Comments on: Furniture Rehab: 5 Tips for Finding Pieces to Makeover http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/ Real Home, Real Family, Real Life Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:03:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Jane http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-15278 Jane Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:09:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-15278 Also, never overlook the curb! I found two little nightstand/cabinets on the curb and turned them into play kitchens. I only have a handsaw and a drill. My workshop was my apartment living room & balcony. Also, never overlook the curb! I found two little nightstand/cabinets on the curb and turned them into play kitchens. I only have a handsaw and a drill. My workshop was my apartment living room & balcony.

]]> By: Ms. Booty Homemaker http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-15277 Ms. Booty Homemaker Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:06:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-15277 yes, yes, but where are you storing these pieces in the meantime? small house here, w/ no extra room.... suggestions? yes, yes, but where are you storing these pieces in the meantime? small house here, w/ no extra room…. suggestions?

]]> By: The Nester http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-15275 The Nester Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:41:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-15275 Totally missed this post and it is fantastic--you are becoming quite the informative writer! Totally missed this post and it is fantastic–you are becoming quite the informative writer!

]]> By: Julie http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-15058 Julie Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:37:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-15058 Kimba- Do you use a high gloss paint for the dining table/chairs? I just bought a table/chairs and want it to look like yours. Plus it needs to be ready to stand up to four rough children! <br />thanks! You are the Best! Kimba- Do you use a high gloss paint for the dining table/chairs? I just bought a table/chairs and want it to look like yours. Plus it needs to be ready to stand up to four rough children!
thanks! You are the Best!

]]> By: Jen r. http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-15001 Jen r. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:21:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-15001 Amen! I can't wait! Amen! I can’t wait!

]]> By: Jessica http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14713 Jessica Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:55:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14713 I'm definetly into the refinishing thing lately! You gave some great examples, Thanks! I’m definetly into the refinishing thing lately! You gave some great examples, Thanks!

]]> By: Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14712 Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:51:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14712 Ah....a post that is music to my ears. I have to stop buying pieces until I finish the ones from last yard sale season. i am on it! Ah….a post that is music to my ears. I have to stop buying pieces until I finish the ones from last yard sale season. i am on it!

]]> By: Mandi http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14711 Mandi Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:18:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14711 I think you added that last comment on #3 just for me. I have several things in my garage that are just waiting on me to actually execute those big plans of mine. So many BIG ideas, so little time! I think you added that last comment on #3 just for me. I have several things in my garage that are just waiting on me to actually execute those big plans of mine. So many BIG ideas, so little time!

]]> By: Living with Lindsay http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14710 Living with Lindsay Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:56:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14710 Such a timely post, as I've been in the garage all day painting the purple desk I found at Goodwill! :) Such a timely post, as I’ve been in the garage all day painting the purple desk I found at Goodwill! :)

]]> By: Pretty Organizer http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14709 Pretty Organizer Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:55:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14709 Repurpose is somewhere in my mission statement as a mother. Goodness... who can afford to buy a perfect house full of furniture? Not I. I can pretty much afford to buy a perfect color of paint and a few brushes for the project (even they get pricey). <br/><br/>Excellent words to live by my painting sister. I'm trying to gear up for another furniture painting project. Just need to be prepared for the whole house to go to pot while I'm in my zone:) Repurpose is somewhere in my mission statement as a mother. Goodness… who can afford to buy a perfect house full of furniture? Not I. I can pretty much afford to buy a perfect color of paint and a few brushes for the project (even they get pricey).

Excellent words to live by my painting sister. I’m trying to gear up for another furniture painting project. Just need to be prepared for the whole house to go to pot while I’m in my zone:)

]]> By: marty39 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14708 marty39 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:15:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14708 What great tips and ideas for finding and redoing some really thrifty finds. I look forward to seeing what all you redo. Hugs, Marty What great tips and ideas for finding and redoing some really thrifty finds. I look forward to seeing what all you redo. Hugs, Marty

]]> By: Tasha http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14707 Tasha Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:13:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14707 Thanks to you this past Saturday I bought 3 pieces to makeover. Never in my life did I think I would buy furniture from a garage sale, but I know that oak does have to stay that way now, Thanks! Thanks to you this past Saturday I bought 3 pieces to makeover. Never in my life did I think I would buy furniture from a garage sale, but I know that oak does have to stay that way now, Thanks!

