Nightstand Transformation from Blah to Beauty-ful

Gotta love how paint can completely transform an outdated furniture piece.  

I picked up this little eyesore--err, I mean potential beauty--for $15 at the local flea market a few months ago.  Even with St. Patrick's Day coming up, its shade of kelly green did nothing for our home decor.   

 So, out came the ASCP (Annie Sloan Chalk Paint) in French Linen and Old White.

There is a great deal of discussion on whether ASCP is worth the high price.  I've been experimenting with a few colors of the expensive paint.  It really does cover well.  You only need 1 - 2 coats.  I can't say I'm hooked, but I do enjoy its consistency and ease of use.  Some days, it beats making my own chalk paint.

I tried my hand at stenciling this time by adding a decorative design to the top of the nightstand.

[so fancy!]

And a little stamping on the bottom drawer.

As well as a decorative paper liner inside the drawer.

 I finished the nightstand with a little distressing around the edges.  

 This transformed beauty landed in my daughter's room, replacing an old boring bookcase.

 Like I said, gotta love what a little paint can do!

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Mason Jar Upcycle

What's up with the popularity of Mason Jars?  

You can't help but love them.  

These jars are so beautiful in their own quirky way.  

It was high time to put one to the test to help me get organized.

I started my project with this vintage notepad board 

that I picked up at the flea market.  

I painted both the board and a pint-size Mason jar with ASCP Old White, 

then lightly distressed both pieces.

Using a plumber's clamp, I attached the jar to the wood.  

I've seen this done a lot on Pinterest, and it was so easy.

I painted the jar lid red for a pop of color 

(and because Valentine's Day is soon).  

Then added rub-on transfers and attached a mini red photo holder.

The most difficult part of this project is where to hang it!

In the laundry room?

In the kitchen?

Or in my craft room?

No matter where it ends up, it will come in handy for office supplies.

I might just also use it for fresh flowers come spring.

Yesterday, I purchased several more plumber's clamps, 

and I have a few more ideas brewing 

with the other Mason jars just waiting to be upcycled.

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Repurposed Desk into Beverage Station

I bought a vintage furniture piece last year at the local flea market.  I'm not sure if it was a desk, table, bookcase or credenza.  All I know is that it had great bones, four deep drawers and two shelves.  It just needed a vision and some paint.

After a good cleaning, I decided on a nice shade of duck egg blue.  I used two coats of chalk paint which covered the wood well.   I painted the drawers a soft white [also chalk paint] to contrast with the blue.

The handles were impossible to remove, so I just painted them as well.

When the paint dried, I lightly distressed the entire piece using sandpaper.  I stained the top veneer matching the current wood tone, then I waxed the entire desk.

Earlier that day, I picked lemons from our citrus tree, which gave me a great re-purposing idea for this piece.  With a few accessories, I turned it into a beautiful lemonade serving center.

Ready for a refreshing glass of lemonade?

And to show its multi-purpose, I re-dressed the serving center for use in our daughter's bedroom.  Found some coordinating storage boxes in the closet, which fit perfectly on the shelves.  This is a great place to store sewing or school supplies, beauty accessories & more.

For now, I'll stick with the lemonade.  

Even though it's December, the sun is out, and it's getting [almost] warm.  

That's life in Southern California.

However, once the sun goes down, 

this will most likely become a hot cocoa station!

Now where did I put the marshmallows?

Stay Warm!

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