I have a confession. I'm a garbage picker. There I said it and I feel so much better now.
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| This is what it looked like in its original state and the way I found it on the curb. |
In fact, I even have a friend who pick garbage for me...in her pajamas! Now that is friendship. But I have found some amazing things in the garbage and you know the saying "one man's garbage is another man's treasure."
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| This is what it looks like today after a simple fix, some chalk paint and wax, and a quick upholstery. |
Sharing my treasure with you today.
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| Close up of the finish. |
So be honest, are you a garbage picker or are you too embarassed to admit it?
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| Found the two adorable pillows at a consignment shop for 8.99 ea. What a steal and they match my kitchen chairs! |
Linking up today to:
Before and After at Thrifty Decor Chick
It is gorgeous. I would have picked that too. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
ReplyDeleteIf I could find garbage like that I would definitely pick it up! It turned out very nice.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, love the color. Yup I'm a serial roadside rescuer as well! Can't believe the stuff some people throw away.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I can't wait until I have the time to haunt and finish roadside and flea market finds. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFeaturing on Trash 2 Treasure tonight! Simply beautiful. And yes, I freely admit to being a garbage picker. Some of my best stuff has come from the trash on the curb!! :)
ReplyDeleteWell, it's just fabulous now! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at The Round-Up from the Before & After Wednesday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/02/the-round-up-from-before-after-wednesday_24.html Hope to see you again tomorrow at the Before & After party! Have a beautiful day! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteLove the final result...what type of paint and what color...?
ReplyDeleteI have been known to swoop up a wobbly chair on the side of the road once or twice. I usually pick up stuff at thrift stores, which is just someone else's discard, but it's not free ;) You did an awesome job with the bench. I can't believe someone threw it out. Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Deborah