Night Stand Progress

I'm getting closer! The primer is done...two coats. I used a sponge instead of a bristle brush. I may brush the final coat.....We'll see.

I am letting this dry over night then I will do a light sanding with some 220 grit paper and then ..eeeeeee....apply the burnt peanut red!

As you can see, the primer looks a little pink.

Here it is next to the final color. It's gonna be awesome!!!!

My spackle technique needs some serious work and I think I kept the drips to a minimum. I just hope there is no green showing when I'm done. LOL

I think I will be picking out a new knob too. The little white ceramic is nice, but I am leaning toward a brushed/antiques nickle cup pull.

Something about the size of the fourth one from the top in the middle but more antiquing looking like the very top one. I'll take the drawer with me to the hardware store and see what looks the best.

Oh noooo, That means I have to drill two new holes....... 
husband...    
 oh hhuuussssbbbaannndddddd.......

Althooooooooooo, I really like this!! Tough call!

I should have my night stand done by Friday!!!!

Started the nightstand in the Big Bedroom Redo

Finally, I am getting started on my bedroom redo. My inspiration was a red bedroom in Country Living Magazine.

 
I've never painted a piece of furniture ......ever 



My sojourn begins.....


















The first project is my nightstand. See my daughter's lovely sharpie scrawl? It's been there for y e a r s

 First, I took all the removable pieces off

The I started sanding with 100 grit sandpaper. Just a light sanding is all that is needed (or so the hubs told me) As I was sanding, I noticed a crack and some minor dents. The hubs said it gave it character but I decided I needed to learn to patch things

So I filled this crack and a few of the leg dings.

 

Tomorrow, I finish sanding and put on my first coat of......BURNT PEANUT RED.
I will miss having my nightstand for a few day. I guess a chair will have to do for another day or two. 
My next projects for this room will be to pick a wall color and make a padded headboard with a removable slipcover. I saw one online somewhere (before pinterest) with buttons going down both sides but I can't find it again....drat! I'm thinking toile like the foot stool???

Have any of you got any diy tips????