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A 10 Dollar GoodWill Makeover

June 3, 2016 By stylishrevamp 9 Comments

Wow, it has been well over a week since I have posted.  We are in the middle of a few projects, getting the yard area cleaned and ready for summer, and anxiously awaiting the end of the school year, which is dragging on and on. The school year seems even longer for Gman since his older brothers finished up their freshmen and junior year at college about a month ago. Nine more days to go and we will be free for the summer!

In the middle of all this chaos, I still had time to stop by my favorite shopping establishment…#GoodWill, several times, and walked away with this beauty…

A $10 Goodwill Furniture Makeover

I am so glad I decided to buy this little desk! I didn’t really have a place for it and it was in rough shape but it was only $10. Yes, ten dollars! I kept coming back to and in the end I am so happy I brought this baby home with me.  I found the perfect little spot for it and the hubs agrees, which does not always happen!  I love when things come together!  In the beginning, I was not so sure.

This is what it looked like when I first saw it…

GoodWill Finds Looking beyond the Ugly

It was ugly and it definitely had an odor to it, but I still liked it!  It was missing a knob, the hinge was broken, and it was covered in markers, paint and stickers. For 10 dollars, it was worth trying to do something with it.

The first thing I did was scrub it down with some cleaner and disinfectant.  Then I got started with the sanding.  I was surprised that it did not take that long to sand it down. Once the dust was wiped off really well, I stained it with a dark walnut stain. I am beginning to like the process of staining much better than painting. It is instant gratification when the stain hits the wood.

$10 GoodWill Revamp

I also added Lion Head knobs on the drawer.  I picked them up at Ace Hardware.

GoodWill Treasure

I have to say, I am absolutely loving this $10 GoodWill makeover.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Until Next Time,

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Filed Under: Before and After, Fabulous Finds, Thrift Shop Thursday Tagged With: furniture, Goodwill, Makeover

Using Paint to Update Your Space

May 3, 2016 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

It’s no secret that I have a small obsession with spray paint.  So today I am sharing how I was able to update a little space in my sunroom using one of my new favorite paints that I shared here.

I have had these bookcases for many years.  They are made from reclaimed barn wood and I have shared them before. They are still in my sunroom but since we updated the sunroom with new furniture and changed up the colors in the room the accessories in the book case were the last thing to be updated.

I really didn’t want to go out and buy all new accessories for my bookcases but I wanted to lighten them up, they were dark maroon, mustard yellow and green. It’s funny how your taste changes over the years.

Updating accessories with Paint

I painted the large vase and even the small photo frame using Rust-oleum Chalked Spray Paint. The stain on the barn wood is pretty dark and I wanted all of the accessories to be white, cream or grey.

Using Rustoleum Chalked Spray Paint

This pot was mustard yellow.  It’s a great piece and was easily updated with paint.

Using neutrals accessories to lighten up a dark bookcase

I always felt like the corners in the sunroom were a bit dark, but now I am loving it with this simple change.

Reclaimed Wood Bookcases Styled

I think I might lighten the bookcases next…by removing some of the dark wax.  They were like that when I bought them many moons ago. They are looking a bit too dark for me now in the lighter room.

Another thing I would like to change, even though I am not ready to mention this to the hubs just yet is the wall color.  I know exactly what he is going to say, “It’s not even a year old!” And he would be correct but it just looks muddy to me now. I want it to be a more crisp beige/grey. I can paint furniture all day long but the one thing I cannot do and will no longer even attempt, is painting a wall.  I don’t know what happens but I cannot do it…at all!  Anyway, that’s another conversation for different day!

Remember when I shared my DIY Photo Clipboard? Well, I made another one and stained it a weathered grey.

DIY Photo Clipboard

I am sure my boys love that I am sharing this picture all over the place.  It’s and oldie but a goodie!  Look at all that hair!  Gosh I miss those days! #cuties!!!  It’s an old Christmas card that has been propped up in the bookcase and I had leftover wood and decided to make another DIY photo clipboard.

