Dresser: Before and After

Hey guys, I am still alive. I feel like the last month has flown by with a vengeance. I have been keeping busy working, training for the marathon, and doing a few do-it- yourself projects. Here are before and after pictures from a dresser I upcycled with some paint.

I found this dresser in NWA this summer. It was a bit of an eye sore when I bought it. But I could look past the horrible paint job (purple, orange, and gold blots) and see the potential. Here are a few before pics.

 I had seen a few inspiration pieces on Pintrest.

I decided to go with the grey. I was very happy with the way the dresser turned out. I already sold the piece to a precious family. They will be using it for their little boy's nursery. (I am always overjoyed when my pieces go to a good home) The flea market booth was full and I wanted to move the piece- so Craigslist was my answer. I have been in a de-cluttering mood, if I am not using it, I want it out of my house. Anyone else go through similar phases? Okay, here are the after pics.

Much better than the purple and orange right? 

Nightstand #2: Before and After

Before

I mentioned in a previous post that I found this great nightstand at a local auction. I had a request to paint it turquoise. You ask, and you shall recieve. I found a great turquoise paint. It has taken a few misses in order to find the perfect color.

Sanded and painted..

Distressed

The nightstand truned out great. It has already sold! Definetly will had the perfect pop of color to any room.
Here is a picture from the new owner. I love how she paired with red- great contrasting colors.

 

Auction Finds

Last weekend I went home to visit my parents. It just happened to be my lucky weekend. There was a local auction taking place on Saturday. Mom and I headed out to find some treasures. Here are a few of my finds. I have painted nightstand and have a before and after coming your way. Kept the ornaments from myself.. they were just too cute that I couldn't sell them. The glass bottles are going to the booth. They are perfect for bottle trees and/or will make great vases, jewelry holder, fun additions to a vintage bottle collection.

Nightstand

Love the details

Colorful silk ornaments

Trumpeter

The Pig is my favorite

Military Musicians

Vintage glass bottles

Inspired by Erica

Hope you guys have been enjoying your weekend. We have had a busy couple of days. Last Thursday Mister R and I were invited to Erica's Birthday Dinner. I love birthdays and couldn't wait to celebrate my dear friend Erica.

Erica is always the hostesses with the mostesses.  I always take notes when I go to Erica's house because she has the best presentation. She thinks of everything and makes it look effortless.

 All the food was absolutely delicious. She served chili with all the fixings: bake potatoes, corn bread, fritos, cheese, and ect. It was a fabulous dinner with great company and lots of laughter. Best of all were the delicious desserts. Erica really out did herself!!  

 Erica used a small cupcake holder for the baked potato toppings. What a smart idea.  Inspired by Erica: I have been using cupcake baking pans for my jewlery for a couple of months. It's a great way to organize jewelry.

Inspired by Erica to use everyday things in extra ordinary ways.  I pinned a few other fun ways to use cupcake holders on pintrest. Get inspired to upcylce your old cupcake holders. Enjoy yourself!