A Skip In My Step: What a Thrifty Dresser Can Do

Last week I mentioned a newly

acquired piece of furniture that

we found at a local auction.

 

It is amazing what a little

organization can do for a girl.

 

 

Now that you see the photo of the dresser,

I have to explain a few things....

and why it looks like a

hutch, uh, sort of.

 

 

 

This photo above shows how it appeared

to me, online, while it was still at the auction.

 

It looked really white and the

nightstand that came with it looked

like an off white color.

 

 

But when we brought it home
it looked an antiquey off white/yellow
while the nightstand looks more like green!

I'll have to paint the dresser

when the weather gets warmer. 

 

 

But it is amazing how motivated I feel now!

 

I have everything I need in one place,

at my fingertips. The task of packing  up

items and getting them ready for

shipping will be easier now.

 

 

 

I have my ribbons in this neat organizer.
(Ballard Designs, I think,
 several years ago?)

 

Then I stashed the packing materials,

sharpies, tape, pens and postcards, 

all in the drawers and I just love it!

 

And it has been fun decorating the top,

the shelves, and the front.

 

Oh and by the way, the "hutch" piece

is from my old desk that was

purchased in 1996. Last summer

I spray painted the top

hoping to find some kind of

white dresser or buffet,

which we just accomplished!

 

And the price?

 Just 50 bucks!

 

Now that's the kind of deal

that can put a spring in my step!

 

But, I'm going to have to paint the

remaining desk white as well, which

is why I haven't shown it yet.

    Patience, I keep telling myself.

 It will all be done by July!

Then I can do my reveal.

 

Can't wait!