Retro Hutch Makeover

Thanks for the comments on the last post. I decided to go with a neutral color and then realized the doors were the perfect surface for a pattern. I used acrylic paint and a small brush, then sanded the pattern down for a chalky look. I think it still needs knobs though! Finally, an excuse to buy some pretty hardware from anthro.

Now what to do about that ugly door bell box on the wall . . .

Yay or Nay?

I have a 1960's hutch that I got for $1.00 at an auction a year ago. That being said, I like it but I don't love it and I want to convert it into a bookshelf in the living room. I get a lot of ideas and I'm really indecisive so I was playing around with it in photoshop trying to decide what to do with it. I thought about a fabric backing but I think most prints would be too much against items on the shelves unless it was a really subtle pattern.

This is what I was thinking of doing, thoughts anyone?

Tuesday Thrift Finds

I went on a thrift store pencil skirt binge this week. Bought this wool skirt for $2 w/tags still attached. Do I look cold? I was, this outfit needs tights! I'm thinking of ordering some from welovecolors. I really want a pair of cranberry leggings.

vintage wool skirt
urban outfitters belt
forever 21 shirt
embroidered cashmere 1950's cardigan
leather Aldo boots

I refinished a wooden card catalogue box too. I almost passed this up for $4! I was trying to withhold from buying things I can't think of an immediate use for. It was really scratched up and sort of ugly so I ended up taking it home and I tried the walnut scratch remover method. Rub a walnut over wood scratches -- it's amazing and kind of fun to watch scratches disappear instantly. I haven't thought of anything to store in there yet but I think it makes a nice pedestal for my cacti in the window (the only plant I can keep alive). There are pencil marks on it with measurements so I think it was handmade--maybe it was made to hold tape cassettes?

ALSO just posted this coat in the shop. Found this little beauty in perfect condition. Taupe grey wool with fur collar and cuffs. Love the belt, circa late 50's, early 60's, Zinman Furs. $124