Two Drawers Repurposed into a "Basket"

I woke up too early on Wednesday, 11/16, to a wonderful surprise....my little drawer project was featured by Savvy Southern Style.  I imagine you're aware of Kim's Wow us Wednesday link-up party, but if for some reason you've missed it...you should definitely check it out.  I can't thank Kim enough for featuring my drawers!

This project was also featured by Amanda at Serenity Now (I LOVE the name of this blog)



Amanda has a link party each Friday called "Weekend Bloggy Reading" where you link up your favorite post each week.  Another MUST attend event! Thanks to Amanda for featuring my project!



So on with my post....

It seems lately that I've been getting into furniture ruts...first my whole chest/trunk thing, and now drawers.  I just posted a couple weeks ago about another repurposed drawer idea, and now here I am again...I also have ANOTHER drawer project I'm working on now. huh, I really don't plan it this way.

So, here's another set of sewing machine drawers my mom (she's my "picker" teehee!! I think she just likes to shop, and now she has a reason to do it) found for me. 

I had my husband attach them to one another (and they will NEVER, EVER come apart) and I added the handle, which I made from jute wrapped with twine.

The old finish was pretty thick, so I sanded some of it for a more natural look.  Aren't the little pulls so cute?

I think I might replace the hooks I used to attach the handle as these ones have little hinges, so the handle doesn't stand up on its own.

It's a unique storage idea...I thought for crafting supplies, books/papers, a catchall...or it could be used as a decor item if filled with shells, candles, dried lavender, plants, Christmas ornaments and the like.

I have so much left to do to get everything ready for my booth.  Last night I was trying to print out tags and a couple things for another project...only to find that one (or both - they've recently started joining forces against me...I wanted them to be close, but I didn't mean like this) had jammed Max's toothbrush in the paper feeder.  I was.not.happy. to say the least.  My husband managed to get it out around midnight, but I'm not sure if the printer still works....we'll see! Is this what "they" were referring to as the "joys of motherhood"?

If I'm not around for a couple days, I have a busy few days coming up...a printer repair, a barn sale, Emme's first birthday, Ohio State football, the booth and TONS of projects to finish. TONS.

Any fun stories of "help" from pets, kids, spouses....etc?

Have a great weekend...I'm sharing this at these fantastic link parties:

MONDAY:

Sumo's Sweet Stuff

The Girl Creative
Boogieboard Cottage
Thrifty Decor Chick

TUESDAY: 

Home Stories A2Z

Coastal Charm

Homework
At Home With K
Kammy's Korner

WEDNESDAY:
The Thrifty Home
Restore Interiors
Blue Cricket Design
Savy Southern Style
Very Merry Vintage Style

{primp}

Momma Hen's Coop

THURSDAY:

The Brambleberry Cottage

No Minimalist Here

the shabby creek cottage
Between U & Me

FRIDAY: 

Remodelaholic
The Charm of Home
kojo designs
The Shabby Nest
Serenity Now
LaurieAnna's Vintage Home

SATURDAY:

I Can't Stop Crafting

take care -

 



Max's Room - Almost Finished and a Sneak-Peak at Emme's Room

Max has been sleeping in his own room for about a week now.  If you're having trouble getting your toddler to sleep alone in his or her own room, all you have to do is.....actually, I have no idea...Bryan has been sleeping with him every night.  Sorry if I gave you a little glimmer of hope that you may ever be able to sleep alone with your spouse in the next decade.

I've actually been feeling a little bit of mommy overload lately....and am severely in need of some alone time.  Even taking a 10 minute shower without Emme screaming or Max pounding on the door sounds like a day at the spa to me.  Emme's nickname since birth has been "screech owl" because when she's mad, she doesn't scream, holler, cry...she screeches - shrieks.

 Between Emme's screeching and my constant "no"s to Max's death-defying stunts or attacks on his sister -- I imagine the neighbors have considered putting children services on speed dial at least a couple times.

Enough venting...I know how blessed and lucky I am, it's just been a rough couple days.  On to Max's room...if you'll remember Part 1 of his room redo -

There's the before picture....It's been a while since I've seen those pretty curtains....oh, how I miss them.

 I've since added a bed:



It's all about taking baby steps.  Still not a fan of the blue carpet that's throughout most of our house...not even a little bit, and it's going to be a while before it changes.

I bought this chest of drawers before Max was born to use as a changing table (we're tall people).  It was stained a lovely orange color...so I primed it, painted it black and then white before distressing it.  I wanted to get new knobs, but I was about 9 mos pregnant, so I just used the original hardware, which I painted black and dry brushed with some white. The drawers are very temperamental, so it may be getting the boot soon.

We're planning to add some more toy storage, and I want to get a different lamp than the one that's on the chest.  There's no overhead lighting, so until we have that done, we are in short supply of lamps around here. I want to paint the step stool beside his bed.  I'm also planning to put some pictures on the walls from our trips to the zoo...after cars, animals are a fave around here (except for Scarlet, the black pug, Max enjoys tormenting her to no end)

Now, onto a peak at Emme's room....at this rate, she'll be going to college before I finish it...remember, baby steps.

Here's my original inspiration and here are some of the details I've almost finished:

I don't sew...so I did this using hot glue, which I'm learning might rival duct tape for its vast number of uses.  Of course, more to come on her room....I know you'll lose sleep in anticipation of this!

I'm linking this to:
CSI Project

















take care -

Kitchen Island

I've been looking for a "bean and seed" counter to use as a peninsula in our kitchen when we redo it...one day.  So far, all of the ones I've found have been a minor fortune...at least for my budget.  An example of the loveliness to which I refer:

 

Obviously, this one is much longer than what we would need...but you get the idea.  And I want to put it...



in place of this counter with the curved shelves on the end.  Neat-o, huh?

All of the counters I've found so far cost thousands.  Not.in.the.budget.  So, when I was at an estate sale a couple of weeks ago, I found this...for $75 (please pardon the poor photo - it's currently sitting on its side in my still-unpacked garage)

It was in an old barn for a long, long time, but I love the wood handles and the metal tag-holders (not sure of correct name for those) and for the most part, the paint.

I'm love the chippiness and worn away areas, but not too fond of the red spray paint.  I haven't had a chance to see if I can sand away to spray paint and get a more consistent finish. I know if I keep the chippy look, I'll have to seal it so my daughter doesn't eat it.  If saving the current finish doesn't work, I'm planning to just sand the whole thing and re - paint it.  It needs a new top - I'm thinking butcher block....what do you think?  What would you do (please don't say, "throw it in the trash.")?

I need some advice on this one, so any you have to offer will be greatly appreciated!

I'm linking this to


Thanks and take care -