::Using What you Have ::

Really, It was a Story about 3 tables
...And Organizing small spaces.  That's what I've been up to now.

Oh yes! I showed you the mess that was my side of the bed.

 And no...I was not proud. I'm not proud at all when I show you things like that and then fess up; because, honestly it's been like that for a month AT LEAST! 

I make no excuses...it is what it is.

And! while I've already shown you my new Red...yes, Terra Cotta Red by Valspar table.

which by the way took only 1 sample pot from Lowes and only cost $2.98
I created CHALK PAINT OUT OF IT 
AND WAXED IT TOO. 

I agree...
It looks ORANGE! 












I wanted to point out a couple of other things.

Baskets are so practical for storage in small spaces. I have one with yarn on the little table. It's bright and cheerful ...and now it is off the floor. :)

I have another one that appears to be piled with pillows.

But don't let it fool you.

We have no closet in this room, as it is only 9' X 12' ; and so I have my shoes there (which I eliminated some of them when cleaning this messy corner) and there is a folded cotton coverlet between the shoes and the pillows.
Pillows are much prettier to look at than shoes. Aren't they?! (even if one of them is your Honey's heart bypass pillow-- a reminder to how blessed we are!)

So really, this is the story of 3 tables. Because it took  two little tables to replace the one.

I like the "layered in and nested" look.
Layered and nested...when it's orderly is what I crave. 
I'd rather have layered and nested on tables than the floor anyday! :D 


I also like doing things a little bit differently and using what I have while spending as little money as possible. This Homemaker's Anomaly.
What? You don't hide your shoes in a basket and make it look like pillows? 

I think this little organization project definitely fits the bill for different and free (almost!) 

***This is the blah-blah-blah part... I bought the Valspar paint sample with my own money...and I'm not compensated to push their product or say nice things about it. The thoughts and opinions you read here are ALL MINE! There. 

 

Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart. ~Psalm 37:4

 

:: The Procrastinator's Table ::

I finished my table... 

actually, you'd be quite proud of me; I finished this project the same weekend I started it. 

A VERY BIG DEAL TO ME!!! 

You know the procrastinator I am prone to be.  

After all... 

I lived with my bedroom floor looking like this for little more than a month! 

 I didn't change much out on the walls. I did hang the white shelf back onto the wall. Yes, it fell down. (you can barely see it in the above photo)  Crash!  that was a night I didn't get much sleep.  

It's securely attached now though. 

I didn't paint the inside of the table/cabinet.  Didn't see any point in it; as there is a door! 

 Also, the slide out tray for extra surface... only got a little paint along the edge. 

I know what you're thinking.  Wow, --- You really went out on a limb there with your choice of paint color! 

...And Well, Yes, I did! You know me so well. 

You, dear faithful reader, have known my struggle. 

You might remember last year around about this time (a year ago this month!) I wrote this: 

I think I've been making myself crazy! All along I thought it was that "White was so peaceful"; and to some it may be. But, let me tell you-- if you can't achieve The Shabby White look... it's NOT peaceful. It becomes a crazy cycle; and there you are, just spinning your wheels, trying to accomplish something that just isn't you. ~CorninmyCoffee-pot (more on discontentment in the home) 

So what color is it? 

Valspar Terra Cotta Red... 

Or is it?!?! 

 It kind of looks like Black and Decker Firestorm Orange... 

Doesn't it? 

Oh, and just so you know... 

I'm happy with the color! :) 

click here to read about my inspiration

click here to read about my frankentable

Thank you to these 2 ladies for allowing me to use their photos and for inspiration!

Cindy@ Cottage Instincts

Kristy@4theloveofwood

 

Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart. ~Psalm 37:4 

 

***Oh, and just so you know... I used the Valspar paint sample and plaster of paris to make my own DIY chalk paint and sealed it with Minwax finishing paste wax (with a little bit of stain added to make it darker) 

:: Thrifted Make-Overs WINNER ANNOUNCED::

You remember my LAST thrifting post.  I say LAST  because it is my last for at least a month.  Unless I score some good curb shopped items or freebies from someplace else.

You might remember this load I brought home.  I used some DIY chalk paint and a little bit of Minwax Finishing Paste to seal the paint. It was a quick project and didn't take long to remake the little picture frame clock!
I rescued this clock from the DONATE BOX that my oldest daughter was creating... Here is what it looks like now.

The same thing with this dusty old bread box.  Rescued.

Made over. I'm not quite done with the bread box... I'll show it at a later date. 

I used this method to distress before applying the wax-  recently posted @ 4 the love of wood THE ART OF WET DISTRESSING here


Did you know you can buy Minwax Finishing Paste thru Amazon? I never knew! 



I'm keeping the clock for myself.
The bread box is getting passed along to youngest daughter...as it is now her style and will go nicely in her kitchen! Can't wait for you to see it.

In the mean time--


**************************The WINNER FOR THE DRAWING

of  Soaps from HOMEMADE SOAP SUDS
and the SHOWER SCRUBBIE made by me, also sold in my etsy shop
*******************       Elena V...I'll be contacting you and getting your mailing information.

CONGRATULATIONS ELENA V. !!! 

Thanks to everyone that participated!!!!

So teach us to number our days. That we present to you a heart of wisdom. 

~Psalm 90:12

:: Tweak it Tuesday-Chest of Drawers::

... OR... Boy makes Mom Proud! 

I don't have any BEFORE pictures of this Chest of Drawers-- 

Just imagine wood. laminate. maybe 1980's model... orange-y brown. U-G-L-Y.  

But...It's what he had and he asked if I'd paint it;  so I did.  I can't help but be a little bit HAPPY... WHEN I see my grown kids being frugal with their money; and not swept away with STUFF-ITIS!  It makes me glad when they can see the potential in something they already own and not feel the need to rush out and buy "brand new"  ...all because they are moving into their own place! 
I think it turned out pretty well.  I wanted it to match as closely as I could get it to the little bedside table...and of course, I forgot to turn the flash off. So there is a glare and fingerprints from moving it around the room! 

They  are clearly two different styles... but the same paint ties furniture together! 

I wasn't sure about the hardware on the bedside table... but after seeing the hardware on the chest of drawers; I figure they could work close enough without any out of pocket! 
I mentioned to him that he could get matching hardware for both pieces; something a little more up-to-date...but he said, 'No Mom, just you painting them for me was enough. They'll work just fine.'  =D (big cheesy grin! from MOM)  

The LION'S head is not really my style; but hey for a guy's first place and frugal sense--I guess it works! 

 He bought this dresser a couple of years ago at Bargain Land and only paid about $12 dollars for it. The drawers are solid wood. But the sides are pressed wood laminate.  I didn't sand this piece at all. I used DIY chalk paint, along with, BLACK Ooops! Paint.  

I finished off with Minwax furniture wax. 
Gosh I wish I had gotten a before photo... really. So you could appreciate all my efforts! :) 

I'm linking up at Brenda's... 



Cozy Little House

The grace of the LORD Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Philippians 4:23