Wednesday, August 10, 2011

What to Do with Random Drawers

I dug this cute little drawer out of a Goodwill Outlet bin {surprise!}

Most people would pass up a sad and lonely drawer without it's original furniture to go into, but not me no sir!
It was brown when I found it, sorry I didn't get a "before" photo.

A nice coat of french grey and a little distressing made it purdy.
Now it is display for items during sales!




Posted by The Vintage Farmhouse at 8:38 AM

31 comments:

  1. emilysnanAugust 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    hiya nicki , this is gorgeous and sooo useful too x thanks for sharing
    xmaggiex

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  2. Dreaming of VintageAugust 10, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Hi Nicki! What a beautiful drawer and a great idea!
    Kelly

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  3. Ruffles and RelicsAugust 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Love it... great idea! I'll have to find some of these for display at the booth..

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  4. Passionate for WhiteAugust 10, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I'm never passing up a lonely drawer again...EVA!

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  5. SandiAugust 10, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Love it! I do this too, but use white paint. Where do you purchase your french grey paint?
    Hugs~

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  6. lvroftiquesAugust 10, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I would've scooped it up too Nikki. So cute in white! It'll be perfect for your shows.
    Thanks for stopping by!
    I'm addicted to that style of chandelier (birdcage) I have three of em! *winks* but none of the others were FREE. *winks* Vanna

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  7. BohemianAugust 10, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Love your transformation of the orphan drawer!

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  8. Connie (aka LOU)August 10, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Nicki

    Another beautiful piece you have transformed. Like this too, but dang, I just can't get that stool with the pretty script writing out of my head. What's up with that? Love it, LOVVVVE it!

    Connie (aka LOU)

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  9. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    You sound like me...save it gotta' save it...lol Cute job!

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  10. Tami August 10, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Great find and so adorable!

    Visiting via The Brambleberry Cottage.

    Enjoy your week,
    Tami @ A Grils Gotta Nest

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  11. Ricki TreleavenAugust 11, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Adorable idea, Nicki!

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  12. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 11, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Perfect, I can't resist a drawer myself! LOve the color, thanks for linking up, Nicki! xoxo, Debra

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  13. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 11, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do. I really like the way you distressed the handle....it really stands out now. Nice job!

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  14. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 11, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I love these, Nicki! I have had one on my "to find" list for a couple of years now but haven't gotten lucky finding one yet. I love them painted white and they really are great storage pieces.

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  15. Lady PamelaAugust 11, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I looked absolutely everywhere for 2 sewing machine drawers to use as pencil/pen holders in my office amoire. Finally had to buy something else. But the very next week, I found exactly what I was looking for! I should have waited.

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  16. Kim @ French Country AntiquesAugust 11, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I love drawers like this, too!

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  17. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)August 11, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    What a lovely post! Love those drawers. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  18. Lina - Fancy Frugal LifeAugust 11, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Very smart! love this upcycle :)

    Lina
    Fancy Frugal Life

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  19. Megan GunyanAugust 11, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Love it! The pull is beautiful. Great job!

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  20. CindyAugust 11, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    What a great idea! This turned out beautifully!!

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  21. raggygirlvintageAugust 11, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    It looks wonderful, I'm busy painting two up right now, amazing how you start to find them once your eyes are open and you don't see the ugly brown! Your pillows look so pretty in there!
    Tracey

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  22. Sandi~A Cottage MuseAugust 12, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    How pretty!
    I use these in my studio...they make great and pretty storage!

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  23. BECKYAugust 12, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Hi! Your blog is so lovely. This is my first visit. This drawer is so charming!! I just bought a sweet little drawer and love the color of yours! Can you tell me what brand of paint you used and where you found it?

    And I see you have an Etsy shop, too! I am off to check it out!

    Have a delightful day!
    Becky

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  24. LisaAugust 12, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    "Sew" cute! I love the antiqued white color you chose

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  25. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageAugust 12, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Just darling! Love the details!

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  26. the old white houseAugust 12, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    perfection! I have a weakness for any kind of old container, they just come in so handy! t. xoxo

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  27. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Love that drawer, absolutely beautiful! I just found one somewhere (in a dumpster, sssh, don't tell:) already painted, and I'm enjoying it too. Added you to my blog roll so I can keep up with you. Thanks for sharing at Common Ground where I found your blog.

    Hugs,
    Mary @ Redo 101

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  28. SImple and Serene LivingAugust 13, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I love these old drawers. So many uses and I love that you painted it white.
    Happy new follower from Vintage Inspiration Friday.
    Laura

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  29. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 13, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    What a nice display piece. Love the hardware. I have a stack of these I've been meaning to paint. Yours turned out beautifully.

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  30. Heaven's WalkAugust 13, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    What a beautiful paint and distressing job on your drawer, Nicki! Way to repurpose! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  31. Courtney ~ French Country CottageAugust 13, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Super cute~ I love little old random drawers too! There is something so charming about them! Thanks for linking up at FNF and sharing this! :)

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