Last Yard Sale of the Year

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Ok, I am showing you the mess first.
And for all those little thumbnail pics that come up,
yes, this is the BEFORE pic.

Moving Sale
I found this chest.
$20
The drawers move in and out easily.
Perfect for the
Aforementioned Mess.
But really rough and dirty.
So I scrubbed.
and
painted.

Way too bright!
WAY, WAY
too bright!

So, I found more paint....

And made more of a mess.


And then drybrushed white all over it.


Still not exactly what I was after,
but
January is coming
and I'll have more time,
But for now...
Semi-organization.


Comments

Anonymous said…
oh I love the dresser. have you tried that chalk paint yet?
December 12, 2011 at 1:06 PM
TheCrankyCrow said…
Looks pretty dog-gone good to me....and awfully dang organized!!! Oh - to have a sewing room - hmmmm, even just a cupboard or dresser for my things.....Enjoy!! Happy, happy, Monday! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
December 12, 2011 at 3:56 PM
Lois--Huckleberry Lady said…
I can't believe you used those little bottles of paint to paint that big dresser!!!! BUT, it looks nice in the pic and sure did clean up the mess!!!! lol
Lois
December 12, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Sandi @ The Primitive Skate said…
Organization is what I need, Lol!
I like the idea of using a dresser. Thanks for sharing!
December 12, 2011 at 11:48 PM
Balisha said…
What a find and clever you! My sewing things are in baskets...no room for more furniture. I'm thinking shelves on the walls to hold the baskets...You make me want to organize.
Balisha
December 13, 2011 at 9:30 AM
frontporchprims said…
Looks so pretty and organized. Just in time for the holidays. Good job. -Steph-
December 13, 2011 at 2:57 PM
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