I have this friend who is a single mom. She works very hard to support her 10 year old son all by herself. She recently asked me to help her choose some paint colors for her home, and I was more than happy to oblige her!
We went to her house to take a look around, and she started to fill me in on her plan to re-fresh her surroundings and make them a place to call home. She pointed to the sofa and said it is to be sold...she wants new ones...then she started to point to things all over the place that she had already resigned to the garbage pile.
OH NO!!! Not the wood furniture!!! Why throw it out? Why not just do a make-over on this stuff??? These were the first things out of my mouth. There is nothing really wrong with any of her stuff....she is just plain tired of looking at unfinished pine. SO....This is where I come in.
This bench was sitting in her front porch...it was supposed be burned ...as she has had it for 7 years or so...so I took it home and did...well a few small changes to it.
I wasn't even finished with it and she was so excited she made me stop here! She didn't want me to tone it down...or blend it anymore...she just loves this new look!
We went to her house to take a look around, and she started to fill me in on her plan to re-fresh her surroundings and make them a place to call home. She pointed to the sofa and said it is to be sold...she wants new ones...then she started to point to things all over the place that she had already resigned to the garbage pile.
OH NO!!! Not the wood furniture!!! Why throw it out? Why not just do a make-over on this stuff??? These were the first things out of my mouth. There is nothing really wrong with any of her stuff....she is just plain tired of looking at unfinished pine. SO....This is where I come in.
This bench was sitting in her front porch...it was supposed be burned ...as she has had it for 7 years or so...so I took it home and did...well a few small changes to it.I wasn't even finished with it and she was so excited she made me stop here! She didn't want me to tone it down...or blend it anymore...she just loves this new look!
I had also brought home some of her smaller accessories...
the magazine rack....got a coat of mat black spray paint and a rub with some reddish stain.
There are three of these...
Which now look like this! Huge difference it makes!
These wooden crates were also originally pine...but now they have some weight to them with a fresh new look!
I also brought home this pine buffet. She hated it and tried to give it to me...I like the bones...and started to work on it a little bit.
Here it is...almost finished.
All done! Bet you never guess who doesn't get to keep the buffet! ha ha! She found a new appreciation for the storage it will offer with it's updated new look.
the magazine rack....got a coat of mat black spray paint and a rub with some reddish stain.There are three of these...
Which now look like this! Huge difference it makes!
These wooden crates were also originally pine...but now they have some weight to them with a fresh new look!I also brought home this pine buffet. She hated it and tried to give it to me...I like the bones...and started to work on it a little bit.Here it is...almost finished.
All done! Bet you never guess who doesn't get to keep the buffet! ha ha! She found a new appreciation for the storage it will offer with it's updated new look.
The next day, she came with a truck to pick up the finished pieces...and to my surprise...she had a load to drop off!
This armoir used to be the same look as the other pieces were...unfinished pine. (I forgot to take a before pic)
The potato bin before... 
After.
This is a close up of the small shelf she had in her kitchen. She hated the sunflower look...so...
This armoir used to be the same look as the other pieces were...unfinished pine. (I forgot to take a before pic) The potato bin before... After.
This is a close up of the small shelf she had in her kitchen. She hated the sunflower look...so...
SUNFLOWERS....BE GONE! (sorry Gloria.)
Now this is the first few of several pieces...she likes this look, and wants it all the same...but I have some plans for some of the other pieces...just to give it a little variety. If I can convince her to let me be me...lol...they will co-ordinate.
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I will go visit those websites. I hope YOU are getting one of those garden signs. :)
I loved so many things in the GSN store. I certainly have in in my favorites bookmarks now. That could be dangerous.LOL! I had to move on to see what was in the Mailboxes store.
It has some terrific things to. I loved the Chickadee Vine Garden Plaque and that you could get one personalized. That may be in my future. LOL!
I go to CSN Stores and pick out an item, like the Hinkley Lighting Lantern Head Path Light in Copper Bronze, which, incidentally should look wonderful with the sign.
Then, I drop off a truckload of stuff at your house, like I am giving it to you, but once you get it all fixed up, I stop by and pick it up.
By that time my light has arrived, and I can pick up my matching sign, all in one trip?
Sounds like a plan, I can hardly wait!
You are amazing. Where do you get those pine crates? They came out wonderful.
You have got stamina girl.
great post.
yvonne
I will have to swing by and see those sites asap(-:
Oh and by the way I love sunflowers still(-: I know they are probably out of style but I still have them in my house(-:
I went to Outdoorlighting and I love the Minka small outdoor wall lantern in vintage rust-dark sky..
Justine :o )
Rosie
P.S. Sorry my posts made you sad. I've thought often about your comment. I hope to make you smile soon!
It would have been fun to see a before pic in her home and then after in her home!!! Great job lady!
Warmly,
Deb :)
Blessings, andrea
PS: I was drawn to your blog b/c of your name: Tootsie. My husband's mother's name was Elizabeth, but "everyone" called her Tootsie!
You did such a good job.
Now I need to get busy!
Laura
Thank you so much for the link to the CSN store. I've already been looking for one hour. LOL. So far this is my favorite as I am in need of a new duvet set. Lawrence Home Fashions Opus Comforter Series - Opus Comforter Series
SKU #: LAW2607
I've also found a china set I love, a new buffet and more. Now to head back and dream shop some more there.
Miss Bloomers
Thanks for linking to Mi4M!
anita
BTW the garden on your header is beautiful.
Thanks for sharing today.
Have a Blessed Week,
Sherry
Ohhh my, what fabulous transformations, my friend! I just know that your friend really...REALLY loves you now! Hehe! Seriously, you did a fabulous job giving these tired ol' pine pieces new life!!! I love the finish you did on them...simply gorgeous! Tootsie, you are so creative and talented, Girlfriend!!! You should see if your friend will allow you to take photos of these newly refinished pieces in her home...I'd love to see what they look like there!!!
Well Darlin', I really appreciated and enjoyed your visit to my Changed Room post! Your sweet comment just made my day! Thank you so much for all of your warm and generous compliments...so sweet!!!
Have a marvelous Monday, my friend!
Chari @Happy To Design
It also looks like you've been busy being a good friend. I'll bet she'll be painting everything that isn't nailed down before you know it.
I love the buffet, but really I think you did an amazing job on everything! Did you just paint them or stain?
ThankfullyThrifty at gmail dot com
My favorite are the baskets, they look store worthy!
Now I really think she should share with you for all the work you did.
Molly
they have the most gorgeous bird feeders, I love the electric blue
Monarch Bird feeder and that is just on the first page. I can't wait to see what they have in planters, Thanks for the opportunity to win that great sign, I would love to have it.
The furniture makeover is great, you are a good friend, thats a lot of work.
I be back with more of my favorites.
Blessings,
Sandra
Work from home India
Just took another peep.
yvonne
I like this post.....!!!!