Here's a better look at it finished.
And here are some more I am prepping for another project in my very own basement. I am so excited to see this one come together.
Hmmmm, I'm dreaming of the possibilities! Yes, I am still junk drunk and believe me if the sale were still going on I would be there sifting through all of it right now! 
Anyhow, I primed it and then painted it black and distressed the edges, then replaced the hardware with something a bit more traditional, then waxed the whole thing. (It's going in a little boys room for added storage.)
FOR KRISTEN: Here is the desk I picked up for $10 at a yard sale a few weeks back. It was missing the matching hardware on one of the drawers so I decided to make the bottom drawers little cubbies for baskets instead.
I painted it white and distressed it just a bit, then painted the hardware rubbed oil bronze and inserted pieces of bead board in the bottom cubbies for added charm. To finish it off I again applied wax..loving the wax people! I am really pleased with how this one turned out and will be sad to let this one go :( FYI: it's going to be used as a vanity table in a little girls room with a bright yellow mirror above)
Oh, and here's what is coming up next. My childhood friend Shay just delivered this beaut into my hands this past week. I can't wait to get going on it! Hint: In time I think you will really like it!
In the mean time, I will continually be scraping off the veneer (not my fave). It's going to be a job and the only motivating factor is that when it is off I can begin the transformation process! This one is going to be hard to let go...still haven't decided if I will. 
I also picked up this little stool/step for $2 at an estate sale and though I do not have a before photo just imagine weathered boards with rusty nails and you've got it. I scrubbed it good and gave it a white wash look then stenciled the crown and words "KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON", definitely words for a mother of only boys to live by ;)
Did I mention this is going in my bathroom to help my little ones reach the sink. I figure when I am cleaning up their mess the saying will help :) Anyway, I hope everyone had a wonderful Fathers Day! I am fortunate enough to have a great dad and be married to one who both support me in all my craziness. Well, that's it for now. Hope you enjoy!
and some painting inside with some more $5 Valspar paint from Lowes "oops" shelf, I came up with this design to go in my little boys bedroom.
Oh man did we need the extra storage and now I am that much closer to finishing their bedroom makeover. Baby steps I tell you. I used a stencil for the door pattern and then sanded ever so slightly and applied a brown glaze over the gray and blue paint when it was dry. And finally I replaced the old hardware with some cottagy kind I had in my stash at home.
Well, that's it for now! Next week I hope to have a couple projects done for you...you guys are going to flip when you see what I picked up for $5 at a yard sale last week!
I'm linking this post up to my favorite weekend parties: http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com, http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com, and http://decormamma.blogspot.com
After priming and then painting it this grey/blue color I distressed the edges and applied a brown glaze.
Love it! If you would like to purchase this stand please email me at lemonsqueezing@gmail.com. Thanks everyone and have a great weekend!
I have five of these antique chairs. They need some love but have soooo much potential, don't you think?!
This cabinet is well built and even has wheels on the bottom for easy moving. Once the hardware is gone (replaced) and a fresh coat of paint applied it will be perfect!
I love this desk...I mean LOVE it! It also needs some love and attention before it makes its debut!
Oh, and last but not least is this cabinet my friend Jen gave to me yesterday. They just bought another home to flip and this beaut was inside just waiting for someone to clean it up and give it a face lift. My mind is reeling with ideas for this one! 
Here it is after I added some paint, hanging! I am going to use white pillar candles in it.
And here's a photo of things starting to come together. The bird cage ($4 thrift find) I painted and put battery operated candles inside (another outdoor lighting feature I will be using) and the coffee table ($4 thrift find) is now painted and holds square pots I found from Family Dollar. I love how the flowers are coming along. The blue end table/plant stand I built from odds and ends I had from other projects and the red sofa I also purchased at a thrift for $40 last summer. I still need to complete two chairs for the conversation area and I may also be using a cabinet to store balls/bats and other outdoor recreational items. My twin sister is coming to visit from the south and will be here the whole month of June...needless to say there is no telling what I may (or may not) get accomplished once she gets here Monday but for now this will have to suffice :) Have a great weekend everyone!
After scuffing it up some I primed it and painted it yellow (of course I did I can't get enough of that color lately!) Then I had every intention of covering the drawer faces with scrapbooking paper but just couldn't commit to it so instead I filled the holes in from the old pulls and did some hand painting...
I decided to have a little fun and paint the words "This", "That", and "The Other" on the drawers...love that saying. Once again I apologize for the bad pics. I took these late at night in my workshop (terrible lighting) with a crappy camera. Anyhow, click on the pics to enlarge them a bit and you might get a better view.
I ended up painting the flowers for some whimsey and to soften the overwhelming yellow a bit. Then, I drilled new holes for some more appropriate hardware. So much better! I think this would be so charming in a girls room :) and so I am calling it my "creative station" Doesn't it just make you want to get craftin?
Well, unfortunately I don't have a little girl so (one can only hope) this one is going up for sale!
I have been longing for warmer weather and I mean longing. Even as I type this I am fighting back the urge to swallow because my throat is so unbelievably sore and my head feels like it is going to explode. Needless to say it has rained and rained and then rained some more and I am ready for some sunshine! Well, today I got a little...
These drawer faces belong to an upcoming post, a desk I bought for $5, yes $5 at a yard sale a couple weeks back. I'm excited about it!
And here is the headboard I bought for $15 at a thrift store a couple of months ago. It still needs a few minor adjustments (a couple more screws and some trim in the front and of course a cushion) and it will be ready for my back patio...or front, I can't decide! Anyway, here it is so far! 
I have to apologize for not having the giveaway yet...it is not quite completed and I don't want to rush perfection (or my friend that's doing it so willingly)! Keep checking back, it should be here soon :) And as always, thanks for stopping by, I hope I have added some sunshine to your day as well!
I just can't help myself so with all the rain I decided we could use a little sunshine around our house!
And you can't have sunshine without blue skies so I decided to go with the same Ocean Breezes Krylon spray paint for the plant stand/outdoor end table I built using these odds and ends last week.
Loving it!
Well, that's it for now but don't forget about the upcoming giveaway...I'll give you a hint, its custom, it's pretty, and trust me, you are going to want it ;)
