Erin discovered this diamond in the rough, or actually, dresser on the curb (for fuh-ree!) on trash day. Someone who was too lazy to try and repair the water damage and craptacular paint color tossed this solid wood, dove-tail construction piece to the curb. They did, I note, try to polish that one knob, so I guess they aren’t total bums.
Erin (NOT a bum, even though she will dig through the neighbors trash) took it home, fixed up the water damaged sides with some beadboard, gave it a fresh coat of paint (mistint, great find!) and has a beautiful new dresser to show for it. More pics on her blog Decor Allure. Thanks Erin!
7 Comments
Katherine
August 4, 2010 at 3:21 PMthis is beautiful. wish i had roads that produced free furniture!
Wes and Dani
August 4, 2010 at 4:41 PMDang, why don’t my neighbors throw solid-wood furniture to the curb? *Sigh*
Beautiful. Wouldn’t it look great with a mirror placed on top of it or above it?
Jen (aka: Photojenic)
August 4, 2010 at 4:45 PMDitto…all that seems to get tossed or donated is fake wood.
Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle
August 4, 2010 at 5:00 PMI’m with the others when it comes to solid wood pieces. The only thing I ever see is junk.
NanaDiana
August 4, 2010 at 5:38 PMShe did a great job! I would have loved to see the beadboard sides too. Diana
Melissa
August 4, 2010 at 6:46 PMThis was a great find! It turned out so pretty. Thanks Lindsey for continuing to inspire the rest of us. I can’t wait for the kids to go back to school so I can start projects again!
**Mumzy
August 5, 2010 at 5:30 AMWow!! I’m finished with my $7.50 yard sale dresser! Just can’t find my camera to send you a pic! This one is adorable! Good job!