Take That Ikea

I love buying  much better quality 

second hand pieces for much less than

what it would cost for new ones of

the same quality and sometimes

poorer quality.

We have had this little dresser for years

and it is solid wood, maybe maple. I paid $150.00 

for it. Todd cut a little bit off the 

legs to make the same height as

the other dresser which

is the best height as a night stand for our bed.

and this maple one which I found on Kijiji for $20.00.

We removed the kick  

and I thought I was going to get him to 

make it look like this but I have 

changed my mind and decided to 

go with a similar look to the other
dresser.

I removed these pretty glass knobs off the darker dresser

and may use glass again if I don't find my dream 

clear glass lamps.

Great solid wood dovetailed drawers on one

and wood drawers notch construction on the

other is much better than any pressboard/mdf 

construction. 

and everything got a coat of latex Bin 123 primer yesterday.

and while I was busy doing that Todd got a coat

of primer on the side stair built-ins, SWEET!

and today is another grey day, calling for freezing rain. I've got

a busy day planned with more painting and groceries and maybe if

the weather permits a drop down to Mom and Dad's for  a quick visit.

So if you are thinking you need a new piece of furniture and 

are going to hit Ikea, Walmart etc, why don't you check out the classifieds or 

craigslist to see what second hand beauties you can find and 

transform to make your own.

and 

if the sun is shining where you are

send'er my way please!

Have a great day

hugs

Sandra