Shabby chic trunk

I bought this trunk from a junk dealer in Rimrock, Arizona. It was perfectly junky, distressed and rustic. Just what I wanted!! It served me graciously as an en…

Happy Valentine's Day! Nothing says love like an old beat up trunk, right? I have painted many metal trunks and in all shapes and sizes, but never one quite this large! This one intimidated me and I can't tell you how many times I tried to donate it or pass it off on someone else! My husband, the one who complains about all of my "junk" in the garage was the one who kept encouraging me not to give up on it! It was in rough shape, and honestly it still is! But rather than worry about…

Trunk finished in vanilla and pearl whites. I found an old trunk while on a recent junking trip in New Hampshire. It was oversized, had nice hardware, and was a complete wreck. That was the exciting part, because it gave me permission to have at it! I decided I was going to paint it, line it with fabric and use it to store fabric remnants that have accumulated in my office. The interior had old peeling wallpaper. The sides were metal with wood strapping with really pretty hardware. My dad…

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This vintage trunk makeover was a project I completed while I was working on our mudroom makeover last Spring. I absolutely love this project, so I’…

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