Hello friends! I have a cute little makeover to share with you today. I found this box at the thrift store last week for $2:
Of course it didn’t look like this when I bought it…it looked like this:
It was pretty beat up. But I adopted it, welcomed it into my home, and gave it a new life.
I used the tiny bit of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old white that I had left and gave it two coats. Then I taped off a chevron pattern…
And painted over the tape in a mix of old white and provence ASCP. After removing the tape, I sanded it and gave it a coat of clear wax.
I also added little ball feet and a pretty faux glass knob.
This would be a great little box to hold remotes or incoming mail. I wonder what it was used for in its former life?
I love how it turned out!
From eww…
To ooh la la!
Not bad for two whole dollars. 🙂
Have a great week!
XO,
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Kate @ Magic City Thistle says
I LOVE this little makeover – what a great find and an even better transformation.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Kate! I thought for 2 bucks…I really could not go wrong:)
Liz @ Quirky Vistas says
A definite ooh, la, la! The color and the know are a sweet touch. It turned out so well!
Liz
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Liz 🙂
Beverly says
Wow! that little box turned out great. I love it. You did an awesome job.
Have a nice day,
Bev
@http://eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Beverly:)
Traci says
Not only did you get a great deal at the thrift store but it sounds like you didn’t spend any additional money on this sweet little box make-over. Love the chevron pattern.
Traci
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Traci! Yes, almost free:)
Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos says
Your thrift store box is adorable! Looks fab sitting on the white table too!
I really like your style and blog too and I am your newest follower.
Jennifer
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Jennifer! I’m so glad you like it, thanks so much for following:)
Luisa says
Very nice makeover! It really does look great 🙂 The knob is my favorite.
P.S. Thanks so much for visiting my blog!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Luisa…love your blog:)
T'onna says
Gorgeous paint job!
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Christy K. James says
Thanks T’onna 🙂
Mindi says
Oh I am so in love with this! Great transformation! I am now following you via google + and I am excited to check out more of your blog!
Megin says
Christy
So pretty! I love the distressed white and chevrons are a fav!
I’m visiting from Wildly Original. I hope you can stop by my blog and leave a comment, too.
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Stephanie says
Great little transformation! I love the chevron and the colors you chose. I’m having a link party on my blog and I’d love for you to join!
http://www.simplydreamandcreate.com
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
I LOVE this! Chevron + a little bling always gets an “A” in my book! I found you at Sundae Scoop Link Party–thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
Jenn says
Oh my gosh. I love this box. What a find – you made it so pretty! I’m gonna keep my eye out for an old box like this.
kristen says
this is such a cute little box! Now I want to go thrifting 🙂 Would love to see you link up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings. http://www.ladybug-blessings.com
Tricia says
I love this makeover, definitely ooh la la! Our readers on the Love 2 Upcycle blog would love this, I hope you’ll consider linking up with the party going on right now! http://love2upcycle.com
Kammy's Korner says
Okay so I pretty much wanted to feature EVERYTHING you linked up last week… but I narrowed it down to this. I just love it. Soooo, it’ll be in the spotlight tonight at Trash 2 Treasure Tuesday on the Korner!
Christy K. James says
Yay! Thanks so much!!!
Stephanie says
Thanks so much for linking up at my link party, I love this little box! I will be featuring you today at this week’s link party!
Stephanie
http://www.simplydreamandcreate.com/
Christy K. James says
Awesome, Stephanie!!! Thanks so much!!! 🙂
Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says
I think you chevron lines look pretty darn perfect to me! It’s gorgeous…great job! 🙂
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Gabbi:) Still don’t think I’ll be tackling any big chevron projects anytime soon lol…kudos to those that have!
Alli says
What an awe inspiring transformation. And I’m so glad you shared it at Throwback Thursday!
Denyse @ Glitter, Glue & Paint says
Christy! I love your thrift box makeover and yayy on the chevron pattern. I also love color you choose. Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday.