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in Crafting· Crafts

Mini chest of drawers makeover with a huge impact!


You guys. I found the cutest little, tiny, itty bity, mini chest of drawers at the thrift store. Eek! It is so cute. I love thrift stores because you can find such awesome home decor. With a little spray paint you can totally transform the look of decor from ugly to fabulous. Today’s post is no exception!

Update a thrift store mini Chest of Drawers with spray paint. www.houseofhepworths.com

This adorable little two-drawer wooden box came from Goodwill.


Goodwill?! Don’t act too surprised peeps. U know how I feel about thrift stores… Love them 😀

In case this looks familiar to you, I originally blogged about this in my Keepin’ Myself Busy post.

First things first – clean any item before you paint it!

Updated mini chest of drawers
See that sticky stuff on top of the box? That’s where the Goodwill price tag was. Cue in the Goo Gone. Goo Gone removes any sticky residue left from price tags, etc.

I also used a damp rag to wipe it off.

Now I’m ready to paint!

Updated mini chest of drawers

One last before picture….

As usual I didn’t prime it first. I painted it with Flat black spray paint and then a light coat of Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint.

Updated mini chest of drawers

Adorable.

Now I can keep my office stuff in it.

Updated mini chest of drawers

Maybe I should mix it up a little with the decorating. How about some glass jars on top?

Updated mini chest of drawers

Um… NO. Cute jars. Cute wooden drawer box. NOT ca-ute together.

**Two days later…. **

I’m not really feelin’ it anymore with the office stuff. How about my bathroom?

Updated mini chest of drawers

Okay. I am kinda diggin’ this.

You can kinda see the stuff through the box, what whatevs. It’s still cute.

Updated mini chest of drawers

I bought this little Mikasa dish during my same Goodwill spree. I left it as-is. I just love Mikasa stuff.

Updated mini chest of drawers

And of course, gotta have my Bath and Body Works candle. They should pay me for advertising. Because I totally love their candles. And plug-ins. And bath products. And…

Updated mini chest of drawers

Remember these two simple rules when crafting and decorating:

1. Buy crap

2. Spray paint it

DONE.

Update a thrift store mini Chest of Drawers with spray paint. www.houseofhepworths.com


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Filed Under: Crafting, Crafts Tagged With: accessories, bathroom, before and After, chest of drawers, Goodwill, mini dresser, oil rubbed bronze, ORB, quick and easy, small dresser, spray paint, thrift store

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Comments

  1. Kathryn says

    05/06/2010 at 10:45 pm

    bowing down… “I”m so not worthy!” tee hee… as usual, you are rockin the spray paint! I think I’m just going to take the plunge and buy some!

    Reply
  2. Allyson says

    05/06/2010 at 11:10 pm

    Love your craft rules. Buy crap and spray paint it. Awesomely simplistic. I just did both of them today!

    Reply
  3. SueAnn says

    05/07/2010 at 2:50 am

    I will remember to buy crap and spray paint often.
    Your little drawer thingy is adorable. I swear that ORB spray makes anything look fabulous!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

    Reply
  4. Suzanne says

    05/07/2010 at 3:59 am

    Love it! I just went to Goodwill last night and scored! I bought crap, and this weekend, I’m going to buy ORB and then I’ll post! Remember, I have to drive to the big city to buy ORB, that’s 45 minutes away!

    Reply
  5. Amanda says

    05/07/2010 at 4:57 am

    I love it! Those drawers are so cool too, great find and wonderful makeover!

    Reply
  6. Sharon@Keenisnpirations says

    05/07/2010 at 5:30 am

    ORB…Where would we be without it???

    Reply
  7. Shannon Olson says

    05/07/2010 at 5:50 am

    great Rules!! Everything is beautiful when you see it with spray paint in mind!

    Reply
  8. Morgan says

    05/07/2010 at 6:01 am

    It looks great – I really like the little cabinet – great find! I’m wondering what it would look like if you cut out some scrap book paper to placed it behind the “weaving” so it popped and hid what you had in the drawers. Just an idea. One sheet of scrapbook paper ought to do ya and it’s only like 20-50 cents each.

    Reply
  9. Jingle says

    05/07/2010 at 7:21 am

    This is very cute!

    Reply
  10. Silvana Kathryn says

    05/07/2010 at 7:59 am

    “1. Buy crap

    2. Spray paint it

    DONE.”
    No truer words have ever been spoken on the topic of crafting, or at least thrifting.
    I love how that little cutie turned out.
    I have a little drawer box for the new bathroom too.

    Reply
  11. Ruth says

    05/07/2010 at 9:31 am

    Your post made me laugh…I just love and appreciate your realness. It’s WAY beyond refreshing!
    Thanks.

    Reply
  12. Jan says

    05/07/2010 at 11:55 am

    The box is soooo stinkin’ cute!!

    “Buy Crap. Spray paint it. DONE.” – I LOVE IT!! 🙂 Thanks for making me smile today!

    Reply
  13. sarah says

    05/07/2010 at 2:47 pm

    oooo, i love this!! what a great way to hide office supplies or bathroom items 🙂

    Reply
  14. Sweet Charli Boutique says

    05/07/2010 at 7:14 pm

    You are super-creative!!

    Reply
  15. Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating says

    05/08/2010 at 6:46 am

    Very cute. I love the little lattice drawers.

    And your “two simple rules” made me laugh out loud.

