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A Bunch of In-Betweens

May 10, 2010 by Chris

I’ve spent days scouring Craigslist in the search for a perfect credenza/desk/buffet-type piece of furniture for my “under construction” craft room.  I was so bummed when I waited too long on a credenza for $50.00

The good news?  I went to our local consignment store and found this bad boy for $30.00.  It’s not exactly what I was looking for, but who cares when it’s about the price of a shower curtain!

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I was so excited when I got it home that I tore right into it.  This is what it looked like minutes later.  He’s got his first coat on him now, but man does it take a lot of coats when you’re painting furniture white. 

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A little “surprise” that I haven’t told you (unless you follow me on Twitter!) is that I got some wainscoting put up in my dining room for Mother’s Day. 

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The present from my husband was that I get the wainscoting put up, and he wasn’t allowed to complain about it.  At all!  He did pretty well.  He only slipped once. :)   However, I’ve got tons of complaints about how LONG it’s taking me to paint it.  Don’t you worry. I’ll save all that for when it’s finished.  I should be done around Christmas.

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And finally.  Do you remember these pretty ladies?

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Well, I finally tackled them…errr..it.  ONE of them is completely naked right now.  (However, I left one of her sleeves on just to keep this PG-13.) It is a pain in the chahoonga, but I’m getting pretty excited to see how it they finally turn out. 

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A final note. I have no idea what a chahoonga is, nor do I know what a chahoonga would look like if it were real.  I tend to think and type at the same time, and that’s the word that rolled off the keyboard.  Thank you.

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Michelle says

    May 10, 2010 at 3:19 am

    Woman could you have more irons on the fire??? Wait, don't answer that.

    I love made up words!

    Can't wait to see all of these in their completed states.

  2. southerninspiration says

    May 10, 2010 at 3:26 am

    Wow, you got a LOT done, and I look forward to seeing it all finished. If you need new projects when those are done, give me a call!! 😀

    Suzanne

  3. Paige says

    May 10, 2010 at 11:32 am

    Great finds! Can't wait to see the finished product. Have a WONDERFUL week!

  4. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    May 10, 2010 at 11:33 am

    I say we make the word "chanooga" just that side of dirty! ; ) You've got a lot on your plate there, Chris! Love the wainscotting and I don't blame you for jumping into the credenza painting. I'd be dying to see how it looks all freshened up,too.

  5. Αγαπη says

    May 10, 2010 at 11:45 am

    Ohh! Ohh! I LOVE your new projects! I can't wait to see the finished products! (Be it December or not!)

    Have a lovely week!

  6. Southern Gal says

    May 10, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    I've been looking for the same type furniture. Could you scour Craig's List in our area and find it for me, please? I'm getting discouraged.

    Love all your projects as usual!

  7. Carolyn says

    May 10, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    awesome!
    do you prime directly on top of the old finish of the credenza??? or do you rough it up with sandpaper (or something)
    do tell! please!

  8. Kelli @ RTSM says

    May 10, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    I have been looking on craigslist for a great end table. I think may have found one, so I will be painting some furniture white soon too:)

  9. To The Moon and Back says

    May 10, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    WOWZA! Somebody's been busy. Can't wait to see how it all turns out:)

  10. Momma to Bug n' Bear says

    May 10, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    Love your dining room molding! Funny thing is that I got wainscoting for Mother's Day too…along my bathroom tub!

    -Desiree

  11. Melanie says

    May 10, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    LOL! I don't know what that is either.

    You have a lot on your plate but it will all look great when you are finished! Good luck.

  12. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    May 10, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    I wanted to take a moment and thank you for the bento's lunch post you wrote several weeks ago.
    I have been somewhat on autopilot due to a car accident, my moms unexpected passing and then trying to keep up with my college classes. Every morning I would stare at my sweet boys lunch box and be so…uninspired. Understandable I know. You are a blessing to me. He probably thanks you too. 🙂

    PS. I just know the buffet will be beautiful.

  13. Traci@ Beneath My Heart says

    May 10, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    It's looking great Chris! I can't wait to see it all come together. :0)

  14. Lisa says

    May 10, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    Excited to see the finished product!

  15. Diana says

    May 10, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    Looking forward to seeing the finished jewels!!

  16. Barb says

    May 11, 2010 at 1:15 am

    MAN…What a great find on the credenza. Can you keep your eyes pealed for a make-up table? You are so amazing daughter. Now I really know why your always tired. Your hobbies are such big projects. I am really looking forward to seeing the finished credenza. That is going to be such a nice addition to your craft room. All those compartments!
    Your wainscotting looks amazing. I see your are placing paint swatches up. It takes me forever to pick out paint color… love you, mom

  17. Kristen says

    May 11, 2010 at 3:49 am

    Were you drunk when you wrote this? Maybe slahooshied out of your mind and made a bet of how to use the made of word, like "chanooga?"

    Maybe like I am using the word slahooshied makes us BFFs? Yah…I thought so.

    Sorry I made fun of your not getting the craigslist credenza. Good things come to those of us who are lazy, right? 😉

  18. A Very Fine House {Katrina Chambers} says

    May 11, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    Oh my goodness, you are a busy bee! Can't wait to see all your finished projects!

  19. Beth@The Stories of A to Z says

    May 12, 2010 at 3:05 am

    Okay, I think you're lying. Because I see a black chair with a fantastic cane back sitting in your board & batten pic that looks so similar to the chairs you are "working on"! I love it!!! Nicely done and I hope I get a pat on the back for being a picture stalker.

  20. Mel says

    May 13, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    Is it too late to ask for a step by step on the dresser 😉 I have one almost exactly like it that is haunting me wanting a makeover…..I bought Ben Moore paint to paint my kitchen chairs (they didnt carry the metal/wood) so I bought their most expensive kind and it didn't work so now I'm a little gun shy again tackling a large piece of furniture that will hold our flat screen so obviously will be stared at continuously!!

  21. Mrs M says

    May 14, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    Can't wait to see what you do with the buffet – I have a similar project in mind and could use your expertise!

  22. Micia says

    May 25, 2010 at 2:47 am

    awesome find! I cant wait to see the finished product! Did you sand before you started?

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