Monday, September 19, 2011

A Few Finished Projects

Hello World!  Happy Monday!  Are we ready to hit another week?  I'm all rested and ready to go after my little beach get away last week.  I got a bee in my bonnet and finally finished the chalkboard drawer.  Here's what she looks like now.


This is what she looked like before a little paint.


The color just wasn't my cup of tea.  Last Sunday before we left for the beach, I ran by Goodwill since I was out running errands.  Here are just a couple of things I came away with.


Two little metal stars priced $0.99 for both.  Again, not quite digging the colors, but that's easily fixed.



I painted the chalkboard drawer with some white paint I had left over from the kitchen cabinets.  And, I painted the purple star with some Stratford Blue paint I had left over from the studio, dining room and kitchen.



Chalkboard drawer $7.99. Little metal star $0.50.  Paint I had on hand.  Not a bad little deal.  I'll be back soon to show you what else I found at Goodwill.  Have a good day and remember to be kind to one another. 

Toodles,
Kathryn 
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47 comments:

  1. Lori @Stoney's CrewSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Hi neighbor! I'm next door on Met Monday #197. Nice to meet you. I love the chalkboard and start. Great job! Have an awesome day!

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  2. DebbieSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    You got a lot of bang for your buck with that GW trip! I get so frustrated because I rarely find anything good at ours. I love it white.

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  3. Anna at the Doll HouseSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    What a transformation.

    Anna

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  4. MandySeptember 20, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Great deals at the GW! I love the little chalkboard. I just came across this saying the other day and I loved it. I'm hosting my 1st Link Party! It would be great if you could stop by and share. Thank you!
    www.projectqueen.org

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  5. Babblings and MoreSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! You have some amazing stuff here!
    Briana @ babblingsandmore.blogspot.com

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Love the little chalkboard with drawer! There is something about little pieces of furniture with drawers that I just go crazy about!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  7. AnneSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Perfect makeover! Love white paint... thanks for stopping by and leaving your nice comment on my dr makeover, nice to meet you!

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  8. Beverly@southernhomesweethomeSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    What a cute blog you have! I joined up.. hey how'd you make those drawers into a chalkboard? I am impressed. Oh yea, love your blog background!

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  9. Maury @ Life on MarsSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    These look great! What fun finds! I firmly believe that our Goodwills are not as good as everyone else's... I never find this stuff! I'm a new follower!

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  10. DebbiedoosSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Very cute idea, and cute vignette. thanks for sharing with the newbie party.

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  11. Kelly MannSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Love that great chalkboard! Thanks for the comment!

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  12. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    These turned out great, Kathryn! I love it when those quick trips to the thrift store turn up such great deals!

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  13. Cassie BustamanteSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    i love it! it looks beautiful, and i love that quote!

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  14. Linda@Coastal CharmSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    You can really find some awesome deals at GW...thanks for sharing with us!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  15. People Who Know Me Would Say:September 22, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    A great great deal!!!

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  16. Shannah @ Just Us FourSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Love that chalkboard! It turned out really great too.

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  17. StaceySeptember 22, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Hi Kathryn!
    Just stopping into to check out your blog and say HELLO! Love that cute mirror - and that saying is one of my favorites. Nice job! Hope to shear from you again soon - have a blessed weekend!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  18. StephanieSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    What a great find! The chalkboard drawer is so cute! I love it painted white! gatheredinthekitchen.com

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I'm so jealous! My Goodwill has virtually nothing as nice as these things! Great finds!

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  20. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    What fun finds...they look so cute together!

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  21. Kristens CreationsSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I'm glad you joined the party! Your chalkboard turned out great...I need to go to a thrift store ASAP. Everyone is finding such great stuff! Kristen

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  22. KathleenSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Love Goodwill and love what you did with your treasures! So glad to be your newest follower.

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  23. Vicky @ Mess For LessSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    My goodwill never has stuff like this. Love how you revived them! I am a new follower from Gluesticks Blog Hop. Vicky @ www.messforless.net

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  24. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Thanks for sharing and for linking to Things I've Done Thursdays!

    Melanie
    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  25. PamelaSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Loving your treasures and their transformations! Thanx for coming to the party! Hope your weekend is going well.

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  26. ChristinaSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    aw it's so cute! I really like the colors you chose for both of them!

    Thanks so much for linking to 20 Below Thursday!! :)

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  27. KathySeptember 24, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I am adoring your chalkboard drawer! I'd love to find one to fix up to give to my daughter for her kitchen. Love your newly painted stars too - Great Job!
    Thank you for sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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  28. CarolSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    <3 your redo in white. So glad you stopped by my blog and left a message! Hope you visit often.

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  29. ChristinaSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Hey - I featured this on my blog today! :)

    http://christinasadventures.com/2011/09/sunday-features-39.html

    And I also pinned it on my pinterest board:

    http://pinterest.com/christinasadven/20-below-features/

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  30. JacquelineSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    What a great find! I always love a simple white paint!

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  31. Desire EmpireSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    This is really cute

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  32. Twice NiceSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Love the clean white on the chalk board. Nice and fresh! Thanks for coming by for a visit earlier!
    Deb

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  33. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I love the facelift your chalkboard drawer got. It is super cute. Thank you so much for linking up your post at Freshmen Friday at HomeSavvyAtoZ!

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  34. MarianneSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Oh how I wish I had a good thrift store or GW around here. You all seem to get such great stuff. You did a great job on your chalkboard drawer and you can't beat the price!
    Marianne :)

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  35. Terri @ A Creative PrincessSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    It looks great and the star was the perfect finishing touch!

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  36. The Charm of HomeSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Adorable makeover! Love it in this color too.
    Thank you for linking it up with Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  37. Good Time CharlieSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Very cute! Love the little vignette. Thank you for linking up with me!

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    I just love the cabinet makeover! I'm loving the white - so versatile you could use it for any season!

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  40. SewSweetVIntageJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Hi Kathryn,
    Love your redo!!! I'm chalk board crazy:)http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/01/love-me-love-my-dog.html

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  41. Shannon BarefootJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    I love the changes you made - what a big difference from the "befores". Super cute! Thanks for sharing this at The Weekly Creative.

    Shannon @ Sewing Barefoot

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Love the makeover! I'm a sucker for anything "chalkboard". Isn't it amazing what a little white paint can do? :-)

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  43. Gaby {lifeineight.com}January 15, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    This is a clear example of the power of paint! You gave a new life to these items and fit perfectly with the style of your home. :)

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  44. DawnJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I can't believe the great price you got on your new treasures and the transformation is wonderful. Thanks for linking up at the Cabin:)

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  45. PamelaJanuary 19, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Too cute!!

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  46. Peggy~PJH DesignsJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Hi Kathryn, I like the white and blue much better. What great finds. Thanks for linking up at Transformed Tuesday. Hugs, Peggy

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  47. MackenzieJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    I love this chalkboard; so cute! I would love to have something like this at home. Great job with it!
    You are a Featured Favorite this week on Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes! Thanks so much for sharing with us last week! We can't wait to see what you've been up to this week!
    Have a great weekend!
    Mackenzie :)

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