I love how resourceful my readers are (or should I say bee-sourceful?). Check out this story sent in by Leslie. She’d been eyeing a bookshelf at a local vintage store that was priced at $400 – but she knew she’d never spend that much on a bookshelf.
During her neighborhood garage sale, someone put out a cheap bookshelf on the curb with a big FREE sign on it. Leslie whisked it away in her car, knowing she could “doll” it up.
The first thing she did was add a decorative trim along the bottom shelf and then a piece of crown molding to the top. These were things she already had – so they didn’t cost her a thing.
Then she added two coats of primer and two coats of semi-gloss white pain, also supplies she had on hand. All she had to buy was $3 worth of foam brushes!
Check out the final product. . . .
Isn’t it a beauty. It’s amazing what a little trim and a few coats of paint can do for something. I’m so impressed with her creativeness. I would have never thought of adding the decorative trim – but it makes a huge difference! And for only $3 out of pocket and a little elbow grease – great job Leslie!
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Laura says
There has been a free bookcase on craigslist for days. If only I had a way to get it home!
Marg says
Laura,
Ask if they can deliver, I list stuff all of the time a lot of people will not ask for it to be delivered. I used to deliver, I just wanted the free stuff gone!
Maegen says
Leslie,
You’re amazing!
I’m pretty sure that would still look like trash at my house, but you made something truly beautiful.
leslie says
Thank you Maegen. So nice of you to appreciate my simple skills. I’m trying to do more repurposing. It really is fun and rewarding. You can see more at simplymusicwise.blogspot.com