She was so ugly that I tried NOT to buy her.
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A lady had her listed on craigslist for $90.00. The moment I saw this cabinet and the veneer hanging off it, and realized that the glass door on it was not the original, I tired as nice as I could to say.... this really isn't what I am looking for. This is more project that I know what to do with. The nice lady wouldn't let me leave - she finally said, well I would take less. I kept saying I don't want to offend you. She said I would take $75.00. I was think no way lady, but again said, I don't want to offend you. Her husband said make an offer - we need to get rid of stuff!! I reluctantly offered $30.00 -Of course she was insulted, but she looked at the huband, and he looked at her like if you don't take that your crazy - she said, I will take $40. SOLD.
After a new back, paintable wainscoting wallpaper on the inside, a few coats of primer, and a blend of SW Niffy Turquoise, and Valspar Breath of Blue paint, here is
Little Miss Turquoise with her party dress on!
Even though she is a cutie- she really wasn't what I thought she would be. I broke up with her.... I am just cheap that way - for $160.00 bones I sent her packing.
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You did a beautiful job! Seriously that's impressive!
ReplyDeleteVery very cute! I love the color!
ReplyDeleteI like the wainscoting back and the distressed paint!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
from Trash to Treasure Decorating
I love it! I would've kept it. I keep way too much stuff though! lol
ReplyDeleteI like your blog. I am a new follower.
OK somebody pass me the tissue, this is the best romance story I've read in a long time!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you transformed this from an ugly duckling to a darling little swan!
Terry
PS found you through another blog, but now I can't remember which one:) So hi there:)
Terry
Thanks Ladies! I am new to your blog world and feel so honored that you made a comment about my Little Miss Turquoise. I forgot to add in the post that the wainscoting back is actually that paintable wallpaper.
ReplyDeleteI love this makeover! I am doing a makeover on a piece of furniture and going to try it turquoise...I'm a little nervous, but it will be something different. :)
ReplyDeleteI love it, it looks great!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome that you made a nice profit off of it! I love that you bargained it down too from the initial seller. Too funny.
ReplyDeleteYour paint job and the wainscoting on the back with the white inside was perfect. You really did a great job re-finishing her!
I love how this turned out. I wouldn't be able to give it up if I had created it. But then I LOVE turquoise. Great job. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. I just became your newest follower.
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