses for it-enjoy:@)

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

Well done!! I can't believe someone would throw that away...have they not heard of spray paint? ;) You did a great job...love all the ways you can use this piece. :)

Amaco said...

Thanks for using AMACO's Rub 'n Buff. We'll add this to the list of 101 uses for this product!

abeachcottage said...

Lovely how it turned out. Looks really good, well done.

Cathy said...

It looks great Paula!

Leah said...

I love this makeover - it still looks vintage, but so much prettier!

FrouFrouBritches said...

It looks really good, Paula! Great dumpster rescue project!

Holly said...

Cute, Paula! I think that could be a very versatile piece for you.

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

What a cute and handy little cart!

Mary Ellen said...

I have never seen a tea cart like this!! Great find and great redo!

I have a tea cart that is in pieces that needs redone- you just reminded me about it with your post.

Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee) said...

What a lovely makeover! You are very creative! Loved your space:)
Hope to see you on my blog:)

Georgia Girl said...

Oh goodness! It turned out so nice. Just a little bit of rubbing and lovin turned into something beautiful...oh and the tea pitcher looks good right about now with all this hot weather we keep having in the south.

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