QUICK & EASY............................................

I am in a hurry because I am leaving for New York early in the morning. Didn't want to go without saying "hi" and "thank you again" for all the very sweet comments. So, to express my gratitude, here is a VERY easy little project I would like to share.

"QUICK & EASY GLASS-LACE TABLETOP"

All you need is a glass top, whatever shape you want. I happened to have a square piece leftover from something......Some lacy fabric and white (or any color you want) spray paint. I had a can of enamel paint but it works better with an acryclic type. The enamel tends to be shiny and, personally, I like a "flat" finish better. But I used what I had on hand............

Set the glass top over a big clay pot (must do this outdoors). Overlay the glass with an old piece of "lacy" fabric..................

Spray the paint through the fabric's cutouts (the fabric will be pretty well ruined because the paint won't wash off so make sure it's not a piece that you can't part with.....)

                     

Let the paint dry (it dries very quickly, well at least it does in Florida......) then, gently, remove the fabric.........................and VOILA! You have a romantic tabletop!

     

I set the finished top on an old urn in the little cabana. Of course, I decided to do this at the last minute tonight.....it was getting dark so the photos are bit dark too...........but, the great thing is that it took ONLY about 10 minutes to do from start to finish..........really QUICK & EASY!

This can be done on wood just as well..........maybe to embellish the top of an old dresser or the drawers, even a side or coffee table..............

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I promised I would post photos of the "Dr. Seuss tree." Here they are.........................

My cuttings seem to have survived....................................time will tell. But I did get myself a magnolia.................................................................................

                  

It's a good size tree and has plenty of buds and gorgeous blossoms...............LOVE IT!

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Lastly, I was trying to figure a way to hide my garbage can and recycling bins. I used the frame of a wood screen  to which I attached some (cheap) bamboo blinds--had to double them because they are very thin andone wasn't enough to hide the cans-- from BIG LOT ($8 each) with large drapery rings I had. It did the trick..............................

Now I have easy access (one side of the screen is open) to the garbage can and recycle bins and the "bamboo screen" blends in nicely with the surroundings. Sometime the solution to a problem area is simple but not always readily evident. I took me forever to figure that one out!!!!!

OK. Tha's it for now. Hope you enjoy the little table project.

I won't be posting until I get back from New York...........see you then. Have a great week!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Fifi

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Comments

[Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio]

Love the easy table top project! It turned out great! And your solution to hide the garbage can is great! Have a safe trip to NY Fifi!
xo
Penny

[Connie]

Thanks Fifi for sharing these two wonderful quick and easy projects. Will have to try both of them. Good luck in New York and have a safe trip. The Dr. Seuss's tree is awesome - thanks for sharing the pictures. Have fun.
Connie

[Patti]

Hello - I love the screen project. I have two cedar trellises that I haven't known quite what to do with... now, I know! Thank you for sharing your sweet pages!
Hugs, Patti

[chris]

Have a good New York trip fifi!! LOVE this tabletop project! I have everything waiting to get right on this if only the weather would cooperate! :( thanks fo sharing & safe & wonderful trip to you~xoxo tutti

[Tracie]

Hi Fifi,
The table project is wonderful, but my favorite is the garbage bins idea - I have the same problem, they are just so ugly and sit in the backyard - a real eyesore. This is a "have to do" project for me - thank you!

Love the Dr. Seuss tree!

Safe trip sweets ;)
xoxo~Tracie

[Brenda Kula]

Excellent ideas, both of them. I was lucky that the previous homeowners didn't like the look of our garbage cans on the corner either. They built a fence around it. Problem solved!
Brenda

[laeriss]

Cette arbre aux plumeaux roses est splendide ainsi que le magnolia qui est un arbre que j'affectionne tout particulièrement pour le parfum de ces fleurs ! Des bises chère Fifi ;-))

[Rosie's Whimsy]

I love the garbage can screen! I am in a constant struggle with how to hide ours. I've tried several things unsuccessfully. You did a fantastic job!!

Do you know the real name of the "Dr. Suess Tree" ? I love it!

:-) Rosie

[Melissa Beedle]

Fifi! My mom and aunt and I LOVE your blog. Thank you for being such a domestic inspiration. :-)

I was wondering if you could tell me where you bought your numbers that are displayed on your kitchen canisters - did you make those? I have looked everywhere to no avail. Are they stamped?

Thanks again for posting!

Melissa

PS My mom and I stumbled upon your magazine by accident AFTER we found your blog. What a treat it was to discover that the beautiful magazine is edited by you! :-)

[Adla]

what a pretty idea for a glass table top. Wonder if theres a speck of whosville in one of those flowers?

[Hem & Lyckas Mia]

What a great idea, beautiful! And so are the photos from outside, love gardening pictures. Hugs, Mia

[Raised In Cotton]

Well how pretty is this project! Love it on top of the urn. Have a safe trip:)

Blessings,
Carol

[Colleen]

I love the Dr. Seuss Tree! And the screen to hide the trash cans is brilliant! have a safe and fun trip to New York and see you when you return-
Colleen

[gail]

Love the fun tip on making a table top with old lace and paint! Also love your "Dr. Seuss" tree! You are always so inspiring!

[Wonders Never Cease]

What a smart idea to hide those garbage cans! It's so cute!
I love your blog. I'm so glad I found you!
Becky

[Monique]

I use stencils on cakes:) This is a fab idea! I saw a great tree trunk base w/ glass top at the new Anthropology Garden centre store my cooking friend recommended..this would be perfect!!

Love that Dr Seuss Tree!

I have two magnolias.. well wait ..I had 2 magnolias..I have one wannabe magnolia at the moment~:(

I Love them! My little town is ablaze w/ them!If you know what to look for..:)

You are full of fabulous ideas! Monique x

[Rosy]

I saw this tree introduced in a Garden mag the other day, I think it was called Tassel Tree, I can't remember the Latin name, they said it originates from South America. They grow well in Australia as well, apparently.

[Rue]

Hi Fifi :)

I love that idea! I think I might have to try that :)

The Dr. Suess tree is darling. I hope the cuttings take.

Have a great trip!
rue :)

[Niesz Vintage Home]

The table turned out very cute!
I did a similar project last summer with a vintage paper doily and a small wooden side table.

Love the Dr. Seuss tree!
Have a safe trip and enjoy NY.
Kimberly :)

[diana]

Lets hear it for the 10 minute table project... yesss ! Love the bamboo shade treatment via BIG LOTS... great ideas !!! Hate to look at trash cans and air conditioners... yuckkkkk !!!! xo

[Diane]

Dear Fifi, I love your screen for the garbage cans. Hope all goes well in New York. Thanks for the inspiration to clean house. It took me a week and 1/2 but it's done! Diane

[Kimberly Ryan]

Hi Fifi! What a great idea on glass. I do this with my floor cloth rug designs but never thought about glass, how clever. I'll be back to visit have a safe trip! Hugs, Kimberly

[Donna... An Enchanted Cottage]

It's beautiful! It reminds me of the truffula trees from THE LORAX by Dr. Seuss, which is one of my favorite books (I call it an adult book in kid's clothing). Great idea on the lace table tops! Donna

[Irma]

Your table top turned out beautiful. What a great idea.
Love the Dr. Seuss tree. Please let me know what kind it is when your find out. I would like to get one. It is so cute and pink. Love the pink.

[Miss Julia]

I adore silk trees also, to me they look like little powder puffs. So lovely if you can look down from above on them, Bon Voyage!