1/29/16

The pantry table

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Just before Christmas I rescued this wonderful farmhouse pantry table from a garage sale. This is the typical primitive table you can find anywhere in Spanish farms. You just had to lift the drawer to store food; I love it!

1/22/16

Reuse shutter for headboard

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I found this shutter nearby; they were refurbishing somewhere and this well-shape piece of wood was just waiting for me to pick it up. It might have been exposed to weather but certainly on a covered patio as it is just perfect. I love restoring furniture but it's also comforting to deal with a non-woodworm damaged piece sometimes! 
Wood shape is perfect and the lock is intact so this will be a great project to add to my bedroom makeover. In this post, I was telling you my existing headboard is fine and I still like it but adding this shutter will certainly be an asset and therefore a customized headboard.

I used ammonia and liquid soap to remove dust and grease and let it dry in the sun.
Once cleaned I used Ironstone from MMS mil paint on the shutter and a chalky grey on the headboard. This is the result and a preview of my bedroom makeover. 

1/17/16

Ongoing project: my bedroom makeover

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My bedroom is my very last makeover left. I have been thinking, re-thinking and "pinteresting" so  many months before gathering all the ideas... I am done! Every single piece has been considered: walls, furniture, items... I have now everything to start with a fresh and airy makeover. 

I want this walnut wall color to disappear and customize every piece of furniture according to my current taste. Lighting is also my priority so I have a lot to do for the next few weeks. 

I still like the headboard and could leave it as it is but I am currently working on a "rescued-from-trash-project" with a shutter and I might consider integrating it too. 

This is the room now:
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I guess it will be released in a week or 10 days but I will publish my repurposed decor items in the meantime.
Anne