Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Curb Side Pick Up


Have you ever seen something sitting on the curb and instantly thought "I can do something with that"?

I saw this piece on the curb a few days ago and went to the door to see if it actually was a giveaway but no one was at home.

My teenager neighbor was out that evening and I ask him if he wanted to go on an "adventure".  He said sure.

We went back over a block or so to where the piece was and it was still there.  The owners were sitting out in lawn chairs in the yard and I ask them if it was a giveaway and they enthusiastically said yes.

The gentleman even loaded it in the truck.


Now, it's definitely not a premium piece of furniture as you can see by the photos.


The back was a thin wood that was almost cardboard and was coming off.

So far, I've cleaned it up and sanded down the rough spots.  I am so excited to get it finished and show you.  I love having the screened in porch to work on things.

Hopefully, by weekend, I can show you my recycled piece.

Enjoy!

Judy



27 comments:

  1. Freebie are so fun and a project is a good thing! Can't wait to see it!
    hugs,
    Linda

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  2. Can't wait to see it after you work your magic on it.
    ~Cindy

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  3. Four time a year we have 'bulk trash pick up' in the metro area. Yes, there is Lots of trash put out to the curb, but I am also surprised at how many nice pieces are put out as well. I've picked up a few pieces here and there and they end up being some of the best pieces I have! Enjoy the re~love process! Blessings, Cindy xoxo

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  4. I'm sure it will be a fun piece when you're finished with it! I quit picking up anything that needs work, since I don't have the time to fix it, and nobody else wants to do it for me, but it's hard to pass up a freebie!

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  5. I know you will make a wonderful piece of furniture out of this cast off. Good going, Judy!

    Jane x

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  6. Judy, can't wait to see the piece when it is finished. How nice that you have a neighbor boy that is up for an adventure.

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  7. Anxious to see how you transform it!

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  8. Oh girl, I slam on brakes for a good piece too:) Have a blessed day and I can't wait to see what the AFTER looks like! HUGS!

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  9. I love roadside shopping and also giving. We set things out and someone always grabs them right up. I look forward to seeing what you do with this piece.
    xx, Carol

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  10. Looks like your new piece has lots of potential--can't wait to see what you do with it!

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  11. Oh my goodness! What a beautiful piece! And FREE! WOW! Can't wait to see what you do with it. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  12. Hi Judy, what a great roadside piece. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this treasure.
    Hugs, cm

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  13. I do pick-ups all the time, can't wait to see what you do with this Judy!

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  14. So thrilled you're enjoying your porch. Can't wait to see the piece find

    Cindy

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  15. You'll have it fixed up in no time! Looks very useful! Sweet hugs, Diane

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  16. Roadside finds are the best! Can't wait to see how you beautifly her up!

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  17. That's a great piece of furniture - can't wait to see how you fix it up!

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  18. This will be fun Judy, waiting to see what you come up with!!

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  19. Free is the best for potential upcycles!!! Can't wait to see what you make!

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  20. Great find...can't wait to see what becomes of it!

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  21. Looks like you scored! I can see that painted white and in my craft area! I can't wait to see some of your finished projects. I was looking back a post or two or three!
    Deb

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  22. Looks as though you are going to be busy! xx

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  23. It is going to be a fun project.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  24. Oh yes I would have picked it up also.
    I can see a white bookcase or even a dish cabinet
    i'll be watching to see what you do with it

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  25. Freebies and road side saves are the best!!! This is really cute I cannot wait to see what you do with it. I know you re love it pretty.
    Kris

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  26. What a wonderful find, can not wait to see it finished. So glad you like the pumpkin gal I sent, I have not been online much this week, thank you for the email
    Brenda

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  27. Ohmygoodness...can't wait to see it all finished. You have so much work going on already with your house...and now this wonderful piece. Folks very seldom put furniture on the curb here....how fun to find something this great.

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