Hello, sweet friends! It’s Trashy Treasures Tuesday and we’ve added a new member to our group! If you don’t already follow Kathy from Petticoat Junktion, you’ve likely seen her furniture makeovers in our Furniture Fixer Upper group every month right here, and she is now joining in our Trashy Treasures fun! Her makeover for today as well as Nancy’s and Denise’s are waiting for you at the bottom!
My contribution this month is this night table that I picked up for $10.99 at the thrift store:
Wow, what a great piece in fantastic condition, right??
WRONG! Here ya go…
That one leg shot tells you so much about the condition of this piece, especially the chewed off knob lol.
It’s the perfect trashy piece for today’s makeover!
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Clean
As always, I started with a thorough cleaning with my go-to paint prep cleaner, White Lightning, mixing one TBSP into a half gallon of warm water.
These terrycloth pads work fantastically for this job. Once it was clean, I swapped out my water for clean water and gave everything another once over to rinse. White Lightning is a degreaser and a deglosser and gloves are recommended.
Fill the Imperfections with Dixie Mud
Next, I filled in all the blemishes, including this chewed up leg, with Dixie Mud:
I would normally use the brown Mud on this piece, but I used up the last of it recently and just used this instead of opening a new jar. It worked just the same! (Translation: I was too lazy to go inside and grab a new jar ha ha.)
This is what that leg looked like after sanding with 220 grit sandpaper:
I ended up lightly sanding this night table all over since the finish was a bit flaky…
After a good vacuum and wipe down with a clean cloth to remove any remaining sanding dust, we were ready for paint!
Paint
I kept imagining this one in Caviar, so I stuck with that. And just for those of you who wondered if I paint the backs of my furniture pieces, I usually do!
Especially when they look like this.
And you can see in the background that I tape off my drawers with FrogTape to keep a nice, clean edge. I like to make the parts you don’t see out in the open nice too as clearly someone failed to do here…
I gave everything two coats of the Caviar.
Sand to smooth
Seal
To seal, I used Clear Coat in Satin, applying that with the blue sponge applicator.
I did add just a touch of paint to the Clear Coat which gives a nicer overall finish and helps to prevent the “ghosting” effect you get on dark pieces when running your finger across the surface…
I couldn’t leave well enough alone!
As I was looking at it after applying the first coat of sealer (I usually do two coats), I just couldn’t stop myself from adding more lol.
I decided to fancy it up a bit and pulled out this new Eglantine Elegance gold foil transfer:
I used the enclosed burnishing tool to burnish it to the surface. These gold foil transfers adhere really easily!
And as you can see, I cut them apart at the seams with an exacto knife to make them easier to apply.
I have yet to seal over the top of the transfer since I added it last minute, but I will do that before I take it to my booth. The second coat makes the finish so lovely!
$10 Night Table Makeover Reveal
Here is how this trashy treasure looks now!
I used all of this transfer, and it was just the perfect size for this night table!
I replaced the original wooden knobs with these prettier ones…
I didn’t want to take away from the design, so I used solid black. The knobs on the top drawer are from Amazon HERE, and I found the others at Hobby Lobby.
They kind of disappear here but are much more noticeable in person.
The Drawers
The drawers weren’t the cleanest before…
I hate to imagine someone putting clothes in that no matter how much I clean it.
So, after a good cleaning with White Lightning, I chose to paint them in this beautiful Bay Breeze blue from the Silk line…
Fresh and clean now!
I love using Silk in the drawers. They were unfinished wood, so there was no need to prep with sanding or Bonding BOSS as would normally be needed for Silk paint, and it has a built-in topcoat!
You can see the hardware better from this angle too…
A sophisticated new look for this simple piece!
I hope you enjoyed it!
Don’t forget to check out what my friends have for you today as well!
2. Denise’s Curbside Lantern turned Christmas Decor
3. Nancy’s Art Update for the Holidays
That’s one more crossed off the list, still many more to go!!
See everything I’ve completed from this haul so far at the links below:
Update a Mirror with Moulds
Update a Flatware Box for the Holidays!
Yellow Painted Chair
Trashed $10 Thrift Store Table Makeover
Round Wooden Storage Case
Washstand Cabinet Makeover
Vintage Mahogany Dresser Makeover
I’ll be back on Tuesday with this pretty little box:
UPDATE: See how pretty this one turned out in its fun new color HERE!
See ya then!
XOXO,
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Mary Kaiser says
I love it so much! I love that blue inside the drawers, it is so beautiful! It is your attention to details that make people want to buy your items! That will sell fast in your booth!
Christy says
Thank you, Mary!! That blue is so pretty with the black and gold for sure! And you know I always welcome a quick sale! XOXO
Jeanne says
Soooooo pretty!!!
Christy says
Thanks so much, Jeanne! XOXO
Jackie C says
Aaaaand yet another piece I’d buy in a heartbeat! lol
I love that blue color! Iwould have never thought of adding it with a black piece. It looks beautiful.
