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Inspired by DIY: Serena & Lily Dipped Stool

November 29, 2016 by Cassie 27 Comments

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Each month a group of DIY bloggers get together and create projects inspired by the same shop or designer; this month with the busy season upon us it’s a smaller group of myself, Maggie and Kathy. I’ve never joined in because I just haven’t had anything in mind I’ve wanted to recreate until now. This month the theme is Inspired by DIY: Serena & Lily and I created my own version of their dipped stool. In all honesty, the price of their stool is really not bad (and with code BESTEVER right now you get 25% off sitewide!) but I happened to have a piece on hand in my garage that was perfect for this project and was just waiting for its moment to shine. Sidenote: Serena & Lily was founded by Serena Dugan who graduated 6 years prior to me from my alma mater, Wake Forest University, so I really wanted to participate in this one!  It’s inspiring to see people who went to the same school doing pretty awesome things. Meanwhile I am over here like, “Yay, I have a degree!  What am I doing with my life?!?!” Anyone else know that feeling?Dipped-Stool-DIYIf you saw yesterday’s post, you already had a little peek at this stool, but today I’ll share with you how I did it.  Now, I should say that I had an unfair start… I happened to find this three legged timber slice stool at a yard sale a while back.  It was clearly hand made, and after it was knocked over at Sweet Clover, a leg fell off. Wood Slice Stool beforeI had to get the leg back in place with glue, and figure out a way to secure it so that the table top was level.  The position of the leg and top made it impossible to clamp, so with the top upside down, I placed the glue in the leg hole, put the leg in the hole, and then turned the table right side up on a level surface.  Once there, I maneuvered the leg to sit where I wanted and placed a full paint can on top to give it some pressure.Glue & TablePictured above you can see regular gorilla glue, but I want to make a note… that glue did not hold for this project.  I had to repeat the process using Gorilla Wood Glue which held perfectly.

Once it was all glued back together, I got to work sanding like a madwoman! I was not a fan of the reddish stain that had been applied to this stool, so I used my oribital sander (I have this one and love it!) with 160 grit paper followed by 220 for a smoother finish.  I was able to sand the stain off of the legs rather easily, but because the timber slice is ringed, it was harder to get it all out of the top. However, I was happy with the look I was able to achieve.  Also, I only sanded the legs about halfway down as I knew I was going to be painting them.

To prepare to paint, I used frog tape and taped off the bottom of the legs at the height I wanted.  It was cold outside, so I brought this piece into my house and just painted it at my kitchen island.  I don’t recommend this at home; after years of experience though I am a pretty neat painted and trust myself to work in most places. 😉 Your husband might not thank me if he walks in to you painting a table on top of your kitchen island.  My husband, on the other hand, doesn’t really question it anymore.Taped off stool  I used Amy Howard’s Ballet White to paint the legs because I had it on hand, love how it goes on, and I adore this shade of white.  I applied just two coats and the painting was done!  To protect it and keep the finish feeling natural, I topped it off with Amy Howard’s Light Antique wax.Serena & Lily Inspired StoolI brought it up to my room to use by my tree because I thought it fit in perfectly with the look I have there this year and added a nice natural touch.

After all of the sanding, I am really pleased with the end result of the timber slice top.Stripped Stool TopThe stain is still deep into the rings, but I love the tonal look it gives.Timber Slice Table TopThere is just something about raw natural wood that creates a rustic and cozy vibe.  This stool makes the perfect little side table to warm up my more modern chairs.Serena & Lily Inspired DIY Dipped Stool

DIY Dipped Wood Stool

Do you know what?  It felt really good to paint something, even a small something…. and it felt even better to be painting it just for me.  Don’t worry guys… I am bouncing back and am ready to tackle more projects. Now head on over to see what the others have created that was inspired by Serena & Lily!  And special thanks to Jessica for organizing even though she didn’t join the fun this month!

Kathy: Pom-pom Striped Coverlet

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Maggie: Tassel Pillow

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  1. Maggie @ Maggie Overby Studios says

    November 29, 2016 at 7:05 am

    So cute and a great save for this little stool. Looks great with your christmas decor!

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    • Cassie says

      November 29, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      thank you, maggie! i was so excited to find it!

      Reply
  2. Lisa | Shine Your Light says

    November 29, 2016 at 7:48 am

    That stool is seriously the best find ever. I love it! How the stain set into the rings adds so much character to it, great piece!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 29, 2016 at 7:16 pm

      i was so lucky to find it!!!

      Reply
  3. Emy says

    November 29, 2016 at 8:28 am

    It’s super cute! The rings on the top are so gorgeous! Also, love the fringe for a garland on the tree!

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    • Cassie says

      November 29, 2016 at 7:16 pm

      thank you, emy! i did that last year on our family tree and loved it so decided to repeat on this tree this year. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    November 29, 2016 at 9:33 am

    I was wondering about that cute little stool from your Christmas tree post! Those rings on top are GORGEOUS. Digging how that little puppy can go anywhere and look awesome.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 29, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      haha! i plan to cart it all over the house, too! 😉

      Reply
  5. Jamala says

    November 29, 2016 at 10:28 am

    You did a fantastic job on the stool! Got yourself a winner

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    • Cassie says

      November 29, 2016 at 7:14 pm

      thank you so much, jamala!

      Reply
  6. Jennifer Griffin says

    November 29, 2016 at 10:39 am

    That is really beautiful, Cassie! It’s an amazing transformation. I love how there was some stain left deep in the grooves, that really added some dimension. And, it’s perfect where it landed, such a pretty spot!

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    • Cassie says

      November 29, 2016 at 7:14 pm

      thank you so much, jennifer!

      Reply
  7. JaneEllen Jones says

    November 29, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    Loving that stool, lucky find, looks incredible now with it’s new “clothes” on. Agree with a commentor, could put your awesome stool anywhere. Think I might go to more yard/garage sales, who knows what I might find. Better start saving my change for next years sales. Your little stool is a WOW.
    Where did you find that gorgeous wrapping paper? I’d hate to open gift it’s so pretty, would make some very pretty ornaments. Loving how you made garlands with holiday works and your trim garland, wow.

    Hope you’re having great week.

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    • Cassie says

      November 29, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      thank you! the paper is from target!

      Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    November 29, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    The stool is absolutely perfect and I love it. I’ve loved the originals for a long long time

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    • Cassie says

      November 29, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      thank you- me, too!

      Reply
  9. Tania says

    November 29, 2016 at 9:30 pm

    I love this little stool! I did see it on your post yesterday and at first glance it looked like it had little socks on! I had to zoom in to see for sure, ha ha!!

    Tania

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    • Cassie says

      November 30, 2016 at 7:45 am

      thank you so much, tania!

      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    November 30, 2016 at 11:13 am

    Such a good save! Love the new look. I could picture this in a bathroom too!

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    • Cassie says

      December 4, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      thank you so much, ashley!

      Reply
  11. Jessica says

    November 30, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    You can tell whoever made this stool with love. It is so pretty and all the imperfections are absolutely perfect.

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    • Cassie says

      December 4, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      you are so right! i was lucky to find it.

      Reply
  12. Kathy says

    November 30, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    This turned out so good Cassie! I love the natural look of the wood with the paint. I need a better sander! I’ll have to check your model out. Beautiful pictures!

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    • Cassie says

      December 4, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      thank you so much! i love my sander- it really is a good and affordable one.

      Reply
  13. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    December 5, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    oh my gosh! ADORABLE!! I love this stool so much. I’m on the hunt now. lol.

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    • Cassie says

      December 5, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      thank you, stephanie!

      Reply

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