Funky Teal Headboard & Nightstands

My favorite part of refinishing is seeing the before and afters.  This is one of the best in a while!

Before...

 These are really nice Thomasville nightstands but they're really UGLY!

 And After!

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Cream & Teal Table & Chairs

This set makes me want to redo my kitchen and dining area. These colors are so fun!

And before...

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Play Kitchen Made From An Old Entertainment Center

You may remember this play kitchen I made for my playroom.  It took me forever, but I thought with one under my belt, another would be a piece of cake.  Wrong!  There are so many little details to these kitchens!  Just gathering supplies is a project.  Well, lesson learned.  This will be my last kitchen, made for another lucky little girl to receive on Christmas morning.  Ho Ho Ho

 This is how it all started.  I have another one in my garage. Anyone that wants it can have for free!  I won't be needing it. :)  Update...the other entertainment center is gone!  Can't wait to see her new creation!

If you should decide to make such a kitchen, just know it's not cheap.  I spent a lot of time bargain shopping and still spent $157.  But, in the end you will have a high quality kitchen, custom made to your liking, and much more durable than the plastic kitchens you can buy for much cheaper. 

Here is a list of expenses:
Entertainment center:  $20
Wood for doors:  $25
Paint, primer and polycrylic:  $35
Hinges: $15
Knobs/Handles:  $10
Dog Dish: $7
Faucet:  $15
Shelf/Clock/Curtain Rod:  $7
Plexi-glass:  $5
Brackets to attach microwave:  $6
Magnetic door catches:  $7
Tape: $5

Total: $157

If anyone has any questions about making one of these babies, please email me.  I would be happy to help in any way I can.

Teal Cabinet

 I love how versitile this cabinet is. It would be perfect in a bathroom, or as a TV stand, or in a craft room, playroom, etc.

 The knobs I painted flat black & used some Denatured alcohol (found in the paint section) to rub off some of the paint.  It gives it an oil rubbed bronze look.

 Black glaze to antique it.

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 Before of this little beauty...

And that's the power of paint!

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Bright Teal Dresser

Before...

For Sale! $125 

I guess I'm in the mood for Spring 'cause I'm loving the bright colors lately.  This is about the color of both my daughter's bedrooms. WOW!  It glows from the hallway.  But, they love it so that's what's important. Don't you love how this dresser gives the illusion of lots of tiny drawers?  It's 6 big drawers which makes it much more functional without sacrificing "cuteness".  I dry brushed black glaze to give it some extra character.