Saturday, July 14, 2012

Family Thrift Day

Ok--so you may or may not know--but I am a huge fan of BLOGS...you can find information on  just about anything out there--and I have been wanting to paint some furniture--but I wasn't sure how--until now.  I have a orbital sander....thanks Wally!...and the painting starts tomorrow--just a few small things--and if I mess up, it won't be too much lost.  So, wish me luck!

Here are a few things we picked up today, thanks to Craig's List (LOVE IT) and the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store (LOVE IT).  GREAT prices on some beautiful pieces, that need just a little bit of TLC...and let me tell you, beautiful pieces, I have all kinds of TLC for you...sander...primer...paint or stain...pretty hardware....can't wait!
This bench was salvaged from an old building in downtown Milwaukee--some sanding, some light stain--it will be beautiful in our foyer!

This dresser is amazing--pretty good shape..the hardware is original and is so beautiful. Good construction--dovetail drawers, solid wood, etc. The man we bought it from said it dates to probably the 1940s..and we have the vanity to match (see below)

I don't know why I love this table--but for $7 at the Habitat Restore how could I resist?  I see a coat of sunflower yellow---or maybe red in the future for this gem!

The vanity!  The mirror is over on the side, it is round, and it is HUGE and it is heavy--the vanity (like the dresser) is in great shape--and there is a little bench as well (not pictured).  Incredible stuff, don't you think?  Stay tuned for the after pictures--but those won't be for a while. I am not trying anything on these pieces yet--I have some other things to practice on..but I am too tired to photograph them now

House updates?  Believe it or not, we haven't been there since THURSDAY!  Maybe later tonight!  hahahaha

lamps--please envision with a coat of spray paint--satin nickel or bronze?

40 pulls for the cabinets...$20.

8 for $2--not sure what they will be used for, but they are gorgeous!

$1--it called to me...oh little orange poppy needlepoint!

For Collin's room!  We are going to hardwire it!!!!

OK--of to make dinner now...starving!


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