Saturday, November 17, 2012

Multi-Purpose Nightstand

I've been on a self-imposed slow down over the past month or so. It feels as though my mind is fried at the end of the day, and that I have nothing left to give to furniture redo's. It makes me sad at times, but I think it's just life...kids, responsibilities, dogs, volunteering, etc.

But when I find a pieces like this, my heart still skips a beat. I picked this up for $5.00 from a woman who does what I do, but who needed room to park in her a garage for the winter. You'd never know it, but it came with a front leg that had been broken off.


But my father-in-law literally built a new leg....aside from the color of the wood, you'd never know! Love him!


How's this for a redo?



But it gets better!!



This little beauty doubles as a desk or vanity! Perfect for a small apartment where dual purpose furniture is a necessity!


Hope you enjoyed this one! I've certainly missed blogging lately!

~Allison


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14 comments:

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

What a sweet little piece - so unique and pretty! And life does have a way of getting in the way of blogging sometimes!

Tami Michel said...

I LOVE it! wow it's amazing what a little paint and creativity can do. Well done!
Tami @ Curb Alert!

Scrap4Therapy said...

Awesome piece and job bringing it back to life!

srpprcrftr said...

Oh yeah, that piece is a keeper. Love how you refab-ed it. Perfect. As soon as I noticed it had a flip up top on it I figured it was for a little desk also. How handy for somebody in a small place. I am loving that piece.
Are you keeping it or selling? Wish I was close as I'd buy it in a heart beat. Nice also that it has a few drawers for storage. I'd love that in my bedroom for all my books, hankys, allergy & asthma meds I have to keep handy.
Missed your posts but sure understand, good to take a break. Good for you. Happy Thanksgiving

Susan @ SunflowerHugs said...

I love it! What color did you use? It looks like milk paint.

Cassie Bustamante said...

one of my favorites! i LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

Our Pinteresting Family said...

That turned out absolutely gorgeous. I want it. :) Megan

On Crooked Creek said...

Allison,
WoW! What a unique piece and so versitle!!! I'm mentally preparing to do a make~ove on a maple piece that belonged to my parents...you have certainly given me inspiration with this post!
Fondly,
Pat
P.S. Visiting from Susan's MM!!!

ibshell said...

I absolutely love the finish! It turned out beautiful!!

Between Blue and Yellow said...

Such a cute, unique piece. Love what you did with it.

Unknown said...

I love this!! Could your pretty please share the color you used? I need to buy some or make some. Thanks.

Restore and Renew said...

Gorgeous piece

Unknown said...

It looks gorgeous! You have done such a great job :)
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Korrie@RedHenHome said...

What a neat piece! Great job on resurrection!