I've been looking for a sewing hutch - a place to store my extra fabric and supplies, as well as my patterns and quilting tools. About a month ago I found this beauty at our local GoodWill store - AND it was on Half-Off Saturday! (Yes - I was practically dancing right there in the store). Even though it was a little bit bigger than I had in mind, the bones were exactly what I was looking for, the detailing was beautiful, and it was a Thomasville - which means high quality craftmanship, real wood, and dovetail drawers. It wasn't the color I was looking for, but we all know THAT is how you get a good deal. You can't have Pottery Barn beauty and quality, AND a Goodwill price tag. =) Good thing I know how to paint. So it came home with me.
With the first few brush strokes of primer, I began getting very worried. I knew I was either crazy...or brave. I decided crazy. It was a bear to paint every surface of every shelf and door, but at that point I knew I didn't have a choice but to continue. Let me just warn you: if you're thinking of painting your first piece of furniture, don't start with a china hutch. =)
But now that the final coat of creamy paint is on, I'm so glad I did it - despite the many hours of work.
Our eating table and countertops are covered, so the family's been flexible and we've enjoyed eating on a folding table. It's so funny, things that adults find an inconvenience, the kids' think exciting.
Can't wait to show it to you finished!
. . . . . . . . 
