The Wait is Over

Not that you were really waiting, as it's been sooooo long you probably forgot all about me and my project. I finished it a couple of weeks ago, but I wanted to finished up the "space" before I shared the finish product with you. After searching all of this town, I have yet to find a print that would be perfect on the wall behind and so I've decided to share with you anyhow.

Before

Step 1. Stripping all the old paint off.

I actually loved this step, it was delightful to see all the old ugly paint bubble up and reveal a glorious grain pattern in the wood with each graze of my scrapper.

Step 2: Sanding, sanding and more sanding.

Note to self: next time invest in an electric sander.

Step: 3 Staining - I actually failed to take a picture of this step

Step 4: Clear Coating

I had one coat left to do to complete the project and the weather dipped below freezing, Spencer brought the dresser inside so I could finish the job (I think he wanted his garage back).

My finished project - and I love it.


I know that many of you are questioning whether or not I actually did this myself or if Spencer did it and I am just taking the credit. Well my doubting friends, aside from some teaching on how to properly apply stain and clear coat, I did it all myself.