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Monday, February 25, 2013

TV cart revised

A long time ago 
(ok, well at least 10 years ago), 
I got this little tv cart to use as a nightstand in my bedroom. 
It had wheels and it served it's purpose well. 
This little guy has been moved around for a while, wearing different hats...even holding a small tv.
I moved this at the end of our hallway, right outside the girls bedroom.
I needed a place where the girls could sit and put their shoes on AND

I needed some extra shoes' storage.

Now it was time to paint it.
One coat of this
and one coat of latex paint

I added a writing that brings me a smile every time I look at it:
Benvenuti Amici
(welcome friends)


I also made a simple dropcloth skirt to cover the already piled up shoes.
All done.

...well, now I will work on the mirror on the wall...not pictured...

Cost of project $0
the cart was free,
the paint I already had on hand,
the dropcloth was a strip left over from previous projects.

Stay Frugal,
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23 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 25, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    A great little makeover and I love the greeting.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    what a great make over!!

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  3. DebbiedoosFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    What a great makeover. I hold on to things too and there is a reason for it.

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  4. Meredith @ The Laundry Can WaitFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Functional AND pretty to look at. You did a good job on the message.

    XOXO,
    Meredith

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  5. ℳartina @ Northern NestingFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Awesome makeover Daniela...I love the added script!

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  6. RhondaFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Great project! Pretty and useful

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  7. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    perfect when you can update something old and make it useful! Well done!

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  8. SuzyFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    This is a great makeover, Daniela! I never would have thought of something like this.

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  9. Amy of While Wearing HeelsFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    WOW. That turned out great. I love that you hand painted an Italian saying. I also love that you added some drop cloth to hide the shoes...that is brilliant.

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  10. KellyFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    That is really a great makeover! I love the writing you added.

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  11. Shabby Brocante, KarenFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    That's an amazing make over! Awesome job! Love it!
    Karen

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  12. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Dearest Daniela,
    Your Benvenuti Amici is a practical dream! You are a smart stylist. Lucky husband for having such a brainy wife!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  13. Maria ElenaFebruary 26, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Daniela, this is an awesome makeover! I also hold on to things. It is a constant battle in this house and my answer always is, I don't need it now, but I may need it later. :) Great post!

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  14. Cristina GarayFebruary 26, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    The writing makes it so unique! Great makeover!

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  15. SarahFebruary 26, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    What a GREAT, great idea. The hubs always gets on me for keeping all my shoes out in plain view so I might need to find something like this. :)

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    That is so cute, I love seeing items repurposed and looking better than they did originally for their intended purpose.

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  17. Sew a Fine SeamFebruary 26, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    That's aweseome Daniella! I love that you put Italian words on it - I assume they are Italian anyway :)

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  18. UnknownFebruary 26, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    You never cease to amaze me Dani!! I love how you can turn something you already have that is ok, into something completely new and fabulous :)

    xo, Tanya

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  19. deborahFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    It looks awesome! It's amazing what a little time and paint can do.

    I always like the feeling of having an idea that organizes an area a little better and works for what we're needing in our home.

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  20. Mindi@MyLove2CreateFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    How perfect! It is amazing what paint will do! It looks great and the cloth is perfect to hide the shoes! Best part...FREE!

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  21. ReviFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Much nicer! It's like a new piece.
    Love the italian lettering, too.
    -Revi

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  22. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 1, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Cute and simple idea.

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  23. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    That is my kind of project! Beautiful and useful. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent this week.
    Kathy

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