If you remember a few short weeks ago I ran into a happy furniture mistake. I went for an antique dresser but came home with an adorable vanity instead.
Here it is before, in good shape, it has nice details....I can see it's potential. It's just screaming to be brought into the year 2011! (I think the fabric clearly says I'm from the early 90's...just sayin)
A fresh coat of crisp white paint and some light distressing to show off it's spindle legs and details and it's an instant charmer!
The details...
I recovered the seat in a simple neutral duck cloth which can easily be changed out with less than a yard of fabric and a staple gun.
A little glass plate I scored on Clearance at Marshalls holds jewelry from the day as well as some makeup brushes. (Speaking of jewelry I'm in need of some organizing suggestions...I'll be sure to take a picture of my current situation...you won't even believe it!)
The vanity is petite. Perfect for a smaller room or it could double as a night stand. I also think it would be adorable in a little girls room to house all her dress up stuff!
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This looks so fabulous!
Jo-Anna
That turned out so great - I agree that a little girl would love to sit at that vanity and play dress up!
Wow, white just makes everything so fresh and new! I love the distressing, awesome job!
I'd love for you to share some tips for refinishing furniture. What do you look for when you buy from garage sales/flea markets, etc. Do you use an electric sander? Do you brush on the paint or do you use spray paint? Where do you usually purchase your drawer pulls and other hardware? So many questions!
You tempt me to change some stuff in my house !
:-)
Beautiful work! I would also love to learn some of your refinishing techniques.
I just found my way to your blog via UCreate. Loved looking at your photos. I recently invested in two large fabric covered sectioned trays. They are lined and meant to hold jewelry, and they nest on top of each other in my top drawer. It is so easy to put a necklace or bracelet or dangly earrings in each section. I just pull the tray out in the AM, and everything is on display, ready to be chosen. It's so much easier. I got the trays at T. J. Maxx, but I have seen them at Marshall's as well.
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