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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Charity Case Before and After

Recently, a friend on Facebook posted that she was looking for donations for a silent auction benefitting a local Kindergarten center. I offered to finish a piece of furniture for the auction, not knowing if it would get any bids at all.

I thought a desk would be a good idea seeing as it was benefitting a school. I scoured Craigslist but didn't find the perfect thing. On a whim one day, I stopped in at my standby Goodwill. There it was. A sweet little student desk and chair.



But that's not the best part....the set was priced at...WAIT FOR IT...$5.99. FIVE NINETY NINE!! Dovetail drawers and sturdy. I ripped the tag off and ran to the register.

I decided to paint it a pastel green and then tone it down with some Early American stain and some distressing. I thought about doing the chair the same green, but didn't want it too matchy. So I painted it white and distressed it. I recovered the seat with some fun, girly fabric and also used it to line the drawers.

Here she is...ready for the auction!






I hope she brings in a little money....or at least a few bids!

~Allison
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14 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    it looks adorable! i especially love the fabric on the seat- gorgeous!!!
    and how nice of you to donate it!

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  2. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    GET OUT! $5.99? I'm only not jealous because it is for a good cause! :) You finished it so beautifully! The fabric matched the desk so well!

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  3. BrandiJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    great job Allison! What a deal for 5.99!

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  4. oops!January 12, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Very generous of you to donate such a adorable desk! Your awesome!

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  5. JennJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    What an awesome idea! A little paint can go a long way and I'm sure this desk set will make some little girl very happy. Plus the added benefit of a good cause. Pay it forward, I love it!

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  6. BonJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Great job! Love the seats fabric!
    Bon @ Drab to Fab
    http://www.gorgfabgoodies.blogspot.com

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  7. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    You won't have a problem getting bids on that cute set. I did a french provencial set that I bought for $20 and sold it for $115! Girls just love them! Here is the link to mine!
    http://creativedecoratingonabudget.blogspot.com/2010/08/for-sale-little-girls-dream-desk.html

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  8. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    What a steal and great transformation. I am sure it will sell quickly. Thanks for joining the party.

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  9. Tara LaurenJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Looks fabulous! I am sure it will sell :)

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  10. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Woohoo! That turned out so fabulous. I'm sure you'll have lots of bids for this cute set.

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  11. Pam KesslerJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Cute! And what a steal for the price. I like the cute flowered fabric you put on the seat also!

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  12. ChristinaJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Great job!! I LOVE finding those great deals!! It just makes you feel like you stole something though...like I have to run out of the store before they realize there's supposed to be another "zero" on that price!! :)

    Thanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! I really appreciate it!! :)

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  13. driftwoodesignJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Great find! Keep up the good work.

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  14. gail@My Repurposed LifeJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    great deal! I hope she finds a great home and brings in some $$
    gail

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Thanks for commenting! My heart goes pitter-patter!