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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

I'm Just Painting Stuff Again

 Pssssssssssst...see that stunning brown Pine Factory stereo stand? Purchased in 1988? Isn't it dreamy?
How about those forest green baskets? You love them, don't you?
Yeah, me neither.
So grab the Rustoleum 2X Gloss White and Satin Aqua.
 Oh, and wash the nasty basket liners. Seriously, don't you people ever clean?
 There's nothing like a fresh coat of paint to bring something back to life.
 I think they're ready for a new, useful life up in our room.
 And paired with the revitalized stereo stand, we have a new chest of drawers for practically free.


Grab an end, would you please? This thing is heavy.

Between Naps on the Porch 
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34 comments:

  1. Heather{Our Life In a Click}May 3, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Very PB-esque! I think we're finally getting back to doing some projects. It's been a long winter!

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  2. Sherri B.May 3, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    This one is really amazing...I can't count how many times I've walked past those things at garage sales. I will have a new respect for them now!

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  3. Michelle @ Dream Home DIYMay 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Looikin good mama! Really love that you went white with the pop of color in the baskets

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  4. Rust-OleumMay 3, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Amazing! Those baskets pop and this project inspires. Great work and thanks for using Rust-Oleum. Keep up the amazing DIY work.

    - Rust-Oleum Scott

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  5. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    How fantastic is that! You've convinced me, I'm painting my ugly Easter baskets and giving them full-time, year-round uses.

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  6. Musings from Kim K.May 3, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    You are definitely in spring cleaning mode. Looking good.

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  7. BambiMay 3, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    that is just so dang pretty :)

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  8. KatherineMay 3, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    So bright now and not that dull ugly brown & green! What did you do with the big mirror????? The suspense is killing me!

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  9. Sarah AKA The ThriftressMay 3, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Excellent makeover and repurpose. Love it now!

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  10. Michelle L.May 3, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Ooo, what a fun project, and YES, BY GUM! That IS a chest of drawers! Genius. And beautiful!

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  11. La Vie QuotidienneMay 3, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    What a difference...wow! These are really looking seriously good.

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  12. Ami AllisonMay 3, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    WOW!! I love it!! and where did you glass bottom cloche!! it's so cool!!!!

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  13. Life in RehabMay 3, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Hi Ami,

    Thanks! And the cloche? Oh, that's an old cheese dome and a jar I Frankensteined together.

    http://sunnyslifeinrehab.blogspot.com/2010/06/under-dome.html

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  14. JanelleMay 4, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Ok that's it... I'm buying pale blue spray paint! I've been seeing a lot of projects around blogland in this color and I saw a spray paint kind of like the shade you used at the hardware store last month but didn't buy it. I'm dropping by there this weekend to get it. Lovely projects! :)

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  15. lisbonlionessMay 4, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    I need this colour, too. I bet it would go SO well with my (intentionally) mud brown walls! Plus, this post was the last kick up the behind I needed to transform the spare room/ cat room/ big rubbish tip into a little craft space pour moi. Downside- the cat litter boxes are in there. Upside- IT'S A SPARE ROOM! I CAN DO WHAT I WANT AND GO MAD WITH AQUA!! Thanks, Sunny, for singelehandedly channeling a huge chunk of our rather meagre disposable income into purchasing spray paint and junk furniture :D

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  16. Michaela Dunn LeeperMay 9, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Love the transformation. It's so light & refreshing now!

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  17. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 9, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    What a great new life for this piece! Love the blue you used on the baskets.

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  18. GingerMay 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Love it! Another keeper. Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

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  19. Katie @ EyeSpyDIYMay 10, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    That turned out so cute! Great work!

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  20. GardenOfDaisiesMay 10, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    What a great redo!!!

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  21. Christine - Tutorial Addict :)May 10, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    OMGosh! That is AWESOME! I LOVE the color on those baskets! I'd never have thought to put baskets on there and use it like a dresser, what a GREAT idea!

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  22. cherished blissMay 10, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Thanks for linking up to Craft and Tell Tuesdays! Great job, I love the colors!!

    www.cherishedbliss.com

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  23. abeachcottageMay 11, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Love the re-do and the colour!

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  24. Ashleigh@SincerelyMay 11, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    This turned out great. I love the color of the baskets!

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  25. Be Colorful CoastalMay 16, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    You know I love love love that blue. :P Thanks for linking up to Motivated Monday and here's to hoping you will keep the inspiration coming.
    Pam

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  26. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Hi Sunny! Just wanted to let you know that I featured your upcycled shelf on my blog @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/05/pink-hippo-party-29.html
    Hope you stop by and grab your featured button!

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  27. ChristineMay 18, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    This dresser is so cute! I love the white and blue colors. Awesome job.

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  28. WhitMay 18, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    That looks beautiful. I for sure need to paint some furniture as soon as the sun comes out. I am visiting from the sew much ado linky party. Come and say hi. I am doing a really fun giveaway next week too :)

    A mommy's life...With a touch of YELLOW
    tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

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  29. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 20, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Hey there~ It came out just lovely- and I am loving the blue baskets! :)

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  30. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaMay 20, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Love the blue and white colors. YOu did well-again. Cheers

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  31. AsylumTanyaMay 20, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Great idea. I have some shelves in my house that could really use a coat of paint! I'll get right on that....

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  32. DoreenMay 20, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Nice re-dos! I enjoyed "meeting" you by reading your bio. Love the re-hab reference. It sorta matches my "Creative Therapy" lingo. I'm a new follower, and I invite you over to my blog for a cup of coffee and chat. http://altered-artworks.blogpost.com

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  33. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 22, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Just stopping back by again to say thank you for sharing this at FNF~ have a great weekend!

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  34. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeMay 25, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Fantastic! How great that those baskets fit so perfectly! Love the transformation!

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