Welcome to Metamorphosis Monday hosted by the gracious Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Be sure and check out her site for some great inspiration and also see who else is participating.How I wish I had a photo of this chest of drawers that I spotted one morning in my neighborhood while out for an early morning walk. It was resting on its back by the trash can and all the drawers were removed and laying on the grass. My walking friend and I sprinted 1/4 mile back to my house, jumped in my car, and drove back to pick up this sad looking chest. I KNEW my husband could resuscitate it and make it even better than before. He kept the top 2 drawers and the bottom drawer. In the middle, he removed 3 drawers, built a shelf half way between to allow for 2 openings instead of 3. He added new trim across the base and gave it several fresh coats of white paint.
I ran to Target and bought 4 baskets that fit perfectly in the openings.
When we were finished, we called Daughter to tell her we had a free piece of furniture for the baby's room. She was thrilled, and I'll have to admit we were a little proud of our "Trash to Treasure" find right in our own neighborhood!
Debbie at Confessions of a Plate Addict and I were antiquing/junking/ fleamarketing, etc. and stumbled across a thrift store. I found this hunt scene with several scratches in the frame and dirty, broken glass. It was $25 but 50% off that day. Somehow the final price was $11...go figure
See the broken glass on the bottom....it's a shame because I had to pay another $8 for glass (still not bad overall).
We thought about painting the frame black, but after covering the scratches and installing clean, unbroken glass, we had a lovely hunt scene that I am really excited to give to my sister. She's been looking for something over her mantel in her woodsy style family room. (Sorry about the glare....how do you get rid of that?)
You might remember my vaissellier from a previous post.
Well, I have added a few more items - is that too much? Hope Daughter doesn't mind : )
Thanks for taking a look at 3 little makeovers. Be sure to stop by Susan's at
30 comments:
Great neighborhood find. The chest for the baby's room looks just perfect and so much storage. The baskets were a perfect idea for those easy to reach things like diapers. The hunt scene you and Debbie found is so pretty. I love hunt scenes and what a wonderful gift. I also really like all the new things you've added to the hutch. Great post, I enjoyed all 3. Hugs, Marty
Great post. I love the cabinet you did for the babies room, the baskets are perfect. The hunt scene was a steal, even with the purchase of the glass. As far as glare, if you can't turn the flash off, try taking the photo from a slight angle rather than straight on. I always forget about the flash, so now my pix are almost taken from the "side". Love all your re-do's. Kathy
Looks great! Cabinet looks really good for the babies room!
Susan
Linda I love what you did we that dresser...just wonderful I have one in the barn and new baby coming so maybe I'll do somthing like this...thanks so much for sharing...it all looks wonderful girl!! hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Salut Linda! D'abord je dois dire "Bon Travail!" à Bud qui a très bien fait de refaire le petit meuble et à toi qui as bien fait de le trouver et d'y penser! J'adore la peinture de la chasse que tu as trouvé pour ta soeur et le vaisselier est parfait!...Debbie
What a great eye for trash that can be treasure you have! Love the chest of drawers with some removed for the Baby's room. So sweet!
The baskets are the perfect touch. Everything looks great!
~Michelle
Wonderful finds! I love what you did with the chest. Great inspiration!
What a great transformation on that chest of drawers, Linda. You and your hubby are both very handy and creative.The hunt scene picture is very nice and I don't think adding more on your hutch is too much...Christine
Oh my I simply loved that chest of drawers project. the baskets were perfect. Great price on the print! (ps - take the pic from an angle that might help the glare). Also...for your hutch - is there ever too much? LOL
OH the piece for the babies room is adorable. I dont think its too much on your hutch and what really matters is that you like it...very pretty. You asked about a glare on the picture, try taking the picture on an angle, i find that usually helps.
thanks for sharing
janet
Gotta love "curbside shopping"...the price is right and you can be creative with it because you have nothing to lose. My favorite kind of furniture. YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB.
I love curbside shopping! Lovely re-do of that chest, lucky baby! And the print looks great --it's a gift to look beyond and see possibilities, and you surely have that gift!
Cass
What a remarkable job your hubby did on the free chest! I'm sure your daughter was delighted to get this, I know I would be. Amazing deal on the hunt scene artwork too!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
What a great little find;) French
I love that chest of drawers with the baskets, it looks like very high end baby furniture and the pic and hutch, well their beautiful and you have amazing taste and creativity! Cindy
I love that you picked up on side of the road! I would have never thought to take the drawers out! How great it is! Love the fox hunt print! So much!
The chest and picture were great finds :-) Your hubby did a wonderful job fixing up the chest. And it looks like it found the perfect home :-)
Your vaissellier is beautiful. I think you should remove a few of the pieces that are on it and show of more of that gorgeous wood!!
Kelly @ DesignTies
If you and your DH were alike, one of you would be unnecessary. Together you make a really good team. In my marriage I provide a good bit (maybe 80-85% of the vision and DH supplies about 80-85% of the brawn for our endeavors. It has worked out to be a good combination of efforts for us. I tend to be the planner and he functions as the executor.
So glad you were able to see the potential of the discarded chest. It turned out beautifully. I know your daughter appreciates the additional storage space.
The picture looks really good also.
Thanks so much for stopping by and your very gracious comments about my Summer LR redo. I really appreciate it. Hugs,Marty
Hi Linda, I'm back to see you! Yes, that's my baby grand, I've been playing the piano since I was twelve. I'm pianist at my church and have played in churches from Alabama, Texas, New Mexico and back! lol We've moved alot! We'll have to get together and play a duet sometimes.
bE a sweetie,
Shelia :0
P.S. Oh, I noticed you're a retired French teacher. I took French in high school and made a B+!! lol
The chest for the baby with the baskets is perfect!!! I also love hunting prints. I found 2 at my local thrift store & the black frames were scratched. I just took my black sharpie, filled the scratches in & ta da, looked like brand new.
All your mini-makeovers are fabulous! Love the little white chest in the baby's room. Great recycle!
Great rescue on the little dresser, perfect for babies room now!
Good job!
Linda Q
The baskets are the perfect idea. I'm also one to buy old flea market prints, bring them home, and make them new again. Your's really turned out nice.
Kelly
Glenda,
That's so funny about the division of vision and brawn! It sure makes for some fun projects and some "trash to treasure". Thanks for stopping by. Linda
Great find and very nice what you did with it...I love any time you can use baskets for storage....
Hi Linda,
Thanks for those great tips on baby showers, I really like the kleenex block thing and using old baby items. I will be using some of your ideas! Thanks, Cindy
Hi, Linda, thank you for stopping by to see me. I just love your trash to treasure chest you & your hubby refinished. What a great idea with the baskets, perfect for a child's room. Hope you'll come back to see me often!
GM Linda...thanks for coming by and seeing my Yard Longs...may you have a great and blessed day dear friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
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