Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Pretty in Pink

Remember this nightstand I purchased for $0.50 at a local garage sale?

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It’s now looking pretty…in pink…

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Nate’s sister had me on the look out for an inexpensive nightstand that didn’t have a drawer.  She wanted it for my niece (who just turned 2).  She’s moving into her big girl room soon and needed a “new” piece of furniture.  She’s growing up so fast.  I’m excited to see her big girl room because her nursery cute is pretty cute! (The stripe looks a little brighter in this photo but it’s the same color as the nightstand.)

I have two “pros” on my “pros and cons” list regarding having children. One is decorating a nursery and the other is dressing the child in cute clothes….which probably explains why my only child is covered in fur!

This was a super inexpensive make-over for me.  I had all of the supplies I needed (you can read about my furniture painting process here).  Nate’s sister supplied me with the pink paint.  It also only took me about 1 1/2 hours to complete.  Not too bad.

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Have you painted any furniture recently?  Feel free to post a link in the comments so I can check out your work!

Linking up to: A Bowl Full of Lemons, Primitive and Proper, Domestically Speaking, Thrifty Decor Chick, Sugar and Dots, Savy Southern Style, DIY by Design, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Good-bye City Hello Suburbs, HOH, SCC, Alchemy Fine Living

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32 comments:

  1. Vintage RestyledJune 7, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Well done and so thrifty!
    Lots of furniture at:
    http://vintagerestyled.blogspot.com

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  2. Cassie BustamanteJune 7, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    love it- it looks so darn sweet! perfect for a baby girl.

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  3. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    What a cute table, Love the white and pink combo!

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  4. lyndsay @ Mr and MrsJune 7, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    aww so pretty! You will have to take shots of the new room with it so we can see :).

    Working on some furniture today, will be sure to post!

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  5. Meghan @ My Wishful ThinkingJune 7, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Oh wow! It's fabulous! I love the curved shape of the legs and then new colours are so pretty!

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  6. LisaTTravelsJune 7, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I LOVE IT!!!!!!! Thank you so much! Can't wait to see it in person. Natalie loves it, too. She told me it was "neat". (Where she picked that word up, I don't know.)

    I'm painting her headboard as soon as I have a dresser picked out and we move her into her big bed. I might need your assistance :o)

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  7. spiffykermsJune 7, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    The pink and white paint makes it look so much more modern... and expensive! Well done, I love it!

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  8. Rachel // Maybe MatildaJune 7, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    That's adorable! And for 50 cents . . . nice work! I love your "pro" list for having kids . . . my list also consisted of cute clothes as well as cute accessories (except I had a boy--there are no accessories) and themed birthday parties. And in response to your comment the other day about getting weird looks when you wear dresses in IA . . . um, YES. It's outrageous. You'd think I were wearing a clown wig for the weird looks I get. And toss in some colorful tights and I might as well be shaking my baby in public for all the scornful faces they send my way. Davenport is definitely not ready for the colorful tights trend.

    Rachel @ Maybe Matilda

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  9. Carol@TheDesignPagesJune 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Wow, isn't it amazing what a bit of paint can do? It is so adorable and perfect for your niece's big girl room. Just so you know, once the kids hit about 18 months they want to dress themselves so your fun ends there:) Stick with fur baby!

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  10. Mindy@FSLJune 7, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    WORD UP to 50 CENT BABY! Great job!

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  11. Heart and HavenJune 7, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Very cute. Please share a pic of the completed room too!

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  12. Ashley@ DesignBuildLove.coJune 7, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    GORGEOUS!!! LOVE it! Lucky little girl!

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  13. April @ An Urban AcreJune 7, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    It looks amazing! I love the spindly little legs - so dainty, and perfect for a baby girl! And thanks for the love on the fabric and mirror. =) And they did contact me for my info, we're supposed to get the card either today or tomorrow - We'll definitely have to try a Wubba!

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  14. BriJune 7, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    That little table is so adorable! It will look perfect in that room. I just finished up painting a vintage 1950's radio/record player cabinet to go in my craft room. http://ourwashingtonsummer.blogspot.com/2011/06/beauty-is-in-eye-of-beholder.html

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  15. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardsJune 7, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    It's so cute in pink! Love the contrast on the top, too. You have a painting gift, girl.

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  16. elizabeth@themustardceilingJune 7, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    So pretty, love the pink!

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  17. elizabeth@themustardceilingJune 7, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    So pretty, love the pink!

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  18. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I am not usually a 'pink' girl, but this looks lovely!

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  19. Carrie @ Hazardous DesignJune 7, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I never would have thought that old thing could end up looking so cute and pretty. Love the pink!

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  20. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Nice-mcan't wait to see the finished room- I would love it if you shared this with Workshop Wednesday!

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  21. Curtains in My TreeJune 8, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I love the pink table the legs are so dainty and what a find for 50cents

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  22. Cindy @The Flipping CoupleJune 8, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Wow, I love the transformation! And 50 cents? You have some shopping skills. : ) I have a side-of-the-road nightstand find that needs a makeover. I was actually thinking about it over lunch today! Maybe it's time to whip out that paint brush.

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  23. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJune 8, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    LOVE this! I just bought a little table today at our thrift store for $10.00 to make over for my front porch. Thanks for your painting tips you posted!

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  24. DeanaJune 8, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    only $0.50??!!! love the color you chose! looks absolutely adorable. this post would be a fabulous addition to my weekly blog party "from trash to treasure" I'd really love it if you joined in!

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  25. Deborah MarchJune 9, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    WOW!! Love the way you painted it, just so feminine and GORGEOUS!! What a perfect piece for a new "big girl room!""

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  26. {Bellamere Cottage}June 9, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Sweet makeover.... and for FIFTY CENTS! WOW.

    Warm blessings,
    Spencer

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  27. Hyphen InteriorsJune 10, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Love it, you did a great job! I'd love to see your cons list. :)

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  28. JeannieJune 10, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    That looks so pretty.Now I have the urge to paint something pink

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  29. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingJune 11, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    The pink & white together is just so sweet & pretty. I'm putting your sweet little table in the PoPP Spotlight. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  30. LissaJune 12, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    So beautiful! I just love it.

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  31. DIYbyDesignJune 14, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    I will be featuring this awesome transformation at my Swing into Spring party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.

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  32. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Thanks for sharing this with goodbyecityhellosuburbs! I just loved the architecture in Savannah too!

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