This morning I had about 45 minutes to kill before picking up the chickadees at summer camp. I decided to run into Goodwill and survey the furniture.

I reeeeeally want to start refinishing furniture, but the truth is I’m scared.

I like crafty stuff that is quick and painless and done the same day. I think this {fear} of unfinished projects stems from when Jay laid slate tile in our entryway in San Diego. He did a BEAUTIFUL job, but it took a couple months for the project to be completed. To his credit, we were both working part time, planning our wedding, etc.

But, in general, I’d like to hire someone to come lay the tile, grout, seal and be done. I don’t like the place to be torn up for too long. I am working on this….

Anywhoo, back to Goodwill. Today was 50% off blue tag day. I spotted a couple nice chairs with $19.99 {blue!} price tags.

They had great bones and the fabric could easily be replaced. I am picturing red or orange with a fun updated fabric…

Like this…

or this…

{both via allthingsthrifty.com on pinterest}

I am IN LOVE with this table and chairs.

But we don’t {need} two chairs. I tried to tell myself they’d be great to pull out at parties for more seating.

The truth is we already have at least 2 other pieces that I can practice on……wah!

But if you’re into refinishing furniture and these chairs look like a steal to you at $10 a piece, please let me know soon! I am {this} close to packing the kids in the car and driving across town to pick them up.

I just need to keep telling myself that there will always be old furniture available.

Right?

Right.

In the meantime I need to get over my fear of buying a sander. We have talked about going to Lowe’s or Home Depot several times to pick one up and have never made it.

Part of me is scared that I will LOVE upcycling old furniture and our garage will turn into a garage sale/Goodwill graveyard.

Either way, I need to get my hands on a Black & Decker and find out!