Hello again! Can I tell y’all how much I love meeting you here every day?? If only I could keep it up! If you’re just joining this fun series, I’m sharing a thrifty makeover every day in March. It’s madness! Today I’m sharing a do-over of a DIY wood caddy I built in the Fall. It was part of a tool challenge where we were creating Fall-themed projects. I made this cute little wooden tote from scraps and an old chair spindle:
It was great for decorating with a Fall theme. I also made this green one:
Not so great, I guess. I put both in my shop and the white one sold right away but this poor green one didn’t stand a chance. It sat there all Fall and all through the Holidays. I finally brought it home last month and gave it a do-over:
In white of course.
I also added a little detail to the front this time…
This started out as this hardware I took off of a piece of furniture a while back:
I never throw any of that stuff away, and I was happy to find it again!
After spray painting it, I used my silhouette to add the number 2:
And painted it in with black acrylic paint (affiliate).
I liked this fine as is just painted in the white, but it’s little details like this that make pieces unique.
A couple of these chair spindles were my jumping off point for these totes…
I love them against the white.
Much better than the green, and it sold the first week back in my shop. (Hence the reason I paint so many things white!)
See the full tutorial on how to make this HERE.
I’ll be back in the morning with a project I created with these pretty dishes!
UPDATE: Boom! See what I did with them HERE now!
If you missed the first five makeover of this fun series, you can see them here:
1. Antique Mirror Repurposed 2. Mini Shelf Makeover 3. Oval Rosette Mirror 4. Patterned Sofa Table 5. DIY Tray from an Old Picture
See y’all here tomorrow… same place, same time. 🙂
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victoria says
Hi Christy , even in Sunday I search a place or a moment to see your posts… should be wonderful to have your posts every day…ok , 5 days? hahaha…
I love , love so much this crate , is so unique… and that detail , wowww…precious…
Wait to you tomorrow at 10.00 ( for me , hahah sure I’, the first…. have a wonderful Sunday with your family… kisses from a Sunny and cold Madrid
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Victoria! I do love posting every day! Wish I could always do it. Have a great Sunday, my friend…it’s sunny and cold here too! 🙂 XOXO
At Rivercrest Cottage says
another one that got pinned right away to my projects board. Love it. I have a good many spindles looking for some use like this.
Christy K. James says
Thanks! I love the spindle as a handle. If you have a bunch of spindles, you may like a set of wind chimes I made from some last year: https://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/spindle-wind-chimes/ 🙂
Debrashoppeno5 says
I love to paint things with color but you are right. I just brought home pictures that have sat for a while. I am painting the the frames white. The tote looks good either way but people are sometimes afraid of color.
Christy K. James says
Yes they are afraid to commit to a color sometimes. I really liked the green but it stuck out like a sore thumb in my booth which is a sea of white and soft blues. I know better now! 🙂
Ann williams says
Just want to thank you for taking the time and sharing all your projects. I look forward to your blog every week and this month EVERY DAY!! Thank you so much!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Ann, for such a sweet comment! It is truly my pleasure! XO
Paula@SweetPea says
Isn’t it crazy how some things sell and some things don’t? I personally like the green but I guess that’s not one of the popular home decor colors right now so people passed it by. Giving it a white makeover was just what it needed!
I painted a mid-century coffee table green last summer and I can’t sell it to save my neck. Just yesterday I told my husband that I was going to repaint it and see what happens.
Christy K. James says
I know, right? I could paint every thing stark white and it would sell right away, but that gets boring for blog content. I do try to keep my larger pieces white though since I really want them to sell, and do NOT want to bring those home lol! I bet your table will sell right away if you paint it! XO
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Thank you, Jane! And absolutely…I assume you are viewing from your phone or tablet? If so, when you arrive to my post, in one of the upper corners (probably the left) there are three tiny grey lines. Click on those and select the fist option which is “Show Desktop Site” and you will get the desktop version of my posts which only shows ads after the post. Hope this helps, and thank you for following along. 🙂
Dawn says
Well how super cute 🙂 Now I want one, you did a terrific job and I love it when it was green. Have a wonderful Sunday!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Dawn! It was pretty simple to make. I loved the green too, but it’s not for everyone I guess. Happy Sunday to you too! XO
Sue says
I liked the green but like the white better:) xoxo
Hope you are having a nice weekend!!
Christy K. James says
Me too, Sue! Thank you! XOXO
Treva says
That is so cute! !
I am loving this madness that you are doing for March.
I don’t know how you you can keep up.
Thank you for such neat projects.
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Treva! I love it too, and I got a bit of a headstart on this whole madness thing. 😉 Thanks for following along! 🙂
Cathy says
I love “all” of your projects. They are completely my style Christy. Great going and can’t wait to see more projects in the future!
Christy K. James says
Thank so much, Cathy! That made my night! 🙂
Joanne Taggart says
I too love all your projects just like Cathy. The white probably sells faster because it could go with any style décor color one has. The chair spindles are fabulous as a handle. I’ve got to learn how to use tools so that I too could make round holes In wood and create a handle. Did it take you a long time to get comfortable with tools. When I use my husbands it’s hard. They are bulky. Can tools actually be somewhat lightweight? Thanks, Christy and keep’em coming. Your creations inspire me and make my day!
Christy K. James says
Aww thanks, Joanne! I agree, white works for everyone. It took me some time to get used to using tools, but there are less bulky ones out there. Ryobi makes a whole line of cordless tools as well which to me, are easier to use. Thanks so much for stopping by each day! XO
Linda says
I landed on your blog when I was looking for how to repair a fence gate – and my goodness – you built your own! Anyway, I started reading your other posts. Lately I’ve been contemplating selling all my crafty DIY stuff because I’ve really been into making quilts the last year or so, but now that I’ve seen your beautiful projects I’m enthused again about re-purposing! Great blog.
Christy K. James says
Oh I love to hear that you are feeling enthused again, Linda! I’m so glad you found me and hope you’ll stop by again! XO
Patty says
I’m desperately trying to get caught up on my email so I am a little late.
I don’t know why that didn’t sell, it was so cute, but what you have done has taken it up several notches, just adorable.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Patty! and you are never too late! 🙂
Marie, The Interior Frugalista says
Wow, what a difference a coat of white paint and the perfect hardware makes! I would not be surprised if you told us it has already sold.
Christy K. James says
I know, right? It sold almost immediately, and that right there is why I choose white so often! 🙂
Michele says
Ya Sold me! I’m convinced the reason I don’t like my hall table now is that I painted it blue. I’m going to go paint it white and add some character to the stupid thing!! Thanks for the inspiration!! 😉
Christy K. James says
Ha ha! White does make everything better! XO 🙂