Reclaimed Bedside Tables

I found two of these gorgeous nightstands made of solid wood, for sale at a thrift store. Slight flaws and dings are to be expected from used furniture, but the quality makes it an incredible find. I LOVE these tables. I couldn't bear to paint them. So I left the wood exposed and just sanded the outer surface and followed with a flat clear spray sealer. I actually like the slight imperfections peeking through. It's how you know it's served its purpose and sort of gives it a warm, vintage feel.

A Weekend of Headboard Updates!

 

 Painting a headboard is an easy way to update any room. It's also cheap and fun! My sister just moved into her house and was minus a headboard for her Cali King bed and a Queen in the guest bedroom. We ventured over to Habitat for Humanity's ReStore and picked out two from their hefty selection and paid $40 for both. To prep, we moderately sanded the surfaces and wiped the dust with a wet rag. Valspar has an awesome collection of primer + paint sprays that are just fantastic to work with. We used Hotel Vanilla and Silver Fox.

Restoring an Old Jewelry Box

Before

I picked up this baby from a thrift shop for around $12 bucks and then replaced the lining and gave it a fresh coat of paint. It's mostly wood but it's nothing too fancy or antique. I had to strip the existing pink velvet lining because, frankly, it was dirty and smelled. I shopped for new fabric and installed it using measurements to cut posterboard and wrap it with fabric using spray glue. To ensure a good fit, I cut the corner piece in a diagonal fashion to create a miter. I chose to use a sky blue cotton fabric and ivory paint to give it a fresh farmhouse-chic look.