Before and After: Map Drawers

Do you all remember this from a long while back.

I bought it from Class and Trash and wasn't sure exactly what to do with it but knew I needed it!

I think it might be where old maps or blueprints were stored.  It looks like it may have survived a flood or something too.

Well I finally got my fanny in gear and did something about it and here is the after:

I sanded the piece and then stained it using this.

Dark Walnut

I used the always fabulous rub n buff for the hardware to give it a little glam.

I added this gorgeous paper from World Market.  They have the prettiest paper there!  Their online selection is fabulous!  And for $3 a roll I think it adds the perfect touch!

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I'm going to use it to store jewelry.  The drawers seem perfect for that!

I also added some hairpin legs to the bottom.  They were SUPER easy to attach, just a few screws and they were on!

Hope you all like!  I'm using it as a side table next to a chair in our master.

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Go ahead, put your feet up!

I finally have a redo project to show you, although my crafty mom deserves all the props (hence the reason she gets the bamboo Chippendale chair from the last post!).  Remember my galvanized tub from a WHILE back.  I wanted to add a tufted top and turn it into an ottoman. 

Well here is a reminder:

And after my mom did a little of this and a little of that....

We have this!

I wanted the top to come off for storage inside because who doesn't need extra storage!?!

I put about 5 screws (leave the screw sticking way up) around the inside to keep it from sliding off if someone puts their feet on it.  I'm not explaining that very well but hopefully you get the gist.

I'm really happy with how it turned out but have no where to put it so... I will be putting it for sale in one of my booths whenever I can shake my kids and get over there alone.

Hope you like and I hope everyone has a wonderful start to the New Year!!!

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Getting my fix!

So it's been a few days since I was out goodwill hunting with the holidays and all and I was starting to get the shakes.  I had to run out and finish some last minute gift getting for someone on my list and just so happened to be passing by a Goodwill.  I'd left my husband with the kids for what he thought was a quick shopping trip so I had to make it snappy!

I wasn't even going to go in but I'm sooooooo glad I did!  Look what I found!!!!

Can I get a Hells Yeah!!!

This Chippendale arm chair was $15.  I was so excited normally I just rip the tag off (to claim it as mine) and continue shopping but it was too risky!  I carried that thing around as I continued shopping just to make sure no one could gank it from me!!!

I'm giving this to my mom for Christmas to maybe go with her campaign desk she redid a while back... because who doesn't want a $15 used chair from a possibly germ and bug invested house under their Christmas tree!?!?!  I kid, I think she's going to pass out when she sees it and since she loves a good deal just as much as the rest of us it will make the gift even sweeter!

And because you may not believe this insane price I included a pic of the tag because if I didn't see it with my own eyes I wouldn't believe me either!!!

And head over to my facebook page if you are bored.  I just added a little class to my Class and Trash inventory with some Lilly Pulitzer items.  Oh and feel free to "like" the page...I'll consider it a belated Christmas gift from you ;)

Happy Holidays!!!

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season! 

Hope you all are enjoying some time off with family and friends! 

Thank you so much for all your support and encouragement this year!  This little journey of mine has been such  fun and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for continuing to visit my little blog!  

Class and Trash finds!

I just dropped off a few things at Class and Trash I wanted to share with you guys. 

I'm loving the whole orange and navy color combo these days so when I saw this chair I knew someone could turn it from Granny to Glamour!

My space at Class and Trash $50

Here is some inspiration!!!

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Adding a pillow tones down the orange too if it's too risky for some.

A few more things I dropped off...

My space at Class and Trash: $7 each

Pottery Barn-ish/Ballard Design-ish standing file.

My space at Class and Trash- $15

I love this old clock and had visions of transforming it with a little spray paint and a mirror from Hobby Lobby.  Just haven't had time so hopefully someone else will!

My space at Class and Trash $12

Just remove the old clock parts and hot glue a mirror on like the one below from Hobby Lobby! 

Would be such a great sunburst-ish mirror on the cheap!

Hobby Lobby $2.99

This garden stool is not in my booth but I loved it and wanted to share.  Ken and Lisa have it at the front of the store so I'm guessing it's going to go fast!

Class and Trash: $50

Especially when you compare it to these I found online for MUCH more!

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$265

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A pair of these go for $1,850!!!!

Don't forget Richmonder's, Class and Trash will hold or sell over the phone (804-798-0567) so give a ring if you're loving any of these things.  Check their facebook page out too because they always post new photos on Thursday nights! 

Storage Wars

Do you all watch the show Storage Wars?  My husband has my kids at the gym and instead of doing something productive I am being super lazy and sitting on the couch with a glass of wine.  Since I'm all caught up on my dvr'd shows I'm flipping through the channels.  I land on Storage Wars which seems like my cup of tea.  People who bid on abandoned storage units without really knowing whats inside. 

Although its a pretty entertaining show, for some reason I feel like I'm being dupped.  I get the feeling the producers or whoever is in charge of the wow factor are conveniently placing cool items worth hundreds of dollars in the units.  Does anyone else watch?  Maybe I'm just a cynic but I don't buy it!  BUT...a show I will recommend is HOMELAND!!! 

Anyone watch that?  We are almost through the first season and slightly depressed it's about to come to an end (for the time being at least!) 

PS can you tell I am still in my super lazy, non-redoing, holidays are kicking my butt, wish my kids were back in preschool phase!?!  Hope I snap out of it soon!

Card Catalog Wanna Be

I picked up this metal military file this weekend to try to fill the void I feel from not owning an authentic wooden card catalog.  I do love it, but I still feel that empty feeling only a real life library card catalog can fill ;)  

This guy is pretty dinged up but, considering its been through a war or two, its kind of rustically chic.  In the right space I think it would be so cool.  I'm still not sure if I'm going to keep it or sell it.  I think it would look so fabulous with some tall hair pin legs added and maybe used as a console table of sorts.  Here are some inspirational photos for your viewing pleasure!  

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http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/look/look-card-catalog-coffee-table-067934

http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/card_catalog

Or maybe some wheels???

http://www.oliveandlove.com/2009/09/card-catalog-furniture-evolution.html

So what do you all think?  Would you ever put such a rust bucket in your home?  Think its needs a coat of paint?  Can you even paint over rust?  I'm kind of at a loss here, I just know I love it and that's where it stands...and my hopes and dreams of parking in the garage dwindle with every shopping excursion!

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!