If you follow my blog, you might already know that most of what I show you are things we make for shows or for our booth. It's rare that I make something for myself. Well, until recently that is. Lately I've been transforming my own living room with new DIY projects. Today I'm showing you the project that started it all!
In our house, we use a dresser as an entertainment center. I used to have a legitimate one, but it was older, and cheaper and, quite frankly, became unsafe for use! I brought this old dresser out of my bedroom and started using it instead. Here's a picture of the before.
(Sort of anyway. You might notice I already started on it before I thought about the before picture. So very typical of me!)
Anyway, here it is with games sitting beside it and a popcorn tin sitting next to it. Yeah, it was a real mess around our house that day. But that's rarely the case ;)
I had been meaning to paint this for a very long time. Very long. But only got around to it this January. Better late than never I suppose...
On the top, the undercoat is Virginia Chestnut with Treasure Box over it, leaving some of the brown peeking through. I left all but a few of the larger knicks and scratches right on it as I kind of like the character it gives this old girl.
Loving how that part turned out!
Also loving the pretty new Hobby Lobby knobs I got for the top drawers!
The 2 drawers inside that middle cupboard also got a coat of Peacock. For a little surprise of my favorite color when I open the door!
These little faux keyholes are the only pieces of original hardware I kept. I only lightly brushed the brown onto them to keep them mostly that pretty pale blue!
I'm so glad I painted this old girl because now I totally love her. And also, I got my living room in order because of her. After the work she had done, she definitely needed some more dignified companions than popcorn tins and toy bins keeping her company!
Your comments make me smile :) 'Til next time!
Sharing at these great blog parties...
That DIY Party at DIY Showoff, Sundays at Home with Thoughts From Alice, Link It or Lump It Sunday at Soho Sonnet, Give Me the Goods Party at Rain on a Tin Roof, Monday Funday at Creatively Living, Inspiration Monday at twelveOeight, The Scoop at Cedar Hill Ranch, Project Inspired{d}at Cupcakes and Crinoline, Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House, The Power of Paint Party at Domestically Speaking, Fluster's Creative Muster Party at Fluster Buster, Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm, Brag About It Tuesday at Bebetsy, Knick of Time Tuesday at Knick of Time Interiors, Whimsy Wednesday at Smart School House, Under $100 Linky Party at Beyond the Picket Fence, Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style, From Dream to Reality at The DIY Dreamer, Work It Wednesday at The Blissful Bee, Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life, Catch As Catch Can at My Repurposed Life, Furniture Feature Friday at Miss Mustard Seed, Inspire Me Please Link Party at Liz Marie Blog, Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest, Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage, What Have You Redone at Redoux Interiors, Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove, Simple and Sweet Fridays at Rooted inThyme, Be Inspired at Common Ground, Fabulously Creative Friday at Jennifer Rizzo, Show and Tell Friday at Romantic Home, Junkin' Joe Vintage and Thrifty Finds at The Cottage Market, Link Party Palooza at Tatertots and Jello, Tickled Pink at 504 Main, Best of the Weekend at A Little Claireification, Saturday Show and Tell at Cheerios and Lattes, Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors, A Bouquet of Talent Party at Life on Lakeshore Drive, DIY Showcase Party at Minette's Maze, Share It One More Time at One More Time Events
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