Thursday, May 3, 2007

A little project

Yesterday morning on my way home from the grocery store, I had an impulse to stop at the local thrift store. I figured I could only stay for a few minutes, considering I had groceries in the car. Anyway, I did, and this is what I found.
Well it didn't exactly look like this when I found it. (I should have taken before pictures, but I always forget to do that, when I am excited about starting a project). It started out really ugly, take my word for it. It was a dark greenish color, with sort of painted books on the front of it. I think they were going for that fake library book look.
So I put some primer on, painted it with a cream color, then shabbied it up a bit.

The weird thing is that I have been looking for one of these mini armoires. I looked on ebay, and at some flea markets. The prices ranged from about $20.00 to $35.00 plus shipping etc.
Well, this one was only $7.00.
So when you have that sudden impulse to pull over to that thrift store, garage/yard sale or side of the road, DO IT!!!
You never know what you might find.


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11 comments:

  1. Niesz Vintage HomeThu May 03, 07:40:00 PM 2007

    That is a cute one.
    What room will you use it in?

    I always forget the before picture too. LOL

    Kimberly

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  2. Mrs. JonesFri May 04, 12:08:00 AM 2007

    Adorable. You did a great job painting it.

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  3. SuzanneFri May 04, 08:38:00 AM 2007

    Hi, I followed you over from Pat's blog,Back Porch Musings.
    What a great "find" you found!, and at a great price!

    Suzanne

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  4. CindyFri May 04, 10:53:00 AM 2007

    Wow, that looks so cute!

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  5. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityFri May 04, 11:53:00 AM 2007

    Rosemary, that is just too cute! You did a great job shabby-ing up..love it. I guess it sits on the floor? what a great little storage piece. I can see it in a bathroom. You don't have to talk me into stopping...I'm on it! LOL

    Rhoda
    Southern Hospitality

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  6. AnonymousFri May 04, 02:01:00 PM 2007

    $7!!! You lucky thing! I swear I'm going to have to start traveling to go to thrift shops cause the ones by me usually just have junk. You did a great job - it looks super cute and I'm sure it'll be a handy item to have!

    Manuela

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  7. PurpleFlowerFairyFri May 04, 06:56:00 PM 2007

    you've been "tagged". please see my blog for info =) have fun! debbie

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  8. Carol BennettSat May 05, 04:26:00 AM 2007

    I love it! You did a great job. I love to rehab treasures also.
    Carol
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  9. Lana ManisSat May 05, 05:18:00 AM 2007

    Oh I LOVE that piece! You did a wonderful job on it.

    Lana

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  10. NonnieSat May 05, 08:35:00 AM 2007

    Oh that's just lovely. I've been looking for something like that too to go in our bathroom.Good for you finding it.

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  11. MargoSat May 05, 11:05:00 AM 2007

    I just love that, Glad you showed it with the accessories, I couldn't get my brain around the size until then.

    You tagged me, not really sure what to do now, but I think I have to find 7 people to tag and tell some stuff about myself. Am I right??

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