Shades of Blue

For a long time I have wanted a piece of furniture behind my couch so it wasn't "floating" in the middle of the room but I am cheap so I couldn't ever justify buying anything.  While I was up in St. George, my sister and I scoured craigslist in search for good hutches we could use.  On a trip to DI, I ran into one I thought looked promising but it was $200.  Astounded at the price, I said to Rakel, "Can you believe they want $200 for this thing?" and not knowing the man over the department was standing right behind me.  He simply asked me how much I would pay for it.  I had no idea what to say and while I was thinking he asked if I would buy if for $45.  Well a deal was made and then the only task left was to convince Barry that cramming this 6 ft hutch in the back of the Excursion for the ride back to Las Vegas was a great idea.  NOT only a great idea but the deal of a lifetime.  He humored me.  I though about taking before and after photos but this is my first rodeo with refinishing furniture.  I have really no idea what I am doing so I was just praying it would look presentable in the end.  With this piece being a guinea pig, I was not sure I wanted documentation of a big screw up.

 I did learn a lot and read a lot along the way and with some sandpaper, primer, paint, wax and new hardware, I do love it.  This is a picture of it in the living room

 and some close up detailing of it.  I am glad I learned and finished it all for well under $100.  I don't think I could make a hobby of refinishing stuff but I would definitely do it again for my home.