Craigslist Dresser Find

Amber is obsessed with Craigslist. It’s ok for me to say that because it’s been clinically diagnosed, and we’re working through it together. She’s also obsessed with mid century modern furniture. Mix the two together, and you’re dealing with borderline hysteria. (Living in Texas, most of the mid century mod stuff is from dealers. We’re not quite as lucky as the West Coasters).

Here’s a shot of the ad. We asked to see the little chest on the top left too, but the lady acted like she didn’t know what we were talking about (it was weird, but that’s a story for another time).

It was $40, so not a steal but not a giant financial commitment either. It gives us the opportunity to experiment a little. Amber has been itching to ombre something, and this seems perfect.

I’d like to stain the outside a dark walnut, but its veneer, so not sure if it will work. If it won’t, then we’ll do a black or white. For the ombre, we are thinking either a coral-red or an avocado green. Since it’s veneer we won’t be committing any design crime by painting it (thank goodness, design court can be brutal).

Here she is honing those furniture painting skills (also a sneak peek at the nook table painted black and getting a coat of poly). She’s getting really good.

Well, there you have it. Amber’s to do list just keeps growing!