It makes me want to cry. Not because it's going to be so pretty and clean when I'm finished, but because it takes tons of thought and work to accomplish, and I'm doing it on a shoestring budget with limited abilities. Honestly, I don't know if everything I put into it will make selling my home easier, faster, or at a fair market price. Most of it will be just plain work.
But it's also rewarding, because I love creating.
Ta-dummm, here is the sofa table I bought 'used & abused' that I had fun updating. It received a good sanding in places, all four legs were tightened, the drawer slider was fixed, and the pulls were replaced. Not all that went into creating this beauty was on the surface or cosmetic.
I love the little drawer pulls. They were so fun to choose and add. When I first saw the sofa table with my own eyes, overhauling the wooden pulls with something clear and crystally-looking jumped to the top of my list.
Remember the 'before' photos? My poor bedroom was seized and transformed into a paint studio. I kicked the table out as fast as I could turn it upright, and finished painting the top in the living room. I'm happy to report the master bedroom is back to its little haven status again.
Back then did you think these pulls would look right? I did! I could see the magic sparkling inside them!
But before I could place the little table into it's new spot, I had to make the spot ready. I rolled back my massive carpet and trimmed it down nearly a whole 4 feet. Believe me, I measured twice and cut once because there was not room in the budget for mistakes.The sofa table needed to sit on the dark wood floor and add contrast, as well as take up the narrow space, but not overpower it. This room is very narrow and very long, and not especially easy to decorate or furnish.
So, while I'm working away, trying to remember to take before and after photos of the area as I go, my cute little Grand found the camera and said, "Say cheese, Grammie." I complied. She snapped away with glee, taking a ton of pictures, but only two turned out. The rest were blurry beyond belief. She's only four and not big on holding still yet. But maybe she's discovering a new talent to develop.. That would be fun!
When I got the camera back I snapped one of her. Actually, I took four. This is the only one where she's not a blur. Nope, she doesn't hold still often or long. It's fun working with my Grands around, even though everything takes at least ten times longer. I think she loved watching the transformations underway, she felt the excitement of change, and she was a big helper. I like seeing my Grand's delight while helping, discovering and learning. Their questions are insightful sometimes, and occasionally valuable.
I wish I took photos of my son helping me edge the carpet and then placing it where I wanted it. My son and daughter moved the furniture off the carpet, then on, then off and on again as I placed everything exactly where I wanted them for a pleasant balance. My son is an amazing person--so patient. Having two kids living at home who are creative, inventive, strong and artsy helps at times like this.
A huge question is whether or not I'll own the sofa table for long. It might not be something I can fit into my next super-downsized home. But don't worry, it will find someone who loves it and wants it. Most likely the brown sofa, and many other items will be put up for adoption too.
Inch by inch, and one closet, nook, cranny and room at a time I'm making my way through my happy little home in My Happy Little Village. I'm adding comfort I'm enjoying as I prepare my home for my son to take photos of it, and for my realtor to list it.
Wish us better luck this time around!
(No broken necks or new knees, please...)
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