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I have been enjoying spending time with my kids while they were on Christmas break, so I haven’t been up to my normal amount of projects. I did however start working on this cabinet tonight.
Hmmm… Not the best pic. How about this one?
I picked it up a few weeks ago at my favorite thrift store, Faith Farm, for $25. My husband doesn’t think it’s my style and wanted to know why I bought such a simple cabinet. I kind of like how simple it is. The paint job on it was old, and crackled and pitted, so I sanded it down, with one of my Christmas presents from the hubs…
and put the first coat of Kilz on it before the mosquitoes ate me alive.
I haven’t decided of I should paint it white or black or something more fun.
I like the handles it came with…
But I might be changing them if I find something that will work better. Or I could just clean them up, give them a nice coat of paint and call it a day. What do you think – keep them or get new ones?
I’ve also been trying to sell our old (well, not old really) couch so the new couch can take its place. It might be a while before I can re-upholster the orange beast of a couch, but it is definitely on my short list of things to do. Can anyone else see the potential here?
It weighs a ton, is solidly constructed and it’s got great lines. Not to mention that it was only $19! I know its hard to see past the color. It’s a little overwhelming in person too. In fact, I just asked my son to take his book off of it so I could take a picture for this post, and he asked if I would be posting the “after” pic soon, because it’s horrible! I love how honest kids are 
Sorry I have no completed projects to show, but I will be painting the cabinet tomorrow, and trying a new recipe for Tasty Tuesday. I know I’ve been slacking on those posts. Sorry!
So, what are your plans for this week?
Thanks for stopping by!
Eliesa
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Hi Eliesa! Can’t wait to see the finished cabinet, I love it already
Got some fabric spray today too! Simply Spray fabric paint for upholstery at JoAnn Fabric, it was $12.99 for an 8 oz. spray can. Will try it out tomorrow night or Wednesday and blog about my adventure with it later on this week
Thank you for the inspiration!
Have a delicious night Eliesa,
Sara Dunning
I can’t wait to find out if it works well! I’m your newest follower – can’t wait to see all your projects
Oh! I forgot! Here’s my link… I just started, so it’s still kinda bare
http://deliciousartlifelove.wordpress.com/
Have a delicious night,
Sara
I say keep the handles. Give ‘em a new coat of paint, but they’re very cool. I definitely see the potential in the couch, too. I wish our thrift stores had some great finds like yours!
I am thinking that I will keep them, they kind of “go” with the cabinet. Now to decide on what color to paint it. I’m leaning towards a glossy black, but so many of the things in the house are black, so maybe something more colorful. Off to the Home Depot tomorrow – maybe something will jump out at me, screaming, “me me me!!”
I think both pieces have incredible potential! Can’t wait to see what you do with them. That cabinet would be a great candidate for an overlay. I pinned this overlay site and am dying to try them out on something: http://www.myoverlays.com. It might give you more options in terms of taking the hardware in a different direction, if you like.
Take care!
Alison
Those are so cool. So many awesome things out there, not enough time to try them all!
It is a great piece, I too wish my thrift store had furniture like the ones you find.
How about a damask painted in black/grey on a white or bright base color. Like these from Twice Lovely.
http://twicelovely.blogspot.com/2011/03/shabby-take-on-damask-dresser.html
http://twicelovely.blogspot.com/2010/10/damask-dresser-and-artograph-projector.html‘
I have been searching for the right piece to try this on, I think I might have a piece. I have a Sideboard type piece that I got from the local free cycle that someone “decoupaged” cut outs from children’s books all over it {it is is as bad as it sounds} I picked it up in the fall but after seeing it in the light of day I was discouraged by the thought of all the sanding it will take to get off the book pages and just stuck my head in the sand. I see it every time get in my van just sitting there in the garage taunting me. I will have to tackle it soon! It is too cold her in Michigan to paint in the garage so I’ll have to wait until spring to paint but I could sand it in the cold……
Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Melinda! I love this idea! I think this would be the perfect piece to do this on because of the flat fronts on the cabinet. Now, I have to find a projector. Our house is primarily grays and white and black. Thinking either painting it black, with gray design, or turquoise with white design. What do you think?
Oh I think turquoise and white would be perfect! I have mostly black and white with tan walls, I’m thinking of adding a bright color but struggling to find the right one (Hubby does not help he thinks everything is “great choice, you know I like everything you do but I also like it just the way it is right now.” ) MEN!
My husband does pretty much the same thing! It would be great to have more local friends that are into this kind of stuff, it makes it so much more interesting
Love the couch and am quite curious to see how it turned out, when painted.