I've been looking for a small side table or cabinet to put beside my stitching chair. I picked this treasure up at a thrift store for $7.99 (well actually $7.98 cuz there was a penny in one of the drawers, lol). It's the same size as a TV tray, believe it or not.
The BF said, "Most people would burn that." Just look at this cabinet!
I am one of those people who can see something not-so-desirable and visualize what it *could* look like.
First some sanding to remove the old finish.
A little more paint... Some wood trim... A bit more wood putty... and viola!
79 comments:
I love it Meari! It turned out gorgeous and that trim really makes it look great! Congrats :)
WOW Meari, that's amazing! I love it!
- Lisa N. in California
I am totally amazed at how lovely it looks. You and my sister are like two peas in a pod with stuff you pick up and transform.
Way cool :)
Marcy
Go Meari!! I love the addition of the trim.
Yes it is!..great job!
You are a marvel! It looks so great.
You did a fantastic job. You do havemant talents. Ruthie
That looks amazing Meari! What a beautiful piece of furniture it is now, congratulations :)
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Very nice Meari!!
Brenda
Wow! Great job! This is gorgeous!! :)
Beautifully done.
Linda M
Awesome Meari I love and so did my DH. Great job!!!
Wow! What a find! And it looks great! You are so lucky to be able to think of that. I would have just passed it by.
Melissa J.
I love it! You did a beautiful job.
I love it!! Great job!!
Wow, Meari!! That turned out absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors and the new trim and hardware are perfect. Great job!
wow you did a awesome job on it, good choice of colors too.
Wow it is so beautiful..I love it xxx
Well done it turned out lovely great job
Lorraine
You've done a great job. The trim is a lovely finishing touch. So, how long will it take for you to fill those drawers with wips and stash?
WOW!! Meari you did an amazing job on the cabinet..I am impressed..
ooooo I likesie ... I am like you, I look at things to see how I could change them etc... but don't have the time any more to do any transformations .... even for small stuff at the moment ...
gorgeous job ... fancy a trip over here heheheh :) love mouse xxxx
That's amazing, Meari! Great job!
Beautiful!! You made a silk purse out of a sow's ear!! You're very talented!!
Great job. Yes, a lot of people would not be able to see what it could be.
It's stunning Meari.... Congratulations... :D
Good for you! Awesome job.
I so love this! Nice work!!
What a fab find - you're luckily one of those people who can see past the current condition and imagine the finished article. The trim is the finishing touch! Good Job!
There you go being awesome again. That's amazing.
Wow Meari! What a transformation! I love DIY but you really have got it
down to a fine art. Well done!
Hugs,
Ally xx
I am amazed and in awe. That's what I needs by my stitching chair.
Girrrrrrrrrrrrl, you never cease to amaze me! Wished you lived closer! LOL.....you could teach me a thing or two.
I have picked up your thrift store buying habits....LOL......
It is just gorgeous! You really do need your own tv show!
Hugs,
Sue
Dear Meari you are definitely the makeover queen it's beautiful
What a great find and a great job giving it a new lease on life. Well done
Deb
Brisbane Australia
Amazing!!! I love your new vision and so does my husband! You're very much like his cousin who does the same thing with things found for cheap at thrift stores or in the back alleys of Vancouver...you'd be amazed at what people throw out! For the wood trim, how did you split it? Do you have a saw table? Electric sander or good ol' elbow grease?
What a wonderful work, it looks gorgeous
Tinna
Well Meari I hope you have your panties outside your slacks as you truly are superwoman!!! It is absolutely gorgeous, well done and congrats xxxxxxx
Meari - the little dresser looks terrific!
I know that is a lot of work, because I used to help my mom refinish furniture years ago.
Tara
I am sooo impressed with your handiwork! You did a great job. Enjoy it!
Tobie in So. Cal.
Meari,
What a transformation! It is so beautiful. I had a great aunt that was talented like you. She would find things on the side of the road or at the thrift store and totally change it. I just love it.
Meari.
Your cabinet turned out quite nice. Wish I had the ability to do things like that.
Diana-Indiana
It's fantastic Meari. What a job you've done. I'm so impressed especially as the banister on my stairs is still half done after a year cos I hate sanding it down! Mmmm...any chance you fancy moving to Yorkshire??? LOL!
Hugs Jo x
You done good Meari! You've got mad skills there girlfriend! When I first saw the piece I was a bit skeptical but I've got to say you pulled it off brilliantly!
Meari,
It's beautiful!! Great job!
Berly
Absolutely gorgeous!
Well Done!!!!
Karen
That turned out beautifully, Meari - what a great eye you have for the
potential of an "ugly" item. Brilliant.
Graceann
Love your trash-to-treasure makeover. You ended up with a neat piece of furniture Meari ;)
Meari
You did a beautiful job!!! I have a couple dressers that could use a little work on them. lol
Annette
That is absolutely fantastic! What a transformation! Congratulations.
Morning Meari,
WOW, you've done a lot of work on your side table and it looks beautiful. Congratulations on your winnings ...in the draw. It must have felt like winning the LOTO ...LOL.
XXXX-love,
Lynette(Aus)
Turned out lovely!
=)Pam
It's beautiful!!! You did a wonderful job refurbishing.
Betty in AZ (ILCS)
I think you did a great job on the table.
Marl
Absolutely brilliant Meari, you are so talented!! Love the trim.
That is awesome.
Debbie
You are amazing... Love it.
TERRIFIC! I did a similar thing to an old beatup chest of drawers. I wanted to change the pulls, but couldn't find anything that would fit the screw holes on the drawers. It took several days of filling with woof filler and sanding till the holes disappeared and I could fit new pulls. Love what you did to that chest, I also love your blog - it's fun to read - you're a woman of many talents!
Way to go!!!!!
Evonne
Super, Meari,
I had a piece almost exactly like that that I used for years--painted it and wallpapered the drawer fronts. Finally it just plain fell apart and I gave it away but for a long time it was one of the most useful pieces of furniture I ever had.
Judith Truly in OH
Wow Meari! You sure have a giant talent. Love it.
Alicia S
Looks terrific Meari, you are one talented lady!
A week well spent, well done you've done a beautiful job, I love the colours you've chosen.
Sandra N
Beautiful work, Meari!! You are amazing!
Karin in CA
Wow! nice job! Never would I have matched up the before and the after pictures as being the same piece of furniture! I love the rope detail!
Lynn
Super fabulous DIY project! You ROCK!!
It turned out beautiful Meari!!! Congrats on the new finish and the extra storage for stitching stuff.
Debi
Meari that is amazingly beautiful! Great job!
*Tina B
Your make over looks spectacular. It turned out really well. The trim you added makes such a big impact.
I really like the color scheme you chose too.
That turned out really nice - great job.
Carein
Wow you did a fantastic job on that. Great Find & Great Finish
Dottie K
I agree...fantastic!
Sally
That looks fantastic! Very nice!
That looks fantastic! Very nice!
Nice work! I am definitely impressed :)
Your cabinet looks wonderful, Meari! I'm always impressed by what you're able to do with found treasures.
Sandy in NM
Oooh, I love what you did! I tend to like the stained look myself but sometimes pieces just can't be fixed up that easy! Are those new handles or did you paint the existing ones?
Congratulations on the gorgeous new "table", Meari! You did a great job on it!
Betty W
great job, i love how u made it into an example for others from your pleasure of work. this is my first comment on a blog! i'm new to blogging
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