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.

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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.
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24 comments:

  1. StephJune 19, 2011 at 9:07 PM

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

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  2. Sneak a Peek Home DecoratingJune 19, 2011 at 9:12 PM

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

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  3. Southern LadyJune 19, 2011 at 9:22 PM

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

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  4. Miss CharJune 19, 2011 at 9:22 PM

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

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  5. Allison ShopsJune 19, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    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

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  6. SarahJune 19, 2011 at 9:31 PM

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

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  7. Okio B DesignsJune 19, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    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

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  8. mzzbevJune 19, 2011 at 9:40 PM

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

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  9. UnknownJune 19, 2011 at 9:47 PM

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

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  10. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 19, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    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

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  11. Michele/OhioJune 20, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    WELL DONE!

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  12. Honey at 2805June 20, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Nice teacart redo. It must be very happy!

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  13. LynnJune 20, 2011 at 6:09 AM

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

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  14. Amanda @ Serenity NowJune 20, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    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. :)

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  15. AmacoJune 20, 2011 at 9:49 AM

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

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  16. abeachcottageJune 20, 2011 at 9:56 AM

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

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  17. CathyJune 20, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    It looks great Paula!

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  18. LeahJune 20, 2011 at 12:46 PM

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

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  19. FrouFrouBritchesJune 20, 2011 at 5:28 PM

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

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  20. HollyJune 20, 2011 at 9:42 PM

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

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  21. Manuela@A Cultivated NestJune 20, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    What a cute and handy little cart!

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  22. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    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.

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  23. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)June 21, 2011 at 5:15 AM

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

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  24. Georgia GirlJune 22, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    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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