Mid century modern redo!

Picked up this dresser at a thrift store a while back for $29! It had been painted numerous times but I had a vision for it!

After removing the paneling nailed to the top (not sure why) I began the tedious work of stripping the paint off of the drawer fronts. I used the "safer" orange stripper and it wasn't bad at all.

On some the paint came right off! I followed the instructions carefully. Scraped, sanded then stained. I loved the end product!! I change styles often-it keeps things fresh!! It's served many purposes and for a total of $40 I have a piece I'll enjoy for many years and many different settings! 

Feel free to ask me for step by step instructions!!

DIY Coat Rack

Ever went to open your dresser drawer only to have the entire front piece/face of the drawer come completely off? If you're tired of fixing it or have decided to re-purpose the dresser for something else, keep the drawer fronts and make coat racks! Add a fresh coat of paint if you desire, pick up some inexpensive hooks, and add your own personal touch! Voila! an up-cycle worth getting hooked on!

Above is the drawer front with one of the original knobs still on it. I could have chosen to use those for the hooks but needed something a bit sturdier and I can use those on another project!

I also chose to hang the rack vertically because it fit perfectly that way by the front door. For the bathroom I'll choose to place the hooks on a horizontal angle for the towels.

I picked up the hooks super cheap at the 99!

There you have it!

Added some color :)

My vertical coat rack made from the front of a dresser draw!

A Blank Palette, a new table...

I came across wood pallet diy ideas online and thought, wow, that's pretty cool! Here in coastal San Diego wood pallets usually retire to the beach area where they are soon lit up and burned to the enjoyment of many gathered for good times by a bonfire! These 2 got away! I picked them up behind a local business after inquiring inside about their use. Many people are unaware that it is actually illegal to take pallets from a business..I learned this via lil old man waving finger at me and pointing to cameras above! So, after obtaining the okay from the business I loaded them into my Jetta and began to imagine the possibilities! 

My home's theme is sorta beach cottage with vintage/retro flare. I was in need of a coffee table and thought this would make an awesome coffee table. I up cycle and recycle EVERYTHING! I rarely buy new. 

If you want the specs on how I put this piece together message me or leave in the comments below.

******Total Cost: $3.24******

FYI: Please, please, please remember safety. Stepped on a nail working on this project and......OUCH!