There isn't much originality in this post; I'm not the first, and certainly won't be the last, to paint a piece of tired furniture. However, this project is such a satisfying reminder of exactly how wonderful a cast-off item can be after a little TLC.
I found this little number at a thrift store for $2.95. It was badly beaten up and the top was full of dark rings, marks, and almost deplete of finish (it had been well worn.) The lines of the piece were adorable though, so home it came. Also, it's made by Bassett furniture, is solid wood, and even has dovetail joints on the drawers - not your typical MDF or plywood special. It had some "bones" to it. I was pretty pumped!
After it sat in our lower level for 6 weeks, I finally made time to take it out in the yard during nap time and give it the attention it deserved. I wish I would've taken a photo before I sanded down the top and removed the drawer and hardware, but I guess I was too eager to get going and lost my "blogging head."
I applied a couple coats of blocking primer to conceal the dark rings and a couple coats of semi-gloss white paint, then brightened up the original hardware with some Brasso, and presto-chango...my beautiful new end table!!
Now that I look at it, I may have the hardware on upside down, but I like it better that way! It is so much more interesting than the matchy-matchy, mega furniture store coffee table/end table set we had (which is at a consignment store as we speak.) Most importantly, I smile every time I walk in the room and see it! My goal is to trade everything in the house that's just "there" for something that makes me smile - a piece I really love! My quest continues with this weekend's new batch of garage sales, yard sales and maybe even a flea market or two. What's the latest quest in your life? Or, what have you brought back to life in your home or yard recently? I'd love to see some makeover pictures if you're inclined to share.
Happy Thursday - big holiday weekend upon us in the USA! Hoping to catch some fireworks and sending you all my best. ~J.
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What a great transformation and rebirth !
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