63 hours of Freedom!

I smell the delicious aroma of weekend in the air which means - projects!   Specifically, mini-projects.  
You don't want to use up all 63 hours (5 pm Friday to 8 am Monday) toiling away sanding, painting, 
recovering, blah, blah, blah.  So let's take a look at some micro re-dos that pack a wallop of results.


Like many thrift shops finds, this dollhouse kit wasn't finished.  It was about 90% complete - just needed
the last portion of the roof and paint.  Personally, I would have improvised some kind of trim to balance
out the right side but then I'm just picky like that.  Great job!

Awesomeville

Kristi of The Speckled Dog is a GoodWill Transformation Goddess!

Her projects go from Boring to Snazzie in a couple of hours:

Maybe you're looking for a fun project to do with the children?

JoAnn's Fabrics has unpainted mini birdhouses for only $1.  Bet

you can download a coupon from their website for extra savings.

 These stands are actually wooden candle holders from a thrift shop.

Wouldn't this darling church bird house make a great centerpiece at a bridal shower?!

                    Another GW treasure - a dated spice rack.  Chalk paint completely transformed this little cabinet:

                           

 
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A reproduction telephone bench from the 80's just needed a jolt of color and a bit of fabric:

better after

This bench would shine in any room.

 You've already got everything you need for this B&A repurposing:

 


The easy instructions for making this awesome pillow can be found at Sawdust & Embryos.
Love Beth's and Nick's blog title - visit the site and you'll see why!  They very successfully
combine parenting of twins and decorating.  Such a darling family.


I'm lovin' the Shade of Gray - JUST kidding! - on these next two projects from The Thrifty Lifestyle.
                                        Before:

                                                            After:

Thrift shops are teeming with cast off dressers at extremely reasonable prices.

The paint treatment emphasizes the molding and drawer pulls.

          Before:

After:

The Thrifty Lifestyle
From trash heap to foyer!  I didn't even notice the lattice work

until it was highlighted with a lighter gray (awesome vase, btw.)

This last renovation has a special place in my heart.  I absolutely

love when antiques can be restored to their original beauty.

Lucid Designs

Utterly beautiful drop leaf gateleg table.  Well done.




Lastly, today is the 63rd birthday of my favorite actress, Meryl Streep.
This picture is just one of the reasons she's my IBFF (Imaginary Best Friend Forever).
She's a recycler at heart and admits to being thrifty.  Love her.

Whatever you do this weekend, squeeze as much fun out of it as you can!