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Sabrena Orr
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Sabrena
Olympia
WA
USA
198 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 08:56:45 AM
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My FIL made this dresser about 40 years ago. It has sat in our garage and we basically use for storage of "stuff". I'd like to repurpose but not really sure what to do with it. There are 3 drawers on the right, a cupboard w/shelves on the left and a large drawer the width of the dresser on the bottom. I thought maybe we would use it in our bonus room for game storage/linen drawers OR maybe as a sewing area that I could keep all my craft/sewing items in. Ideas/inspiration??? THANK YOU!!! http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g338/SabrenaO/IMG_8371.jpg
Sabrena, Olympia |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 09:28:17 AM
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I think maybe paint it or use a wash. Then some new hardware and it would be perfect for use in your bonus room. It looks very sturdy and well made.
Betty in Pasco |
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
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Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 10:24:19 AM
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Great idea Betty, oh I love it...I can just see it in my sewing room with my goodies in it...
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2011 : 3:49:46 PM
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Love that piece of furniture! I used to have a studio that specialized in painted furniture and that piece would have been one that I would love. I think paint it and maybe some chalkboard paint on the big door so you can write little notes or pictures! I also like the doors/drawers wallpapered. Good luck and post photos!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Don't go with the flow...you are the flow.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2011 : 06:24:59 AM
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Here is an idea with wallpaper.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Don't go with the flow...you are the flow.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2011 : 06:51:56 AM
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and another.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Don't go with the flow...you are the flow.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Sabrena Orr
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Sabrena
Olympia
WA
USA
198 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2011 : 10:58:45 AM
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Thank you for your ideas and inspiration~ all of you are so wonderful!!! I am going to get started right away on refurbishing this piece! My children's grandfather made this for their dad when he was a newborn so I want to preserve and pass down to them and their children. This might be an awesome piece in our family room too!!! I love the idea of the chalkboard and wallpaper!! It might take me a while but I'll post pictures when it's finished!
Sabrena, Olympia |
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misspittypat
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
lila
osceola
mo
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2011 : 7:50:56 PM
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What about decoupage sewing patterns on the doors/drawers. Then use chalk paint on the remainder/ distress the edges and make it look one of kind. Maybe even use spools for drawer pulls.
Lila |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2011 : 04:22:49 AM
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Its beautiful. Looking forward to see what you've done. Love the chalkboard idea.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
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adnama
True Blue Farmgirl
171 Posts
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fargo
north dakota
USA
171 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2011 : 9:02:54 PM
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| On martha stewart site she has a recipe for homemade chalk paint, for very little money considering that you won't really need a whole lot. |
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Sabrena Orr
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Sabrena
Olympia
WA
USA
198 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2011 : 07:20:07 AM
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Thanks for all the great ideas!! I love the chalkboard area and think I will incorporate this piece into our great room area.
Sabrena, Olympia |
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