And, the after: (Ignore all those cords; do they make you as crazy as they make me?!)
And, now for the sad part of this story. . .After painting it and putting in my house, I realized that our cable box wouldn't fit inside. "Lessons in Design 101": always measure first! We tried squeezing the box on the top and it just bugged me way too much. Plus, the piece seemed to get lost on the long wall. So, off to Craigslist it goes, and hopefully I'll make enough profit to cover the replacement I already bought (will share that later). . .
Anybody in Charlotte looking for a pretty console? :)
Aww, it looks so good. I'm sorry you have to sale it. It's such a pretty piece.
ReplyDeleteBut I'm sure who ever purchases it will love it too!
Too bad it didn't work out, because it looks great! Couldn't you find any other place for this great piece? I wish I could have snagged it from you, lol! Can't wait to see what you are using instead!
ReplyDeleteThat happened to me too! We ended taking out a shelf and standing up the cable box vertically. I feel your pain!
ReplyDeleteAwe, the dramas of design!! It looks great, someone will be thrilled! Janell
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'm actually heading up to Charlotte tomorrow for a long weekend to visit my sister. I will ask her if she is needing a piece like this but I know their tv is on the wall above the fireplace mantel, so not sure. We are re-decorating her apt though so maybe it could come in handy. I will let you know! I wish I could bring it back with me but then there wouldn't be in room for the kids!
~Megan
You did such a great job..if I was close by you I would snatch it right up!
ReplyDeleteThat looks very much like a console I am going to try to by today at a thrift store. I saw it yesterday and would have grabbed it, but it wouldn't have fit in my car. Crossing fingers its still there now that I have hubby's van.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, sorry your pretty thing doesn't work for you. Hopefully you will find a buyer.
Emily, it's lovely! I so wish I lived nearby, I'd take it off your hands in a heartbeat. :) Sorry it didn't work for your space.
ReplyDeleteYikes...I feel your pain. That actually happened to me with a client...opps!! I called a TV installer and we put the cable box in a closet near by and she got this "special" remote control that uses "wifi". That cost me less than "eating" the piece. This design business has quite the "learning curve" :)
ReplyDeleteOh bummer :( It looks good though painted white! I am sure you will have no problem selling it on Craigslist! Can't wait to see what you chose for the replacement!
ReplyDeleteLove the Hermes table, the orange chairs and the rug in the foyer!
ReplyDeleteIt is very pretty painted. Too bad everything doesn't fit. Good luck with selling it!
ReplyDeleteI love it in white ! I got a similar one at GW and painted it bright yellow. What a great deal you got.
ReplyDeleteI'm interested! How much? Email me! Brynalexandra at gmail.
ReplyDeleteWhat a disappointment. Could you use it elsewhere?
ReplyDeleteAwww, bummer!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to be looking for a small console piece for my bedroom to do this very thing. Finally getting a flat screen. Glad you found another one that works! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! What kind of paint did you use? It looks glossy and that's the way I want to paint my tv console :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a bummer! I'm sure it will find a very nice home. :)
ReplyDeleteBummer, man! Can't wait to see the replacement, though.....
ReplyDeleteyou find the best stuff..i love what you did. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad that it didn't fit - but it does look great! Pop on over to my blog to enter my giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThat is terrible! Whenever I do a project, it is like one of my children! Not really...but I would have a hard time parting with them! (c: But it did turn out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteIf I lived in Charlotte (which is where one of me best Kiwi friends lives) I would gladly take it off your hands!!!
ReplyDeleteAbout those cords....mine make me super crazy.
I aim to visit my friend one of these days...mind if I stop in for a chat?
Angex
oh no, that is so sad!
ReplyDeleteIf it makes you feel any better, I had found this craigslist bookcase that was PERFECT for my office. I had the measurements and was like oh yea, that will totally fit in the car. Well, after driving for 30 min to go see it (and fall in love with it) I realized it was NEVER going to fit in the car, let alone in my apartment. So sad, but a total lesson learned haha
I love it, Emily!! Nowhere else in your house to keep it? Some Craigslist buyer is going to be very, very lucky!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it when a second hand store find ends up looking like a high end piece! What a chic TV cab!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job! I'm sure it will find a good home (alas, if only I were in NC...).
ReplyDeleteI would buy that from you in a minute but I live in CA! I love it white! The design really pops. Too bad....I'm like you with cords! I'm sure someone will snatch your piece up quickly.
ReplyDeleteMan, how that stinks! I love it! If only I lived in Charlotte!
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful! too bad you can't put it in another room. that's awesome that you didn't have to change the handles-they look perfect with the white.
ReplyDeleteWOW.. it looks SO good!
ReplyDeletefew weeks ago,i bought an old desk{1910} from a thrift shop.
I just re-painted that,and i LOVE it.
i will try to share some photos with you.
{hug to you and i am sorry about your friend}
LOVE.
Sima g