Christy says
Aww thank you, Jackie! That icy blue is so pretty. I had picked out a paper that had that blue and black in that I planned to use in the drawers, but after adding the transfer, I didn’t need it, but I stayed with the blue! XOXO
Abbe Kemack says
Dear Christy,
Now this is some transformation!
I love what you did and it didn’t seem too complicated. The embellishments are perfecto!
Warmly, Abbe
Christy says
Awww thank you so much, Abbe! This one wasn’t complicated at all! I’m so glad you like it! XOXO
Cecilia says
No one would ever believe it was a trashy piece before! So gorgeous with all its makeover. Great job transforming a piece that had seen better days.
😊Cecilia
Christy says
Thank you so much, my friend! XOXO
Linda says
I thought it was a full-sized dresser before your nightstand description, ha! What a beauty!! I never would have thought to paint the drawers blue…the contrast makes the caviar color more beautiful. Your vision is impeccable, the transfer was fantastic to use. Merry Christmas!
Christy says
Ha ha! It does appear larger standing alone in front of my garage! Thank you so much, Linda! I truly appreciate that and I am so glad you enjoyed the result on this one! Merry Christmas to you too! XOXO
Charleen says
What a beauty!!! You did an outstanding work on this .Some one will fall in love with this sweet chest. The Bay Breeze needs to star in a future piece. Take care and have a blessed day.
Christy says
Thank you, Charleen! I just love that cool Bay Breeze color…yes, I need to make it the star of the show soon! XOXO
Laura J. says
WOW, Christy!!! I’m in love with the night table!!!! LOL. Truly magnificent!!!! Love the gold foil transfer, and the bay breeze color in the drawers is perfection! This piece is as awesome as you are! Thanks for sharing.🩷
Christy says
Aww yay!! I’m so glad you love it, Laura, thank you! You are the sweetest! XOXO
Denise - Salvaged Inspirations says
Ooh, so elegant and gorgeous, Christy! That foil transfer is stunning against the Caviar Black! Pinned XOXO
Christy says
Thank you, my friend! XOXO
Cyndi says
GORgeous! Huge transformation!
Christy says
Thank you so much, my friend! XOXO
Lizzy says
That is gorgeous! I bet it sells very fast.
Christy says
Thank you, Lizzy! I hope so! XOXO
Michele M. says
It’s stunning, Christy. I love the insides too. Not sure about the sides – they seem so bright and stark – I’d have preferred the caviar there too – but when closed who cares, haha. Really gorgeous piece.
Christy says
Thanks so much, Michele! We were getting ready for a snow storm that day, so it was so incredibly dark when I was taking these photos. I had to really brighten them up which is why the sides appear so bright lol! They are much better in person! XOXO
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
That is just gorgeous, Christy!! The gold and the black are perfect! xoxo
Christy says
Thank you, Nancy!! XOXO
JoAnna says
Hi Christy, it’s so pretty, I love me some Caviar! Did you distress on some edges?
Christy says
Thank you, JoAnna! Me too and yes, I did distress just a bit on all the edges. XOXO
p says
Love the caviar on this piece. Stunning. Love the knobs.
I didn’t expect the foil transfer. A nice touch of elegance.
I do really like the icy blue drawers. Don’t think I would have thought of that – but glad you did. Perfect !!
No one would ever believe this started as such a rough piece.
I love wood or metal boxes. I look forward to see what you do 🙂
Christy says
I’m so glad you like it, P, thank you! The foil transfer adds a touch of elegance for sure! And I too love the contrast of icy blue with the black! XOXO
Debra Hubbs says
So elegant now and beautiful!
Christy says
Thank you, Debra! XOXO
Geri Davis says
Wow just wow, you take a $10 piece and make it look like a million dollars! This is one of my new favorites!!
Christy says
Aww thank you so much, Geri! This little piece never knew it could shine so bright lol! XOXO
Kathy Owen says
I love it! I didn’t know about the gold foil transfers. I have to get some!
Christy says
Thank you, Kathy! They are so easy to work with and add so much! XOXO
Rose Lefebvre says
So elegant!
Christy says
Thank you, Rose! XOXO
Rebecca Payne says
Simply Gorgeous
Christy says
Thank you, Rebecca!! XOXO
Margie Bramer says
OH my! She is gorgeous!!
Adding the blue inside was a beautiful addition.
Another one knocked out of the ballpark!
Hope your holiday season is peaceful.
Christy says
Thank you so much, Margie!! I loved seeing this one come together! I hope you too enjoy a blessed holiday season! XOXO
Suzi Ryder says
Another beautiful save! So inspiriting, Bravo!!!!
Christy says
Thanks so much, Suzi! XOXO
Joanne Ireland says
Christy, Your “work” is just beautiful not sure how you come up with so many different things ..I love how you examine item in the thrift store before you buy them very smart as I have learned the hard way lol. Ok I just ordered a couple items from your etsy shop you ship quicker than amazon! it’s a little dangerous lol. Thank you for all the great inspiration you provide!
Christy says
Aww thank you so much, Joanne! I too have learned the hard way to be careful what you bring home ha ha! And I truly appreciate your business…glad I am able to get things to you quickly!! XOXO