6.07.2013

Project : Nightstand Restyle






Furniture is expensive. If you're like me... a poor college student, you know that furniture is one thing that you must find at a flea market or salvage left overs from a family member to furnish your space. I was fortunate enough to receive my brother's hand-me-down nightstand and dresser for my room. I wasn't complaining, I love the western styled handles and cuts they have. One thing that bugged me though was all the damage on the table top. There were markings with crayon and pen, scratches, and ring stains. I wasn't expecting any less... it was already a miracle that it lasted through my brothers child hood! Yikes! 




 So I decided to challenge myself to a little (Super easy!) project to make the nightstand mine and to hide some of it's blemishes! I have always been a fan of my parents' childhood photos, so I visited my Granny and looked through some of her albums. I scanned my favorites and started assembling a collage. I incorporated some polaroids from my instax and some pretty magazine clippings as well.






 Once I organized them on my nightstand, I decided to add some flowers that I had dried. After this I pressed on a glass table top that I had made in town to seal it all up, protect the pictures, and keep it all in place. It turned out nicely.








I'm excited with the outcome. I think this would look lovely on a living room coffee table! What a fun centerpiece to a room and a great conversation starter. Friends and family would love to look at these.
Do you have any fun projects planned to improve your space this summer? 

Truly // Sarah


10 comments:

  1. love this. i am a sucker for old photos.

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  2. Cute idea! Most of my projects are centered around kitty proofing :)

    x missdottidee.blogspot.com

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  3. Great idea, the finished product looks awesome ^.^
    I LOVE your iphone stand~ is that just a piece of wood you found or can you buy those? x

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    1. It's just a piece of wood and I stuck a nail in it to hold up my phone :)

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    2. Fantastic, I'm gonna have to give that a go, thanks! Xx

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  4. it turned out so great! i love it. and also your radio might be the cutest ever.

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    1. It's Crosley from Urban a few years ago! It's an alarm clock/iPod dock/radio! I love it!

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  5. oh, i do really love this! i have done this before to a wicker desk that i own, it is really a great idea to take something and make it yours.

    lindsey louise

    hellomrrabbitblog.com

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