The painted hutch is complete! After a few changes…..
Here’s the story!
Shelves painted with Iron Stone
Originally, I started with Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in Lucketts Green and then added Martha Stewart Iron Stone to the shelves and base. Stepping away from it for a while, I decided I did not like were it was heading. It’s not surprising that I change my mind half way through a project.
After reassessing, I decided to keep the shelves in Iron Stone but completely paint the rest of the cabinet in Lucketts Green. Because this piece is pretty smooth and flat, the change in plans were not too time consuming. I actually painted the hutch just where it was sitting in my living room. And then it sat because…
it was time to accessorize. Let me just say…YUCK! I really don’t like this part. I consulted pintrest, decor magazines, and even other favorite websites. It was just something hanging there to be completed. The conclusion I came to was to “shop my house”. Last month I did touch on this idea when establishing my 2015 goals for Thrifty to Nifty. My process of shopping was very “technical”. I walked around my house with a laundry basket and chose items for display, put them in the basket and carried them back to the painted hutch for assembly. Seriously, that was it. It’s done! Hooray! And I like it. I believe it will have a home here for a while.
Now it’s off to complete some of my other winter projects that are waiting for me. Nothing this big. I guess I prefer smaller projects.
What are you working on? Is it manageable? or did you tackle something big? Please share what you have in the works. Maybe we can keep each other motivated.
Lindsay Eidahl says
February 23, 2015 at 12:07 pmI love this hutch! Nice work! Thank you for sharing on Show Me Saturday!
thriftytonifty says
February 23, 2015 at 12:56 pmThanks I’m glad it’s finished and I can enjoy it now
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
February 20, 2015 at 2:52 pmLOVE the color! Awesome job on your hutch!
I would love for you to share this project at my Show Me Saturday linky party! We go live Saturday morning at 7:00 am EST.
thriftytonifty says
February 20, 2015 at 7:53 pmThanks for taking a look and commenting. I would love to link up my project. Thanks for considering
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
February 12, 2015 at 12:10 pmI like the way it turned out. You did a great job. Love the colors. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
thriftytonifty says
February 14, 2015 at 9:51 amThank you commenting. Believe me I never planned for the original project to be versatile
It just happened!
Shirley Wood says
February 12, 2015 at 8:49 amGreat job. I know it was a big project but it came out so nice, don’t let it stop you from going big again. You did a good job of shopping your house!
thriftytonifty says
February 14, 2015 at 9:52 amThanks for the comment and the encouragement I will have to think about it
Amanda says
February 11, 2015 at 4:59 pmVery nice! Love the color and the way the accessories are grouped. I have trouble grouping accessories.
Alli says
February 11, 2015 at 3:05 pmGreat job! Your accessories are spot on. I love the look of the hutch!
Jennifer @ Organized Home Organized School says
February 11, 2015 at 2:46 pmI love that color. I think you did a great job accessorizing. So much money can be saved by simply shopping our homes before we go out an make purchases for that kind of stuff. Not to mention it helps control the clutter!
thriftytonifty says
February 11, 2015 at 2:52 pmYes I agree. Both shopping and clutter are a thorn in my side. Thanks for your comment