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My neighbors have been spying on me. I’m sure they have been watching me drag furniture down the alley late at night; sand furniture behind the garage and spray paint on my lawn. I’m sure of this because the other day I was outside spray painting some mason jars and left them out in the sun to dry while we took the kids for a walk to the park. When we returned, it was nap time, so I headed back to check on my jars and noticed a brown wooden trunk in the backyard {our yard is fenced}.
I peered inside, inspected it, looked around {all the while thinking, “This would look great painted white with some french graphics on it!”} and dragged it into the garage. I asked my husband if he had picked up a trunk for me – Nope. I asked my brother-in-law’s girlfriend {who’d been by earlier} if she’d brought it over for me. Nope.
So, I’m pretty sure that my neighbors {if you’re reading this please reveal your identity!!} have been watching all of my antics in the backyard and thought… “Hey, let’s give that old brown hunk-of-junk trunk to her… maybe she can do something with it!” I had a good laugh over the thought of them watching me puzzling over this trunk in the yard and then carting it off to my lair, like a mouse with a piece of cheese. I will have to post a picture of it in the alley when I’m finished – maybe they’ll come back to claim it!
The next day after the mysterious trunk appearance, my mom also brought me over this treasure. She found it while out on a walk with a friend, with a big FREE sign on it. I love that people are bringing me stuff! I think this cane chair has so much potential and it’s in great shape!
Can’t wait to begin these two makeovers.
Kathryn
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Kit said:
I wish I could score a free trunk in need of a makeover and love! Lucky you!
Joy2Journey said:
You and I will be redoing a trunk … I love it!!! Can’t wait to see what you do with yours 🙂 Hugs,
Bj
Ugly Duckling said:
I would love to see yours when your done!!
Joy2Journey said:
Will do … I am finishing up a room right now so I am going to have to wait just a bit to finish 🙂
benpip said:
Love this!!! I can’t wait to see what you make of it!! And they will probably surface when they see how wonderful it is!!
Cloches & Lavender said:
These are both great pieces,. I can’t wait to see the aftes.
Cynthia
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks Cynthia!
Claudine said:
Oh my Gpd. Kathryn!!!!
I love both pieces and this post!!!
In fact, something SIMILAR happened to me!!!
I am going to post about it tomorrow, you inspired me!!!
I was scratching my head because I have been sick and did not paint any new furniture to post on Miss Mustard Seed Friday link party…
SO you gave me this idea!!
I will post a “before” picture of a trunk I got donated!!!!
Thank you!!!!
Did I tell you inspired me to get started on my projects, toto/ Painted a bunch of candles holders for my firs fair!
Cheers,
Claudine
Ugly Duckling said:
Can’t wait to check out your post… and can’t wait to see your trunk!
kathryn
Claudine said:
Hi, Kathryn! I posting right now! Just came here to copy your link to add to it, since you inspired me!!! Cheers!!!