• HOME
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • SHOP
  • BLOG
  • WHOLESALE
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

Hearts and Sharts

A Little Cute, A Little Unexpected

Whiskey Barrel-Top End Tables

October 5, 2015 by Hearts&Sharts 11 Comments

I got another custom order from the sweet girls at GordonDunning. I gotta admit I was a little bit panicked about this one,  but it ended up being so easy. The order was to use their client’s wedding guest book, two whiskey barrel tops, and turn them into end tables.

(Last names were quickly Photoshopped out of these images, please excuse.)

Whiskey Barrel Top End Tables || Wedding Guest Book || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

 Cate and Lathem  like to tell to their client’s story through design and they do it so well. I think this particular client originally wanted these two whiskey barrel tops to be hung on a wall in some sort of gallery situation, which would have been great, don’t get me wrong. But Cate and Lathem had this amazing idea and I kinda wish I could take credit for it.

So I mentioned that I had some anxiety about this one…  The girls sent me an inspiration image of the type of table base they wanted:

Whiskey Barrel Top End Tables || Wedding Guest Book || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

I got online and went crazy looking for some tables like this on Craigslist and Facebook Buy/Sell/Trade pages. I had a few good options but most of them were already stained a darker color than what they wanted and the thought of stripping and sanding two tables like this was not super appealing. I went down my list of options pretty quickly after comparing the size of the tops to the table bases, they just weren’t going to work. I started looking online at some other places to purchase the tables new and finally came across a website called Unfinished Furniture Expo.

Yahtzee!

I found this Cambria Unfinished Hardwood Side Table, emailed the owner, Mark, got a quick response and ordered a pair a few days later.

Whiskey Barrel Top End Tables || Wedding Guest Book || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

This is not a sponsored post, by any means – if I ever do a sponsored post, I will tell you straight up. Otherwise, I tell you about products I find and love because, well, I love them. These things arrived fairly quickly (even though Mark was on his honeymoon, Congratulations!) and were so dang easy to assemble. They came with the hardware/screws, an allen wrench and instructions – instructions with words, not just a blobby dude with pics and no explanation – you know what I’m talking about. I put one of them together and then took it apart to stain it. I didn’t even have to sand them -they were already super smooth and ready to take stain, so I got after it.

I used General Finishes Gel Stain in Antique Walnut and used Arm-R-Seal to top coat. I got my GF goods at Woodcraft but you can also order them from Unfinished Furniture Expo.

The underside of one of the barrels looked like this – The barrels are held together with a tongue in groove sorta thing but once removed from the barrel, they don’t really have anything to hold them together, so this piece of wood helps to keep it in one piece and is screwed into each little slat of the barrel top.

Whiskey Barrel Top End Tables || Wedding Guest Book || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

The piece of wood on the bottom was a little larger than I wanted it and you could really see it poking out from under the barrel top once it was sitting on the table base, even after it was stained.

The underside of the other barrel top looked like this:

Whiskey Barrel Top End Tables || Wedding Guest Book || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

There obviously wasn’t a level surface to attach the table base so I cut a round piece of wood using a jigsaw to the size I wanted and then cut down the other round piece as well and stained them both. As I was taking the unfinished wood off of the barrels, I snapped a pic and saved it on my phone to use in this post…. and then I played a really, hideously mean joke on these two girls that I love so much. I totally didn’t intend for it to be mean spirited but I felt so bad after their reactions … even though I’m still kinda laughing about it (Sorry Cate). I have to mention that these kind of pranks are in my blood, this comes straight from my Dad who has played an endless number of jokes on me – he’s really good at it and seriously hilarious.

But laughing keeps ya young, right?!

The undersides of the barrel tops looked stained, so I texted this:

Whiskey Barrel Top End Tables || Wedding Guest Book || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

Like, “Geez! Who wrote all over these table tops?!”

Ohmygoodness. They called immediately and were like, “Seriously?!?!”

“Yeah, that’s what you wanted, right?”

“Ohhhhhhno! Dena!!!”

I couldn’t let it go much longer than that – mostly because I was laughing and then my dog started throwing up – but I could almost feel them both having a coronary. I like to joke around (Hearts & Sharts… I’m sure you’ve noticed.) and this was hard to resist.

Cate and Lathem, I love you.

I attached the newly cut wood bottoms to the barrel tops and then attached the table bases.

