My Newest Project

The thrill of the hunt is half the fun. When I find a great piece of furniture for next to nothing, it's like Christmas day for me. I found this piece for $30 at Goodwill, which is a steal. It is real wood, dove-tailed, has wainscoting on the sides (I also added it on the inside back) and has large, round feet to hold it up.

When looking for furniture, remember to be creative - even the ugliest piece can be beautiful with a new paint job, (think fun, bright colors!) sanding out some scratches, and changing the knobs or handles.




My cabinet pre-sanding & painting.

Another thing to always remember when looking for furniture - make sure it is not pressboard material. (That is the cheap, plastic-like furniture you often find at Walmart/Target) The reason these are no good is because of the material - you cannot simply sand or paint them. You want to find real wood pieces, which I promise is not that hard!


White cabinet with wainscoting on the doors. A great decorative detail.















My mission: sand it down, add wood putty to a chipped spot, add wainscoting to inside back, prime it, white-wash it, and add glass handles.



Here are the knobs I plan on adding. Believe it or not, a 4-pack from Target is cheaper than Ace Hardware or Clements Hardware!



I am waiting for the temperature to raise to at least 40 degrees to paint. Any lower, and the paint will not harden and seal correctly. A great tip I learned from my Mom is not to paint (even inside a garage) when it is raining. The mositure will also not allow the paint to settle correctly. Another great tip - use self-leveling paint to ensure a smooth, no-drip finish. Finally for all you Mommys and soon-to-be Mommys, be VERY careful about the type of paint you use, espeically on baby furniture such as cribs.

Check back soon to learn about more painting tips and to see my finished product! Also coming up: the best consignment stores in and around the Annapolis area.