Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Girly bookcase makeover - {LOVE}

Here is the before shot of the bookcase I got a a flea market recently. YIKES. I got it for a steal of a deal ($20) & it is a sturdy little thing. U-G-L-Y, but sturdy.
The finish on this beauty was ICKY! Thick and muddy, and just icky. I sanded it down as much as I could (those spindles on top gave me a bit of trouble), gave it 3 coats of white paint, distressed it a bit on the edges, and...........................
Taa-daa!!! I added the sweetest fabric that I bought on Etsy to the back and I think it's the perfect girly touch. I think this will look adorable in my baby girl's room.

She's got curves, oh yeah :)
So, pretty much, I think I'm in love! So girly & kind of vintage looking. Happy happy happy! I'll make sure to come back and show you where she ends up and how she looks covered with loads of girly goodness :)
Posted by Ali Richardson at 9:58 PM
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21 comments:

  1. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Ali,
    Oh my heck! Tooooo cute! You did an amazing job finishing it! Great touch to add the fabric to the background. I'm sure your little lady will love it, too!
    Kim :)

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  2. SharonLarkinJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Wow ~ what a fantastic transformation! It's so pretty now :-) (I must say that its original finish was...er...interesting LOL)

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  3. oops!January 12, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Oh, adorable! You are good!

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  4. kiminiminyJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    The fabric on the back is beautiful!

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  5. Sue@Uniquely ChicJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    What a great find. I LOVE this bookcase! You did a fantastic job changing it up. Nice tough w/ the fabric too!

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  6. Lisa @ Turning TablesJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    It is amazingly awesome and girly! I love it! Nice job sister! -Lisa

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  7. Cassie BustamanteJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    that is ADORABLE!!! i love the fabric- it makes the entire piece!

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  8. burlap+blueJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Wow! Fabulous makeover...love this:) xoxo

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  9. JoannahJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Love it!!!! Possibly my favorite makeover so far. Although, I love all the makeovers you do.

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  10. SarahJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Wow you finished that project fast! Yea for you!

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  11. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.January 14, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Wow, Ali! Totally adorable!

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  12. Serendipity Chic DesignJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Hey Ali....Congrats on Cassie featuring this piece....It was very deserving. Your daughter must love it!

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  13. Christa @ Stories of a HouseJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I saw this on Cassie's site and had to take a look! I just love it!

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  14. Benn's WifeJanuary 15, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Very cute bookshelf!

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  15. TaijaJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Oh my!!! That could not be cuter!! Absolutely adorable Ali!

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  16. KerriJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    So pretty and whimsical! Love it!

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  17. Kathleen W.January 21, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    That's gorgeous! I love the fabric choice.

    I had to comment when I saw this at Tatertots and Jello because I have that exact same bookshelf. I found it on the curb, and it was already painted white (dingy, though). I cleaned it and added scrapbook paper to the back, like you did with fabric. I'd like to repaint it again and add fabric next time I redo it. It holds my knitting yarn and I just love the lines of the piece.

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I'm lovin' it! It was awful before but it turned out so fabulous!
    ~Mary
    www.thecraftygals.blogspot.com

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  19. SarahJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    You were Featured!!! That's awesome!!! Congrats! You deserve it : )

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  20. Serendipity Chic DesignJune 15, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Still love it, even months later! :)

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  21. ellen_vinogradJanuary 4, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    One of your best "makeovers" I know some people like this piece of furniture "ugly but sturdy".

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