Girl's play table

I picked up this little table this past summer.  Ania is always asking about my furniture, so she inspired me to do something fun for a little girl.  It's the perfect size for a tea party!

 Pink and green has always been one of my favorite color combos and I'm kind of a sucker for polka dots.  :)  (And, I think I might have a touch of spring fever!)

SOLD

16"D x 23.5"W x 18.5"H

25 Things

So, I have been running like crazy for the last two weeks which is why I am complaining about creepers breaking into my house and leaving their dirty laundry for me and why my kids have eaten macaroni and cheese, Little Ceasars, and Ramen all in the same week (I know, I'm a terrible mom). But tonight I actually have about 45 minutes before I have to go again and I saw a cute post on a blog I like, so I thought I would do my own (mostly because it was about random thoughts and I have a ton of those!).

25 Things

1. I've listened to Hallelujah by these 4 Norwegian guys about 25 times this week and would listen to it 25 more if my kids didn't think I was off my rocker.

2. I know I have been complaining about laundry lately, but I do 2 loads a day, every day, and yesterday I did 4 loads, left the house, came home, and the basket was full again. What gives??

3. Tonight I went to Little Ceasars (because I have 10 teenage boys at my house and they're hungry and it's cheap!) and when she asked me what I wanted I said 5 pepperoni pizzas and she gives me a crazy look and says, "Five!?!?!" I looked around and said, "Um, yeah. I'm hungry."

4. O.k, I didn't really say that, but I wanted to.

5. I didn't say that because I DON'T always say what I'm thinking....just so you know.

6. People wouldn't like me very much if I always said what I was thinking.

7. I vacuum a lot.

8. I'm usually covered in dust (from sanding!) and I wonder what people think of me when I go out in public like that....because I do...a lot.

9. I just painted my bedroom and want to repaint it already. That's kind of messed up.

10. People have started rubbing their furniture because of me. That's kind of messed up.

11. I like it though. ;)

12. Those ten boys I was telling you about were all in the living room and then went upstairs and there was a random sock lying on the floor. I wondered whose it was and if they realized they weren't wearing a sock.

13. I got up at 4:30 this morning, went to take a shower, realized it was 4:30, and was excited cuz I got to go back to bed for another hour.

14. I think I have adult onset ADD

15. I love to sing in the car. I'm a terrible singer.

16. Some days I'm emotional, realize I'm emotional, and can't seem to help it. That's messed up. The joys of being a girl.

17. My apologies to those who suffer because of it. Really.

18. I passed the ice cream section at the store tonight and didn't buy ANOTHER pint of pumpkin cheesecake ice cream.

19. Because I've already eaten 10.

20. Yup, 10.

21. My pants still fit.

22. I have the best friends who say the nicest things. ♥ you all!

23. Craig is shaving is head in the kitchen right now and I'm wondering if he will vacuum when he's done. (see #7)

24. I'm reading the same book as Hunter now, and loving it.

25. Two day ago Craig was looking up his name on a certain website and left my laptop open when he was done.  When I found it I saw a list of Craig Hoffmans and two of them were Craig D Hoffman.  I asked him, "Is one of these you??"  He gave me a weird look and said, "How long have you known me?" (We've been married for 15 years.)  I stood in the bedroom for a minute, wondering why he asked me that, until I remembered his middle name is Kent.  Scary!!

Drop-leaf Dinette

So, I have a guy.... I love him.  He finds great stuff and I go shopping in his garage. :) Love that!  (He also wears these funky little hats and drives a hard bargain!)  I found this little dinette--it's a sturdy little drop-leaf table with great legs.  I'm glad he made me take the chairs, too. ;)

 Before

 After

 Only one side is open in this pic.  It would be a perfect breakfast table or for a little nook.

 Ummm yeah....love these!!

SOLD

31.5D x 20.5W x 29.5H

39.5W when both leaves are up

Available for Refinishing

I will have a tab at the top of my site now for furniture that is available for refinishing.  If you would like to purchase a piece "as is" make me an offer. :)

If you have something specific in mind that you would like me to keep an eye out for let me know in the comments section or email me.

If you have a hard time "visualizing" what these pieces could look like I would love to share some ideas with you!!  :)

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Make-over of a Make-over

I posted about this antique dresser several months ago.  I wanted to do something with a little color, and I love how it turned out, but it just isn't selling.  I realized maybe not everyone has a spot for a blue dresser??   ;)   So, I decided to go with something more neutral.  I do like it better white. 

Here's her journey....

 Before

First time around.... (just for the record, I still love the french blue) 

And now....

(next project--do something about that seriously ugly outlet!!!)

 I think I like the hardware even better on the white.

 Same top.  You already know how I feel about the dark wood top with white.  

 Still love the nail holes

 I didn't paint the insides of the drawers before-I have no idea why because they weren't good.  She's got a clean look now, though. :)

I did keep the mirror even though I thought it was ruined (from sand blasting it).  I painted it and will put it together tomorrow (maybe I'll decide to keep it, maybe not).

SOLD
42" W x 19.5" D x 32.5" H

Buffet/TV console

This has been dubbed the million dollar cabinet. :)  The lady who was selling it said it was appraised at $1200.  She said she tried selling it for $600, but it just wouldn't sell.  Bless her heart.  It's actually an old sewing cabinet.  I thought it could be used as a buffet, a tv console, a craft cabinet, a desk, or just a storage piece.  It's solid wood (I'm so excited when I find something that doesn't have a veneer on it!) and in great shape.

Before

 After

 I took off the back plates and just put the original pulls (spray painted black) back on. 

 I like the subtle rub through on this.

 The inside has great storage

The top also lays down, so it could be used as a desk as well. 

 color = Enamel in stock black SW
poly = Wood Classics in gloss SW

SOLD

41W x 20.5D x 31.5H

Dining Set

This table is actually my friend's grandmother's.  One of my favorite things about doing furniture is being able to update family pieces so people want to use them again.  Sometimes people are afraid to paint an old piece of furniture, especially if it's been in the family for a long time.  But, if you don't love it and don't want to look at it (or if it's pretty rough) then I think it makes more sense to fix it so you're proud to display it in your home.  Just my opinion. ;)  

 The table came to my shop in pieces so the "before"s aren't great but you can get an idea of what  it looked like. The chairs were just a light wood with a clear coat, and the bench was actually her son's shop project (which he did a great job on!). I told you I have a thing for pine, which the top was, so I was happy to just stain and poly it. The bottom of the bench was made of 2X4's, so I filled in the screw holes and cracks and then painted.

 Before

After

None of these pieces matched before.  The table, bench, and chairs were all different wood tones and came from different places.  She wanted it all to fit together, so we stained the tops dark and painted the pedestal, bench bottom, and chairs white.  I love how painting the chairs white added a traditional touch to their modern shape.

The tables on the right are from this post.

I just love that her new furniture inspired a DIY project at home!  Her and her courageous hubby tackled their banister.  I think it looks great!!  (I would have hated to paint all those spindles! lol)

Good job Tere!!

color = Westhighland White SW
stain = Red Mahogany Minwax
poly = Wood Classics in Gloss SW