TS Makeovers & A Sneak Peek

Today was yet another fun-filled day here at my home. I didn't start working on my countertops til late in the afternoon, but I had to make sure that I gave my one set enough time to dry. They look so good and I can't wait to show you more pictures, BUT today is not about my countertops. They are about my TS makeovers. Do you remember this hideous looking gameboard? Well, I bought it back in April and I am just now getting around to doing something with it (lol). I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do with it and I finally decided. I guess it just required me getting into a funk and then jumping on out of that funk in order to figure it out. Well, let's take a look shall we?

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Here is the BEFORE picture

Here is the AFTER picture

Much better don't you think?

I bought this shelf in April as well. I was planning on giving it to my MIL. She is still into the hearts and has quite a few shelves with hearts so I thought I would just prim this one up for her a little bit. I bought it at the TS for $2.59 and it was just a plain natural wood color. Definitely boring so I just primmed it up a bit and VOILA - it made it look so much better!! The colors just in case anyone is interested is Buttermilk over Raw Sienna (brown). My in-laws just moved into their new place and they painted the walls brown, so I thought that would look pretty and give things a new and improved prim look. Do you like it? I would much rather have a star then a heart, but it looks better if I do say so myself.

Oh and I thought that you all probably REALLY CAME BACK to see my countertops so I thought that I would give you just a small sneak peek. So, if you are ready then hold on to your pants and take a look. Don't you just {heart} this picture?
Yep, I must say that I get all giddy when I look at this picture!! I am SUPER pleased with the way the first section turned out. There were a few areas that didn't take to the stain, but my DH says that it gives it a more prim look. I guess I didn't sand down certain areas as much as what I should have to get the Liquid Nails off, but it is just a small area here and there and it definitely doesn't bother me enough to worry about putting them up and calling it quits. Well, I hope you all enjoyed the sneak peek. More to come tomorrow!!