{"id":2080,"date":"2014-08-05T21:42:31","date_gmt":"2014-08-06T01:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ridiculousredhead.com\/?p=2080"},"modified":"2014-08-05T21:42:31","modified_gmt":"2014-08-06T01:42:31","slug":"new-found-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ridiculousredhead.com\/?p=2080","title":{"rendered":"New found furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you know I have been trying to figure out my schedule so I can fit everything in. \u00a0I have been working on a lot more signs because they are much easier to stop at anytime in case the baby wakes up from a nap. \u00a0I can fit a little work in here or there. \u00a0With furniture I can’t just stop in the middle. Stopping leads to weird lines in paint and stain that aren’t easily fixed. \u00a0On top of that, if I am covered in paint or paint stripper I can’t just walk upstairs and pick up L from his crib. \u00a0I need to shower first. \u00a0 So furniture is something I have to schedule more, with blocks of time laid out where TB can be on duty.<\/p>\n

As you can imagine finding blocks of time isn’t always easy. \u00a0And if I do find a block of time to sand, which has to be done outside, it will rain. \u00a0Stupid weather. This is the reason for the slowdown in furniture makeovers. \u00a0That and the ones I have done haven’t had pictures taken. I may just walk around my house this week and take pictures of everything. \u00a0I will have enough blog posts for weeks.<\/p>\n

I am still looking for furniture though since that takes time. \u00a0I found a few pieces recently that I hope to get finished soon so I can share the after photos.<\/p>\n

First is a toy chest. I saw this on Craiglist and noticed that it looked like real wood. It seems to be simple pine but we’ll see once I strip it. \u00a0I am also thinking that I may use this as a tutorial on paint stripping since it’s a simple shape and doesn’t have a ton of layers. I have such lofty goals!<\/p>\n

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The inside was covered in a “festive” contact paper which didn’t last long. \u00a0I had to know what was under it. They also left some cedar blocks inside which was very thoughtful. \u00a0 Luckily it doesn’t seem to need them.<\/p>\n

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The other piece is a dresser. \u00a0I like dressers. \u00a0Chairs are so much work with all their legs and spindles. \u00a0But dressers can be a simple job. \u00a0And everyone needs a dresser so they sell well. \u00a0I saw this one online and over breakfast mentioned it to TB. \u00a0He was actually more receptive than I thought but I knew the next question was “Where are you going to put it?’ \u00a0I knew I could find room. \u00a0Luckily I had a rocking chair that had to go and I sold it that afternoon. \u00a0By the time TB came home with the dresser there was a spot for it.<\/p>\n

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Different people have different ways to keep track of all the furniture they refinish. \u00a0I have everything numbered in my inventory but I also have nicknames because I will remember those in my head. \u00a0Sometimes it’s simple like ‘the blue dresser’ or ‘Sharon’s Chair’ because my Aunt Sharon found it for me. \u00a0I wasn’t sure what I would call this one until I was taking these pictures and noticed the hardware. \u00a0Now I am calling it the Pineapple Dresser. \u00a0I have no idea how I will use the hardware because I don’t like brass but I think they are fun. \u00a0I don’t even know if that’s a flower or what but it reminds me of pineapple so I’m going with it.<\/p>\n

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If you are interested in either of these pieces and would like to have them refinished to match your home, let me know!<\/p>\n

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