# 94 Fresh Look on Garage Sale Finds

 

A torn shade couldn't detract from the lamp's sculptural base. Even better, the cord wasn't frayed or damaged, which meant only a new bulb was needed to get the fixture glowing again. It was a steal for just. $5. The base was painted with Krylon’s Sun Yellow after it was sanded and primed. The lampshade had to be tossed. A 5/8-inch grosgrain ribbon was glued along the bottom and top seam of the new shade.

While the $6 frame was missing its back and glass, it had a timeless beveled profile. We turned it into a tray with thick cardboard, wrapping paper, spray mount, drawer handles and satin latex paint.  The frame was painted with the color Peppery by Sherwin-Williams. Medium-thick cardboard was cut the same size as the glass and covered in Arboreal Villa Goldenrod wrapping paper.

 

The dresser's elegant woodwork caught our eye; its mahogany frame and working drawers earned it a spot in their pile of loot. It was picked up for $40 and given a fresh look with water-based primer and then finished with satin Photo

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 paint. The dresser frame was given a good sanding until it was smooth and the shine from the varnish was dull. It was primed and painted with three coats of Blond Wood by Benjamin Moore. The hardware was replaced with porcelain knobs.