Rocker re-vamp

If you had asked me two years ago if I wanted to go to a garage sale with you, I would have politely declined. Just not my thing. First because I don't do junk. Second because I can't concentrate when there is clutter. (stuff piled on top of stuff) And third because umm...I don't know the garage sellee's habits of cleanliness. Yes I know, I sound awfully snotty. Oh well...moment of truth. 

However, since I moved into my new casa, I have re-evaluated the cost benefits of buying at a garage sale. The three points above still hold very true. If my mom and I pull up to a garage sale that looks really junky, I generally stay in the car. Same holds true if it is super cluttered. And as for cleanliness, well there are certain things I just don't buy second hand. However, wood furniture or pieces that can be "re-purposed", now that might just be a deal. 

This rocking chair looked like something I could have fun with and it was only $5.

I bought two cans of spray paint from the local hardware store and gave it a new look.

I chose to rough up the edges a bit to give it a worn and comfy look.

And gave it a new home in my bedroom.

Spray painting can be addicting! And I don't mean the smell. (although maybe that is too...I'll get back to you on that...) Once I have a can of spray paint in my hand, I find myself looking around at what else I can "re-purpose". It is fun and easy and quick. 

It is also easy to fix if you, say...happen to spray paint a mirror frame a bright green apple shade.... Yeah, so ummm...that was not the look I was going for...

~ peace ya'll