Pinterest is like technology crack for me. Open my ipad, or my iphone, click on the app and pin away! I seriously lose myself with the inspiration that it has. It has all of my hopes, dreams, and desires. I can create my fairytale wedding, even though I have been married for almost 9 years. I can create my dream home and how I would decorate each and every room. Oh I can imagine it now! Shabby Chic with a little bit of Modern decor. How dreamy!
I try to give my self time limits. I tell myself "1 hour". 1 hour turns to 2 which then turns to 3 and so on and so on. I am telling you totally addicting!
How many of you have actually done a Pinterest project or maybe even a Pinterest Party?
Just last week after searching Pinterest for a "How to distress furniture" I came across this lovely pin http://www.addicted2decorating.com/diy-project-accent-furniture-how-to-paint-distress-and-antique-a-piece-of-furniture I didn't use all the supplies she listed like Primer, and the Deglosser/ Desander.
My many attempts to actually do something that I pinned was finally becoming a reality.
My husband and I picked up the supplies at our local Home Depot.
That weekend, I started sanding two night stands that I had picked up last year for $10. They really are not night stands more like ends of an old dressing table. Great for a small room. So my plan was to bring my Yellow Thomasville Bamboo Dresser that was in tip top shape which I also purchased for a bargain for $90 (They go for $600-700 on Ebay) and my husbands 100 yr old dresser that has never been refurbished and has lots of character from knicks and scraps into these two night stands.
The supplies I used are Rust-o-leum Kona Coffee colored spray paint and Rust-o-leum Yellow Flower Spray Paint. My husband had 100 grit, 80 grit sand paper, block sanders (great for crevices) and an electric hand sander on hand and said those would work for what I was going to do.
So I sanded them both down, vacuumed them off, wiped them down with a damp cloth to remove any residual sanding dust that may still be on the night stands. Let them dry for about 10 minutes. I then sprayed the raised edges of the furniture where normal wear and tear would show with the Kona Coffee spray paint. After that dried I sprayed the Yellow Flower covering the whole night stand, using more on the sides to cover. After that dried, I then attempted the sanding part. The previous owner had a cat and used one of the night stands as a scratching post, so this gave it character and less sanding in that area. Overall, I am very happy with the results and they look FABULOUS in our bedroom! I hope you enjoy looking at the pictures.
P.S. The next time you are on Pinterest, you should make something that inspires you and will add creativity and inspiration to your home.
Good Luck Pinners!
XOXO
