I have no patience. I want things done yesterday! You can see why this dining room rehab is the bane of my existence right now :) Where are those magical DIY fairies that pop in and do everything while I sleep?
Here's where I'm at tonight:
* All 8 chairs are sanded, primed, and painted (Whew! I just have to wipe a poly sealer on 'em):
* Corner cabinet and two bases of table are sanded and primed. Um, I also decided to refinish an antique desk (you'll see that's primed in the picture). Why, oh why can't I just finish what I start instead of adding more to do?
* Still have to paint the darn things. Seal them. And then sand, prime, and paint the table top and cabinet doors (back right). Oh, and recover the cushions. Wait until you see how cute the fabric is.
I'm tired just thinking about this! Night, friends :)
I'm tired just thinking about this! Night, friends :)
You will be so glad you went ahead and did the desk while you are on a roll...they are going to look so great!! It will definitely be worth all the work!!
Posted by: Kristi Kelly | August 10, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Interested in seeing how the furniture turns out when you're all done. Thinking about redoing my dining set too, but I know how much work it will be and am a little intimidated by the possibility of doing more harm than good... Looks like you really know what you're doing. :)
Posted by: Furniture Stores | August 10, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Looking forward to seeing the finished product. You just amaze me! Rock on chicka!
Posted by: Toni :O) | August 11, 2009 at 07:10 AM
Looks great! Where do you buy your fabric? I have a swivel computer chair the cat has torn up, and need to replace the fabric with something nice but heavy duty. (Assuming I can figure out how to get the chair apart. *doh*)
Posted by: Jen Peters | August 11, 2009 at 10:04 AM
I have the same problem as you and I always jump on to new projects in my head while in the middle of the current one!! Good luck though! Can't wait to see it all done :0)
Posted by: Debbie | August 11, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Yeah it took me a couple weeks to do just one little 4 person table... and I didn't all the other pieces. Hang in there it is going to be beautiful!!
Posted by: Lisa | August 11, 2009 at 03:16 PM
LOVE the desk, where or where did you get that? And where is it going to go? I am excited to see the finished product, I know everything will look great.
Posted by: Mariah | August 11, 2009 at 04:06 PM
Wow! It's looking good! Looks like a lot of work, too! : )
Posted by: Rebecca | August 12, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Jen - I get a lot of my fabric from fabric.com :)
Mariah - my mother in law actually gave me that desk! Isn't it great? I'm going to put in on the landing above my steps.
Posted by: Jenny | August 12, 2009 at 09:13 AM
I think it looks kind of like fun - I love doing that stuff. That being said, I have 3 nightstands awaiting some sanding and I just can't seem to get it done. I can't wait to see it - it's going to look awesome.
Posted by: Laurel | August 12, 2009 at 09:42 AM
Oh Jenny. I feel your pain. Let me watch the girls so you can get a good chunk of time in.
Posted by: Audrey | August 12, 2009 at 11:18 PM
I'm so impressed with you. Can't wait to see the finished look.
Posted by: Susan | August 15, 2009 at 08:22 AM