Waste Not, Want Not

Just because the dresser has to be ditched doesn't mean the drawers and hardware can't be salvaged. Old drawers can be used to store antique books (like my cool sister-in-law does in her living room), washcloths (like my cool friend does in her cool rustic bathroom), and flowers (like I-well, like I do...)

I love the color pop of the teal and the marigolds. And isn't the hardware fun, too?

So salvage those old drawers, paint them, and reuse them. Turn them into your own little bit of whimsy. Or buy mine ready-made=) $5 each, 4 available.

Thanks for looking!

Pale Pistachio--sold!

Previously, I shared that I dabbled with homemade chalk paint, using the recipe that calls for grout. That's because I'm a cheapskate and not because I experimented thoroughly with all the available recipes and techniques.

It was fun to work with, though. This is what I came up with.

It was tricky getting the correct ratio at first--I was brushing it on as a paste instead of a paint at times--but it dried silky smooth and distressed like a dream. This chair is upcycled in a creamy pale pistachio and reupholstered with a fun paisley print.

Love those spindles!

Thanks for looking!