Saturday, March 19, 2011

Grateful For

Today I am grateful for finally getting myself together and completing a little project that's been hanging around for a good 6 months now.  It feels good to finally accomplish a plan.

I bought this sideboard at Vinnie's at least 6 months ago.  I bought it home whereupon it sat in the driveway under the porch for about 3 months making the house look like a junk yard.  I then managed to move it into the garage where it has been for the last 3 months.  In fact it had become the start of a pile of things earmarked for a garage sale. I had practically given up on my creative pursuit to turn this ugly duckling into a swan.

But I don't know what happened.  I had a sudden burst of energy and commitment to the project.  I ceased the day and just got on with it, and I virtually didn't stop till today.

And because everyone loves a before and after photo. Here they are.

BEFORE


 
AFTER


A few little tweaks to go.  I bought some beautiful bone handles for the door and drawer on eBay. The drawer is a bit tricky getting in and out so might need some sanding.  If anyone has any tips let me know.  My inspiration came from here.

So get up and just do those projects you've been putting off, you will be grateful.

This is part of Maxabella's blog hop. Check it out.

6 comments:

Maxabella said...

Wow, what a fantastic result, Sim! It looks designer.

And I know all about those projects that just hang around and hang around... story of my life really!! x

Lauren said...

oh wow! it looks fantastic! congrates on getting it finished!

Naturally Carol said...

Absolutely georgeous! I love your choice of paper and the colour really hilights the green glass and a is very calm shade.

Unknown said...

Oh, that DIY is so beautiful! I couldn't imagine that it would come up so well. Well done you! Now, where are you going to put that amazing sideboard now? So glad I popped in from Maxabella's gratefuls. I think I might just pop back again. xx

Felicity said...

This truly is a case of ugly duckling to white feathered swan!

I love it Sim and think you're the cleverest. Am off to check out your inspiration link now.

Again....Wow!

xx Felicity

Gill@AliceBecomes said...

that is just amazing, you have done a fantastic job, love it!

Gill xo

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