Union Jack Dresser

This was a very boring but well made dresser and the perfect size!

Nothing original here...I have seen people painting dressers with the Union Jack all over the internet.

I thought it would be fun to do and it was.

Another Dresser

The previous owner had a cat

that used this dresser as a 

scratching post

A "before" picture

I dragged this little dresser home along with a matching vanity.  I have to remember to take pictures before I start refinishing!  The veneer on this Knechtel dresser was in such poor repair that I decided remove it.  And what do I find.....solid cherry wood drawer front!

I will post pictures as work progresses.

Chalk Board and Bulletin Board

Chalk Board and Bulletin Board

This "combo board" is 23 inches wide and 28.5 inches tall.  The rustic oak window frame was window No 5?  Keep track of your life with style.

The chalk holder is a cupboard handle turned on its head!

$50.00

Union Jack Dresser

I am almost finished painting this dresser.  There are some touch ups needed.  Frog tape works, but there is still "bleed through".  A couple coats of varathane and the dresser will be done!  

Union Jack Dresser-before!

I have had this little dresser sitting around for quite awhile.  The flat brown paint does absolutely nothing for it.  Believe it or not, the handles are solid brass under that pink paint-I will keep them for another project.

I have seen a lot of dressers finished with the "Union Jack" and thought that this dresser is the prefect shape for it. I know it is trendy but what the heck.

We have to do something for fun once in a while!

I will post a dresser photo tomorrow. It isn't finished yet, but almost there!

Chair Closeup

This is such a pretty chair. The finish is smooth and soft to the touch.  Sanding between coats of paint and varathane really does make such a difference.

Desk

This little desk is another example of  "poor man's oak" finish.   A good sanding will usually let the original wood show through.  It was a pleasant surprise to find a maple top. 

I painted the desk a light green, distressed and finished with two coats of water based varathane.  The chair has new upholstery.

$100. for both