What?! It's true. I'll celebrate just about anything. And I'm particularly happy to party over the following Before & After Projects - these girls really know how to economize and streeeeeeeetch a dollar.
1. Yes, this is a stock photo because there is no 'before' shot but you get the 'picture'
(groan, sorry, it's Monday):
2. Words can't adequately describe my astonishment at this transformation so I won't even try:
Cameras and Chaos
With a reinforced interior and paint treatment this chest
makes a beautiful linen press or craft fabric organizer.
551 East Design
Left in its original state this chest was hardly noticeable.
Now, it's a statement piece.
Dumped and Discovered
1. Yes, this is a stock photo because there is no 'before' shot but you get the 'picture'
(groan, sorry, it's Monday):
AFTER: Oui, cheri - all together now, "Oh, My Gosh!"
So fleaChic!
2. Words can't adequately describe my astonishment at this transformation so I won't even try:
Your mind is spinning and shouting, "I can do that!"
Lucky Me Studios
Charming!
The Backyard Bungalow
3. Sometimes a beautiful piece of furniture is just too far gone to be restored to its original
state, especially when the laminate is damaged or missing:
Charming!
4. Don't even act like you haven't seen chairs like these at the thrift store calling your name:
precious, precious, Precious!
(As a parent you have to say something 3 times to get the desired response.)
The Mindful Nest
(As a parent you have to say something 3 times to get the desired response.)
5. Mid-Century Modern credenzas aren't as plentiful as they were 5 years ago so you'd
better start looking for one:
I can almost hear Frank Sinatra on the stereo!
6. The chest of drawers below was literally on the side of the road, headed to the dump
and missing the drawers:
With a reinforced interior and paint treatment this chest
makes a beautiful linen press or craft fabric organizer.
7. Another fresh idea for a dated chest:
Left in its original state this chest was hardly noticeable.
Now, it's a statement piece.
8. Buffets offer an amazing amount of storage and do double duty as a bar or serving station
when you entertain:
This buffet is a beautiful compliment to the decor.
9. Go from 'okay' to 'awesome' with a staple gun and some new fabric:
I want to leave you smiling so I've saved the funniest 'til last:
10. Who says renovators don't have a sense of humor?!
I laughed when I came across these pictures. What a cute idea! Meg, of Meg and Mums, is a talented Aussie with a knack for the unique.
LOVE it!
Please visit the sites that I've credited and make it a great one even if it is Tax Day!
They all are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm in awe of other's vision and talents to not only salvage a discarded piece of furniture but to make it even better than it was when it was new. Glad you appreciate their efforts, too!
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