I started clicking links for chalk-painting projects, scanning through unbelievable before and after pictures of mediocre (or, in some instances, heinous) old furniture pieces that were "magically" transformed into beautiful new enchanting potential heirlooms. Perhaps that is a bit dramatic, but really... there were some astounding makeovers! I found something that caught my eye, as well as solving a fundamental need in our house. It was an old quasi-dilapidated chest of drawers that was turned into a bench with storage. Yes, this was definitely something I must have!
My inspiration pieces:
I didn't have any existing pieces of my own to use, so I found this jewel on Craig's List. Isn't she a looker? Ew. Well, more blah than "ew". But, she had good bones; real wood, dove-tailed drawers, and sturdy [brass] handles. I hated the brass handles.
My Mom, Ramsey, and I took a road trip to pick it up. I dropped it off at Mom's neighbor's wood-working shop; he's a fantastic carpenter and craftsman. I showed him what I wanted and he revamped the chest of drawers for me, lickety-split!
He dropped it off yesterday afternoon. I was so excited that, last night, I got out the ol' chalk paint, put on a coat (plus touch-ups) then sanded it to distress it slightly. Over my lunch break today, I waxed it and hauled it into our entry way (thank you, forearm forklifts and nasty old towel for your assistance).
I filled it up with all of our gloves, scarves, hats, Riggs' toys and leashes, etc, then added some candles and a throw pillow.
Fashion and function!
Might I add... I now love the ugly tarnished brass handles!
I do plan to make a seat cushion for this, but since I am not a seamstress (darn it!), I will ask this duty of one of mother's friends.
Ok... now... what will the next project be?!? Mua-ha-ha-ha-haaaaaaa!
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