I know what you think, it was probably about time that I show you a new piece. It has been crazy around here, and I apologize for going M.I.A for almost two weeks..
First, my Etsy shop got almost sold out in a week, and we spent a lot of time packing and prepping all those dressers, night stands, chair, vanity, for shipping, gathering shipping supplies, quotes, etc..not that I complain, that was a good busy..and I can’t be thankful enough to all those nice ladies, for making space in their homes for our pieces..
Second, another big news this month, starting August 1, some of our pieces will be available at Jam, a super cool art boutique in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. If you are in the area, please stop by for a visit, you won’t regret it. I definitely wanted to buy everything on my first visit, you can find so many unique pieces there, starting with home decor items, jewelry, and even better, everything is hand made or repurposed… And while you are there, you can visit the entire area, it is filled with great unique shops.
Now, the introduction…meet Greta
she is such a beauty, and I must confess, I didn’t even think she will turn out so well..
I picked up this console from Goodwill, a few weeks ago, and the entire finish was full of scratches.. I think somebody even tried to write their name on it..I saw it, and I knew it has to be mine..
I had a lot of fun stripping it of the thick layer of lacquer..
The good thing about it, it didn’t need almost any repairs..I do not understand why people give away such good stuff, but hey, I am glad I was there to get it..
I wanted something different for it, I love mid century pieces, but I also wanted to put my print on it..that is why I choose to paint the drawer a high gloss yellow..I initially wanted to paint them different color stripes, but sometimes, even if it is a good idea in your head, in practice, doesn’t work..
Since I had the piece stripped to bare bones, I re-stained it with Minwax in Dark Walnut, for an authentic Mid Century look..I used the original hardware, because it would have been impossible to change it, so I just use some silver metallic paint to give it a new look. I finished the piece with high gloss polyurethane, 3 coats to be exact, and that went easier that I had expected..
The piece is now sitting in my dining room, and I love how it looks next to my table..I think it would look great like a buffet, and I am so bummed that I do not have space to keep it..
So, what do you think?
xoxo
Denise
a very nice piece. love your work.
Thank you Martha! I am a big fan of your work as well!
love it!
Thank you Tiffany!
You’re very creative – I never would have thought to paint that middle part yellow, but it’s perfect for the style and makes it that unique piece. Isn’t Goodwill just such a treasure trove? The things people will throw away! I will be doing a makeover to a rocking chair I just picked up there – how did you know you needed to strip this unit instead of just sanding it?
Thank you Ally! I love Goodwill, and I am really glad I have one right next to my work..I do spend a lot of my lunch breaks there..sometimes I do come across some over priced items, and sometimes I get something for really cheap..I cant wait to see your rocking chair transformation! This entire piece was covered in a thick coat of lacquer, and if I would’ve start sanding it, it would’ve take me a very long time and lot of sanding paper..by using the stripper, i got to the wood in no time, and all I needed after, was a very light sanding to even out the entire surface..
Wow, how unique and wonderful! I am in the Scottsdale area (well for half of my life anyways, the other half is spent in Tucson) and I will definitely visit Jam! Sounds like a neat place!
Hi Chelsea, thank you for stopping buy! Hoping I will see you at Jam
Girl, you ROCKED this piece!! Love that!! And I would like to talk to you more about selling your pieces on Etsy. I’m about to get started in selling some pieces, but the thought of SHIPPING frightens me. LOL. We’ll chat more…
Anyhow, GREAT job, and I love the dark tone of the wood, with a pop of yellow. Creative!
Serena
Thrift Diving
Hi Serena! Thank you thank you, I am glad you like it! Dont be scared of shipping, is not as terrifing as it sounds! Just send me an email and we’ll chat about it..xoxo
I’m thinking I’m jealous. I’ve wanted one of these forever. I don’t have room for one either and even saw one in someone’s trash one morning but couldn’t stop and couldn’t have fit in my car anyway. Plus the garbage men were approaching. It was sad. Even without space, I would have taken it if I could because I’d think of something! I hate that it wasn’t rescued. Love that you got one and were able to redo it so beautifully! Nice work! Someone will love it.
Liz
sooo gorgeous!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE greta!!!! i love the yellow in the center- SO chic!
OMG…LOVE this!!! Perfection!! Awesome job you did!!!
fabulous job! and big high five on all of your recent activity. so exciting!
where to begin??? how lucky you are to find such an amazing piece! how UNlucky you are NOT to have space for this hot piece!! it’s gorgeous!! it’s perfect!!! you have a fabulous eye for spotting it and for choosing a simple but delightful redo!
Thanks Amy!
I think this is absolutely amazing. I agree, I don’t understand why people give such good things away, but then mid century was maybe Mom’s or Grandma’s and the current owner did not understand what a classic they had on their hands. It is so gorgeous, everything about it, the stain is perfect,love the pop of yellow, I love looking at it! Huge congrats on your Etsy shop selling out! That is wonderful!
Wow! I absolutely love what you’ve done here! I’m a big fan of mid-century modern furniture, but rarely find any myself…. I really really like this piece! Great job!
Thanks Danielle! I love mid century pieces so much, and I do hope I will find some more like this one.
Love it!! She looks great!
xoxo,
Melissa
Hellooooo Greta!
What a beauty! The transformation is awesome! Fantastic job!
Thank you Roeshel!
That is pretty daggone AWESOME! Love what you did and the contrast of the dark wood with the yellow. Kinda makes your jaw drop
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Thanks for linking up!
Stacey of Embracing Change
This is awesome! I am so impressed. I write a blog for Goodwill Ind. about diy, decor, fashion, etc. I’m so inspired by this! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Kendra! Doesn’t Goodwill have some pretty awesome stuff? I go there almost every day!