DIY French Potting Table

 

 

My potting table began as a ordinary drop leaf table.  The top was cracked and glued, so I didn't feel bad about the reconstruction.

 

 

 

 

The first thing I did was remove the hinges from the under side of one leaf and attach them to the top.  You can place the hinge so it won't fold back and the leaf will stay upright.

 

 

 

 

I added a shelf for function and stability.  The shelf is held up by two spindles cut down from a couple of stair spindles I had left over from another project.  I screwed the spindles in from the bottom.

 

 

 

I added a board for the shelf which was screwed in from the back.  The shelf and spindle were stained dark to match the table and both were painted white.

I copied a graphic from The Graphics Fairy and stenciled it on.

 

 

And there you have it.  A French potting table from a broken drop leaf table.

I have to say that I am a little proud of myself.  This is the first building project I've done that didn't involve any stupid mistakes.  You know, like missing the spindle or shelf with the screw, stripping the screws, putting the hinges on the wrong way, making the shelf crooked, and I could go on and on.  Any or many of these things would normally happen to me. It was a good day for DIY!

I'll be sharing with the following parties.

The Graphics Fairy for Brag Mondays
 Between Naps on the Porchfor Metamorphosis Monday
The Farmhouse Porch for Cowgirl Up
Redoux Link Party
Knick of Time TuesdaySavvy Southern Style for Wow Us WednesdaysDIY by Design
Primp for Primp Your Stuff Wednesday
 Restore Interiors for Restored it Wednesday
Domestically Speaking for the Power of Paint party
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday
The 36th Avenue Party TimeNo Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on ThursdayMy Romantic Home for Show and Tell FridayFrench Country Cottagefor Feathered Nest Friday
Miss Mustard Seed for Furniture Feature Friday 2805 for Potpourri Friday
At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating for Flaunt It Friday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday 
Shabby Art Boutique for Shabbilicious Friday Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite SpecialUnder the Table and Dreaming for Sunday Showcase