**I know you usually p.s. at the end of a post, but I thought we’d try the beginning. Thanks to those of you who let me know my pics were going wonky…I had no idea. Let me know if this post is better…and I’ll work on changing the last 2 posts. Thx friends!**
Yard sales get me pretty excited. So do flea markets. So do great deals.
When I saw this little nightstand at a friend’s yard sale, I scooped it up quickly and made plans for it to hang around our house.
I immediately envisioned it in white and gray, with chrome bin pulls…classic cottage. As I began painting, it hit me that we could use it in Ava’s room as it grows up a bit this year. Because of that, I decided the bin pulls were too safe.
I stuck to white for the outsides, light gray for the top, and darker gray (Krylon’s Classic Gray) for the drawer fronts.
Man, I love it. I love how unexpected the knobs are. Her room will be a feminine version of farmhouse, and while this is not exactly classic, it’s kind of farmhouse with a twist. The drawer fronts are roughed up just a bit to take down the sheen of the paint.
I taped off the top and painted white around the edges and gray in the center, leaving the the black border visible. I love me some stripes. 🙂
For most of the furniture in our home, I have used my sprayer, but I wanted this finish to have brushstrokes and obvious imperfection. After painting, I distressed with my typical medium grade sanding block. And in more “me” style, I sanded down to the white primer in some areas and to the wood in others.
I sealed this one with Minwax Paste Finishing Wax…my new favorite.
And Ava, the hardware thief, was impressed with my work.
I’m impressed with her.
What do you think? I’m quite pleased myself. I rarely work on really small pieces like this, so it was a treat to fix it up in a couple of afternoons. (and everything takes me at least 2 afternoon nap times, so that was making good time for me)
Don’t forget to hop on over to the Community page to tell me what gray you think Ava’s room should be painted. I’ll pick the top 3 and let you guys vote over here!
Here’s to your sunshine-y day!
*linking to Nester’s Yard Sale Linky Party
Love this table, and AVA is DARLING!!!!
So pretty!!! I love those knobs….are they from Anthro? You did a great job and that little one is a DOLL FACE! 🙂
these pics look good on Reader and here 🙂
The knobs are to die for! Great job as always. These smaller projects are very rewarding. They make you (me) feel productive. 🙂 BTW, the pictures seem to be working out great this time.
Love the table. Gray is my new favorite color. The knobs really add a lot of pizazz…they are gorgeous.
Ava’a a little cutie!! Love the table!! Martina
Thanks, anne Marie! I appreciate you telling me…I’d have never known. 🙂
Shaunna
two questions, what sprayer do you use and WHERE did you get those knobs? I haven’t seen them at anthro, but they are precious!
Hey Jessamie! I have a Wagner Power Painter Max with Optimus…and love it. And the knobs are from anthro…I think they’re even listed online now. Thanks…I’m happy with it. Appreciate your sweet comment.
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shaunna
wooo hooo! I can see all the pictures nice and clear! 🙂
Great job on that side table! I would never think to do a different color on the drawers, but it looks so great! And Love that hardware!
I’m SOOOO glad, Alima!! Thanks for letting me know…I would have never known they were doing that. And thanks for your sweet comment about the table, too.
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shaunna
Love a good makeover…..so cute….both the side table and Ava {I have a granddaughter about her same age =)
thanks, teresa…and you grandmamas are precious, too.
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shaunna
oh, one more thing….I love “Edge of Night” a gray color from Dutch boy paints.
It’s lovely. Those knobs are precious!
Thanks, Oona!
The side table is so cute. Your awesome work has really made me a fan of all things gray. Ava is an absolute doll. 🙂
I can now see the pictures perfectly!
Thanks, Kathie….so glad the pics came through alright.
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shaunna
Love it!! I love th gray & white combo and the unexpected splash of color & style the knobs bring. Gorgeous!!
Thanks, Christa…I’m lovin those knobs, too.
shaunna
Love it, and the hardware is beautiful too!
Thank you, Melissa!
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shaunna
Fab nightstand! Love the grey in that…… OH, and the knobs too!
BTW, the pics came through my email perfectly this time. Though I did kinda miss the WOW factor of these gigantic pics, LOL!
lol, Carolyn. Not sure what happened there. I know…I’d love for them to take up huge screen space, but it doesn’t really help y’all if they don’t load, right? :)Thanks for your sweet comment.
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shaunna
Love the table and adore the little cutie pie helping to model it for you!
Thanks, Nancy. Her favorite thing to do.
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shaunna
Those knobs are gorgeous and interesting! It looks lovely as does your little girl. Adorable 🙂
Megan
Thanks, Megan! I think she’s kinda cute, too. 😉
shaunna
The pictures look great! So does the nightstand. Love the fun treatment you gave it. And Ava? Super cute!
Kacey
Thanks, girl!!
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shaunna
Love this! How tall is it?
Thanks, Jeannine. I’m not quite sure…I’ll get around to measuring it for ya.
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shaunna
Love the side table, especially the knobs! And a gorgeous baby 🙂
My daughter’s name is Ava too. She definitely doesn’t have a night stand that cute! 🙂
Love your side table! So pretty with the white and gray. The knobs are beautiful. Ava is a doll! I haven’t been able to comment for a few days for some reason. I was getting an error message. Now it seems to be working!
Your little girl is SO CUTE! She looks just like you!
Love the little table, those knobs are adorable (Anthro?).
Best,
Kimberly
Beautiful makeover. The grey and the blue knobs makes a subtle yet stunning combo!
Oh…just lovely! I’m wondering about the Minwax Paste Finishing Wax that you used: does it give a matte, “rough” finish to the piece? If not, what would you suggest for a piece of furniture that I want to finish so as to be non-glossy? Thanks!
Hey Jana! It really does have a great matte finish. You can also use butcher’s wax, but I’m not sure how hard of a finish it gives (for durability). Those are my favs so far on waxes, but I’m about to try a new one…and I can’t wait to tell y’all about it!
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shaunna
Both Ava and the table are darling!
Loved the table so much I am painting my entertainment center a cream linen color! I had a question on applying the Paste finishing wax, did you use a cloth or a foam brush? Usually when I do the Polyurethane I use a foam brush to apply. Since I have never used the wax I wasn’t sure if it had the same application. Thank you for sharing your ideas with everyone! God has really blessed you with a creative eye!
What a great and creative idea for this little nightstand. If you don’t mind Im going to try to recreate it on a larger piece of furniture (antique shelf with doors). Would you please tell me the name of paints you used both the cream color and the gray. Also, the wax you used and how should I apply it so that I get the amazing end result you created! Thank you!
man, i wish i had this vision for a piece! i love this two toned look, it’s fabulous.
Thanks so much! What a kind thing to say. 🙂
shaunna