Updating this space with paint was so easy and I think it made a huge impact on the room.

Until Next Time,

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Filed Under: Before and After, DIY Crafts, Uncategorized Tagged With: barn wood, bookcase, chalked spray paint, spray paint

Painting with Rust-Oleum Chalked Spray Paint

April 12, 2016 By stylishrevamp 2 Comments

A few weeks ago on Thrift Shop Thursday #25, I shared a black three tiered stand that I picked up at the consignment shop. I really liked it at the time but it kind of felt heavy to me once it was in the kitchen… if that makes any sense.  Anyway, I was on instagram and I saw a white stand that Golden Boys and Me shared and I knew what I wanted to do.  If you haven’t seen Golden Boys and Me, you really need to check her out.  I love her home, she has lots of great ideas and I adore her sense of style.

Now that my mind was made up, I thought I would swing by the paint section at Home Depot. I am so glad I did!  I found a chalk paint in a spray paint application.  Who knew?  I am sure everyone, but it was a first for me.  I picked up two cans of the Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint.  I chosen the Linen White for this project and an aged gray just to have on hand for future projects. I have to say, I Love this Product!

Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint

The  finished product looks and feels just like the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.  I would prefer to spray paint over brush paint any day!

Here is the three-tiered stand after I sprayed and distressed it a bit.

Painted tiered stand

Here’s a reminder of the before, again I liked the black but I wanted something a little brighter for our kitchen.

Before and After Painted Tiered Stand

After being sick for a week with the flu, this was a quick and easy project to ease me back into the swing of things! I really like how the white looks in the kitchen. Even my husband and boys said they liked it better white! Usually they do not have an opinion one way or another when it comes to these smaller changes I am constantly making.

Painted white Three tiered stand

If you get the chance you should try this product,  you will not be disappointed!

Until Next Time,

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Filed Under: Before and After, DIY Crafts Tagged With: Chalk Paint, rust-oleum, spray paint, tiered stand

How to Revamp and Style Your Thrift Shop Finds

March 20, 2016 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

Today I am sharing how to revamp and style your thrift shop finds.  Last week I shared with you the corner cabinet I found at the consignment shop.  It was in pretty good shape when I found it but it still needed a little revamp.

Revamping and Styling Consignment Shop Finds

I think the easiest way to update any thrifted find is with paint.  It is a quick and inexpensive way to completely change the look of a piece or just a way to freshen it up.

I wanted to freshen up the corner cabinet by spraying it with a bright white paint to match the other bookshelves in my Home Office. Here is a reminder of the piece before I sprayed it.

White Corner Cabinet

I think this piece is adorable, it is small with really cute detailing.

wood detail to add interest

Consignment Shop Corner Cabinet

To add more height to the cabinet, I added a few tall vases to draw your eye upward. I found the wooden vases at Target.  I wanted to add wood tones to break up some of the white. I also added touches of gold to tie into the rest of the gold scattered throughout the office.

Home Office Corner Cabinet

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I was finally able to use my HomeRight Finish Max Sprayer that the Gman bought me for Christmas and I am in love with it! It was super easy to use.  The most difficult part was getting the consistency of the paint correct and even that was pretty simple.  I was so excited to get started even though it clearly states in the directions to practice spraying on scrap wood but I jumped right in and started spraying my cabinet.  My biggest regret is not being able to use the HomeRight Finish Max Sprayer sooner.  I was able to spray the entire piece within minutes and the finish is so pretty.  Now that we are moving into Spring, I am super excited to be able to spray more pieces!

Corner Cabinet painted with  the HomeRight Finish Max  Fine Finish Sprayer

How to Revamp and Style Your Finds

Gold bookends from Target

My Target clearance sale find…loving the gold bookends.

Styling a Bookshelf with unique pieces.

