Project Hutch- Round Two

As I've mentioned, projects are getting completed (you may ask, when the heck will they be done, geeeez?)- I ask myself every weekend.  Ha.  After hours into painting our hutch this past Saturday, D and I we're becoming delirious.  We decided to stop at leaving only the door frames and drawers left to be done for round three.  Once those are complete, we can add the backboard (which still needs to be purchased and painted) and add all the hardware, and this project will be complete- easier said than done.  Not to mention getting it into the apartment from the garage (ugh).

Anyway, all the photos taken show off D's mad painting skills (I lifted more than a finger too), but decided to play photographer as well:

Oh, and the infamous chair- (in the background) just got dropped off at the upholsterer's yesterday, FINALLY!!!

And a teaser for those who have been poking and prying for a shot of our new sofa:

We love it!  I can't wait to show the entire living room once we get photos and artwork up on the walls.  Do you dig our new coffee table?  It's one of our fave Rustic Rooster additions, and I'd say it fit's the bill. 

We also hung our new pendant in the corner of the room above the sofa's chaise (my claimed spot).  The simple white drum shade with hanging glass bulbs, resembles bubbles.  We're quite pleased with how it fits in our space, even with our low ceilings.  This was another "work purchase opp" and I was right on it!

Can't wait to continue sharing our updates!  Stay tuned!

Did I mention I spend more time on Etsy orders a week than I do trying to finish these home projects?  Our projects pose as my "break time" from Etsy, as every other second is typically absorbed around making orders or going to the supply store to purchase materials for orders.  How am I walking around as a non-zombie?  Hubby D likes to treat me to shoulder rubs and jamba juices- life is still good!

Project Hutch- Round One

We did it- we got a start on our hutch makeover.  Let me start off by saying this was actually a project that both D and I were excited to work on.  It was a long (somewhat painful) search for a hutch that we both not only liked, but could afford.  Knowing that we needed a buffet for the dining area to help with some storage issues, we began a hunt for just the right piece.  Apartment living set some limitations as far as width size, height, and depth. 

As we continued to visit antique stores, we had our eye set on one hutch which eventually was sold (bummer), but then again it was on the high end of the budget.  We continued our search until I began stalking Craigslist for a few weeks straight.  With no such luck (again, we had size constraints), I was convinced we wouldn't find anything or if we did, we would definitely have to refinish it to our taste.  Then popped up a new listing one Saturday evening.  I replied to the ad and the next day we picked up our new old hutch and the best part..........................$50 buckaroos.  Um, sweet!

Our sweet little hutch sat in the garage for weeks (ok, maybe months?), as time got away from us.  This weekend, we rolled up the sleeves (actually I threw on a tank top, it was 90 degrees) and managed to get our hutch primed.  I'm hoping we can paint this next weekend.

*Side note:  The couple we purchased from told us the piece originally came from a Minister's family, which they then bought from, and now we are the happy 3rd owners (and this piece is in for a major overhaul)!

What we bought (stay positive):

Some may love this hardware, not me, it's gonna go.  And may be for sale if anyone is interested in knobs and pulls.

Beginning the transformation (no more cherry finish):

Removed the back panel, which will be replaced with T1-11 type panel

Ripped off the "detail" on the drawers, D didn't like it and we learned it was actually plastic (ick).  We then used wood fill to fill in the holes.

Please excuse the white legs (Spring just started), although give me two weeks at the beach and I'll still be "fair".

A work in progress.  We'll share our final paint choices, hardware, etc. as this project enters round two. 

P.S.- This project was completed in a few hours- which was my "break time" from Etsy, I'm hoping to have a bit of free time this coming weekend.