Jen received this desk from a friend who knew of her talent for transformations. What a nice friend. Guess how many of my friends have given me free furniture? NONE OF THEM! They must know me too well, and figure that if they gave me some item to makeover, I would either let it sit in my garage for 10 years or sell it on Craigslist. That’s why I live vicariously through everyone else and their fantastic abilities.
Jen, for instance, chopped half of this desk off with a chainsaw and turned it into a side table! That’s pretty amazing to me. Check out all the details on her blog Eating My Candy.
Tara didn’t take any power tools to her telephone chair, but she did knock out the side for a more open look, which really highlights its curvy shape. It’s like a brand new chair! I’d even call it better than new, because new furniture doesn’t come with the pride of doing it yourself, or the fun stories to tell about how you had to de-spider it either. Where’s the fun in that? Great job Tara!
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11 Comments
Jillian {Her Split Ends}
April 24, 2012 at 5:30 PMLove the fantastic telephone table! How creative! Any idea what tools she used to get the sides off cleanly?
Cheers
~ Jillian
http://www.hersplitends.com
Creations By Cindy
April 24, 2012 at 2:46 PMOh I just love the before and after’s. What awesome transformations. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Sass - aka - Kathy
April 24, 2012 at 3:56 PMThese updates are fabuloso! Keep ’em coming!
coree kback
April 24, 2012 at 4:27 PMI have the exact same telephone table that I have been meaning to transform for like 3 years now!
Reading this gives me inspiration again!
Adriana
April 24, 2012 at 5:17 PMLove them both!
Emelie
April 24, 2012 at 5:27 PMi love that table!
i have a high school desk/chair ive been meaning to re-do and have been looking for before /after of someone eses work but cant find any similar.
Jen Flint
April 24, 2012 at 7:36 PMThanks so much for the feature Linsey!
Jen
Eatingmycandy.blogspot.com
**Mumzy
April 24, 2012 at 9:08 PMHhheeyyyy, remember the desk under your mirror? Go look…it’s still there!!! Ummmm……
Becky@DoodleBug
April 25, 2012 at 8:00 PMGreat Uses for some outdated pieces! And that’s the best solution for an old gossip table/chair that I’ve seen-definitely a thumbs up!
Tara
April 26, 2012 at 6:05 PMThanks so much for the feature 🙂 That telephone table was SO much fun to re-do! Cant wait to get my hands dirty again!
Tara
Money Marriage and Motherhood
April 26, 2012 at 6:44 PMlove the telephone table redo!!