Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Weathered Stain

Hey my friends!

Happy February!  This is a SWEET month, isn’t it? 

I hope you are having beautiful weather wherever you are :)

dining room

Today I wanted to share one change we have made to our farm table.  Remember, Mr. Buckets made it out of reclaimed lumber?  On the table top, we added a gray-weathered stain.  I simply rubbed it in generously with an old rag.

table runner

Before the gray stain, the top seemed too bright.  This gives it a subtle, more “weathered” look.

gray stain farm table

I believe we purchased the stain at Home Depot.

It’s called Rust-oleum Ultimate Wood Stain- sunbleached.

dishes in tote

We also applied it to the top of the bench.

farm table w bench

The blue enamel pitcher holds the roses, and my antique veggie baskets display the candy tuft plants.  I lined the baskets first with burlap ribbon.

blue pitcher

I found these cool paper straws at White Flower Farmhouse.  LOVE her shop!

glasses w straws

tier stand

And, speaking of shops…I will be opening my ONLINE SHOP soon.

No date set just yet, but I’m working on it :) 

Some items you see in this post will be listed in my shop.

mantle seltzer bottles

Guess what?  Mr. Buckets & I are shopping the Canton Flea Market this weekend!

Will I see you there??

silverware on tote

I’d like to thank you for stopping in to visit me here today!

I really appreciate each & every one of you.  Thanks for your encouragement!

I’m sharing at :

Furniture Feature Friday

Farmhouse Friday

Blessings

Becky C

48 comments:

  1. I can't wait to see your shop open! I would love to have that pitcher!

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  2. Your dining room area is just beautiful! I love the look of the table with the added stain! Very pretty!

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  3. Love your table and LOVE your home! It's all just gorgeous!!!


    Hugs,
    Jessie

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  4. Love your weathered table and can't wait to see what you have in your shop. Stop by and visit my blog when you have time..not as good as yours but is interesting once in a while
    Hugs
    Nancy

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  5. Everything always looks soooo pretty at your house! I can't wait to see what you put in your shop. You have some things I'd love to call my own :)

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  6. I look forward to your posts. You have a wonderful fresh style. Your farm table looks great with the new finish!

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  7. The stain is a wonderful addition, love how it matches those cupboard doors! Your photos are just beautiful! xo

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  8. I love the stain on the table and the bench, Becky. It looks wonderful! Your roses are gorgeous in the pitcher and I love the little white flowers in the baskets. Your mantel looks just perfect. I was just thinking about changing mine up for the spring...thanks for some great ideas.

    Have fun at the flea market. I do hope you find some great treasures.

    Oh yeah, and i cannot wait for your shop. I know it will be amazing! I'm sure you will fill it with beautiful goodies just like are in your home.

    Love you, sister!

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  9. Hey Becky..Wat een gezelligheid bij jou zeg.Echt geweldig!! I love it!!
    Fijne dag en lieve groetjes, Elly

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  10. Becky,
    That stain looks really good and thanks for giving us the brand and color, I think I will get me some. Have FUN in Canton...I'm soooo jealous! I will be here painting up a storm for my space in the shop.
    Blessings,
    Linda

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  11. Love your mantle and how your dining room looks so fresh and spring like! Sending you warmest wishes from freezing cold Germany
    Carola x

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  12. All the pictures are wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Have a great weekend treasure hunting

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  13. The new stain looks wonderful...you did a fantastic job! I love your dining room, simple and rustic. I look forward to you opening your shop! Have a great time at the market!

    XO,
    Jane

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  14. Nice !! your own on line shop !!!....lovely...enjoy your day...xxx..

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  15. What a nice weathered table! Love it!!!
    Can't wait to see what you put in your new shop:)

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  16. Looking forward to the new shop opening! If it's anything like what is in these pictures, I'd like to live there, please :-)

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  17. Love the color on your table and bench and thanks for sharing the brand and name of the color!

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  18. Becky that is soooo gorgeous!! I totally
    want to use that on my farmhouse table that
    is a little too dark ~
    Your pictures are always beautiful!