    Reply
  16. Tammy @ Not Just Paper and Glue says

    05/08/2010 at 9:53 am

    LOL – love your crafty rules. I wish I could find cute things at the Goodwill but I rarely find anything in the way of furniture pieces.

    Reply
  17. Jane says

    05/08/2010 at 6:21 pm

    Love your motto! I just got my sister hooked on the ORB now too. How did people live before spray paint…

    Reply
  18. Laura says

    05/08/2010 at 7:41 pm

    I love this! Great job.
    Thanks for linking up to Saturday is Crafty Day!

    Reply
  19. Craftlicious says

    05/08/2010 at 9:37 pm

    Wow Wow Wow
    and one more wow for your writing style

    Really its so good,love it.

    Hugs
    Shahana

    Reply
  20. bequi says

    05/08/2010 at 10:36 pm

    Hey, I linked here from remodelaholics. I was thinking if you’re concerned about the holes in the drawer showing your cotton (and maybe even if you’re not concerned) you could just cut out 2 squares of cute scrap book paper and glue it on the back.

    Voila!

    Reply
  21. Wendy says

    05/09/2010 at 10:28 am

    What a cute little piece! Looks great in the bathroom.

    Reply
  22. Jill says

    05/09/2010 at 9:23 pm

    By adding a bit of spray paint you now have a mini designer bathroom cabinet! Good work! I love it!
    Jill

    Reply
  23. Kaysi @ Keeping It Simple says

    05/10/2010 at 1:23 am

    Cute! I need to find something like this at goodwill!

    Reply
  24. anne maskell says

    05/10/2010 at 5:31 am

    love your site! I can’t get enough of thrift stores, so many treasures,so little time! I just stopped by from TGC, and I’m so glad I did!

    Reply
  25. J.Hill says

    05/10/2010 at 5:35 am

    “1. Buy crap

    2. Spray paint it”

    Words to live by.

    Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!

    Reply
  26. Sarah says

    05/10/2010 at 5:26 pm

    Great motto! This little piece can more around for lots of uses. Great find!

    Reply
  27. Joselyn says

    05/10/2010 at 6:23 pm

    So cute! Love this! Turned out great!

    Reply
  28. Ginger says

    05/10/2010 at 8:22 pm

    Looks awesome! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

    Ginger
    SSB

    Reply
  29. Alyssa says

    05/10/2010 at 8:27 pm

    This is gorgeous!
    Love the ORB…great job.

    Alyssa

    Reply
  30. Stephanie Lynn says

    05/10/2010 at 10:35 pm

    The box is super cute! I love the orb treatments. Fabulous! What a great find! Thanks so much for stopping by and joining the Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly appreciate it! Hope you have a great week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

    Reply
  31. All Thingz Related says

    05/11/2010 at 4:13 pm

    Another amazing rescue! Thank you ORB! :mrgreen:
    Thanks for sharing @ Anything Related!!

    Reply
  32. nikki@kreativeknack says

    05/11/2010 at 6:33 pm

    How in the heck did I miss this post! Hmmm? I love it in the bathroom! 😀

    Reply
  33. Katherine @ Grass Stains says

    05/11/2010 at 8:51 pm

    Love it! I couldn’t tell how big it was from the first picture, but once I got an idea of the size, I was all about putting it in the bathroom! Great choice. Love what you did with it. 🙂

    Reply
  34. Bargain Blondie says

    05/11/2010 at 9:18 pm

    Hey Great Find!!! I saw you on house of grace… Love your blog I can’t wait to see what is coming up. I am for sure going to be your newest follower!

    ~Elisabeth

    Reply
  35. Creative2xmom says

    05/11/2010 at 9:54 pm

    I love it in the bathroom. I’m gonna have to keep a look out for something similar.

    Thanks for linking up!

    Reply
  36. Katie says

    05/12/2010 at 5:31 am

    Girl you speak my language! Spray paint makes everything better! 😀

    Reply
  37. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    05/12/2010 at 3:17 pm

    Love the detail on the drawers!

    Reply
  38. Liz says

    05/12/2010 at 5:05 pm

    Very cute! Looks like the perfect item for the bathroom counter!

    Liz
    Loving This Mom Stuff

    Reply
  39. Nikki says

    05/12/2010 at 7:54 pm

    LOVE it!!!! I need to get me some ORB…stat! 😀

    Reply
  40. chriss says

    05/13/2010 at 10:36 am

    perfect in your bathroom

    love to rescue STUFF too

    chriss x

    Reply
  41. Michelle says

    05/17/2010 at 1:28 pm

    I thought it was a little bigger! How cool for your bathroom though!! Thanks for linking up!!

    Reply
  42. Marie says

    05/17/2010 at 9:16 pm

    Hello sweet Allison – I’m catching up from last week’s Met Monday! I love what you did with that cute box. Great rescue! Love the color and it’s perfect in the bathroom.

    Blessings,
    Marie

    Reply
  43. Charity says

    05/18/2010 at 6:20 pm

    I love this in your bathroom! Great find, and a great fix.

    Reply
  44. Becky says

    06/14/2010 at 6:03 am

    Beautiful! You could also cut out a few squares of cardboard to fit and spray paint them to match, then slide them inside the drawers and hide the items inside.

    Reply
  45. debbie shipley says

    06/25/2011 at 12:14 pm

    My new motto…

    Buy Crap
    Spray Paint It
    Repeat

    Love your blog, found it through Tip Junkie!
    Keep on Sprayin’ sista!

    Reply

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