Do you know the type of furniture that get in your home because you don't have money to buy a nicer one, but you need somewhere to pack your things? At that time they were making me happy, but by now I hated them so much, I can't tell you. There was a standing shelf and a small sideboard in my home which made me feel like until they were here my home could not be a home. About 2 weeks ago I got to the point when I wanted to get rid of them. I am so glad I didn't.
Kirstie's Vintage Home program had a huge impact on me. She inspired me to create something new from the old. And it sounds funny, but now these are my favorite things : )
A before picture of the boring sideboard:
And this is how it looks now:
I didn't take photo of the boring shelf, but you can imagine, it was quite similar to the boring sideboard above. And this is how it looks now. It's going to be my little girl's special shelf, where she can put her special little things. She is so excited about this. And I am so happy! : )
I will write a post about the process, in case you wanted to change up something too. : )
So, what do you all think? Which is the right choice, get rid of or change it?
Beata, those are gorgeous! What an uplifting change! I hope it lifts your spirits as well as your home :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jaci, they should lift my spirit, shouldn't they. Maybe later today when we place those special things on DD's shelf, she wants us to do it together, so I wait for her to get back from school. : )
DeleteThe other one is standing in the entrance like it was always there, love to arrive home, but can't sit there whole day, lol.
lovely pieces! wish you could do the same for some of my boring pieces!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was not that difficult, if you really don't like them, think about the colors you would like and have a look around in DIY shops. I'll write a post about it soon to help... will also write about the mistakes I did, lol.
DeleteBeata!!!! Those are gorgeous! I particularly LOVE the cabinet with flowers! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly! : )))
DeleteOhh...Beata,they are both so beautiful! I absolutely love the change.
ReplyDeleteSo Shabby Chic...
Thanks so much Efi! : )))
DeleteI love these they are so great - you have really shown how just throwing away something is not the way to get the furniture of your dreams!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like them! Thanks for your comment! : )
DeleteWhat an inspiration you are, Beata! Just came home with my old childhood dresser that has been at my Mom's. Now I have a project!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Linda!
DeleteWould love to see when you are ready : )
Wow. So pretty. I hate throwing things out but would never have really thought of doing anything like this. Would be v interested in the process - and any mistakes you made too!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Fiona! Please follow my blog, I'm planning to do a how-to blog anytime soon and I did want to list the mistakes too. I had some, lol.
DeleteGorgeous. They will bring so much more light into the room now. I'd love to try this with older furniture myself.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, they definitely bring light. And everything looks a lot better on the shelves because the background is not dark. : ) Show me if you make one yourself.
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