I have A LOT of things in the hopper, so I thought I’d share a few with you. This desk is for my office. I’m doing the same look I did with my furniture stripping tutorial table. I’ve already stained the top dark walnut, which is why it is covered. One more coat of paint… This little table is for the shop. Inspiration hasn’t hit me, yet, but I have this pretty blue/gray color I’m going to use on it. 
This table was $1.00 at an antique store. It had been sitting outside for so long that the finish had totally flaked off. That made my job easier! Since it was raw wood, I stained the top (dark walnut, of course) and I’m still deciding what color to paint it.
I’m linking these finds to the Thrifty Thursday Party over at Bloggeritaville. Check it out!
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It doesn't take long to get lost in furniture clutter, it happens at my house all the time.
Are you still going to have a tutorial on painting decals on furniture? I want to make sure I don't miss that.
Thanks! Kim
Oh my you are one busy lady! Maybe one day I'll get to come to your shop. My husband and I have been wanting to go to Lancaster Penn because we have heard they have some awesome auctions. We live in Maryland and I think we might be like three hours or so away. I wish you all the best with the shop. You sure do have a lot of creative and unique things to put in there. I have always wanted to do just what you're doing…open up a shop. Well you have a wonderful day.
Gail
Girl, you are crazy busy! I don't know how you do it all. It will come together and look great in the end. Don't you just love Hobby Lobby? I would go every week if I didn't live 45mins. from one. In about 4 weeks I won't:)
LOL!!! Actually, I was pretty in awe with your area you have available to paint your stuff in. I could only wish!!
The other jumble of stuff? Looks normal schnormal to me. My office and garage is a near duplicate to all that and more.
Can you say caffine anxiety without the coffee?!? I totally hear ya.
Donna
Can't wait to see all the new projects come to life!
Every time I see your dining room chandelier I remember it was $4.00 and get so jealous! 🙂 I hope the yard sale gods bless me like that someday!
Well, I'm loving everything you are showing ~ again! I love that desk you are doing for your office ~ that is going to look fantastic when it's all done! And now, another reason to be jealous ~ you now have a Hobby Lobby. I'm so jealous of people with Hobby Lobby, which we don't have here. However, if you've got one now maybe they will make their way down the east coast. Shake things up at Michael's a little bit.
I'm pushing for a trip in your neck of the woods in May ~ if things go as planned maybe I could stop by your shop for a little visit. I'll bring the van! ; )
I soooo feel your pain! My house looked like that for days leading up to my booth opening. It's still not completely back to normal yet. I guess as a dealer, I just need to find a new normal!
Anne
Wow! You have so many projects right now. Can't wait to see them all.
Wow, love that work shop, what I wouldn't give for that baby, I've about lost hope for my garage. I'm slowly chipping away at it. The material is FABULOUS! and I can't wait to see your new shop!
Debra
You're so fun…and I haven't forgotten that I need to post on the award you kindly gave me…I'm just procrastinating…
: )
Julie M.
Super cool stuff! You have great furniture.
Thank you for your sweet comment. As for the counter-tops (I actually completed that project over a month ago)when you use the Envirotex stuff, they hold up much better. I used the enviro on the first section I did months ago, its much harder to get even and look good- but possible- very possible. It holds up very well to dings, scratched and even heat- but not super good with stains. There are two small foggy looking stains from coffee and wine. (oh my vices!)
The polyurethane is NOT going to be durable, I can already tell. There are a few parts where the paint came up in pencil eraser sizes. This is where I had my coffee maker and the hot water sat too long (underneath when it leaked). I would recommend doing this ONLY if using Envirotex. Click on this link for some great examples and some awful ones too. http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf999197.tip.html
Looks like you have your hands full! But, when you open your new shop it will all be wonderful!
I totally agree on painting that fruit item anitque white. I think it will look beautiful!
I'm laughing…not at you, but at the fact your house looks like mine. I'm trying and losing my mind at the same time. I sell at flea markets and online. We came across some wonderful bargains this summer. I told hubby we need a storage building. I'm stiff and sore from shoving and pushing and putting it all back again. So I feel your pain! 🙂
Thanks for helping me with my painting. I'm working on it!
Living it up at Lakewood,
Cindy
Miss Mustard Seed, It is quite possible that we occupy the same home, and not know it for the mess. LOL. I feel ya! I am loving that gorgeous fabric! What great thrifty Thursday finds! LOve those treasures! Thanks for linking up, friend!
HUGS!
Leigh
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Those are great projects! Wow and really ambitious!
I know what you mean about living with a mess…..that is the one reason I haven't gotten around to painting the living room, it makes a mess of the whole house….Drives me to distraction!
You found many nice thrifty treasures. That fruit/nut/berry tree will be fabulous painted white and then glazed.
Wow you got some great finds! I love that little stool you found. I need one like that!
I'm just browsing some of your older posts and noticed your Hobby Lobby fabric. I have several yards of the same fabric I purchased there for a new duvet cover for my bedroom. It is still tucked away in the closet waiting for me to do something with it, however. Did you ever make anything out of yours?
Jennifer
Oh my! You ARE a real girl! Your house looks like my basement den, MBR,& K getting set up to fill 100 older girl’ OCC boxes