Monday, February 27, 2012

Jewelry Table

So the other day I was at work talking to my friend Samantha when I noticed her watch. It got me thinking that I don't wear my new watch as often as I would like. Then I thought about how I don't wear a lot of my jewelry because I can't see it. It's tucked away in a cabinet and somewhat hard to get at. That's when I decided I needed a jewelry table. Someplace where it could all be displayed. And hence my search began. 

I was first thinking of making a table from the Ana Whites website, but thought I would check the local thrift stores to see if there was anything to makeover that might have more character than anything I could make myself at this time. I drove to the Spanish Fork DI because the Provo one never has anything good. While there I found this:
It was the perfect size for what I wanted. So after long deliberation I decided to take it home. I took it apart and painted it with a primer that doesn't require sanding (thank goodness!).
I then painted it a latex black enamel with I think 5 coats. It felt like it took forever to dry! But I think it turned out really well. I'm very proud of myself. :)
 So here it is all finished!
It is perfect so that now I can see all my jewelry. And it's all gold and silver and shiny, just the way that I like it. Plus it has a glass top to make sure I don't scratch it up. And for once I did it all by myself! I'm sure Bryan is so proud of me too.