painting
ever since we started "collecting" thrift furniture, we have been painting it and repainting it. the best part of it being so cheap is that we have no fear or remorse in panting it glossy hot pink then changing our mind and making it battleship grey.
jan of poppytalk asked us to give her a few tips on how we paint our furniture and created a post about it. (click here to see the full post)
(this is how we keep track of the paint, wallpaper and fabrics we use)
could your filing system possibly be any classier?
Posted by: meg | March 23, 2008 at 07:11 PM
THis is too funny, i thrifted the same dresser that's reflecting in your photo here, the white one. I recognize the lines and the pulls. I painted mine a glossy turquoise. It was the whole bedroom set, which I passed on and have regretted ever since. But I do LOVE that dresser!
Posted by: Karmela | March 25, 2008 at 11:24 AM
aw! thanks so much for letting me post that!
Posted by: jan | March 25, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Hey! i love the way you keep record of your paint and wall paper samples! Have you checked out the free wood samples at Ikea! they're great for crafty goodness.
Posted by: meg | April 01, 2008 at 02:33 AM
you guys did a great job with those! and thanks for the tips. garage sales will be starting soon and i have a feeling i'll be painting many a cheap find.
Posted by: Julie | April 06, 2008 at 04:24 PM
That little lamb under the blue bench just melts my heart! I LOVE it!
Posted by: Lara @ southern wedding style | May 17, 2008 at 01:46 PM