Ok y’all…so THIS may just be my favorite find! You just never know when you may run across that perfect piece. I happened to be at a local store buying paint for a project when I really didn’t have time to be there. I was already supposed to be back home, but I kept taking my time, wandering around and looking at any and everything. Finally, I went to pay for my paint and the woman behind the counter said- “I am so glad you came in here!” She then proceeded to tell me that a lady was about to leave and she had a really cute vintage tea cart in her car that she was about to go donate. WHAT?! She said, “Get out there and buy it from her! You can paint that and make it look so cute!” I didn’t even know what to give the woman, to be honest…but I went over to her and asked to see it, and when I did…it was LOVE. I mean, the true kind of love. I wanted it. I asked if she would take $10.00 for it, and she said SURE! I was ecstatic! I couldn’t wait to get it home and get it all beautified!
Now, even though it was love at first site…it still needed a lot of work. It was pretty rough, but with a little TLC, this vintage charmer would be so fabulous.
To start, I wiped it down really good to remove all of the dirt and cobwebs! It had been in the lady’s shed for years, so it had plenty of dust and dirt build-up!
When I finished that, I took some coarse sand paper and went to town sanding. This wasn’t a fun step (but is it ever a fun step?), but it was totally needed because of how uneven the wood had became over the years. I knew it had to be even before I could start painting.
When I had it all wiped down again after the sanding, I got to work priming this bad boy. I don’t always prime a piece before chalk painting, but I felt like I needed to with this one.
I used Bullseye 1-2-3 Primer.
After this, I finally got to do what I love! PAINT! I opted for my favorite “go-to” color…Antique White by VM&D. I knew I wanted to use this piece in my bathroom, and I thought it would be a good, neutral color to go with my grays in there…and if I ever decided to move it somewhere else, it would be a perfect match anywhere! WIN!
Here is it today! WOW! It has come a long way! I have fallen in love all over again.
In honor of finishing this tea cart, I went shopping for some new towels! I found these beauties at TJ Maxx for $6.99/each. Not bad! That is my favorite store, so I always enjoy having a “reason” to go in there! I love the subtle blues and grays together…so calming and peaceful!
Well, I would have to say this may be the best $10 piece I have ever gotten! Go me!
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Last Updated on February 17, 2020
I love your site!! You do a wonderful job!
Thank you so much! 馃檪
I love it. Don’t let me in your bathroom unless you want it to go missing. 馃檪
Too funny!! Thank you! Now if I could only make myself actually use the towels…
Love the transformation and the towels are so pretty!
Thank you , Debbie! 馃檪 I appreciate your compliment!
Hi Brooke – This painted cart has been totally updated and transformed. It is SO cute! You are clever by placing it in the bathroom. We have a vintage tea cart very similar to this one…giving us ideas!
Thank you so much! I was lucky that I had the PERFECT spot in my bathroom 馃檪
Girl, that was luck! And it is perfect in your home!
Realized I never replied to this, and I always want to reply to each comment! Thank you very much, and yes…PURE LUCK! 馃檪
I love that piece…..great piece. You did a fantastic job on that. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much, Pam! I appreciate your sweet feedback!
I love this tea cart! It is adorable! You did a great job – it looks perfect in your bathroom!!
Thank you so much, Lisa! I was just so proud to find this, and for such a steal too! I was so lucky that it fit so perfectly in my bathroom.
I love seeing how people use carts. Yours is so cute and it looks great in the bathroom. I hope I get lucky one day and find one! Thanks for sharing at The Creative Circle.
Thank you very much, Kathy! I hope you get lucky too! My find was DEFINITELY pure luck! I doubt I ever get rid of it 馃檪
I love this!! Thanks for linking up to Idea Box!!
Thank you 馃檪 I was proud of how it turned out.
Brooke – this transformation is totally fantastic! I love every bit of what you’ve done in the bathroom. I have the same shower curtain so we’re totally twinsies. Thanks so much for linking this up to the Something to Talk About Link Party. It’s going to be one of my features tomorrow. Hope your weekend has been restful and relaxing, CoCo
Thank you so much!! How exciting! Thank you for the feature 馃檪 You have a great week ahead!
Featuring on Trash 2 Treasure Tuesday! Love this and it’s story! 馃檪
Awesome! Thank you so much 馃檪
That is just the best find ever! It looks great, nice work fixing it up. Thank you for sharing at the Pretty Preppy Party!
Thank you Amy! 馃檪
This look absolutely amazing!! I LOVE it!
This is absolutely gorgeous I can鈥檛 believe what a beautiful makeover WOW
Brooke I love it & you have given me a great idea for the one I got at a garage sale thank you & I appreciate you.