First off, Josh and I found this wonderful specimen at a garage sale last weekend. Isn's she a beaut?
Actually, using my supreme detective skills (a la Hercule Poirot), I have deduced that this was once used in a clubhouse of some sort. Why? Because someone scratched in the surface "Boys Rule" and "No Girls Allowed." Awesome.
Well, I couldn't really have that kind of propaganda in the house, considering that I am in fact a girl, so I sanded it down and gave it a coat of primer, 2 coats of a lovely off-white shade, and a protective polyurethane coat.
This bookshelf fits the room perfectly! Originally, I was going to buy something from IKEA for this space, but really, this bookshelf was only $5 (plus $50 for materials I will be reusing on other pieces). And, it's solid wood!
The bottom shelf fits the boxes I store sheet music in perfectly. It's so nice to finally have a little storage in that space!
Are you curious about what other projects I am working on this week? Well, here's my list (so far):
- Paint bookshelf #1 (done!)
- Paint bookshelf #2
- Finish curtains (yes, I started this project 2 whole months ago...)
- Organize and clean music room
- Prettify music room using things I already have
- Finish wooden tray (I found an awesome wooden tray at Goodwill that needs a makeover!)
Boys so DO NOT rule! You did a great job on that bookshelf. Looks brand new.
ReplyDeleteGreat find!! It's looks so clean and bright now. So perfect. It never ceases to amaze me what a little paint can do.
ReplyDeleteYour bookshelf looks great, and it's going to last so much better than anything from Ikea - since it's solid wood! Can't wait to see what else you get done this week :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so lovely to have pretty storage places! Nice work on the paint job and protective coating. You're very thorough my dear!
ReplyDeleteHolly- EXACTLY. Thank you. =D
ReplyDeleteCindy- I know! I really love seeing paint makeovers, I never get sick of them.
Jane- Yup, I was thinking the same thing. I love IKEA's designs, but everything is particleboard. This will last much longer + be sturdier too!
Courtney- thanks! Yes, I have learned the hard way too many times by not doing a good job on paint. It will chip and wear so quickly, especially on surfaces that get lots of use! Hopefully this will last a long time.
You can do it! Making a list and starting your projects is half the battle! Go girl!
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