A couple smaller items

Here's a couple fun things I made from various candlestands.  The plantstand is for my hoya Stix who was given to me for my first dance recital many moons ago.

I had a couple of those wrought iron candlestands too that I glued plates to.  I think they would work great on a buffet or covered with holiday cookies or something. 

 That's real Wedgewood china.  Don't tell my mother.  Currently for sale on Pittsburgh craigslist for $20.

This next one is similar but has autumn-colored plates and pivots. It is also currently for sale on Pittsburgh craigslist for $15.

This is something I made for myself out of a miniature display.  I love, love, love it.  It is not for sale.

Future projects

Here's a look at a few projects sitting in my workshop at the moment.

Plenty to keep me busy this winter!

Windowframe mirror gets a facelift

I found this windowframe mirror at one of my favorite thrifting spots and got it not only half off but had dollar-off coupons as well.  With help from my favorite child laborer, I repainted it a rich chocolate brown and added a saying in the upper left corner that reads, 'You make every day more beautiful.' 

SOLD

Buffet turned kitchen island

This is another flip I did for myself.  I found a buffet with many drawers on craigslist.

With a little child labor, I painted the whole thing including the inside of the drawers, got new knobs and added a countertop piece from Ikea.

It has beadboard wallpaper on the fronts of the drawers and sides of the island to match the kitchen cabinets.  I don't know how we ever lived without it!

First flip - Entertainment center becomes play kitchen

I don't have a before picture of this one, but this was my first major flip.  I found an entertainment center on craigslist and turned it into a play kitchen for my daughter.  I saw this idea online and stole it.

The only real issue was getting it upstairs because it was so heavy!  I love it though.  I'm so proud.

Lane Cedar Chest turned pink toy box

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Before - I found this 1945 Lane cedar chest posted on craigslist.  When I picked it up, it had some pretty serious water damage to the veneer, but the inside was great. 

The shelf inside was originally a selling point, but I took it off because of the danger found in the combination of little fingers and metal hinges.

 After - I scraped off some of the veneer, painted, papered and polyed it. 

I added safety hinges to keep it from slamming, but I'll probably end up putting a third one on there.  I also opted not to drill a hole in the back but would be willing to if someone requests it.

SOLD