Saturday, April 30, 2011

New Life to the Ordinary

An Ordinary Dining Room Chair


with


Great Potental



Just undo alot of staples and recover with HOT PINK fabric





and

scrolly black/white fabric



Total Cost of chair redo?

$32.00

I will paint the wood with black paint I have left over from the

Consignment Desk Redo



NOW THIS GLASS LAMP THAT HAD GREAT BONES
This lamp had a very aged feeling
But not now!




It feels


Very Sophisticated


and


Very Elegant




The cost to redo this lamp?


$20.00




Just twisted apart the bolt on bottom


and


painted the white knobs with the paint from the desk






NOW FOR THE FINAL TOUCHES





WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Consignment Desk Makeover


I bought this desk at a local consignment shop. It was priced $45.

BUT.....it was 50% off furniture.
So it was $22.50......Wait the savings didn't stop there.
I had a 20% off coupon....
Yes, I used a coupon at the thrift shop! lol.
So this baby was mine for $17.00!!!!
She has good bones. I painted it black and for the top I used Chalk Board Paint.

First I scuffed it up with 150 grit sandpaper, wiped it down and primed it.


Not bad so far.

Then I used chalk board paint. Dries VERY quickly.

I need to add another coat of chalk board paint to the top.
And another coat of black paint to the drawers.
I will be putting clear glass knobs on the drawer.
I found a beautiful tall crystal/wood lamp. At the consignment shop....$15
I will be spray painting the wood black.
I have a hot pink velvet lamp shade I will embellish with jewels.
I have a black and white scrolly design drawer liners for the drawer.
Once it is finished I will post the final images.
This beauty will be an addition to my girls' room. They have wanted a desk for a while.
The grand total for redoing the desk will be $80. Can't beat it!