$3 End Table Project

I found this end table at a thrift store for $3. It was really ugly, but I saw it's potential. I also learned a few good lessons. When priming a small piece of furniture, I learned its best to use a spray primer. I used regular primer and a brush first, but the strokes were too strong. So I primed another layer of KILZ spray primer. Then I used Krylon's Ocean Breeze to give the table a final coat. I love how bright and cheery it turned out.

Candle Sticks

Nifty Thrifty Tip: There are so many items at thrift stores that don't need a ton of work. Keep your eye out for simple spray paint projects.

I found these at DI for $2 each. I love the scalloped edges and knew that with a little fix-up, they would be perfect for our mantle.