Steal of a Deal!

As we kick off JUNK JANUARY,

I thought it would be great to make a list of what we should do this month on Tasteful Tillys. 

I have great ideas for the whole month, and I can't wait to share them. 

For my first junk post I decided to share my kitchen table!

I feel the kitchen table is a very important part of a home. It's where family gathers to eat and talk about the day; it's where kids sit to do homework. One of my favorite things is playing games. You need a good table for a great game with all the family. 

I fell in love with this table right when I saw it!

Yeah a little gross right?

Once I got past the dirt on it and really checked it out, I couldn't pass it up! I found this gem at a fantastic thrift store called "This n' That".  Go ahead guess how much I paid for it.... $35.00.  Can you believe that?? Steal of a deal like I said. This table is made out of nice heavy wood too. 

Thought I'd add another picture so you could see the dirt a little bit more. 

All I got was some white paint and sponge brushes from, of course, Hobby Lobby. 

I chose to mix the white paint with a little bit of water so it would have a white wash look. 

I LOVE this table.

Well worth it.

The things you can find at a thrift store are shocking. And who doesn't like a screaming good deal?? That is why we wanted this months theme to be "Junk January." It is so important to re-use things you already have, especially when you are on a budget. It is so easy to make over some great pieces you already have. 

Materials used :

White Paint - $1.09 Hobby Lobby

Sponge Brush - $5.99 Hobby Lobby

Sand Paper - $3.27 Hobby Lobby

Sealant Spray - $7.49 (on sale) Hobby Lobby

Of course you can use the 40% off on one these items.

Some simple tips.

-Clean the table/furniture first

-Sand it down, no need to go crazy though

-less than perfect is best

-go thrift store hopping with friends, more eyes to catch more deals

Get out there!!