Cute Blue Dresser

Well, I had originally planned for this post to be long and drawn out, but you wouldn't believe what a day I've had.  I don't know if I told you, but I've been having water heater issues.  We are on our third water heater and I haven't had hot water for a week and a half.  Well today, the gas company decided to pay us a visit to us for the third time to inspect our heater and well, they turned off all our gas all together saying it was unsafe. Meaning I have no hot water, stove, dryer, heat, etc.  So needless to say, I'm really hoping this is fixed by tomorrow because I can't live like this, but am glad that we are safe.

Anyway, what I was planning to show you was my kids dresser.  I got this baby for FREE.  Although, not in the best of condition, it was workable and for 3 year old twins definitely suitable.  I decided to paint it in a turquoise color and paint the hardware white, it was missing two handles so I patched up the holes and changed them with some that I already had.  I think its cute and fun.  Please excuse the temporary shower curtain I hung as a window covering in their room.

The paint is Calypso by Sherwin Williams

The stencil is Martha Stewart @ Michaels

I also lined the drawers with some fun paper

I can't wait til I'm finished with their beds, artwork, window coverings, etc.

xo,

mONICa

Wallpaper Dresser

thRifty thuRsDayS

I've used everything from fabric to aluminum foil to cover flaws in furniture, but this painted wallpaper solution from Sarah at Dumped and Discovered is nifty thrify.

What Sarah proves is there is always a creative solution to fix something.   This piece was nearly free for $5.00, so never walk away from something ultra cheap or free.

Check out this amazing after.  I love the color, the knobs, and the texture.

xo,

mONICa