You can’t swing a dead cat in the diy online universe without hitting a home décor blogger discussing his or her fabulous craigslist find.
I was intrigued at first, but after checking out the Chicago craigslist "furniture for sale" listings realized finding a great deal involved a mix of patience, persistence and perseverance that I just do not possess. (And people, just because it’s old doesn’t make it an antique; sometimes things are just plain old old. And if you snap a photo of a bed frame for sale, for the love of all that is good, please make the bed!)
… and then I stumbled across this dresser for $50 and made my first-ever craigslist purchase.
It’ll be a perfect replacement for the non-functional dresser that is currently taking up prime real estate in our master bedroom.
It does need some work though …
It does need some work though …
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… and I need to figure out how to remove the wax …
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… which is everywhere …
I’m pretty sure I’ll be painting it, just not sure if I’ll go dark or light …
.. and I'll definitely replace the knobs with something interesting.
The biggest issue: Since we picked it up in June, it’s been ‘living’ in our family room. And now it’s made a new best friend – the Mr. Ikea desk that is my second craigslist purchase …
The biggest issue: Since we picked it up in June, it’s been ‘living’ in our family room. And now it’s made a new best friend – the Mr. Ikea desk that is my second craigslist purchase …
The desk is for my son’s room redesign (my next big project that I’ll be tackling soon). I wasn't diligent or persistent or anything like that when I found it on craigslist. Just dumb luck. It’s in great condition and I only spent $25 …
I picked up the chair at the Salvation Army last week for $8.09 (how do they come up with their prices?). It fits perfectly with the desk …
I don't know if I got a great deal or not. What I do know is there will be no more craigslist shopping for me until I officially settle these two pieces into their new permanent homes.
I’m running out of ‘storage’ space in my family room!
P.S. It's now April and the dresser continues to live in the family room. Now I'm feeling shamed ... as we approach it's one year anniversary ... to get it fixed up and soon!
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This dresser is perfect. It's exactly my style! I can't wait to see what you end up doing with it.
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Jessica
If you haven't removed the wax yet here's a suggestion...med-hot clothes iron (no steam!!), paper towel or brown papers bag. Lay the paper towel/brown bag down over the wax and iron. Move the iron back and forth, checking under the paper towel/brown bag and move as needed to absorb all the wax. If you find the iron leaving marks or leaving moisture, back down the heat or place a dish towel between the iron and paper towel/brown bag. Works to get wax out of fabric and carpeting too!! I know this works first hand. Have had to use it myself!! Can't wait to see what you do to your first Craig list find!
ReplyDeleteShannon, thanks for the tip! I'm going to give it a try -- and soon. I need to get that piece out of my family room before xmas! Linda
ReplyDeleteOh! That dresser is soooooo pretty! I agree with Shannon and her iron trick - it works well. Check out interesting knobs at Hobby Lobby if you're not going to do the vintage thing. Can't wait to see the final product! -Jill
ReplyDeleteOoh, loving that dresser and mirror! WOW! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeletegreat deal on the curvy serpentine chest and mirror. I love that style. That will be a fun piece to make-over. I look forward to seeing what you do.
ReplyDeleteJust a quick note on the dresser: looks a lot like what my mother had years ago, made of cedar. Ck with someone who might know abt good woods before doing any restoration or painting, u might want to refinish instead of repainting. That mirror might b leaded too.
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