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My Gold Leafed Nightstands!!!!

February 1, 2012 by Cassie 91 Comments

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After finally trying out leafing with my silver leaf mirror frame this past weekend, I couldn’t wait to gold leaf my nightstands (part of our master bedroom plan!).  And honestly, I was going to save this project to share with you next week, but I just can’t.  I am about to burst I love them so much!  OK, so this is where they started after I made them over last year….

They were a glossy golden delicious color and I loved them!  I loved them in that color in that room, but with the new home comes a new plan and I am going a little more rustic glam. So Gold leafing was the perfect solution, and I planned to keep the mirrors in them as well.

I saw this makeover from Brittany Makes, where she had gold leafed this gorgeous chair!
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Gorgeous, right?  I vaguely followed her tutorial, but hers started with an unpainted piece.  Mine was already painted, so I red online at a few different places that starting with a base of red oil based paint was best for under  gold.   So I took the tables outside, sanded them, and the tool them into the garage where I painted them with Rustoleum’s high gloss red oil based paint.  At which point they looked like this… scary!

 Seriously, as if that was’t scary looking enough, just wait til the next picture!  I took them inside (free of wind and the temperature could be controlled) and sprayed them with spray adhesive.  I waited a little while for it to get sticky (about 30 minutes) and then I started leafing.  It did NOT go as smoothly as with the silver.  I found the gold to me much more delicate, an I also found that because of all the nooks of the tables, the adhesive was not everywhere so it was hard to get it to stick in some areas.  Also, it was shinier than I anticipated.  So it was starting to look like this….

 At this point in time, I was having a mild panic attack and was fairly certain I had ruined my beautiful nightstands.  Luckily I had read that Rub n Buff could be used to help fill in the little missed cracks.  So I had a new tube on hand in “gold leaf”.  I used a soft brush and brushed the gold leafing to get excess pieces off.  But it was so delicate it tore easily… more panic.  Deep breaths, deep breaths, trust the rub n buff.  So I did.  I put a little on my fingers to cover the red showing through, then tried rubbing a teeny bit over the gold leaf as well, and it was a MIRACLE.  It saved my tables and gave the leafing more of an antiqued look!  Here is what it looked like after a little rubbin n buffin….

 And here is what my hands looked like!  The kids thought this was pretty awesome!  I think they love when mommy is messy.

 So, after both tables were rubbed n buffed to the idea look, I sealed them with the gold leaf metal sealer spray.  And here they are in our room…. AAAAH I am in love!  I feel so Hollywood!

 Here in the close up you can see teensy bits of red, and I am glad I read those blogs, because the red showing through is perfect.  Overall, they have a very antique French gilded feel.

That was a lot of pictures of them, I know.  But I can’t get enough.

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  1. Susan says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    Cassie, you scared me with that first gold leaf photo, girlfriend. 😉 BUT I CANNOT BELIEVE how FABULOUS they turned out! Like, completely and utterly gorgeous! I should know never to doubt you! 🙂

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  2. [email protected] says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    Wow! I am in love with them too! I have never tried gold leafing, but I do love Rub ‘n Buff. All of your hard work paid off – your nightstands are gorgeous!

    xoxo
    Amanda

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  3. Tiffany Leigh {thedesignerlifestyle} says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    Cassie! What a gorgeous transformation! I was wondering how much you spent on the gold leaf for a project of this size? You’re so lucky to have these perfect little tables.
    Tiffany
    thedesignerlifestyle.blogspot.com

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  4. Designing Domesticity says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    OOOOH, love them. They look great. Just got my gold leafing supplies in the mail today. Looking forward to working with them this weekend. I’ve got a mirror that is getting the glam treatment! Thanks for sharing, liz

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  5. Jaime says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    Cassie they are so Hollywood glam, look at you!!! But they look great next to your white bedding and so smart about the red base coat, worth a million dollars.

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  6. Kahli says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    I love them! Absolutely gorgeous Cassie!

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  7. Larissa Hill Designs says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    Cassie; These are spectacular!!!

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  8. Kristine at The Painted Hive says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    These are stunning! I have been wanting to gold or silver leaf something for a while though I’m a bit scared it might cost too much. How much leaf did you need to do the tables?
    Love them.

