29 Tuesdays: December 2013

I've been on a bit of a hiatus the past few months from blogging...I started putting a bit too much pressure on myself to post often, instead of just letting it be what it's supposed to be--an outlet. All of this is so foreign to me, I'm not very good at putting myself out there and being ok with any response or nonresponse I get--I always have expectations. I started this blog as a way for me to put my ideas out in the universe free of expectation--just to share my love of decorating and making our apartment feel like a home.
So I suppose that's my New Years Resolution--to work on entering situations without expectations.

On that note--I have a new piece of furniture I'd love to share!

Our bathroom is about the size of a postage stamp and has absolutely ZERO storage. I've used a couple of creative solutions to find more space (using an old dresser drawer as a shelf and hiding bathroom supplies in various places in the apartment)--it still hasn't been enough. We have an awkward corner just outside our bathroom that has really had no use, until now. I found this lovely for FREE on craigslist!! (loveloveLOVE the free section!)

So I wanted to keep this a really simple piece--I wanted it to be pretty and clean looking. The drawers are wood, but the top is laminate (still a little gun-shy after my last DIY blunder here). After my failed side table redo, I got a few suggestions on using Chalk paint in my next go-round. So I heeded all of your advice and WOW.

How have I never used chalk paint before?! This stuff is a godsend!! It sticks wonderfully to both wood and laminate--no priming needed or anything. My favorite part is the way it dries though--it's a really wonderful, warm matte. Absolutely my new favorite--can't believe I've lived this long without it! I used Behr Belgian Creme on the drawers and top and then I put a new coat of aluminum spray paint on the frame and drawer pulls.