Here they are all finished:

Whiskey Barrel Top End Tables || Wedding Guest Book || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

I also had some glass cut to sit on top of these little babes but left them off for the pics.

Whiskey Barrel Top End Tables || Wedding Guest Book || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

Whiskey Barrel Top End Tables || Wedding Guest Book || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

Whiskey Barrel Top End Tables || Wedding Guest Book || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

These haven’t been delivered yet but I am so excited to hear all about their client’s reactions. I mean, for a design duo that strives to tell their client’s story, this is a friggin’ home run….

Whiskey Barrel Top End Tables || Wedding Guest Book || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

…and the thought of these being handed down through years to children and grand children is just so special.

So, now I have the two table tops from the original table assembly. any suggestion as to what to do with them?

Prep and Painting Process
Transforming Thrift Store Finds

Comments

  1. valermthMC says

    February 6, 2017 at 4:03 am

    I can’t to find your e-mail subscription link or newsletter service.

    Reply
  2. Kathy says

    October 7, 2016 at 1:28 am

    Omg I love those tables. I would love to have and use as guest book alternative for my upcoming wedding.

    Reply
    • Hearts&Sharts says

      October 11, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Thanks, Kathy! Pretty cute idea, huh?! Wish I had done something this cute for my wedding!

      Reply
  3. darlee says

    October 7, 2015 at 8:32 am

    Really neat Dena.. love ya

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      October 7, 2015 at 8:33 am

      Thank you, Darlee! Love you!

      Reply
  4. Sally says

    October 6, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    You could make some clocks with the tops, or maybe stencil for a wall hanging?

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      October 7, 2015 at 8:09 am

      Thanks, Sally! A clock was all I could think of – I guess they would make some cute and thrifty Christmas gifts?!

      Reply
  5. Brynne@TheGatheredHome says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    These are so awesome and the whiskey barrel top is so great with those bases! Love ’em!

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      October 5, 2015 at 6:09 pm

      Thank you, Brynne!

      Reply
      • Bobbie Hart says

        October 6, 2015 at 5:11 pm

        So freakin’ cute. SO cute.

        Reply
        • Hearts & Sharts says

          October 7, 2015 at 8:08 am

          Thank you, Bobbie!!

          Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Instagram

Cards are 5 for $20, if you're looking to stock up Cards are 5 for $20, if you're looking to stock up 🎄
.
#HeartsandSharts #griswoldfamilychristmas #nationallampoonschristmasvacation #moosemug #christmascards #stationerytrends #thebusinessbitchTM #cousineddie #cousineddy #griswold #illustration
Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like a bag of dicks Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like a bag of dicks, amiright?
.
Stickers, Cards, Totes - in the shop.
shop.heartsandsharts.com
.
#HeartsAndSharts #StationeryTrends #HandmadeBusiness #FaireWholesale #CuteShit #Sharts #bagofdicks #tote #christmasgiftideas #funnychristmasgifts #handmadeAF #handlettering #stickeraddict #stickers
Pairs well with wine for an easy Christmas gift. H Pairs well with wine for an easy Christmas gift. Handmade AF and the sharts ship fast. 😍🧀
.
#HeartsandSharts #PaperCampAlum #GreetingCards #FaireWholesale #tsbcalum #wineandcheese #wine #cheese #teatowels #foodinstagram #kitchengifts #repeatpattern
Got a pickle lover on your Christmas list? I do - Got a pickle lover on your Christmas list? I do - he's getting an assortment of pickles and one of these babies. Easy peasy Christmas gift - lots more in the sharty shop!
.
Shop.heartsandsharts.com
.
#HeartsandSharts #PaperCampAlum #GreetingCards #FaireWholesale #tsbcalum #repeatpattern #pickles #picklelover #stationery #ihavethisthingwithpink #easychristmasgift
Gnome enamel pins are back in stock! They went so Gnome enamel pins are back in stock! They went so fast last year! Snag a few while they're fresh - they make the best sock stuffers!
.
#HeartsandSharts #gnomes #enamelpin #pinjunkie #pinaddicts 
#pinoftheday #pinsofig #gnome #pinstagram #pingame #stockingstuffer #gnome #christmas2021 #christmasgnomes
I ship fast as f*ck, boiiii! . #HeartsandSharts #P I ship fast as f*ck, boiiii!
.
#HeartsandSharts #PaperCampAlum #GreetingCards #FaireWholesale #tsbcalum #snailmail #snailmailforever #princealbertinacan #santa #holidaycards #christmascards #sendmoremail
Pink is literally my favorite Christmas color ever Pink is literally my favorite Christmas color ever.
.
Custom repeat pattern on handmade tea towels, in handmade packaging. 
.
#HeartsandSharts #PaperCampAlum #christmas2021 #christmasgifts #ihavethisthingwithpink #teatowels #DallasMaker #ShopSmallDallas #WomenOwnedSmallBiz #Christmastrees #repeatpattern #surfacepatterndesign #textiledesign
Took almost an entire month off of IG without real Took almost an entire month off of IG without realizing it. Don't ask me what I was doing 🥦
.
#HeartsandSharts #PaperCampAlum #GreetingCards #FaireWholesale #tsbcalum #shopsmalldallas #blitzen #christmasgifts #teatowels #readytoship #stationery
Load More... Follow on Instagram
SIDEBAR ABOUT SECTION

