Dumpster Diving/ Mid Century Modern

**I am only crafting what I have in my garage from 9/26/2013-10/31/2013. That is an important fact to remember in the month of October. 

Not long ago I was driving back from my daughters house and had just driven through Sour Lake, Tx and on my right I spotted junk on the side of the road.  I slowed down and pulled over.  As I got out of the car a black Tahoe pulled up from the opposite direction.  The women said, "I want that!"  By that time I already had my hand on the shelf.  I said, " I do too!". I did not make any further eye contact as I loaded the shelf into my car.  She called me an old witch as she drove away.  Close call but I had the prize.

All the way home I dreamed of how I would refinish the shelf.  I love painted furniture but I love mid century modern stained.  When I got it home I soon found out that it was not fine furniture. As I had been driving I imagined it was a Heywood Wakefield. (Mid Century Modern furniture like that produced by the Heywood Wakefield

Company has become highly collectible and sought after by Mid Century Modern

enthusiasts, Focusing mostly on their sparkling, blond furniture produced from 1936-1966)

When I got home I found out it was pressed wood with a peeling veneer.

By this time I had decided that painting was the only option.  I wanted to paint it gray but am

committed to using what I have this month. I mixed black and white paint and made my own 

gray.  I like the color that it turned out.

I decided it needed some detail and painted some wavy stripes.  Then I promptly decided that the

stripes were a bad decision and painted over them.

What says the 60's more that bookends brought back from THE WAR and some Reader's Digest Condensed books!

I am partying at:

http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/2013/10/making-monday-9.html

http://missmustardseed.com

http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2013/10/sunday-showcase-party-215.html

http://www.sunnysimplelife.com

http://sundayview.blogspot.com

http://diyshowoff.com/2013/10/06/that-diy-party-37/

http://www.alderberryhill.com

http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2013/10/inspiration-monday-today-were-inspired.html

http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com

http://rainonatinroof.com/2013/10/give-goods-link-party-29/#more-2337

http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/link-party-8.html

http://obsessiveandcreative.blogspot.com/2013/10/signs.html

http://www.sewcando.com
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/
http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/
http://jannolson.blogspot.com/
http://www.adelightsomelife.com/2013/10/home-and-garden-thursday-50.html
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
http://www.52mantels.com/
http://sweethaute.blogspot.com/
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/
http://craftdictator.com/2013/10/09/moonlight-and-mason-jars/
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/
http://thetrendytreehouse.blogspot.com/search/label/Share%20Wednesdays
http://www.adelightsomelife.com/2013/10/home-and-garden-thursday-50.html
http://katherinescorner.com/2013/10/09/thursday-favorite-things-blog-hop-109/
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/10/transformation-thursday-225.html
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/
http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/
http://www.commonground-do.com/
http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/
http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/
http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2013/10/link-party-125-and-les-features/
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2013/10/feathered-nest-friday_10.html#more
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/10/frugal-friday_10.html#more
http://www.lizmarieblog.com/2013/10/inspire-me-please-linky-party-32/
The Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming, Sunny Simple Sundays Party at Sunny Simple Life, Sundae Scoop at I Heart Naptime, Think Pink Sundays at Flamingo Toes, Nifty Thrifty Sunday at Nifty Thrifty Things, It's Party Time at Three Mango Seeds, Restyled Sundays at Stylish Once Again, Silver Pennies Sundays at Silver Pennies, Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop at A Blossoming Life, DIY Showcase Party at Minette's Maze, Inspired Sunday at Sunday View, Sunday Linky at Suburbs Momma
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2013/10/inspiration-monday-today-were-inspired_13.html
http://www.titicrafty.com/2013/10/bewitch-me-titi-link-party-25-special.html
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2013/10/party-junk-208-funky-fall-decorating-2013.html
http://www.lifeonlakeshoredrive.com/2013/10/a-bouquet-of-talent-party-favorites-top.html
One Project at a Time at A Bowl Full of Lemons, Transformation Tuesday at The Ironstone Nest, Monday Funday at Creatively Living, Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm, The Scoop at Cedar Hill Ranch, Project Inspired{d}at Cupcakes and Crinoline, You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E, Transformed Tuesdays at PJH Designs, Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House, Take a Look Tuesday at Sugar Bee Crafts, Primp Your Stuff Wednesday at Primp Junktion, Be Inspired at Elizabeth and Co, Pretty Things Link Party at twelveOeight, Time to Shine at A Diamond in the Stuff, Too Cute Tuesday at Funky Polkadot Giraffe, The Power of Paint Party at Domestically Speaking, Creatively Tuesday at The Rustic Pig, Show Me What You Got at Not Just a Housewife, Share It Link Party at The Winthrop Chronicles, Tasteful Tuesday at Naptime Creations, Tutorial Tuesday at Hope Studios, Trash 2 Treasure at Kammy's Korner, Fluster's Creative Muster Party at Fluster Buster, The Creative Spark at Clean and Scentsible, Tuesdays at Our Home at Our Home Away from Home, Homemade by You at Made to be a Momma, Trendy Tuesdays at Sweet Little Gals, Brag About It Tuesday at Bebetsy, Ginger Jamboree Link Party at Homemade Ginger, Inspire me Tuesday at A Stroll thru Life, Transformation Tuesday at The Ironstone Nest
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