Almost free cabinets.

Mirror Thingy

Old and dingy iron patio set, to fresh, bright and new-like

Its amazing to me what a couple hours of scrubbing, and then a paint job, will do for something.  

For the longest time, I seemed to collect tiny patio furniture sets, or garden sets, and some people refer to them.  

This one had been around for quite a few years, and I'd only paid $15.00 for it.  When I first purchased this set, I had grand intentions of painting it black.  Well, obviously that never happened.  

A grungy, rust peeking through mess

The table had rust spots all the way around.  

I did finally get it torn apart and sanded.  

Bring on the power sanding tools!

A black and white, just 'cause the contrast is cool

Then painted.  

Love this cherry red color by Krylon.

Looks brand new!

Freshly painted Cherry Red

Rain and sunshine at the same time

A brighter view from inside 

1967 USA Map and my "Situation Room"

A few people asked about the map in the background of some of my pictures.  

Its a 1967 <the year I was born>  A.J. Nystrom & Co. Map.

I have had it for years, and hung it everywhere in my homes.  

Here it is in my "Situation Room".  

This map gave this room its name.  Its our home office.  ;)

   

Situation Room Map

New desk. Old sofa table.

This table came to me at some point many years ago.  Back then, it didn't have those giant water rings.  It has the rings because it was one of those tables.  Junk.  Free.  

I used it outside, inside, as a sofa table, as plant table, and finally... as a desk.  

After using it as a desk for about a month.. knowing I would eventually paint it, I finally painted it.  

During the beginning of that month, the issues of not enough space for my hands, while typing, became abundantly clear.

Sometime during the month, a stand up jewelry box found its way into my possession.  It had a wasted leg, and was beyond repair.  I simply removed all of the legs and incorporated it, too, into this make-over. 

Sofa table, before and from the front

Sofa table, before and from the side

Here it is finished.

Notice the "extension" for my laptop holder, and therefore room for my hands when typing.  

Its the top from the jewelry box!

See the jewelry box as a "cabinet"?  

♪ ♫ Junk Shack, Baby, Junk Shack ♪ ♫

Just sing junk instead of love! 

CLICK for B52's Love Shack

Wall saver

So easy and affordable.  

Protect your walls from dings and dents.  

Fold a placemat in half and saftey pin inside.  

Easy to change out for holidays and seasons.

Chair back, wall savers

Set of chair back, wall savers

Dumpster dive

Found it on the curb...

LOOOOVE how the legs are set at an angle.

Solid wood.  About broke my back hauling it to the car. 

I have something extra cool planned for this table.  

Keep your eye open for the "after"!

Before, front

Before, top

Following the wood grain

More wood grain with paint

Top finished

After hanging out with the table for a little while, I decided the corners needed less distraction.   

This is the end result.  

Loooooove how this turned out.  

Finally finished

Grandpa's homemade side table, before and after. Chalk painted

When my hubby's grandfather passed, we cleaned out his home. 

He loved to make small pieces of wood furniture and birdhouses from scraps.  

We have a handful of these types of small tables.

This is the perfect size table.  It works as a coffee table, or side table.  I have used this in many situations.  On our covered front porch with metal chairs, in between two side chairs in the living room.  It has held out computer tower and printer.  A great, overall, easy to move around table.  

  

Before, side

Before, end side

Another Walmart ooops paint.  This one in a lovely terra-cotta color.  

I black washed the top, the bottom shelf and sides.  Left the legs orange'ish.

After looking through all of the stencils, I chose the word believe because its universal and honestly, I loved the E.  ;)

After, top

After, end side

After, end side

After, front 

Piano Bench Before and After Chalk Painted

Picked up this piano bench at a junk store for five bucks.  

LOVE the height, depth and width of this piece.  

Very simple straight lines.  

I'd already begun painting it when I realized that I hadnt taken any "before" shots.  Quickly I snapped off these two photo's.  The inside of the legs had already been painted.  Ooops!

Stay tuned for the finished piece.  

As of this posting, I still do not know what it will be like.  It's not really talking to me.  

Before, side

Before, top

This table needed to be simple, but elegant.  No fancy stenciling or hand painting.  

Simple frame dry-brushed on the top and all four sides.  

The shadowing was a test.  Proves I need more work in that area.  ;)

After, front and top

After, side and top

After

Wood carved cart

My newest acquisition.

I was told it is a flower cart, but when I look at it, I see a rolling bar.

Bottles in the little holder and plenty of storage for others on the bottom.  I have very cool decanters that would display lovely on top, along with an assortment of cocktail and wine glasses.  

Maybe even a couple of the vintage shot glasses from my collection.

The top is in need of repair.  Its beginning to bubble a bit.  Nothing I am to worried about.  The little leg in the back that supports the table when its not being moved is a bit wobbly, again nothing I am to worried over.

Now, if only I could decide on a design and color.  

Any idea's or inspiration?

Jewelry Box Mirror

Sooo, this is a jewelry box I picked up at a local junk store.  Paid 18$ for it.  

It was way up on a wall in the store, and I had no idea it opened and was actually a jewelry box with a mirror.  When she brought it down for me, and I opened it to find the treasure inside, I was sold.

I knew immediately it had to be black.  

My long term intentions are to highlight some of the scroll work with silver.  Maybe painting the whole thing silver and wiping it off to show the black underneath.

For now, though... I shall enjoy it black.  

Before, closed

Before, opened

Before, half opened and closed

After, spray painted black

I have yet to find a place for this cool new item.  Soon as I do, I will post pics in its new home!

Side/End Table Chalk Painted

Found this table at a junk sale.  I think I paid maybe 10 bucks for it.  You can't tell from this pic, but the bottom shelf is messed up.  Usually, I keep a cool tray down there.  

The color just isnt working for me.  I am done with the wood look.

Before, Top

Before, Side

This is a made up color from the blue on the coffee table.  I added yellow until I liked the shade.  

Added plaster of paris to make it chalky.  

The accents are black and I free-handed the stripes and dots on top.  No comments, necessary ;)

After, Side

After, Top