This little primitive table was $9.99 at Goodwill...
The paint job was bad and it was missing a drawer...
I gave it a much needed coat of black paint.
I used a damp rag and washed some of the
black paint over the brown top
to tone it down a little...
This helped bring out the grain of the wood.
I measured the opening of the missing drawer and went to Hobby Lobby in search of a basket to fit. I found one the perfect size. Plus I went on the perfect day...baskets were 50% off!
I thought about painting the basket,
but decided that I like the contrast.
Plus, it kind of looks like it's smiling!
So, missing drawer no more.
Case solved! Or, should I say basket case?
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Oh I love it! The basket is perfect. I like the black wash over the top...something I need to remember for my furniture painting. Great piece!
ReplyDeleteIt looks perfect with the basket! It breaks up the space and adds some pizazz!
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge GW fan, love your find! Also love the trend of baskets in place of drawers. Yours looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove! Such a great idea. Great job finishing it!
ReplyDeleteGreat transformation! The little basket is just perfect. Really fun scrolling through your posts and seeing all of your creativity!
ReplyDeleteKindly, Lorraine
What a PERFECT solution Ms Vava - and what a gorgeous transformation!
ReplyDeleteLove this :)
XOXO
Great idea, looks fantastic! Stopping by from Sew Much Ado, We Did It Wednesday linky party. Looking forward to seeing more of your inspirations. :)
ReplyDeleteShelly Jack
Love what you did. I would love if you would link this up on our blog @ http://thekoenigscreate.blogspot.com/2013/08/mid-week-link-up.html We have a link party going on now till Friday.
ReplyDeleteHi, you fixed up the dresser and it looks so pretty and I love the basket on the bottom! I saw it on share your cups.
ReplyDeleteJulie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
Fantastic! What a great idea for filling that missing drawer space!
ReplyDeleteLove the solution for the missing drawer! Great Job!
ReplyDeleteOh, gosh, now your piece looks like it came from Pottery Barn.
ReplyDeleteOver from Mrs. Olsons....
simple fix & oh so cute! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a bargain and awesome that you found the perfect basket. Turned out really fun! I like the basket natural too. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
What a cool find at a great price! I love the basket in the open area. You did an awesome job!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Patti
Great idea for a cast off dresser. I can see one in the laundry room--the basket would be great for dryers sheets etc.
ReplyDeleteAnn
You've gotta love Hobby Lobby and their sales! Great job with the dresser. Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/08/fridays-five-features-no-3.html
ReplyDeleteIt does look like it is smiling! Our Goodwill now declares items like this unsaleable and tosses them in the dumpster. I am glad you were able to save this one.
ReplyDeleteCool smiling dresser!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! What a lucky find with the basket. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteI want my old, broken-drawer dresser to smile too!!! Thank you for this. I'm in search of a basket, so that I can "fix" my son's dresser this week. Thank you, thank you! Julia
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great! Found you over at VMG206 DIY Showcase and pinned ya. Have great week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I'd love if you'd link up to The DIY'ers! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-diyers-and-weekend.html
ReplyDeleteSo cute! What a great $9.99 find!
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea, only 9.99….I wanted to invite you to share this at my linky party going on now. Add as many projects as you like. Hope to see you there…
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What an awesome find!!! $9.99!??? WOW! If I wasn't reading your post, I would have thought you stained the top. Great job with the black paint!
ReplyDeleteAs always a BRILLIANT creation! Move over Pottery Barn!!!! hugs...tfs!
ReplyDeleteThis came out great! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x
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