As My home in PA is much smaller than where I lived in Kentucky, I have been having to swap out larger furniture for some smaller pieces. I am not real fond of putting alot on $$'s into furniture at my age, and going for a "cottage" look, I came across an ad in craigs*list that was a used furniture barn. These are the pieces I came away with.
This old dark green dresser fit the bill for me. In fact it was a perfect twin of one my parents had when I was growing up. It is very sturdy and all the drawers worked. A little paint and it wou;d be like new!
I also found this little night stand someone had put a gray-green coat of paint on. It also was sturdy and 3" narrower than the one I had been using (which made it nearly impossible to make the bed properly). The 2 little drawers would work just fine.
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This little piece I had picked up an antique place several yrs ago in KY and had painted it white but never had found the perfect place for it there, so it came with me during the move.
I plan on finding an oval mirror, attaching it to the inside, and then painting a vining flower on the louvered doors.
So ...... This is my "NEW" bedroom furniture.
...... and the dresser topped with a scarf I had made from women's hankerchiefs.
Estimated cost for all ...... $140.
On to the next unfinished project, although I am not sure which one. I won't be going anywhere in my new RV yet. Still waiting to see what happens with my son. Oh Yes, my gypsy heart is to wander, but the biggest part of my heart belongs to my family for this present time.
You all be safe out there and be thankful for each and every blessing life brings your way.
Such a wonderful find. I especially love the scarf. How clever of an idea. I want one. Maybe one day I will take the time to sew.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds and great finish.
ReplyDeleteVery nice pieces for your bedroom. Post pictures when you paint the cabinet. You will have time to travel later, family is always first.
ReplyDeleteHoping for good news about your son.
Love the furniture! Good job!
ReplyDeleteI love the way all those pieces seem to belong together.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds. What fun to find and refinish things. The dresser looks like one I found in someone's basement many years ago. It had big crazy flowers pasted on it. I stripped it down to the natural wood. I loved it but couldn't take it with me so I gave it to a friend.
ReplyDeleteWaiting to hear about your son's recovery too!
I have re-purposed many a dresser. I love your finds and they look wonderful in your new bedroom. So, did you also make that gorgeous quilt? I have the same pattern, I think it's called the wedding rings. Mine is done in blues, found mine at a tag sale for a dollar.
ReplyDeleteAlso love your hanky dresser scarf. Clever.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment. Yes, I need to downsize, but hubby thinks more is better....I need to teach him how to can.
BlessYourHeartSunny
Great finds Sunny. When I saw the little medicine chest looking piece, I thought, oh, she'll do something really neat with that!
ReplyDeleteYou should take your RV out for a weekend somewhere. Just to test it out & relax for a change!