2.10.2012

Drab2Fab Friday: Life as a Thrifter

Hello, Friends! I'm so happy you're here today! Every Friday Bella Nest will be featuring bloggers from all over that use their creative talents to transform furniture, home accessories, clothes, or whatever it is they do best! Today I'm excited to introduce Holly from Life as a Thrifter.



Hello! My name is Holly Marsh, and I blog over at Life as a Thrifter! I'm super excited to be guest posting here today! My blog is all about repurposing thrifty finds, so when Holly asked me for a furniture post, I knew immediately what I wanted to share.

Here you see a BEFORE picture of our dining room. All of these chairs were collected at thrift stores for $5-$10 a piece. I loved them! For 2 whole years, I loved them. But, inevitably I needed a change (as with most things around my house) .



So, I decided I'd paint them . . .




and sand them . . .


. . . until they came out looking like this.





I'm pretty thrilled!

Thanks again, Holly for allowing me to share today!  
If you'd like to see more fun thrifty projects, be sure to check out Life as a Thrifter!

Happy hunting, everyone!
-Holly





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Labels: DIY, sconces, shabby, vintage

20 comments:

  1. Carry GraceFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    You have such a pretty dining room! I liked the mis-matched chairs, but I also really like them whith a coat of white paint. So pretty!

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  2. {northern cottage}February 10, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    oh how darling...so glad to be able visit & explore your blog. i've hooked up as your newest linky follower & would love to have ya come visit anytime! xo

    www.NorthernCottage.net

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  3. Lauren Clark @ Prudence Design SpotFebruary 10, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Great space - the white really brightens it up. I am excited about the Friday blog features!!

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  4. Danni@SiloHillFarmFebruary 10, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Oh my gosh! What fun! I loved it all....not just the chairs! Following with Linky now here and off to check out Life as a Thrifter!

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  5. AmyFebruary 10, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Hi Holly!

    Love this post! Holly Marsh did a great job on her chairs! I am already a follower through google connect but now following through Linky Followers.

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  6. MichelleFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    I am now following you on Linky Follower. I would love it if you followed me back. I always enjoy meeting new bloggers I loved the music!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    So happy to find your blog through the Linky blog hop. I'm now a follower on Linky. Hope you can come check out my site, http://www.eccentricleopard.com. Thanks!

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  8. Elizabeth EdwardsFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    hi there. i'll be back, i'm really loving your blog. such great ideas. i hopped on over thanks to the blog hop. i'm a new linky follower of yours. i hope you will be one of my new followers too. i'm enjoying all these new blogs. have a great weekend. (:
    elizardbreathspeaks@gmail.com
    http://elizardbreathspeaks.blogspot.com/

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  9. America's Next Top MommyFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Great looking chairs! I'm a new linky followers! Would love it you'd consider dropping by and following too :)

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  10. Sharon @ mrshinesclassFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Hey there! Already following with RSS subsription, but went ahead and joined in as a new linky follower. Love your blog!

    Sharon @ www.mrshinesclass.wordpress.com

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  11. JenniferFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Love your blog! Just stopping by from the Linky Party Hop. I hope you will visit www.laughterandgrace.com and follow back.

    Thanks!!

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  12. Allison DownesFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    new Linky Follower! hope you follow back and come check out my great giveaways going on!

    http://giveawayhog.blogspot.com/

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    I'm a new Linky Follower. I hope that you will follow me back! :-)
    http://robinsnestquilting.blogspot.com/

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  14. everyday products and moreFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    new Linky Follower http://www.everydayproductsandmore.com/ great post i love thrift shopping great looking room love the colors

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    I pinned your dining area cuz I love your style. The assortment of colors are very modern. Love the new chairs and how they differ from each other. You just gave me an idea.

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  16. LifeLessOrdinaryFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    I'm a new Linky Follower (from the blog LF hop) and I'd love it if you would visit my blog, http://intheoldroad.blogspot.com

    Shasta

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  17. Its So Very CheriFebruary 12, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    I came by to follow you on the Linky Follower tool. I hope you will come by and follow me as well at www.itssoverycheri.com

    Cheri from Its So Very Cheri

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  18. Dwell on JoyFebruary 12, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    What a cute blog you have here! The music just tops it all off :)

    I'll be back to visit again soon!

    Sarah @ dwellonjoy.com

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  19. YumikoFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Hi! I found your awesome blog from the hop. I'm new follower with Linky Follower.I hope you will visit my blog at http://kyatarinroom.blogspot.com/
    Have a wonderful day!:)Thanks!

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  20. LoriFebruary 15, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    So glad I found your lovely blog. I'm following you with the new Linky tool, straight from the Linky blog hop. I look forward to getting to know you better, Lori

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