I got a hutch on Craiglist for $12o from a real OC housewife in Coto de Caza. ( No, I don't watch that show!) It was built in the 1950's in Vermont. Nothing really special about it, but it had potential.
You'll just have to imagine the "before" picture. Old wood split in several places, flaking varnish, and a slightly musty smell that said, "You can just leave me in the garage." Which I did.
About two months, some serious gluing and sanding, two coats of primer, some more sanding, two coats of off-white paint, one coat of burnt umber glaze and a topcoat later, it looks like this:
It holds some dishes, my place mats, tablecloths and all our games. I'm really happy how it turned out!(Thanks for your help Ben-honey and Benny-B.)
13 comments:
that's beautiful! I love it! you really have a talent for bringing out the hidden beauty.
That looks really great, Kirsten.
All that work AND you get to keep it!
As usual...I am totally in awe of your talents. Love it!
I love it! I could use some fun furniture but I don't know if I can handle doing any painting like that right now! You are very ambitious.
That is gorgeous! I'm so impressed that you can visualize the end from the beginning.
I am so impressed! It looks beautiful!
Wow! You did a great job! It looks fantastic. Maybe I'll talk to you about hints for refinishing our kitchen table... :)
I love it! I just got an old dresser off freecycle. We need to talk.
Wow! I am just amazed that you had a chance to take on a project of that magnitude at the same time your hubby was so busy! ...and it turned out so well too!
Oh Kir, I haven't painted anything in ages! I miss that satisfaction. I miss painting things with you in your garage. Or maybe I just miss you...
I have lots of things you can paint. You know where we live. We will feed you well.
Looks great! Can't wait to really see it!
I've had a children's desk in my garage for two months I bought at DI for $20. Dave's about to throw it out--where are you when I need you?
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