March 21, 2015

Diamonds In The Rough


This is a story of an all wood 6 drawer dresser that wasn't much to look at when I found it at my local Goodwill.  Knowing the power and creativity stored in my fingers I knew I HAD TO buy this diamond in the rough. I knew I could turn this into something that would soon take center stage in someone's home again. 


So with my hard earned $60 in hand and the item ticket in hand, I headed to the register to claim stake of my treasure! But lo and behold, the gods were smiling on me.  It was "Half-Off Tuesday" on EVERYTHING in the store! I enjoy saving money more spending it - so this was destiny being fulfilled!  With just a can of paint, 1/2 pint of polyurethane, some light sanding and polishing of the original brass hardware, this big old ugly duckling was transformed into...



   
The end of this story ends up when I was able to sale this on craigslist for $350!! Now that's what happens with you give a little TLC.  

Here, are more of furniture makeovers:
This one my husband found near the dumpsters at our apartment complex. This was a custom order and we were able to sell this for..$180!!                                                             
The client wanted a distressed look so I gave them DISTRESSED! 




Yes, this one smelled as bad as it looked, but I couldn't walk away from all those CURVES!!
Check out the reversible cushion!! I was beyond excited about the way this turned out.