If I Were Handy . . .

I would zip over to IKEA and pick up this for $299.00 . . . 

Then I would order some chalk paint which is very forgiving and easy to work with.  I would get it in this color . . . 



Then I would sand off a bit of the paint on the edges to let the original color show through like this . . . 



Then I would change the hardware to these ($4.76 each) . . . 



And get a very similar look to this for a fraction of the cost . . . 


This stunning piece retails for $1,500.00 and is on sale for $699.00 at Kings Lane this week.  


Artwork Tip: If you are in the Birmingham area and want to check out some amazing original artwork, my talented friend Ashley Terrell is in town showing off her work.  You can see and purchase her pieces on Thursday, September 29th from 10am-7pm at the home of Betts and Lauten Johnson (2201 Shades Crest Road). Ashley's calling the show "Art with Reach" which is so appropriately titled given her affordable prices!    Have a great day.  M.

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