Country Livin' with a Refurbished Patio Table

I love breathing new life into found objects. My mom and I repainted this table base last summer -- left behind by the previous owners. It was a dirty, dirty beige. We fixed 'er up and painted it a bright red, then mom made this mosaic tabletop for it (it had no tabletop). Isn't it bee-YOO-tee-full?! We had to give it a test run with pina coladas and a crown/sprite combo last weekend... we'll be utilizing it for some hamburgers and salad later today.



Hubster had these two vintage green patio chairs ... we spruced them up with a bright aqua paint. Can you tell I like bright, vivid caribbean colors? :-) Just the perfect colors to brighten up the Kansas prairie!

And of course, Ringo is doing his ranch dog impersonation..... lazing in the sun.

Now I must go outside to assist with the house painting job. Hubby is currently patching an area of foundation that is quite cracked and wide open; mom is applying a 2nd coat of trim paint to several windows. They probably don't appreciate the fact that I am updating my blog....
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17 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 25, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Wow what an amazing job your mom did on that tabletop!! Love the chairs too.

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  2. demaincaMay 25, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    I need your mom to help me with a table. Is she ready for a trip to Ca.? I have been wanting to do that also. You are lucky your mom is there she will have your house inside and our ready for the summer. I am sure she is happy she is able to get this done with you so you can enjoy your house. I know I would for my daughter.Enjoy every moment together!!

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  3. Laughing Orca RanchMay 25, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Wow! That table is a work of art. I wonder what it's history is? The bottom is very unusual, too!

    Your Mom is a very talented artist! I bet between the table and the mixed drinks, you felt carried away to a different place. heheh!

    My hubby is the opposite about the blogging. He does things and encourages me take pics of things all the while telling me, "You'll put this on the blog, right?" lol! Me thinks he's a bit of a ham. :)

    Enjoy your day!

    ~Lisa

    ps, Can you e-mail me and tell me the name of that dating service you used? I'm interested for my neighbor friend, who has been a widow for a couple years now....and could use a strong, loyal cowboy to sweep her off her feet.
    **Must love horses**
    Twinville2 at yahoo dot com

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  4. CathyMay 25, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    I love that table. Totally gorgeous!!! Love the chair too!

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  5. MarthaMay 25, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    So awesome! I love those bright caribbean colors too. You really should link up that first photo to my new Color Carnival photo meme, it's perfect! :-)

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  6. SlamdunkMay 25, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Wonderful work with the table--looks very inviting.

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  7. UnknownMay 26, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    That is GEORGOUS! Did she really do that! WOW! I am very impressed!!! More pictures, how long did it take her and as my sister said, does she want to come out to CA?

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  8. DebMay 26, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    that is a great table...love the color of your chairs...

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  9. Life With DogsMay 26, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    That table is stunning! My wife will want one of these bigtime, looks like I have a summer project coming :)

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  10. DayPhotoMay 26, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    There is nothing more fun than fixing things up to your liking. I love painting and spring work.

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/

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  11. UnknownMay 26, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Fell in love with the sunshiny table right away. Great job!

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  12. midlife slicesMay 26, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    you and Mom are soooo talented!! I love bright colors too and I'm still hoping she made that big U turn to head South. I'm leavin the porch light on for her. :)

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  13. Bleu's MammMay 27, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Yay! What a gorgeous job mom did! And what a fine liquid inauguration for it, here! here! And what a coincidence, my tile tabletop on our patio out back is getting a little grout-addled! I'm watching for the "after" pictures of the house too. Wish I could have been there for the house painting project, and I'm not kidding. I know the three of us would have had fun. Oh wait, the gnats, I forgot about the gnats....well, I sure woulda been rooting you two on from the gnatless side of a screen, that's for darn sure!

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  14. Smart Mouth BroadMay 30, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    Beautiful table and chairs. Your mom is quite talented. Think she wants to come to Florida any time soon? I could keep her really busy. *wink*

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  15. AnonymousMay 31, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    It always amazes me to see what creative people can do with cast off items. This table is a work of art now. You and your Mom are very talented.

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  16. binksMay 31, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    I don't live too far from SmartMouthBroad, we could keep your mom very busy down south here.
    That table is so fab. Maybe a tutorial??

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  17. VickyJune 7, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    love that sunshine table top, so artistic your mum.

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