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  9. Lisa @ Before Meets After says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    Love, Love, Love!!! I’ve had many of panic furniture moments! Glad you figured out a solution to save the day…they look great 🙂

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  10. Kirsty says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    Love those so much! They look awesome!

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  11. natasha {schue love} says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    Oh wow…these turned out beautifully! They look like they were made that way! 🙂

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  12. Ali Richardson says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    Soooooooooooooooooooooooooo beautiful friend!!! I seriously love them. YOu already know how I feel about gold, but you have taken it to a whole other level of gorgeousness. Seriously! Well freakin’ done!

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  13. Michaela says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    What an awesome solution!! I LOVE the gold. So pretty, Cassie!

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  14. Twice Nice says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    Those are gorgeous tables! I had never heard of the red underneath, but you’re right it does look perfect where it peeks through. Enjoy the Glam!!

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  15. Snooty Primadona says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    Just fabulous!!! Now I want to do that to everything in my house since I miss being covered in glitter from Christmas decorating.

    😉

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  16. Rachel @ SuiteRevival says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    Those came out beautifully!! I love the glam hollywood look…what a great addition to your room!

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  17. Kara @ June & Bear says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    wow–i would have thrown in the towel. glad you stuck with it. they’re fab-u-lous. and june loves it when i use the silver rub n’ buff because i look like the tin man.

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  18. Connie @ Sensible-Redesign says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    They really are beautiful. Good job! I like the red showing too.

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  19. Ange says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    Oh my lovely goldness and all things holy! WOWZA! Now I wish I had something to gold leaf…maybe my hubby? 😉 Great plan girl!

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  20. Ann Marie @ Twice Lovely says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    Fan.tas.tic! SO glam! I wanna leaf somethin’!!

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  21. Anneke {RustiChic} says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    Seriously?!!! I would have been F.REAKING OUT! But they look GORGEOUS ~ way to stick with it until the end! 🙂

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  22. Traci says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    These bedside tables looked great to start off with but now they are classy, classic, rich, and simply divine. Just one question, is it real gold leaf? That may not be in my budget but I would love to try this techique.
    Traci

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  23. Sabrina says

    February 1, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    Those are stunning!!! Beautiful job!!!

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  24. A place 2 call home says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:03 am

    Oh my goodness! Cassie these are beautiful! Wow no wonder you were too excited!

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  25. uniquelyyoursormine says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:12 am

    So funny! I just bought one of these EXACT tables, refinished them with graphite legs and Paris grey top… I think it’s a tea table, weird size.. What do you think? Love what you did with yours! – Susan

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  26. uniquelyyoursormine says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:14 am

    By the way.. maybe your kids thought you were turning into C3PO…. 😉 – Susan

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  27. Lisa Scibilia says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:20 am

    Oh my gosh Cassie!! They are BEEEEyoutiful! Love the red peeking through…..like a fine antique frame in a museum. Gorgeous!

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  28. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:24 am

    Your tables turned out totally awesome!

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  29. Kim @ keller-creative says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:25 am

    Those are AWESOME! Great job.

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  30. Gwen @ The Bold Abode says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:39 am

    Wham, bam, glam-a-ram! Those’ll give that new Bedroom some bling-a-ling!

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  31. Blondie's Journal says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:39 am

    This is incredible! I never thought they would turn out as they did! lol! They are amazingly beautiful, Cassie. Awesome job!

    XO,
    Jane

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  32. [email protected] Not Included says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:43 am

    They look great. Judging by the first photo, I was a little scared but they really do bring the classy bling to your room. I’m so excited to see where this goes!

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  33. DecorandtheDog says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:44 am

    Fancy pants! I love them!!

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  34. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:59 am

    They are so pretty now it’s hard to believe that first gold leaf photo!

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  35. Allison says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:12 am

    Beautiful, Cassie! Very glamorous! You did a fantastic job.

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  36. Sara @ Russet Street Reno says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:19 am

    They look SO good! SO GOOD!

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  37. m e g a n says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:23 am

    you have me searching in my mind for something i have in the house that I can gold leaf… I love them! So glad you didn’t give up after being freaked out… I would have freaked too and gotten into a bad mood and been murmuring to myself about all the time I wasted! lol.

    So pretty, really, especially popping against the white bedding!

    Meg

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  38. 17 Perth says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:24 am

    That Rub n Buff made a HUGE transformation on the tables. Good thinking!! They look great Cassie.

