Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Thanks Grandpa

Many years ago, Ryan's grandpa made him this nightstand. He died a while before Ryan and I met, but had I met him, I think I would have liked him. Hello...maybe he would have even taught me to woodwork! It's an awesome nightstand & we've always used it. Though, the finish was never really our style.


So...I finally confirmed (probably 3 times) with Ryan that he didn't care if I painted it. And then I painted it. It took quite a few coats & I'm not sure I did that great, but it looks fantastic in T's room. The Liberty of London box I picked up fits perfectly. If she's anything like her brother, she'll have her fair share of junk to hide away in that box. Which makes me love it (and the lid) even more.


And, I love the little milk glass candlestick that I got a CAM. I flipped it over & voila, what a fun vase! I do have a second (it came in a set) and now I need to find another spot for it.

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6 comments:

  1. Looks great! When can I borrow some of your energy?

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  2. I totally wanted to get that same piggy bank for Cami, but when I went back, they were gone!

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  3. So cute! I am just refinishing a chair today. Great minds must think alike...

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  4. How did I not know this blog existed?!? I stumbled upon it after you left a comment on mine. I absolutely LOVE it! And...we would love to see you guys while we are just down the street.

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  5. Ask Jami - she has a realy cute idea to make mismatched candlesticks and china plates into a serving set. And T's room is soo cute. When are you and Diana going to come paint that tree on my wall?

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  6. Oh, great idea Tawna...will definitely talk to Jami! I can totally envision a cute cake plate now, or something similar!

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