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  19. Like the stain on the table...and I think the pots on the chandie are really cute too! Good luck with your new adventure!

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  20. Table looks great.I love the flowers in your pitcher and basket.Looks like spring there.

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  21. OMG everything looks great and your photos are amazing! Love the new table. Lookin good over there my friend!!
    Hugs~
    T

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  22. Ciao cara .....
    Complimenti e Tutto fantastico .....
    Che meraviglia .....
    Amo Molto Questi, colori Naturali .....
    Ti seguo Semper also se non commento: D
    Un bacio DALL'ITALIA
    Sabry!

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  23. You are such a sweetheart for sharing your grey stain tip! I think it looks fantastic...and I'm going to try it! Your home is so inviting and charming!
    Ciao for now

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  24. your home is so beautiful, I always enjoy looking at your amazing photographs and the way you've decorated .

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  25. Hi Becky,
    Everything looks absolutely beautiful!! I wish you were close to me so you could help me decorate my new home, I love your style!
    Hope you have a beautiful weekend.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  26. With a taste like your surely you shop will be successfull, darling Becky!
    Hugs
    Silvia

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  27. O.k Becky...I can not come here anymore...everytime I do I see your posts and I hate my house....your home is simply stunning,and I want everything you have,so as you can see being your friend is torture....ok? Just as long as you understand,now I am going back to drool some more...goodbye!!!!! (xoxox)

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  28. Your table is an inspiration. I like how you toned down the previous color. Beautiful photos by the way.

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  29. Hi Becky~~ Everything looks perfect. Cant wait for your online shop:)
    Have a great evening
    ~Cheryl

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  30. Your home is always so inspiring! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  31. Becky, I think the stain was a nice addition to the table. Love your style! I've featured your blog at stylesson today.

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  32. Hey Becky, I've been visiting your beautiful blog for a few months and love your style! I noticed that you homeschool?? We are on our seventh year, and loving it :) Keep up the beautiful work!

    Jodi @ cottagecharmcreations

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  33. It looks so great Becky - I love the gray tones! Have fun in Canton!

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  34. Everything looks really beautiful Becky. I hope you have a great time at the show.

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  35. Gorgeous! Truly! And wow on your shop! It's going to be a raving success with your taste. :)

    Donna

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  36. It looks so welcoming! That is a good stain....I am looking forward to your shop!
    Nancy

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  37. Everything looks super pretty. Can't wait for your online shop - please let us know the minute you open!

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  38. Im so happy to have just stumbled onto your blog! Its beautiful, and I look forward to reading it regularly. I hope you had fun in Canton and found tons of new treasures! Liz

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  39. I love your table and your vignettes Becky, for some odd reason I am still not receiving your post updates. I am signing up for email again today to see if it works this time.

    I love your photos and great you are opening a shop, I am planning to also with a friend but NZ is a bit slow to buy on line. We are buying up vintage
    finds and giving them a more modern twist but will be a some time before we have enough stock to open the store.

    I might actually try your wash on my pine table I have just French washed as I like that grey look to the top rather than the yellowy old pine on my table top.

    Lee

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  40. I love your table, so pretty with the stain over it! Beautiful and the bench is pretty as well!!

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  41. j'adore tes photos..c'est tres beau.
    douce semaine
    bises,kate

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  42. I just love this whole post. I'm going to be pinning like crazy. (Right now, my pinning connect seems to be on the fritz so I'm waiting.) I love those pots on the top of the chandelier base. You have a fantastic, fantastic eye!

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  43. I want your table! It's so cute and rustic. I just got married and had lots of burlap in my wedding! I got married in a barn :) I'd love it if you checked it out! I'm going to have to share your blog with my mom! You'll have to check her blog out too over at townandcountryliving.blogspot.com, I think you'd really like it!

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  44. Love the table setting, the roses, the vintage jars...everything!
    Just stumbled across your lovely blog & have signed up as your latest follower! I look forward to popping back for some more gorgeous inspiration.
    x
    Melissah from Country Style Chic

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  45. was your table just natural wood before you put the stain on it? You have a lovely home and you are one very talented decorator

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