Dresser turned paper storage

Finally I finished something!  Had the day off so I thought I would revamp the dresser I had bought a while back on Craigslist.  I really needed some storage for my 12x12 papers and some other things for scrapbooking, etc.  I'm an avid scrapbooker so I have accumulated alot of papers. 

Here's the before and after.  I was kind of going for a whimsical look.  I like it.  I painted the dresser with Rustoleum 2x and sprayed the handles in brushed nickel. Added some scrapbook papers to the front with modge podge and Voila!  Nice litle addition to my scrapbooking room.

Back from vacation

Well it sure is good to be home!  My husband and I took our kids to No. Myrtle Beach, SC this past week.  What a welcome and overdue vacation!  Wanted to share a few pics from our vacation and I'm definitely ready to get back in the saddle to revamp some pieces to show you.  I have one I will post tomorrow of a dresser I had done but did not get a chance to photograph it yet.  If you remember from a previous post - here.  Of course I had to throw in a single photo of my adorable grandson Carter Timothy (son of my eldest daughter Megan).  Enjoy!

Update: China Cabinet & Buffet

I am sooo excited I cannot contain myself.  I talked about a beautiful china cabinet and buffet I saw on Craigslist the other day; you'll see pictures on my previous post.  Well I am so happy to tell, we are picking it up tomorrow morning! 

The thing is, these are such beautiful pieces of furniture, would you paint them?  I want to lighten them up for my dining room, but I hate to put paint on them they are so beautiful on their own; seems sacrilegious to paint them.  Would you paint them?  I appreciate anyone's input on this one.

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A china cabinet and buffet

I nearly fell off my chair this afternoon when I saw this posting on Craigslist.  What is killing me is my husband has made me swear off buying any more furniture until I sell off what I have already.  As you know I have been a professed Craigslist stalker.  Every day I think I am on there scouring for new things to paint.  But this one is too good to pass up.  Aren't they beautiful - and only $120.00! 

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China cabinet and buffet - $120 (Saratoga Springs)

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Date: 2011-08-04, 10:59AM EDT
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1930s china cabinet and buffet. The buffet has two large horizontal drawers and two vertical storage areas at either end. China cabinet has has three shelves and a drawer. Both are in good condition.

Little Brown House - Headboard to Coat Rack

I had to share this post today.  I just love the transformation and am such a big fan of repurposing.  Sharyl at Little Brown House transformed this headboard into a gorgeous coat rack.  Head on over to Sharyl's blog and check it out. 

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Craigslist Chairs

Hope everyone is having a beautiful Saturday!  Just wanted to share a rather recent purchase I made from Craigslist.  I purchased two absolutely beautiful chairs for my livingroom.  When I viewed the pictures online, I had no idea of the detail on the upper part of the chair, I loved the carved rosettes.  And the kicker!!  The chairs were only $75 for both!  I am slowly adding furniture to our livingroom, waiting to get just the right look.  I recently painted the walls with Martha Stewart Living - parchment paper.  I love the color and so did the hubby.  


Here are the beautiful chairs I purchased.

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Another wish list item

OK, I am professing to be a Craigslist stalker lately.  I can't help it.  My husband says we have no more room for furniture that I want to "make over".  He's supportive of "my hobby", yes, but I am sharing our basement space with him.  But I really want this giant of a china cabinet.  I can just see it made over in chalkpaint in a beautiful, light color.  It has potential, I think.

And get this, ONLY $20.  You can't beat that! I'll keep you posted to see if I win this "battle".

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New Craigslist Purchase

I picked up an item this morning to revamp.  It's a twin headboard and footboard (not pictured).  The reason I liked it so much was the swirls that were on it.  Now I just have to decide if it will be generic or feminine for a little girl.  If generic I am going to go with Chalk Paint in Graphite for a base and go over it with Old White.  If feminine, probably a soft pink and possibly some other embellishment in the middle.  Not bad for $15.


What do you think??  Generic/feminine?

I Spy A Dresser

WISHLIST: I am loving this dresser I found on Craigslist, apparently built by the National Mount Airy Company.  It's an antique dresser and I can't stop looking at it, love the detail at the bottom.  It's just waiting for a chalkpaint treatment.   At $50 it's probably a great buy, but I am going to try to get it for less.  What do you think?  Should I, shouldn't I?

Here's a pic of the beauty.

A gorgeous piano makeover!

I could help talking about "the junk in our trunks" post on her piano redo.  I was just blown away how beautiful it turned out.  Its truly a piece of art.  Here's the before and afters.

Before:

After: