Remember when we sawed off the awkward hump on Brennan’s changing table? Feel free to see the madness for yourself here.
We had this drawer left over. Of course my husband claimed it as trash and I could feel myself in slow motion saying, “Nnnoooo..” as he was headed out the door to toss it.
I saved that drawer’s life, you know.
Here it is in it’s beautiful new life:
Oh but you need to see the before…
B.O.R.I.N.G.!
I found the legs at a yard sale for a dollar for all four. I’ll take em!
Our bedroom is constantly littered with Brennan’s books so I was looking for a way to hide a stash of books there permanently.
This was the perfect solution.
I wanted the paint to have a bit of dimension…
So I started with a coat of homemade chalk paint in cottage white. Then decided I wanted a different feel. So I gave it a second coat in Annie Sloan’s Graphite.
Finally I topped it off with Annie Sloan’s Duck Egg Blue (my new favorite!!).
Then I sanded it a bit and gave it a coat of her clear wax.
Add a pretty mercury glass knob from Hobby Lobby and the transformation is nearly complete.
All that was left to do was add the feet. For a quarter a piece, I thought these would do just fine. I spray painted them in Rustoleum’s Heirloom White, then screwed them in place from the top.
Now we have the perfect spot to toss all of Brennan’s books.
And it only cost me $3.50 + paint, which I already had!
Now if we can just get him to read them on the sofa instead of messing up mommy and daddy’s bed every. single. day.
How could I say no to that face?
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Manda Wolf says
Such a cute idea!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Manda! 🙂
Angela says
Very cute idea! I have a couple of drawers I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with!! Nice inspiration!!~~Angela
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Angela! This would be great for magazines, too! 🙂
Kammy's Korner says
awesome – AS ALWAYS! 🙂
Christy K. James says
Aww, thanks 🙂
Cindy Eikenberg says
Christy, what a great idea and it turned out so cute! Love the color and ok, now I now I need to grab the drawers out of a dresser I plan to replace soon! Thanks so much for sharing and pinning – have a happy Tuesday!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Cindy! 🙂
Tammy says
So Cute what a great idea I would love it if you came by and shared it at One More Time Events… http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/07/share-it-one-more-time-features-and_20.html
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Tammy! Just linked up 🙂
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
How fun, I love this idea. Drawers are so useful and you make this one such a great magazine carrier. Love that knob too. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Krista @thehappyhousie says
Love it! I have a few drawers in my project pile right now in my garage… I knew they were to great to toss! You have proven it:) Great job,
Krista
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Krista…I bet you’ve got a project pile to rival my own with all creative things you come up with! 🙂
Suzie says
I love it! Visiting you today from Dorothy Sue and Millie B’s too!
Suzie
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Suzie! 🙂
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
What a great idea. You did a great job, I really love the color, and the rustic look. Don’t you just love Annie Sloan’s chalk paint? I used it on a few things. It’s great! Thanks for sharing!
Pinning and sharing!
Christy K. James says
Yes, Linda! I don’t think there’s anything you can’t paint with it! 🙂
andi says
Okay, your creativity is really making me feel inadequate and it’s starting to piss me off. 😉 Now I have to go eat cookies. Wait. Too late. Already did. LOVE your mini bookcase. I probably would have thrown it out cuz I can be dumb like that. 🙂
-andi
Christy K. James says
My husband was on his way to toss it…I think he’s finally starting to know better! By the way, how soon did your husband notice the molding you stole from your own trash and “hid”? That post almost made me pee my pants!
JaneEllen says
If that isn’t smart thinkin’ I don’t know what is. Hard to throw something away til you figure out what can be done with it. Glad you saved that dear drawer. That’s perfect for any thing to store it in a cute way. Love the colors and knob, awesome girl. Love the way you think.
No I couldn’t say no to that face either. Before you know it he’ll have passed the phase he’s in that needs to be on your bed. It’s just a messy bed Mom, the world won’t end. I can say this to you cause I’ve been there, done that. I can remember “women older than myself” telling me things I didn’t want to hear and thinking they should mind their own business, they didn’t understand. but I really do. Enjoy that little guy. he’s very special, a one and only.
Christy K. James says
Thank you JaneEllen for your words of wisdom…I let that little guy do just about anything since he’s my last. That may get me in trouble one day ha ha!
