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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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:
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
A little white paint makes a world of difference, doesn't it? Excellent find :-))
Happy WW!
It looks much better white, you did a good job on it also.I am just in love with any thing painted white.
I love this! To have all that organization within reach is divine.
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
The transformation is amazing. Love all the little compartments!
xx
Carole
I love this-always need more storage and cute ones at that!
Vraiment belle cette boite et en plus elle est remplie de trésors !
Merci de ta visite chez moi !
I love it, it really looks much better in white.
Joy and Blessings,
Virginia
I love it in white! Its gorgeous and so practical!
Good for you!
Deborah xo
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