Before and After: The Dressing Table

I have a small room off the master bedroom that could really only be converted into a nursery or an awesome closet. Due to the nature of my lifestyle I decided to go with: The Closet. After about a year of getting ready at a makeshift vanity (fabric draped ironing board and bar stool) I decided it was time to begin Operation: Closet Overload! So I found this little beauty at a local thrift store and after wheeling and dealing with a toothless woman I got the gem for $35!

After a little construction (disassembling the hutch) and a little sand/paint job the dressing table started to come to life. I was upside down in Mr. 2WM's (2 Wheel Motion - Bikeshop) 2nd floor garage for about a week before I had the piece looking better.

I loved the charm of the original handles, they have the same ornate look that the detail in the feet and edges of table. So I decided to keep those handles and just hit them with a couple coats of Rust-Oleum Hammered finish in a coppery-bronze color. I also found a couple mirrors and a nice dish at the thrift store that will be used for jewelry, hair products etc.. Those also got hit with the Rust-Oleum for a matchy-matchy look :-)

I loved that shimmery paint color so much I decided to give the top part of the table a glossy coat of a similar paint to give it a little snazz. And look how the little darling turned out:

 I am so excited to fill the drawers with all sorts of girlie products! Now, Little Miss Muffet just needs her tuffet, or a stool of some sort. ...And the rest of Operation Closet Overload to be completed. I still need a way to organize and display all those clothes, shoes, handbags etc...

$55 later (including paint and supplies) I have a beautiful piece of furniture I get to call my Dressing Table. Stay tuned for the next project. One day my dressing room will be exactly the closet of any girl's dreams...