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How do you feel about this entry table?

I had a 5 minute love affair with bone inlay furniture & it inspired me to stencil & stain a cheap entry table from Hayneedle.


On the one hand, I’m proud of how it came out. On the other hand, I keep having intrusive thoughts about the early 2000’s when my mom stenciled monkeys onto her bedroom wall.


I bought another one of the same tables & I have plans to simply stain it. I fear my stencil has too much of a chintzy “Trading Spaces” vibe. Like the time Hildi glued hay to that poor couple’s walls!





Comments (17)

  • 7 years ago

    For what you are trying to do, on a monitor it looks great!

    Corinne Masterson thanked User
  • 7 years ago

    What's your own vibe? Does it suit? Cute; you did a good job. Maybe you can sell it on Craig's List.

    Corinne Masterson thanked decoenthusiaste
  • 7 years ago

    Dear Corinne,


    Props to you for the immaculate stenciling! Personally, despite the fact that you have the bone inlay centerpiece, the table stands out by a large margin due to its intricate design. If you wish to draw attention to it, I would suggest keeping it. However, I am immediately drawn to the table and it may take attention away from your original favorite, the bone inlay furniture.

    Corinne Masterson thanked Thomas Yee
  • 7 years ago

    I like it. I would probably add a light antiquing wax to give it another level of interest but it is a good job. Now take this to the next level with your accessories!

    Corinne Masterson thanked lynartist
  • 7 years ago

    Outstanding job!!! It looks GREAT!!!

    Corinne Masterson thanked msmliss
  • 7 years ago

    Thanks to everybody for the encouragement!


    Im going to wait until I have a mirror & some items to put on it. In the meantime I’ll stain the replacement & then compare : D

  • 7 years ago

    I like it. A lot. I'd have it in my house.

    Corinne Masterson thanked groveraxle
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    7 years ago

    For a tiny table it does what it needs to, nice.

    Corinne Masterson thanked Wall Art Squared
  • 7 years ago

    I think it looks great but I'm curious how you plan to finish decorating that little spot. A mirror over the table or ? I'd love to see this area when it's done. Onward! ;)

    Corinne Masterson thanked girl_wonder
  • 7 years ago

    Another vote as to what a great job you did.

    Corinne Masterson thanked Angel 18432
  • 7 years ago

    Beautiful job!!

    Corinne Masterson thanked loobab
  • 7 years ago

    I love it! Love the design, the colors, and what a great job you did. I don’t think it’s reminiscent of Trading Spaces or Hildi at all!


    I so want to see a picture of the stenciled monkeys. :D

    Corinne Masterson thanked Jilly
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    I would have it in my house in a minute.

    What bone inlay centerpiece? Where is it?

    This is fine craftsmanship!

    I have seen the fine wood and bone inlay work in the Middle East and in Spain, and let me tell you, you did a marvelous job.

    Not amateur-ish, or in poor taste at all.

    You should be really super-proud of yourself!

    Will you leave it as is, or enhance it more?

    When you are finished with it, you might want to polyurethane it to protect it.

    Have you ever seen the TV show Flea Market Flip?

    On that show people up-cycle things for quite a bit of money that don't hold a candle to what you just did right there.

    You might just have found yourself a way to make a pretty penny!

    Corinne Masterson thanked loobab
  • 7 years ago

    Thank you everybody!! It does have a light ”wax” over it that is usually recommended for chalk paint. Should I protect it more?

    Alas, there is no bone inlay centerpiece. The paint was meant to mimic bone inlay lol

  • 7 years ago

    Keep it!

    Corinne Masterson thanked Amy Lydia
  • 7 years ago

    It's looks wonderful. The wax makes it look like wood inlay.