Hi Friends!
Summer colds… that’s the banner that we’re raising this week and it may not be a banner… it may be the red flag of defeat. Why does it seem like summer colds never end? That being said, a quick recap of two furniture makeover is in order and I promise that I’ll write a much more exciting Tuesday’s Treasures next week.
Oh, except to say we went strawberry picking. The first time of the season here in upstate NY! Fun times. :)
This old cedar trunk is really unique in my book. I’ve never come across one quite like it with modern legs and a bottom drawer that opens. One thing to know when working with old cedar trunks is that you have to remove the lock part of the trunk otherwise it locks automatically and that’s not safe if a little one climbs in and it closes behind them. Not to mention, legally you have to. :)
Here’s the trunk before:
We spray painted the base with Rustoleum silver spray paint and painted the box with black enamel paint from Benjamin Moore. If you want to see how to paint furniture yourself, check out our How To Paint Furniture post.
This piece is for sale!!! Check out our Furniture For Sale page for pricing and size info. Plus we added quite a few new pieces this week to the For Sale Page.
I also have to sneak in one more makeover… all my friends say they like what I do, but one friend is such a FunCycled supporter. She’s always telling people about us and sending business our way. Even though I wish I could do more to repay her, a quick furniture makeover for her is all I have to offer. Thank you for your encouraging words, excitement and genuine interest in every little detail of our upcycling. (This dresser is painted with Benjamin Moore’s Navajo White and lightly distressed. We used all the original hardware and spray painted it oil rubbed bronze.
You always bring a smile to my face, Katie! Here’s your before and after:
The after pictures are done by this lovely lady at Chelsea Bos Photography. I hope you all have a great week! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Having fun upcycling!
Sarah ;)
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