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  39. Kelly says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:25 am

    WHOA! I can’t believe you got them to turn out so good after that pic where the gold leaf looked all messed up. That’s pretty scary, but the end result? WOW. Now I’m thinking maybe gold leaf on my nightstands? I’m seriously in love with this look!

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  40. Julia says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:52 am

    love it! so pretty!

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  41. Jamie says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:59 am

    glam to the max!!! love love love them! I feel the need to go and gold leaf something RIGHT NOW 🙂

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  42. modern jane says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:04 am

    Gorgeous! I’ve been looking for something to gold leaf since I saw that post with the chair!

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  43. Restyled Vintage says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:04 am

    I have never and will never be a gold girl but I have to say, they are awesome! Where did you get the gold leaf from, and was it expensive?

    xx Karen

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  44. gail says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:06 am

    beautiful job cassie. I love the little peeks of red showing through!
    gail

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  45. [email protected] Sort Of Fairytale says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:07 am

    Omigosh, you are amazing! I would have messed that process up for sure…yours look so pretty, fabulous job!!

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  46. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:12 am

    You’ve got the midas touch! I would never have thought to put red under but you are right it works so beautifully!! And don’t look at me if they go missing. just sayin’

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  47. [email protected] says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:16 am

    So GLAM! Way to go!

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  48. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:36 am

    Seriously! I am DYING right now! I’m in LOVE with these! They came out so great. The mirrored top is absolute perfection!

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  49. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:42 am

    These are seriously gorgeous! I really like the red peeking through too. I have to admit that I was nervous after seeing the initial photos, but you pulled it off beautifully!

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  50. Brooke says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:45 am

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! Glad to know I’m not the only one who starts having panic attacks when things aren’t going how I think they should!

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  51. Beverly Pennington says

    February 2, 2012 at 3:11 am

    Gorgeous! I do find the gold harder to work with – good to know about the rub n buff trick. Those are just perfect.

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  52. Katie says

    February 2, 2012 at 3:13 am

    Oh wow! These look so awesome Cassie! They definately look glamarous with the gold and the mirrored top! I can’t wait to see what they look like with the whole room!

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  53. Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy Happy says

    February 2, 2012 at 3:29 am

    AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE the gold!!!! And thanks for the how to!!!
    Jaime

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  54. Chrissie says

    February 2, 2012 at 3:42 am

    They look absolutely amazing!!! I try to be so careful about getting my hands messy when painting, but the moment something goes wrong I throw it to the wind! I love the tables!

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  55. Ruby Jean says

    February 2, 2012 at 4:26 am

    Oh I LOVE this…. So Very PRETTY… Now you know the price of Gold has gone up so if you would like for me to Keep this at my house for you let me know and I will be sure to keep it NICE and SAFE… 🙂

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  56. {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    February 2, 2012 at 5:01 am

    They are gorgeous!!!well worth the heart palpitations! 🙂 Im itching to try gold leafing, so glad you tested the water for us!!

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  57. Julia @ 551Eastdesign says

    February 2, 2012 at 7:07 am

    Hello Hollywood is right! Cassie these are incredible!

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  58. Megan says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    Oh wow Cassie! They are fabulous!!!! So glam and chic and pretty, I’m totally jealous!! How many sheets did it take to cover them? Did you buy it online or at the craft store? I so need to do this!

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  59. A Flair for Vintage Decor says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    Gorgeous!!!! And I love the little bit of red showing through! Take care, Caroline

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  60. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Oh what a glam makeover! How fun!You surprised me with this one!

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  61. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    February 2, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    Thanks for linking to my party Cassie!

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  62. circadee.com says

    February 2, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    These look wonderful. I love how the red is subtly peeking through. I have had silver leafing on my project to-do list for awhile. That’s it! I am doing it this month. You’ve inspired me!

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  63. Kacey says

    February 2, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Very cool! You ARE so Hollywood!

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  64. Wende says

    February 2, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Gorgeous. Exactly what product of gold leaf did you use?

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  65. [email protected] Road says

    February 2, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    Cassie! Those are amazing! I have to admit, I was a little nervous. I kept thinking “Las Vegas”, but these are just too classy to be Vegas!Beautiful!

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  66. Christine says

    February 3, 2012 at 1:03 am

    Love your gold leaf tables…just beautiful!

