Thrifted Bedside Table

A few weeks ago,

I think it was July 4th,

Mr. B & I were taking it easy,

as we are want to do,

when Mr. B asked if I want to

got to ARC.

ARC is a Colorado based

thrift store chain.

Did I want to go??

Hello? 

YES, I wanted to go!

He was on a mission to find

some widget he needed for something

(I really wasn't paying much attention...sorry Mr. B).

I had no mission.

I just wanted to wander the aisles to see if

anything caught my eye.

Luck would have it,

it was also

50% off most colored tag day.

You know me,

I live for those sale days!

I moseyed around while he went off

to find, gosh, I don't know what it was.

None of the dishes or textiles

called to me.

It appeared I might actually leave empty handed.

Mr. B joined me, having not found

whatever gadgety thing

he was looking for.

This trip was looking like a total bust!

We decided to walked to the back
to where they keep the furniture.

We saw a few interesting pieces and then,

I saw this!

I had been wanting a little table

for my side of the bed.

Something to hold a lamp, my iPad and my iPhone.

I had been using one of those

round MDF tables with 3 legs with a

cloth over it.

Functional but not really my style.

I dreamed of something nicer.

Something just as perfect as THIS!

I looked her over real closely.

I wanted something sturdy yet, feminine.

She (yes she is a she) is all wood.

No MDF or fiber board.

I wasn't familiar with the manufacturer

but my research shows she is a good piece.

Look at her jewelry!

Oh she has some nicks, laugh lines if you will

 but, no major damage.

And best of all,

she had a blue colored tag!

Yes!  I only paid $7.50 for her!

We brought to her forever home

(is that something only said about pets? No, I think

it applies to unloved furniture too!)

and I immediately set her next to our bed.

Oh I just love her.

I do plan to give her new clothes.

My inspiration comes from

a guest post one of my favorite bloggers

Centsational Girl

did over at one of my daily blog reads

The Art of Doing Stuff

 

Here's where I need your advice.

I plan to try my hand at chalk paint.

I was thinking I may sand and 

stain the top a walnut finish

and do a vintage white on the rest of her.

What do you think?

She is truly one of my very favorite

thrift finds!

I think I shall name her 

Veronica!

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