Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Painting Wood White Wednesday




A sad, dreary writing organizer got a new look this week. This was a thrift shop find and I almost missed it because it was so dark and lighting is usually dismal at these stores. Out came the white paint and wow, I'm loving this piece.






I put it on top of a table to hide all of my goodies in. Doesn't everyone have seeds and plants on their tables? And bits of fabric, paper and lace? Tea and a teapot?





I also found a paper mache box that held 6 smaller boxes and a spool of thread fits neatly in it. They would also be good for button collections and to hold seeds.


These vegetables I have to plant today. They are beets and their foliage is a gorgeous burgundy. Their name is less lovely, Bull's Blood Beets. After I plant these it will make room for something else pretty and leafy on my table.




The before picture. The way the sun is reflecting off of it it looks lighter. Under our pines trees is where I painted it and now when you look out the window you see "white clouds" there on the ground where I've been spraying bits and pieces of furniture white.






Don't you agree it looks much better white? I am linking over to fadedcharmcottage for her White Wednesday fun. Do link over for some inspiring painted white items.

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10 comments:

Marie said...

Oh wow...I totally agree that it looks sooo much better in white. You did a marvelous transformation darling! Stopping by from White Wed.
-marie

Drawn to The Sea said...

A little white paint makes a world of difference, doesn't it? Excellent find :-))

Happy WW!

Curtains in My Tree said...

It looks much better white, you did a good job on it also.I am just in love with any thing painted white.

The Single Nester said...

I love this! To have all that organization within reach is divine.

Crowing Moon said...

It looks lovely white. I dont have seeds and plants on my table but I can totally relate to the paper, laces, fabrics.... threads, glue some folded washing (I'm looking a it as I type lol) I need to get motivated and start clearing it up

Carole said...

The transformation is amazing. Love all the little compartments!
xx
Carole

Rebecca said...

I love this-always need more storage and cute ones at that!

Christelle said...

Vraiment belle cette boite et en plus elle est remplie de trésors !
Merci de ta visite chez moi !

Virginia said...

I love it, it really looks much better in white.
Joy and Blessings,
Virginia

Deborah said...

I love it in white! Its gorgeous and so practical!
Good for you!

Deborah xo