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  67. April Lou says

    February 3, 2012 at 1:41 am

    They look awesome. It seems like a lot of work, but it was worth it in the end!

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  68. Kat says

    February 3, 2012 at 3:00 am

    First, isn’t leafing so time consuming?? I’m doing a dresser right now — I definitely feel your panic with all those grooves!

    Second… yeah, the red and then the other pic (that looks like aluminum foil) definitely scared me… but from the breakdown came a beautiful table!

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  69. lemondropdreams says

    February 3, 2012 at 3:09 am

    Oh my, that first picture was something scary! Rub n Buff was seriously sent straight from heaven…I l-o-v-e that product!! You tables turned out fabulous… Good work!

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  70. Shaunna says

    February 3, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Girl, I think these are FAB. Gold leaf is so funny, but worth it!! Lovely.
    🙂
    shaunna

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  71. Lisa - A Room with A View says

    February 3, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    I was thinking how perfect the hint of red looked and then you said it! Beautiful work, Cassie.

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  72. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    February 3, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    Gorgeous!! I’m pinning this one to try– wish me luck!
    Visiting from Frugal Friday. 🙂

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  73. thelotteryhouse says

    February 3, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    A-mazing! These are so pretty. And kudos for not giving up when the gold leafing went crazy. 🙂

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  74. Terry says

    February 4, 2012 at 3:57 am

    You definitely love a lot of gold leaf and it can get pricey, but your chair and tables look great.

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  75. Orphaned Decor says

    February 5, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    They are so beautiful. I love the red showing through as well. I may have to try this.

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  76. Good Time Charlie says

    February 5, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    Cassie this is amazing!!! You did an amazing job and it looks like something out of a very expensive boutique. Do you do just do a little happy dance every time you enter your bedroom? I would if I had done these!

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  77. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    February 7, 2012 at 2:27 am

    Thanks so much for linking up!! Have you seen my Lisa Leonard giveaway yet?

    XO, Aimee

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  78. Kristy says

    February 7, 2012 at 3:44 am

    They are beautiful! I love the red color that peaks thru…. so stylish!

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  79. Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.co says

    February 7, 2012 at 5:08 am

    what a great transformations! I wasn’t too sure when I got to the part where the nightstands were painted red and I could totally understand the “hmm” moment then… but the end result is amazing and the red ended up being absolutely perfect!!! Nice job!

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  80. knack says

    February 7, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    These turned out great! I think it is so great when the scariest projects turn out to be the best….and all the stuff learned along the way too! Win!

    xo

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  81. Maury Kilgo says

    February 7, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    How did I miss this one? I love these! They look amazing. Great job, Cassie!

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  82. Susan and Mark says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:52 am

    Gorgeous! Love the transformation!

    We are scouting for tables like these to silver leaf for my daughter’s new apartment…we did leafing on her antique dresser, and side tables like these would be perfect to add to her room 🙂

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  83. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says

    February 10, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    Beautiful! I might have to do this to one of my nightstands soon!

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  84. heidi says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:05 am

    those are so gorgeous. They look like they were meant to be gold leaf their whole lives. And, I just love the mirror on the table tops, too.

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  85. Jen Lossing says

    February 11, 2012 at 4:11 am

    These are so beautiful. Very elegant. Great job!

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  86. Maryann says

    February 24, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    These are so super fantastic I can’t stand it! Gorgeous, Glam, gotta go get some gold leaf now!

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  87. Redlilocks {Swoon Worthy} says

    April 20, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Totally missed this project (you can thank Ange at Bloomin Hydrangea) but WOW. They are amazing!! I seriously need to try this myself, I love it!

    xxx

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  88. Bella says

    April 21, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Just popped over from your new bedding post because I had to see these tables! They’re beautiful. Like Coral, gold is another ‘color’ I wouldn’t really use but girl you’re opening my eyes to all kinds of new possibilities!

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  89. Gold Craft Studio says

    May 5, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    Hi, i really like your all kind of art form what you have made for your home furniture & living area. Its very great & attractive in looks.

    Reply
  90. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    September 14, 2012 at 3:46 am

    Did I ever tell you that I used to have these EXACT same tables? They were end tables in my living room for years. Wish I would have seen yours before I got rid of them. Love them so much! Perfect with the mirrored top.

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