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The French Linen Fraternal Twins

April 1, 2013 by Cassie 35 Comments

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Happy Monday and Happy April Fool’s Day!  Hope you all had an awesome Easter weekend!  We had a great time hunting for eggs and spending time with friends and family.  Friday and Saturday offered beautiful weather, and a chance for me to paint and work outside, which I welcomed!  Chris took the kids to a Saturday afternoon egg hunt and I stayed home to rake out the garden, and pick up sticks in our front yard.  If you have see our front yard, you will understand how hard it is pushing a wheelbarrow full of branches up our hill!  That night we had friends over to cook out, and our neighbors hosted another egg hunt for all the kids.  Sunday we went to my parents where the kids had yet another egg hunt, and we ate a lunch of seafood extravaganza… scallops, shrimp, and salmon and halibut caught in Alaska by their neighbor.  It was all delicious!  Due to rainy weather, we could not have our kickball match (a tradition we only began last year, but were all looking forward to!).   It was just us and my parents, so it was nice and relaxing. And now as I type this, I am hanging out in bed next to my baby girl, watching The Wizard of Oz…. a perfect ending to our holiday weekend.

Today I wanted to show you a makeover of a pair of side tables.  The other day I told you I was working on these guys…..

As you can see, they are a pair, but they are not exactly alike.  They are the same height and style, but different sizes otherwise.  Anyhow, I wanted to give them a classic and neutral look.  I cleaned them and sanded the tops, which I was afraid the paint wouldn’t adhere to as well.  Then I gave then each two coats of Annie Sloan’s French Linen (a great greige!), distressed them, and applied a clear wax.   I am happy with their outcome…. truly classic!

These would make a great pair of nightstands and I love that they have a masculine edge to them!  They will be available at the next barn sale in just a few weeks! 🙂

Happy Monday!!!  The kids are out of school for the next few days, so maybe I will post, maybe I won’t…. I’m very non-committal these days when it comes to blogging.  Today we are headed to the gym with friends and then will play outside at home.  Tomorrow we are headed out for a hike with some friends, and my kids are hoping to spy wildlife.  No matter what, I know we will have fun and enjoy our outside time…. Let’s hope we’ve seen the last of Old Man Winter!  Enjoy your day, play some pranks and beware of the pranksters!

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  1. Kristine at The Painted Hive says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Ooh, I love these Cassie. The fact they are slightly odd makes them the perfect pair.

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  2. Catherine says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:29 am

    Beautiful! I love the colour, it’s just gorgeous.

    Glad you had a lovely Easter weekend 🙂

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  3. bec says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:40 am

    adorable…i want them!
    Bec x

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  4. traerloves.com says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:00 am

    Very classic! French Linen is one of my favs 🙂

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  5. Denise Sabia says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:01 am

    love them! I just used French linen for the first time last week. you’re right, it is the perfect greige! Happy Easter and spring break, enjoy the weather!
    denise

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  6. Mrs. DeVore says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:25 am

    I love these, the color and finish is perfect!

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  7. Julia Konya says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:53 am

    I love the end tables too. I like that they are a little different.
    Have fun on your outdoor adventures. It’s raining over here so I’m stuck inside 😉

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  8. Stacey says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    So pretty! I just picked up the exact same set at an auction and was undecided on color – I think I found it! REally cute Cassie!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  9. Laura @ Top This Top That says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    Hi Cassie- Your tables came out so pretty. you should have no problems selling them. Have a great time with your kids. Mine our out for spring break this week as well.

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  10. Jaime Costiglio says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Cassie you and grey were meant for each other 🙂 Love that French Linen. We’ll be doing to same today, my kids are off all week, lots of playtime, not so much work time 🙂

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  11. Dana Frieling says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    Oh, so cute! Enjoy your kiddos this week. Hope you soak in lots of vitamin D.

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  12. Terri says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    Love these…I painted one very similar to the one on the left…it sold right away! Great job!

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  13. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    Ooooh such a pretty makeover.

    I can’t believe you crammed so much fun and excitement into one weekend!

    We’re lazy over here. Haha.

    Hope you have a fun spring break with your kiddos!

    🙂

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  14. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Have fun outside! I’m hoping for nice Spring weather from now on.

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  15. Michelle Scheibe says

    April 1, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    I’m jealous of your warm weather. Enjoy!!!

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  16. Bliss says

    April 1, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    See Cassie paint. See Cassie pick up sticks. Cassie is the great and powerful Oz.

    Bliss

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  17. Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) says

    April 1, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    The tables look great Cassie. I really like that they are a pair but not exactly alike- fraternal , just like you described. Have a great time with your kids and friends.

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  18. Melissa Skidmore says

    April 1, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    LOVE those tables! French Linen is one of my favorites! My kiddos are out of school this week as well. I might post, I might not. . . I just want to enjoy them! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  19. Kristin Cadwallader says

    April 1, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Those turned out sooo great!!! Love the gray :)xo Kristin

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  20. Dear Emmeline says

    April 1, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    seriously love these. additional love because i’m a fraternal twin myself. 🙂 message me your price and i’ll talk to Josh. we’re slowly working on the master and i think these would be perfect!

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  21. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    April 1, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Cassie you are the Annie Sloan EXPERT! You did a fabulous job! Oh I love them……

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  22. [email protected] Charm says

    April 1, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    Cassie,
    Your tables are great…come on over and share them with us at NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  23. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    April 1, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    So pretty. That’s such a nice color! Have fun with the kiddos!

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  24. Erin @ His and Hers says

    April 1, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    I LOVE them! I have been on the hunt for some side tables for our living room and I would have snatched these up as well!

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  25. The Bold Abode says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    What a pair so smokin’ stands! Those are lovely, yo…

    I got another week off {sort of…} the local kids are on spring break and Brendan is doing a Baseball camp so it’s PE week!!! hehehe….

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  26. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    Those tables are gorgeous! I love that they match, but not exactly! … Glad you are enjoying some wonderful friends and family time. At the end of the day, that’s what really matters the most!

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  27. Ali Richardson says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    Great work! Every lady could use 2 drawers, while her dude only needs one. A perfect pair 🙂 Love you friend, happy you had a great Easter weekend. Take pics of the wildlife, k? XOXO

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  28. Lorraine Finkbeiner says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    They look greatCassie! They’ll go quickly, I’m sure! Sound like a fun Easter! Kids are out here too …enjoy your week and cram in more fun!

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  29. Jesse Bodine says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    These are beautiful! Wish I lived closer…I would totally take them off your hands! 😉 Love the color…at first I thought it was Country Grey…I just painted our bed in it and they are very similar! Jesse @ Scout & Nimble

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  30. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    They look awesome, Cassie! Love that French Linen. 🙂
    Enjoy your week with the kids — you know the blog’s not going anywhere (and neither are we!).
    xo Heidi

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  31. Eclectically Vintage says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:13 am

    I love twins – I have a set of my own! Maybe I could put one of these in each of their rooms!
    Kelly

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  32. Celia says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:58 am

    too prety, i love twins too and the color, great!

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  33. Sharon @ mrshinesclass says

    April 2, 2013 at 4:41 am

    I love them in their new French Linen coat. They look great. I think they’ll sell quickly.

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  34. [email protected] says

    April 2, 2013 at 4:43 am

    I love the lines on these! Beautiful set!

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  35. Mindy says

    April 2, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Ah! I am in love with these! I also love the finish on them. Great work, Cassie!

    Reply

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