Marilyn says
This is such a great upcycle project! I LOVE what you did with the drawer. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Marilyn! It was a fun project 🙂
lynn cockrell says
What a wonderful and creative way to store books or anything, for that matter! You did a great job on this project.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Lynn! I appreciate your sweet comment! 🙂
Nici says
wow! I love what you did with this drawer! How very clever and resourceful! What a sweet face too! I’d love for you to link this up to our new All Things Thursday Blog Hop! Hope to see you there!
Blessings,
Nici
Christy K. James says
Thanks for the invite, Nici…just linked up! And congratulations in your one year blogiversary!!
Mandy Hank says
Love it Christy! Your paint job is amazing. It just sits so happy there next to your couch 🙂
Mandy @ The Hankful House Blog
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Mandy! 🙂
Judy @ Vintage Street Designs says
Awesome save! So cute and LOVE your color choices and the new knob! Hopped over from The Dedicated House and I’m happy to be your newest follower! Would love to have you stop by for a visit! 🙂 Blessings ~ Judy.
Christy K. James says
Thanks for the sweet comments, Judy! Heading over to check you out!
Marie@InteriorFrugalista says
What a great idea and so pretty too!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Marie! 🙂
karen says
How cute, great re cycling!
Karen
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Karen! One less thing headed for the trash 🙂
Kim says
Oh my goodness! This is the sweetest project!! Almost as sweet as your son reading! 😉
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Kim! I knew this little drawer would serve a purpose sooner or later!
Debby Ray says
This is absolutely adorable. I just love it!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much for stopping by, Debby! 🙂
Toodie says
I love it! The different mix of colors is super and legs for a quarter each? Girl, you just rocked this drawer! I noticed the new knob too so don’t think I was ignoring that, lol! And no, I could not say no to that little face.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Toodie! This was a great project because it was super cheap ha ha! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
Carrie This Home says
This drawer turned out so beautiful! I think the glass knob adds the perfect touch. I found you at Give Me The Goods Monday & I’d LOVE it if you could link up this post to my Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop. We love seeing DIY upcycle projects like this! Thanks!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Carrie! Just linked up! 🙂
Nici says
Great job on this upcycle project! Your beautiful drawer was picked in my roundup of features from last week’s All Things Thursday Blog Hop. I hope you’ll visit again tonight and link up more of your awesome projects!
Blessings,
Nici
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Nici…doing a little happy dance here! 🙂
Suburbsmama says
This is so cute! Love the little legs. Thank you so much for linking up to Suburbsmama. Hope to see more from you soon.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Rita! 🙂
Joselyn @ Meaningful Remnants says
What a cute idea. I love it!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Joselyn! (I spelled your name right this time!) 🙂
sandra says
wow! wonderfull idea:)
kisses from Poland:*
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Sandra! Glad I stopped my hubby from throwing that drawer away…thanks from visiting from across the globe:)
Paula@SweetPea says
What a great way to use an item that would have ended up in the trash. Thanks so much for sharing with this week’s Throwback Thursday party.
TANA says
You are so darling!! And your work is nothing short of brilliant – keep it up!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Tana! 🙂
Amy Jo says
This drawer turned out great! I have an old wooden tool box in my bedroom with kids books. There are books in every room of my house! I suppose one day I won’t have books and baby dolls strewn across my bedroom….
I have three drawers from a salvage store that I’m currently working on changing up, so I loved seeing how your transformation turned out! Did you screw the furniture legs in from the inside of the drawer? I was thinking about using some old banister spindles for a similar look on one of my drawers.
Christy K. James says
Hi AmyJo, Thanks for stopping by! I did screw the legs in from the topside using wood screws and washers. I also added just a little bit of wood glue as well. Then I just painted over them to hide them. Spindles will work great as legs! XO
DeDe@Designed Decor says
Love it! I need one to hold my dogs toys! Pinning too!
Christy K. James says
Ooh it would be great for that! Thanks, DeDe! 🙂
Shelly says
Gorgeous AND clever project! Love the color-distressing, perfect.
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Shelly! 🙂
Debbie @Dewdrop Gables says
Great idea! I have a couple of old drawers lying around…collecting junk. I should try something like this.
Debbie 🙂
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Debbie! Our books are out of control around here, I’d love to find a couple more for other rooms in my house! So glad you stopped by 🙂
Amy Jo says
Hi! I finished the first of 3 drawers that I’m working on. I’ll add legs to one of them eventually, but wanted to show you the one that is complete, since you inspired me to get moving on it!
http://the-little-moments.com/2014/01/18/drawer-refashion-1-rehouse/
Christy K. James says
Awesome, Amy Jo! Checking it out now!