I picked up the little mouse votive in a little boutique shop in a small town not too far from us. Even though mice freak me out, I thought this little guy was sweet!

DIY Initial/typography Art

I love adding unique pieces to my shelves.  You can read about the Typography DIY art here.

The next time you are out and see a piece that needs some love, remember the power of paint!

Until Next Time…

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Filed Under: Before and After, DIY Crafts Tagged With: Consignment Shop, HomeRight Max Sprayer, Paint, revamp, style, thrift

Updating a Thrifted Find with Stain and Stenciling

February 17, 2016 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

Today I am sharing a quick update to an old thrifted find using stain and stenciling.  I first shared this find on Thrift Shop Thursday #18.  As you can tell, I am so into wood trays, wood signs, and cutting boards at the moment!

Unfinished tray/cutting board from the Thrift Shop.

This update was super easy.  I stained the wood and let it dry.  I then used my Cricut Cutter and cut out the letter K and used it as a stencil. I then used black paint and stippled it over the stencil.  I used the black to tie it in with the black hooks on the wall shelving.

Stained and Stenciled Cutting board

The only thing I might do differently with this tray/cutting board is add a few more coats of stain to make it a bit darker.  I want to live with it like this for a while then see how I feel in a few days before I jump in and add more stain.

I had everything on hand so this was a free update and a great project to work on while be snowed in again!  At this rate, the Gman will be going to school until the end of June!  Don’t get me wrong I love snow days, I only wish they did not have to make them up at the end of the year.  I am so over school by the end of May that it is a struggle getting them out the door after that!

I hope you enjoy this quick and easy update to an old thrifted find!

Until Next Time,

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Filed Under: Before and After, DIY Crafts, Fabulous Finds Tagged With: Cricut Cutter, cutting board, stain, Tray, Wood

My Sunroom Reveal using IKEA EKTORP Furniture

September 12, 2015 By stylishrevamp 2 Comments

My sunroom reveal using  IKEA EKTORP furniture has been a long time in the making.  I have known for quite some time exactly what I wanted, it just took awhile to pull it together. Finally, I am sharing it with you today!

Redecorating using IKEA Ektorp Series

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Filed Under: Before and After, DIY Crafts, Home Tour Tagged With: Chalk Paint, Home Tour, IKEA, spray paint

Lamp Revamp

September 9, 2015 By stylishrevamp 1 Comment

I have been busy revamping all my accessories to go with my revamped sunroom.  I am so excited that we finally finished it today!  I will share more on that later this week.

Today I am sharing my lamp revamp.Revamping a Lamp

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Filed Under: Before and After, DIY Crafts Tagged With: embroidery thread, Lampshade, spray paint

Revamping a Vintage Wash Stand

August 16, 2015 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

I recently completed my home office which you can see here.  I have been using the office for a few months now and I really love this space.  I find myself adding small little touches here and there, and most recently I added a new/old piece for a spot behind my desk.  I think the revamped wash stand fits into my office perfectly.

Revamped wash stand in a glossy white

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Filed Under: Before and After, Fabulous Finds, Home Tour Tagged With: Home Office, spray paint, Vintage, wash stand

Teak Ladder Upcycle

July 5, 2015 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

I shared with you on Thrift Shop Thursday #12 my teak ladder.  I wanted to show you some shots of the teak ladder before I cleaned it, sanded and finished it with teak oil.

Teak Ladder Before the Revamp

Teak Ladder

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Filed Under: Before and After Tagged With: ladder, yard sale

Home Office: How to Redesign a Space

June 21, 2015 By stylishrevamp 3 Comments

Today, I am finally sharing my brand new Home Office.  We have been working on this office for quite some time.  It all started with the Billy Bookcase. I always say this when we finish a room but this is now one of my favorite rooms!

Stylish Revamp Home Office

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Filed Under: Before and After, Home Tour Tagged With: book case, Desk, Home Office, Home Tour

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