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Federal Blue French Style Coffee Table

October 22, 2013 by Cassie 33 Comments

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Howdy!  I still am not ready to play catch up so how about another quick makeover for you today?  And in case you are wondering what there is to catch up on, well my brother tied the knot this weekend in Cali.  The kids and I were in the wedding so it was a big family affair.  Sunday after the wedding, we went to Disneyland with one of my best friend’s and her family!  We took the red eye back last night and landed around the time this post went live this morning…. If you follow me on instagram, you probably knew already!  But I don’t like to share here when I will be out of town as I want to make sure my sideboard and dresser stay safe in my home. πŸ˜‰

A few weeks ago I found a random Thursday yard sale and got this adorable coffee table…
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I also got the other cute things you see there minus the one cute thing I already had. πŸ˜‰

Anyhow, one of the first blogs I ever read was The Inspired Room and I have always admired her gorgeous blue coffee table which has a similar shape.

loooove this bright blue table, care of 'The Inspired Room' (re-nest boosted the contrast and links to the original site)Pin

I decided to give this table a fun blue makeover as well.  The finish was fairly well work, so I was able to apply General Finishes Milk Paint in Federal Blue right over it.  I applied three coats and decided not to distress this one.  I finished it off with Minwax Wipe On Poly in Satin, and then used Liberon Steel Wool in 0000 to remove any lint.  Here is the after!

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It’s a great apartment sized coffee table and would look amazing in a downtown apartment.  I have a rural cape cod home, so I won’t be keeping it, but I do love it!

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  1. Our Pinteresting Family says

    October 22, 2013 at 11:35 am

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  2. Julia Konya says

    October 22, 2013 at 11:54 am

    And I do love it too. That’s an awesome shade of blue!

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  3. Dana Frieling says

    October 22, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Oh, can’t wait to hear about the wedding. Bet you have great pics. Glad you’re home safe and sound. Rest up, my friend.

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  4. miss flibbertigibbet says

    October 22, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    I am a huge fan of blue and this is beautiful! Boy, I bet you’re tired! But congrats on the wedding!

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  5. [email protected] says

    October 22, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    That is such a beautiful striking color Cassie πŸ™‚ xo Kristin

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  6. Jesse @ Scout & Nimble says

    October 22, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Love the color…so pretty!!! I’m so glad you guys had an amazing time, too! I loved following all of your adventures on IG! Splash mountain is the best!

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  7. Between Blue and Yellow says

    October 22, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    Great color! Nice to hear you had fun in Cali πŸ™‚

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  8. pam {simple details} says

    October 22, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    Melissa’s blog was one of my first to read, and I totally recognize her table! Blue was the perfect choice! Sounds like you packed in a ton of fun, again! πŸ™‚

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  9. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    October 22, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Such a nice, rich color! Glad you all made it home safely, I loved seeing all of your adventures on IG!

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  10. [email protected] says

    October 22, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    Beautiful color!

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  11. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 22, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    That is a very sweet table! And I hope there will be wedding pictures!

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  12. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 22, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    And you know that table now matches your cute little model!

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  13. Shavonda says

    October 22, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    So happy you made it home safely Cassie. I loves seeing all your IG posts while you were on vacay! I love the table. It’s such a beautiful color.

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  14. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    October 22, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    I am super obsessed with that gorgeous blue! It’s so rich and beautiful…ahhh, swoon!

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  15. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    October 22, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Oh that is beautiful!!! You are the furniture pro! And welcome home! It’s always nice to be home after vacation. But I’m glad you guys had fun. Disneyland is my favorite ever! So I enjoyed seeing all your fun pictures while you were there πŸ™‚

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  16. Gail Wilson says

    October 22, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    I’m playing catchup–so you’ll be seeing a lot of back to back (no-reply) comments from moi!

    LOVE the color of this table..I’m such a sucker for blue!
    congrats to the newlyweds!
    gail

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  17. [email protected] of a craigslist junkie says

    October 22, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    Glad you had a good trip! I recently picked up a similar coffee table and you’ve inspired me!

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  18. [email protected] says

    October 22, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Love it! I just did a small side table in this same color & I am really loving how it turned out. Congrats to your brother & new sister!! You looked beautiful and that flower girl…she rocked that braid!!

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  19. Allison says

    October 22, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Love that table in the blue Cassie! Glad you had fun in CA. Hope to see wedding photos! I bet the kids loved Disnelyland and how wonderful you and Ali and her family were able to spend time together.

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  20. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    October 22, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    I loved seeing all the photos of your adventures, and hope you had a wonderful time at the wedding especially, and also Disney!! What a fun getaway!!

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  21. Dear Emmeline says

    October 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    It looks amazing!!! Federal blue is another GF color I haven’t tried yet but it looks amazing!

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  22. Dee says

    October 22, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    Nice job it looks great!

    [email protected]

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  23. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    October 22, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    Ooo that color rocks! Awesome makeover, Cassie! Glad y’all had a good trip… i loved the IG photos!
    xo Heidi

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  24. Vintage Prairie Style says

    October 22, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    very cool coffee table. i think one of the great things about doing furniture is that we get to step outside our own style and try out different things. now you better go have a nap. i’ve done the red eye with kids – it hasn’t been pretty. off to bed with you!

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  25. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    October 22, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    What a sweet little table, I love its curves. And I especially love the color!! πŸ™‚

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  26. [email protected] says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    love the blue you chose for that table; gives it a modern look πŸ™‚ & congratulations to your brother and his wife! πŸ™‚

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  27. Loi Thai, Tone on Tone says

    October 22, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Congrats to the newly weds πŸ™‚ Amazing transformation that table – so fresh and young now!!!

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  28. Catherine says

    October 23, 2013 at 1:15 am

    Love that colour – just beautiful!

    And congratulation to the newlyweds – hope that have an amazing life together πŸ™‚

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  29. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    This is gorgeous – love the bold color and it really highlights those pretty curves. =)

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  30. House Envy says

    October 24, 2013 at 1:42 am

    I love how a traditional piece can be made to look modern just with paint! well done! Erin @ House Envy

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  31. Restoration House Interiors says

    October 24, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Um. Yum! Great job, Cassie!

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  32. 17 Perth says

    October 24, 2013 at 9:19 am

    LOVE the legs of that table—and how fun!! Congrats to your brother–Hope you are getting some rest!

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  33. Laurie from Laurie Jones Home says

    October 24, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    I pinned that same coffee table and it’s always been a favorite! Your table turned out equally awesome! You are way too talented!!

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