Friday, October 21, 2011

{Toy Chest}

This piece I picked up this morning, I got started on it right away because I knew exactly where it was going.  I needed toy storage downstairs.  I don't know about you, but I hate clutter and that includes toys.  I think I'm a little on the OCD side of life.







When I saw this piece online I thought it was much bigger so I had envisioned putting it in a different place in our newly finished basement, (I thought is a buffet table, silly me)..... so I was pleasantly surprised when I realized it was a chest.  Yes!  I've been looking for one of these desperately.  I was even contemplating spending 250 bucks at TJMaxx for a large chest, if you know me that price is waaay outta my happy place.





  I'm so excited to get organized downstairs.  It's waaay cuter than any of the other chests I've been looking at online.  







I initially thought I could take off the hardware and spray paint it ORB, but those babies are glued on.  They're entirely just for show, the doors and drawers don't open.  So I had to do the second best thing, just paint them.  






Look at those fancy little feet.  Aw, I'm in love.






And a keyhole.  I don't have the key, but I don't think I'll be needing to lock my son's toys up anyway, unless he's really bad! ;)






So perfect for me, yay!








11 comments:

  1. You picked it up, painted, and photographed it all in one day? You deserve a medal! Love the painted handles
    Tina

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  2. Oh my, this is just SOOO pretty! Actually... it is GORGEOUS! Love it!

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  3. That is simply exquisite! I LOVE it soooo much! The style, the color, the distressing...I could just go on!

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  4. You must really hate clutter if you picked that bad boy up and had it finished in the same day! It looks AWESOME!! I love that color! Love those little feet too! :)

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  5. oooh i love it! that color is amazing! and so exciting that you have such a need for it! :)

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  6. This is a GREAT piece! The prettiest toy box I've ever seen ;-)

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  7. Gorgeous! I love the colour too whats it called?

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  8. Great find! I especially love the feet, they are the same as the ones on my sofa!

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  9. Julie, I LOVE this piece!! I am actually gaga for the painted handles, I think it worked out in your favor :). You have inspired me so much with your stuff that I now have a list of pieces I want to paint!

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  10. Stumbled across your blog & LOVE it! I love the color you used here, can you please share what it is?

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