A Peek At My "Old" Furniture

Every Thursday, I show you what I've found while secondhand shopping.

I often repurpose these items.

Some of my favorite projects are furniture pieces.

I have several pieces of furniture in my house that actually started off as "trash."

The couch in my living room was made from three old doors (that I got for free).

Isn't this sofa cool?

My hubby and boys made it for me. They're the best.

Sitting in front of that couch is this coffee table. . . 

which is a chalkboard trunk!

I got the trunk at the thrift store for less than $5.

Also in the living room is this cute little end table made from an old Texas Instruments wooden case.

(I got the case at a resale shop and the rocker at an estate sale.) 

This sweet turquoise bench sits in my front entry.

I bought it for around five dollars at a yard sale and painted it.

This lovely lady sits in my kitchen.

It's a an old pew that I got for free, then recovered.

 I love these old pieces. They have such charm- and they certainly are unique!

My teenage boys, on the other hand, are not fond of my "old" stuff and often give me a hard time about my taste in decor.

What about you? Do you prefer old or new?

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God

 and into the patience of Christ.

2 Thes. 3:5

This post is linked to Miss Mustard Seed, Today's Creative Blog, My Repurposed Life,
Funky Junk, and Simple Nature Decor.

Thrifty Thursday #118

We've had a crazy week at school, so I haven't been able to sneak off to the thrift stores.

Can you believe that?

My hubby and I went to a couple of yard sales last Saturday, but didn't find anything good.

 

Luckily, my friend happened across a fantastic roadside find. . .

 

this darling bench. Isn't it amazing?

 

It needs a little TLC which is why my friend shared it with me.

 I'm thinking that I'm going to paint it a white and distress it a lot.

Then I'll give it back to my friend, all pretty and new.

 

I'm hoping that this will be my first project of the summer!

I can't wait to show you how it turns out.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless.

 

Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the

kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.

Luke 18:17

 

This post is linked to Junkin' Joe, Today's Creative Blog, and Embracing Change.

A Chippy Little Bench

Sometime ago I bought a little wooden bench for my front entry.

It was made of old barn wood. I'd been wanting one for awhile and when I saw this at a yard sale,

 I was tickled pink. it was just what I was hoping for.

I left it in its natural color for awhile, but then decided that I'd like it to be a brighter color.

I used a dry brush technique with Minty Green color paint.

Then I added a wood stain over the top of that.

I wanted it to look like I'd found it out in an old barn.

Here's the finished product.

 It'll look pretty cute in my yellow front entry, dontcha think?

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,

with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.

This is the first commandment.

Mark 12:30

This post is linked to Tip Junkie, Funky Junk, I Heart Naptime, Craft-O-Maniac,  Miss Mustard Seed,
and Between Naps on the Porch.