Transforming A "Goodwill" Sideboard From Unattractive To Unforgettable! Part One:

This is the sideboard I found at Goodwill. It is definitely not everyone's cup of tea with the intricate filigree and crushed red velvet. I have been looking for a large sideboard to place under our TV for a long time, but the cost has always been a deterrent. Keeping this in mind, I was able to look past its less attractive features and appreciate its potential, and with a $5 price tag (can you believe it), it was worth taking a chance.

After purchasing the piece, I borrowed a measuring tape to see if it would fit in the car. If you've been following me for a while, you know my measuring skills aren't the greatest (my husband was out of town), so I gave it a shot. I measured twice, and it seemed fine to me. Since it was quite large, I asked for help to load it into my car. Four strong young men managed to get it in, but it stuck out a bit. Judging by their expressions, returning it to the store wasn't an option. I thanked them for their assistance and tried to figure out how to get it home without any way to secure it. Fortunately, there was a dollar store a short walk from the Goodwill where I bought some rope. When I say I secured this buffet within an inch of my life, I'm not exaggerating. With it secured, I turned on my flashers and began my 3.8-mile journey home. Picture a sloth driving my car, slowly moving along, holding onto the piece with my right hand—what would that do if it decided to go? Absolutely nothing (but it made me feel better). Bless the people behind me; they kept at least a three-car distance the entire time. They recognized a potential disaster when they saw one. When I finally got home, I felt such a rush, like winning a race or having a winning lottery ticket. I may have even done a happy dance, it felt great!

After getting it out of my car (another long story). The first thing I did was remove the filigree panels and red velvet backing. I am keeping the filigree panels; I can see them painted in an aged look, grouped together on a wall as an art piece.

What a difference just removing the panels and velvet made. The next steps are to cut panels to fit in the openings and paint.

Look out for part two, the final reveal!

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