Media Center

I've been searching high and low for an affordable console/media center to fill this whole

Nice, huh?

So, I start at Pottery Barn. HAhahahahah. Affordable? Yeah!

Pottery Barn is where I go to get ideas, not make purchases.

So I see this little beauty.

Price $999....that's dollars, thank you.

Gratefully, I have been successful in the second-hand furniture department. I found this classy piece on Craig's..after just a few days of looking.

However, the big winner was a Thomasville dresser I found at Salvation Army. I saw it, thought about it, measured it twice, thought some more, then sent my daughter to pick it up one day while I was at work. It was half off...$144! Score!

before picture

I spent several hours (read: days) sanding and filling holes.

Then I used several coats of Rust-oleum spray primer in red, then 3-4 coats of

Rust-oleum Colonial Red in satin. As a final touch, I used Minwax walnut stain to distress and add dimension. Finished off with clear coats.

Spray paint is fabulous!

It fits like a glove!

New hardware to finish off the masterpiece.

My neighbor said this looks like a happy face! I agree.Excellent storage for Wii and dvd.

Each drawer holds dvd....perfectly.
Total cost under $200. BAM!

My two helpers. Thanks guys!

Im linking to:

Savvy Southern Style

Miss Mustard Seed

All Things Inspired

Centsational Girl

Check them out!

Pottery Barn Pillows

Happy Thursday!

A week before Thanksgiving and things are moving right along. We are going to be visiting family, so no dinner at my house this year. Shoosh!

However, we will be visiting some dear friends who will be hosting my brood for the turkey/Harry Potter/shopping/football fest.

It's only polite to bring something to the hostess, don't you think?

This year my husband will be bringing a 24 pack of Diet Coke (how very thoughtful!) and some summer sausage. I don't think our hostess will care much, but the hubby's will enjoy the snacks while watching football.

My hubby thinks with his tummy, I think with my eyes. When I saw these pillows at Pottery Barn Teens, I think I screamed a little.

Cute, bright and embroidered.

Then I inspiration on how to make them at Naptime Crafters and it was all over and done.

Here are mine:

I call this one: Owlie Babba and the 40 Leaves

Falling Leaves

They turned out sooo nice, that my sister is getting the same set for her birthday. The

floral pattern is perfect for her living room (cross fingers).

I even, quite by coincidence, came home for the store with the same fabric as Naptime Crafters.

Hum. Must be cuz it's so cute.

Enjoy!