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Sunday, July 7, 2013

A $4.25 Goodwill Table...Proudly Displayed by My Bedside

I'm super excited about this project...mostly because I made it for me and in only two days.  Look at this beauty:


This is what I paid $4.25 for at Goodwill's 50% off Independence Day sale (in other words, the BEFORE):


The piece itself had very little wrong with it other than the fact that it was severely outdated!  Structurally, it had great bones and only needed a few small nails replaced to keep the back attached.  To make it mine, I grabbed some yellow paint that I had picked up from the "oops table" and added a plaster of paris and water mixture that would give it same texture as chalk paint (chalk, not chalkboard).

Then a bit of sanding all over to smooth out the paint and distress the nightstand, a coat of wax and a "new" handle (really it's an old handle that I picked up at Habitat for Humanity, and is more my style).

 
And, I could't forget the kitties!  So, I whipped up a pillow that would fit the space puuuurrrfectly!  I couldn't resist and I make no apologies for being so corny!


The finishing touches include a hugely over-sized bunch of garden fresh daisies in a gorgeous thrifted pitcher, some of my favorite books and a homemade soy candle embellished with a piece of broken jewelry.

Now if that's not thrifted, I don't know what is.  Have you refinished a thrift store find lately?



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17 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 7, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    You did such a great job! I wish the thrift stores in my area had such great prices.

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    1. UnknownJuly 7, 2013 at 6:12 PM

      Thanks, Jazmin. They're not always that good, I did get a little lucky with this one.

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  2. Brizel HandcraftsJuly 8, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    FABU !!! My table awaits further work. It was a ghastly pink and i cant tell you how many hours i put into getting that goopy pink off- the front of the drawer still has some- ikkkk. but after all that and getting down to the original wood- i'm thinking that i hate the dark wood and really i want to paint it again. I love what you did here- the paint looks lightly applied. Its inspiring me to think that maybe i'll get to it again sometime sooner rather than 10 yrs from now. lol

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    1. UnknownJuly 11, 2013 at 11:57 AM

      I used a couple layers of chalk paint and then sanded the whole thing down (more heavily in some places than others) to distress. I love this chalk-like paint because you can be as messy as you wanna be and it doesn't really matter. Plus it has such a thick texture that you don't have to do a ton of sanding...I know too late now! :) Give it a try, you might fall in love!

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  3. UnknownJuly 8, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    This is a great idea! I love the finish and the fabric you chose, it looks really great.

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  4. Mary SmithJuly 9, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    That's So cool!!! Thanks for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist! Hope to see you again this week.

    http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com/2013/07/tuesdays-with-twist-14-is-here.html

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  5. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    What a fun Paint Project!!
    I would love for you to come link up to my Paint Party going on now http://startathome.blogspot.com/2013/07/paint-party.html
    Hope to see you there
    
Brooke

    Start @ Home

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    1. UnknownJuly 10, 2013 at 8:25 PM

      Thanks for the invite, Brooke. On my way!

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    2. UnknownJuly 18, 2013 at 9:18 PM


      Thank you for linking up to my Paint Party! There is another one going on right now and I would love to have you join with all your fun Paint Projects

      http://startathome.blogspot.com/2013/07/paint-party.html

      Brooke
      startathome.blogspot.com

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  6. Jonell w HarrisonJuly 10, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    I know you must have stood back admiring the "after" and said to self: "Self, You Did Good"
    YOU DID! One must have 'the eye' to recognize the potential.
    Will FOLLOW-Will return to see what you are doing.

    Jonell

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    1. UnknownJuly 11, 2013 at 8:51 AM

      Thanks, Jonell. I was pretty pleased. I've refinished furniture in the past but only to turn them into pet beds. This was the first time refinished a piece to use in its original form (with added little pet space). Thanks for following along.

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  7. Manuela@A Cultivated NestJuly 13, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Your side table looks like a totally different table! That's a great makeover! Don't ya love Goodwill. I have one about 15 minutes from my house and always find something good.

    Thanks so much for linking up to the Creative HomeAcre Blog Hop. We hope you'll join us again this Sunday!

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    1. UnknownJuly 15, 2013 at 5:18 AM

      Yes, it does look like a totally different table....thank goodness! :) Thanks for swinging by Manuela and for the feature!

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  8. Krista AasenJuly 14, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Looks absolutely fab- love the pale yellow. Have done a couple pieces in a similar shade lately. Not much I love quite as much as a great furniture redo! Awesome job!

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  9. UnknownJuly 16, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Hi
    Wanted to let you know your project is being featured this week @ Sew Crafty Angel.
    Angel

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