Wooden Chair Makeover

Just a quick before and after tonight. I'm working on a really awesome set of twin beds that you will DIE over!

I picked up this chair for $4 and this is the 3rd color I've tried. No matter what I do with this chair, I don't love it. But maybe someone else will!

Before:



After










~Allison

Double Pedestal Coffee Table

This is such a unique piece. The previous owner said that it had been a dining or kitchen table at one point, but that someone had cut down the legs. Either way, I love it's shape and bones!

Before:



After two coats of DIY chalk paint with Plaster of Paris and Jacobean furniture wax:



Hidden drawer!












In other news, I have been striking OUT with thrifting and garage sales lately! So frustrating! What kind of things have you found?

~Allison

Family Collaboration: $10 Cedar Hope Chest Restoration

Six weeks ago, I found this beat up chest at an estate sale. It needed WORK. Take a look...



Amazingly, the inside is pristine!! Like it's never been used...Lane.Cedar.Chest. For real.

The before picture was taken without the top, because if you can imagine, the top was even worse than the body. Of course I gave the top to my father-in-law to see if it could be repaired enough to stain the top. He took it home, but said "No promises...it's in rough shape".

Because of the veneer issues on the base, the body had to be painted. I decided that with the size of this piece, if it turned out how I wanted it to, it would sit at the end of our bed to replace a clunky, leather bench we'd had awhile.

My father-in-law worked his magic!! Check it out!









Here it is in our bedroom! I plan on getting new bedding and decor to bring in a more rustic look based on this chest.





I'm so excited about this one...probably because I get to keep it. Although, as I'm writing this, I'm wondering if it doesn't need an applique on the front?! Thoughts?

~Allison

Bombay Table turned British

This little table came to me in great shape, but needed a little "umph". It was (as I have no before picture...I promise, my next few pieces I WILL have a before photo!) a Bombay table...a dark, shiny finish.

Shayne wanted another Union Jack design but with a muted mustard and gray color combo.

Here is what I came up with:











I hope you enjoyed the latest makeover! Happy Friday!

~Allison