Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Vintage Vanity

i just happened to come across a deal that i wasn't expecting...i have a store near my house that i was going in at least once a week, but since i've had so many projects going on i quit going in there...i had to get my back porch cleared off...

the day i got it...would you like to know how much i paid for it? $10!! yes, you read that right...super excited about the price..
this is right before i got started on it...my husband was not excited at all..he never has faith in me...LOL..i'm sure he was thinking that i paid too much
besides the mirror being broke, one drawer was warped...the other drawers were so smooth for the age of the piece...
finished with paint...a little wax over that and some stain on top...
i used homemade chalk paint...sanded the pulls, which were rusty, and sprayed them a shiny chrome color...i wanted to keep the original ones...
all finished...a little distressing...perfect for the 10 year old little girl in my life...she is more excited than i am...i really wanted to sell this piece...i would have made a nice profit...but how can i resist a sweet blonde?
before and after...how could i go wrong with this? i can't wait to show the lady i bought it from!!



CREATING LOVE AND JOY
Ashley



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16 comments:

  1. Rosemary@villabarnesJune 19, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    So, what does your husband think now? Nice rescue.

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  2. Creating Love And JoyJune 19, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    haha, he ate those words...thanks for the comment :)

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  3. Shawn June 21, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    How cute and for only $10?! Wow. Now following from the Let's Mingle blog hop.

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  4. Creating Love And JoyJune 21, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    yes, only $10...thanks for following :)

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  5. Little Sprinkles Of FunJune 21, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    I wish I could find a few good inexpensive pieces to revamp! Fun blog and awesome projects! LOVE it! I am your newest GFC from the hop! :)

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    1. Creating Love And JoyJune 21, 2012 at 11:45 PM

      I usually run across things when I least expect them...don't give up...you will get a trashy treasure :)

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  6. Kammy's KornerJune 21, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Totally awesome outcome!!!! My hubby was the same way. It's taken him a few years... :)

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    1. Creating Love And JoyJune 22, 2012 at 10:59 AM

      thanks kammy..mine is learning...very slowly though..LOL

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  7. Tami MichelJune 22, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Get out of here! $10? Amazing. It looks great now! Good job. Thanks for linking up to our Friday Block Party at Curb Alert!. Hope to see you again next Friday. Tami @ Curb Alert!

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    1. Creating Love And JoyJune 22, 2012 at 9:07 PM

      yes, $10!! thank you so much...i will see you again soon!

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  8. EmilyJune 22, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    great redo. I'm kicking myself for not keeping something like that my grandpa had. Man...so kicking myself.

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    1. Creating Love And JoyJune 22, 2012 at 9:06 PM

      never throw anything out!! think about it first...i've done the same thing though...way long ago i've put stuff out by the road...why i ask myself now?? thanks for the comment!

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  9. AnonymousJune 23, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    What a fantastic redo! Can't believe you got it for only $10! A really super job. :-)

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  10. UnknownJune 28, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Hi Ashley - I just did one so similar - if not the exact same!!!
    Love yours - beautiful job - your newest follower - would love
    to have you follow back!

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    1. Creating Love And JoyAugust 23, 2012 at 12:29 PM

      thanks so much...i will have to come over and check out your blog!

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