Recent Transformations

I have been so busy getting ready for the Luckett's Spring Antique Market, busting my butt to get tons of projects done. These are a few of the ones I have completed this past week. And to top it off, I was really good about taking before shots! :)
First off is a favorite of mine! A local dealer called me about this cedar chest, and I wasn't too excited to go see it, but I like to support our local shops so I thought, "Why not?"

And upon seeing it, I still wasn't thrilled, but I bought it anyhow because it was a great coffee table size trunk. It had really cool alligator-skin like top to it, just from old finish drying up. It also had hideous wooden handles on the side, which were removed and patched. I gave it a good sanding, careful to keep the alligator look on the top, and primed and painted it white, then gave it a good sanding with the electric sander again, as I wanted a very rustic look. I love the numbered look that is so popular right now, and decided to add numbers to the face, but with no stencil on hand, I free-handed it, and then dry-brushed the base white over it to make it appear more distressed, and hide my hand painted flaws! I also added "new" hardware to the sides. Here it is now!


Second, this table I purchased from the same local dealer who told me it was an antique child's table.

I am not sure if it was a work table or play table. At one time it had a drawer, but at time of purchase, the drawer was missing, and the top was coming off. With my Dad's help, we built a faux drawer to fill the hole, and sturdied it up. Now, with its new paint treatment antique glass knob, it's perfect as a cottage coffee table.


This vanity I would not have even looked twice at, but a friend gave it to me, so how could I say no to free? It was very 1980's with its dark pine finish, shiny bass hardware. See for yourself!

I removed all the old hardware and filled holes, sanded it, primed and painted it with a lovely linen white oops paint. I distressed it and added these awesome Anthropologie shell-like knobs. It's now very beachy and cottage chic! And I apologize for the bad picture, but this piece is an absolute beast and I couldn't move it myself to better lighting and staging for a picture.


My last transformation today is this (again vintage 1980's) French Provincial style dresser.

This one was also a freebie, so I decided to bring on the funk! As I said in one of my recent posts, I am not a fan of this cream and gold finish anyhow! I decided to paint it a canary yellow (another oops paint!) as I have been seeing lots of bold yellows out there lately in the design blogosphere. I am not a yellow person, but I have to admit, I love the pops of bright yellow. I also painted the pulls a dark gray. I left it undistressed for a fresh look. Feel free to leave your opinions on this one, as I am currently not sure if I like it! :)

I am linking up to.... (A huge thank you to Julie, who emailed me and helped me with my links! You can visit her here and check out her adorable newly finished cabinet!)
The Thrifty Home Penny Pinching Party
Trash To Treasure at Reinvented
DIY Day with A soft Place to Land
The Shabby Chic Cottage Transformation Thursday
Somewhat Simple Strut Your Stuff
Miss Mustard Seed Furniture Feature Friday
The Shabby Nest's Frugal Friday
Poppies at Play's Creative Cats