Fab Rehab Creations: This One's for You, Ma!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

This One's for You, Ma!

I recently found another place for finding fabulous furniture that needs a little love. Up here in Minnesota, garage sale season is short. This year was my first year at hunting for furniture to rehab, and by the end of the summer, I had a stack of thrifty finds that was taller than I am *blush*. The hubby was none too happy. However, since the snow started, I've worked through my stash. No garage sales and empty thrift stores had me searching for online auctions. Such deals to be found!

I found this piece on K-Bid...and I actually won it...for $14.24!

Yes, this is a terrible picture and angle, but at least I have a before! Victory!

Anyway, my mom was looking for something for her entry. I love the way this turned out and hope she does too!

There is SUCH a difference in the last 2 pics. The last picture is how the piece looks in person. I was messing around with flash/no flash. Still trying to take better pictures *sigh*

~Allison

26 comments:

Sanctuary Home said...: Great job Allison! I bet your Mom likes her new entry piece, I know I would.
Susan : ); January 13, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Chrissie said...: Beautiful work, I know your mom will love it! What a fabulous deal!; January 13, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Tara Lauren said...: Looks fab girl! I am trying to find a piece similar to that one but its slim pickins right now!; January 13, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Cassie Bustamante said...: it looks great, allison! i am sure your mom is going to be thrilled!; January 13, 2011 at 1:33 PM
Brandi said...: What a beautiful gift for your mom! I bet she loves it!; January 13, 2011 at 1:53 PM
Jenn said...: I'm all about "the mom" :)) It looks great, awesome job!; January 13, 2011 at 3:52 PM
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses said...: That is absolutely beautiful!

Visiting from Miss Mustard Seed.; January 13, 2011 at 8:10 PM
Megan Gunyan said...: Oh my gosh! What a beautiful piece! I love how you refinished it. I wish I could find furniture pieces for such great deals. I'd love for you to share at my link party going on now! alittleknickknack.blogspot.com
Have a great night!; January 13, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Princess Danell said...: OOOOOHHH! Nice work. I'm looking for paint inspiration for a new piece I just acquired. Your console turned out so pretty.; January 13, 2011 at 9:30 PM
Jill @ Craft in a Northern Town said...: Nicely done!

I'm in North Dakota and have had the same problem with the garage sale season. I keep going to the thrifts hoping something "new" will show up!; January 14, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Andrea at Opulent Cottage said...: So beautiful - and my mom has the same one! Great minds think alike, I guess.
Cheers,
Andrea; January 14, 2011 at 1:27 PM
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...: Great job on that piece. I have been working on a mirror since yesterday. Thanks for joining the party and I hope you will come back and add a link to my blog next time. Thanks; January 14, 2011 at 2:14 PM
Ashley Tremaine said...: Wow, what a great job!! It is beautiful!!; January 14, 2011 at 6:14 PM
Kim @ A Brush of Whimsy said...: Allison,
This is just gorgeous! I'll bet your mom loves it!
Kim :); January 14, 2011 at 11:48 PM
Lori @ Projects Plenty said...: Great work! I bet your Mom loves it. I SO understand about the challenges of getting good pics. :); January 15, 2011 at 9:05 AM
......Michele @ Portlandia Vintage said...: I cannot believe that it is the same piece! Fabulous!; January 15, 2011 at 4:16 PM
Christa @ Stories of a House said...: REally, really great makeover!; January 15, 2011 at 6:15 PM
Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...: That is beautiful! I love how it turned out- and bet your mom will love it too! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :); January 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Aileent said...: That looks amazing, I am so glad that I dropped by your blog.; January 16, 2011 at 2:55 PM
Blue Creek Home said...: Wow, what a great piece to overhaul. I love the shape and now with it's beautiful finish, it is the perfect piece for a foyer.
Great job.

What is it about stacks of furniture that bothers husbands so much???? :)
Rhonda; January 17, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Kirby said...: I want this for my house! Love, love it! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Have a fab day!; January 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...: Great job, Allison! I'm sure your mother is thrilled! And be sure to read my latest post. Sending The Stylish Blogger Award your way!; January 18, 2011 at 4:23 PM
Sarah, Three Boys said...: What a great idea! They look great. Thanks for stopping by Threeboys. I LOVE your blog:); January 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Allison Shops said...: Wow - what a difference! It looks great. Love the hardware too. Hope you'll drop over to see the picture wall I helped DD2 create at her home.

Allison
Atticmag; January 19, 2011 at 3:38 PM
Tara @ FabulouslyCrafty said...: Oooh Pretty!!
... Im visiting from the Party
Im now your brand new follower and I can already tell Im going to love following your blog and watching all these great transformations!!

... Would love you to check out mine at http://fabulesslycrafty.blogspot.com/ and invite you to follow along!

Happy Crafting!
Tara @ FabuLESSly Crafty; January 25, 2011 at 11:34 PM
Christina said...: Very nice! I'm sure your mom will love it!

As for the pictures...it's something I'm really trying to work on myself lately too. I've learned from others that it's best to take a picture with natural light (outside or near a window) with no flash. I've had the best luck with that...it's just that I HATE waiting for daylight to take pictures!!!!

Thanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"!; February 13, 2011 at 5:16 AM