Chair before and after....

I found 3 little chairs and a table at my apartments last week (and a few other goodies I will share eventually)....all perfect for a little "makeover."   All three were pretty nasty so I took dish detergent and the hose and gave them a good scrubbing and then let them dry well!

This little guy had seen his better days... 

This is one of those times when a little paint will indeed "enhance" a piece!

The table was evidently a little side-step table at one time...but the top was missing so I filled the holes with a little wood filler.... 

...a little sanding, a little paint, a little more sanding, a little clear coat!  And magic happens.... 

Okay, so it's not really magic...it takes a little elbow grease and imagination.   

But any piece of furniture with strong bones can become a useful little treasure again if you can just see past years of neglect and abuse.  

I am working on the other two chairs, as well as a few other pieces I have picked up along the way...another busy weekend, but lots to share in the coming weeks!