]]> By: Songbirdtiff http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14706 Songbirdtiff Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:09:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14706 These are great reminders. Don't forget side-of-the-road bargains! <br/><br/>Also known as... someone else's trash :) These are great reminders. Don’t forget side-of-the-road bargains!

Also known as… someone else’s trash :)

]]> By: Blanca http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14705 Blanca Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:06:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14705 Awesome thanks for the tips and links. Awesome thanks for the tips and links.

]]> By: Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14704 Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:26:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14704 Kimba, I need help. I can't stop looking through Goodwill and finding treasures to paint. I just found another today. Help.me. :) Kimba, I need help. I can’t stop looking through Goodwill and finding treasures to paint. I just found another today. Help.me. :)

]]> By: Kelli http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14703 Kelli Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:19:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14703 Thrift stores offer a wealth of treasures, if you are able to go often. I have found fabulous deals, but I have to go once or twice a week. I love it. Thanks for the tips!! Thrift stores offer a wealth of treasures, if you are able to go often. I have found fabulous deals, but I have to go once or twice a week. I love it. Thanks for the tips!!

]]> By: Magic Brush http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14702 Magic Brush Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:02:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14702 Kimba I LOVE this post. I am always on the lookout for good pieces. I did a post awhile back called "Good Bones" about a chest I bought for my baby's bedroom. I love looking past the ugly and imagining how a piece COULD BE! Kimba I LOVE this post. I am always on the lookout for good pieces. I did a post awhile back called “Good Bones” about a chest I bought for my baby’s bedroom. I love looking past the ugly and imagining how a piece COULD BE!

]]> By: Buildeth Her House http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14700 Buildeth Her House Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:17:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14700 Painting is the cheapest way to refurb furniture. I have some projects to tackle this spring and I'm so excited! Painting is the cheapest way to refurb furniture. I have some projects to tackle this spring and I’m so excited!

]]> By: Jennifer P. http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14699 Jennifer P. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:04:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14699 Great ideas! NOw that it is warm outside, I'm looking around my house for stuff to spray paint :)---guess I'll start checking out some thrift stores too! Great ideas! NOw that it is warm outside, I’m looking around my house for stuff to spray paint :) —guess I’ll start checking out some thrift stores too!

]]> By: J http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14698 J Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14698 i am so excited about yard sales...and projects! Warmer weather get here now!!! :) i am so excited about yard sales…and projects! Warmer weather get here now!!! :)

]]> By: Kara http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14697 Kara Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:51:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14697 Imagine my surprise when I started clicking your links and saw that you are featuring one of my projects. Thanks so much-you made my day!<br/><br/>I laughed when I saw the entertainment center turned laundry station. I did the very same thing with mine a few weeks ago, and I thought I was being so clever. Dang, somebody beat me to it! Imagine my surprise when I started clicking your links and saw that you are featuring one of my projects. Thanks so much-you made my day!

I laughed when I saw the entertainment center turned laundry station. I did the very same thing with mine a few weeks ago, and I thought I was being so clever. Dang, somebody beat me to it!

]]> By: AnNicole @ OurSuburbanCottage http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14696 AnNicole @ OurSuburbanCottage Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:48:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14696 Great tips. I can't WAIT to start rehabing some treasures I've found over the winter. I can't wait to see what you come up with too. I'm still entranced by the little bench you painted red and recovered the seat with black and white fabric...genius! Great tips. I can’t WAIT to start rehabing some treasures I’ve found over the winter. I can’t wait to see what you come up with too. I’m still entranced by the little bench you painted red and recovered the seat with black and white fabric…genius!

]]> By: Rona's Home Page http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14695 Rona's Home Page Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:29:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14695 In my neck of the woods, I haven't come across the terrific tag sales of Southern Maine.<br/>We do have some consignment shops and furniture clearance stores that my husband and I like to go to. We actually found a great dresser, for half off! In my neck of the woods, I haven’t come across the terrific tag sales of Southern Maine.
We do have some consignment shops and furniture clearance stores that my husband and I like to go to. We actually found a great dresser, for half off!

]]> By: Diane@A Picture is Worth.... http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-14694 Diane@A Picture is Worth.... Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:18:00 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/04/furniture-rehab-5-tips-for-finding-pieces-to-makeover/#comment-14694 Hi Kimba,<br/>The warmer weather does make me want to tackle some projects. Can't wait to see what you come up with! Hi Kimba,
The warmer weather does make me want to tackle some projects. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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