Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Simple Shelf Upcycle

I bought a simple, poorly made wood shelf at a garage sale.  I am sure the son who built this for his mama meant well, but it was assembled with a nail gun and brad nails certainly are not going to hold books on a shelf. 
 After I secured the shelves with screws, I painted it white and then grey over that. I left the back beadboard piece white (I removed it to paint the bookshelf--so much easier), distressed it all and used stain over the paint. 

Simple redo to a now, very functional piece.
 Oh, and that oh so 80's bride? Yep that is me 24 years ago!
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4 comments:

  1. I like it. Pretty 80's bride.

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  2. Oooh, I LOVE it! I just found your blog and I can tell I am going to find a lot of inspiration here! I am your newest follower! :)

    http://tiffanyandcoblog.blogspot.com

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  3. Simply beautiful. Great finish, and wedding photo.

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  4. Hi Becky, I just discovered your blog. Love your Sunday scriptures. Thank You

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