Get sharty updates in your inbox!


SHOP ICON

FACEBOOK

FACEBOOK

BLOG POSTS

Handmade Halloween: DIY Costume Inspiration | Hearts & Sharts | www.heartsandsharts.com

Handmade Halloween: DIY Costume Inspiration

DIY Folding Check-Out Stand

VOTE! (for gift wrap)

Thrifting with Tyler & Repurposing Thrifted Finds || Hearts & Sharts

Thrifting with Tyler

Free Thanksgiving Printable

Dwell with Dignity Atlanta || Sept 2015 || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

Dwell with Dignity – September Install

  • Shannon H.Shannon H.

    Super freakin cute!

  • David S.David S.

    My wife was totally amazed with the craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our friends are very impressed with the ONE OF A KIND DESIGN. I hope there's plenty in inventory as this is a must have! We couldn't be happier with this product.

  • Heather B.Heather B.

    Pretty much the greatest kitchen towel of all time. You are the Bees Knees!

  • WitAndWoodWitAndWood

    Flag is currently flying! Love this bag and so does my daughter so we grabbed the one with the pills for her. Well made bags with fun designs!!

  • WitAndWoodWitAndWood

    Another fun bag! My daughter will love this...on Christmas...when I give it to her. :) Or I will love it, when I decide to keep it.

  • JacJac

    Adorable. Perfect birthday card.

  • Barbara A.Barbara A.

    Super cute. Well made. Thick material. Will look great on my son's bed!

  • Manda J.Manda J.

    The card was perfect quality. Super fast delivery. Thank you!! Both me and the card recipient loved it.

  • Jim W.Jim W.

    "Such a cool little nod to one of our fave films.... looks brilliant when printed and framed. Bargain."

  • Lizzie E.Lizzie E.

    "awesome, i love it! can't wait to frame it!"

  • Rebecca P.Rebecca P.

    "Loved that I got to preview what the pillow would look like before receiving it! Wonderful all around!"

  • Colleen S.Colleen S.58 Water Street

    "This pillow was a gift from Jasper to his humans, and they love it! It is well made, with quality materials, and shipped promptly. I'll be ordering more from Dena!"

  • Shelly M.Shelly M.

    "Loved the service and quality I received from heartsandsharts! I informed the seller that I needed this for a gift within the next month and before I knew it, the pillow cover was being shipped within the first few days! I was very impressed. My friend absolutely loved her customized pillow cover as well! Would definitely recommend :)"

  • Alan M.Alan M.

    "The quality is great and the service is very fast! We have bought two pillows as gifts and our family members love them!"

  • Melissa G.Melissa G.

    "Love it! I ordered the "Let's Kick It" pillow in green and it's perfect. It's great quality and came very quickly. I get compliments on it from all of our guests!"

  • Maggie P.Maggie P.

    "My friend received her custom-made Airstream pillow. She is so pleased. Thank you for your expedient service and your design of the pillow. We are all very "Happy Campers".

Get Updates!

75 dena@heartsandsharts.com
Google+
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • SHOP
  • BLOG
  • WHOLESALE

© 2022 · Pretty Creative WordPress Theme by, Pretty Darn Cute Design || © 2022 · Hearts & Sharts . All images are property of Hearts & Sharts unless otherwise noted. You MAY NOT use these images without prior written consent. Please review my disclosure notice and privacy policy for more information.

subscribe pop up
never third party