A Good Foundation

Hi, my name is Monica and I say yes too much. I finally admitted it out loud! Thank goodness my friends and clients understand this and are patient with me. It is also why I disappear from the blog world for long periods of time. I am a habitual over-extender, but here is hoping I can break this nasty little habit.
*Several* months ago I started a project for a client for her daughter's nursery. She needed a dresser so I found one off of Craigslist. And it came with a nightstand! AND it was in budget (always important) Wonderful!

The ad said that it had a small scratch in the paint on the side. When I went to look at it, it wasn't small, but I thought it would be fine... I was so wrong. It was layers and layers of latex, high gloss paint. So the 'scratch' wasn't easily covered up with paint. So, I started to sand.... it did NOTHING on the paint...regardless of the grit of sandpaper I used.

So I moved on to peeling the paint off... no fun and it was taking forever. So, I had to strip the piece. Learning experience! 

Here is the nightstand. I didn't get a good before picture. I was too distracted with the big piece and trying to do it right. 

But when it was all said and done, I loved how they turned out. 

I think Baby Piper liked them too. She looks real comfy in that drawer. And I did deliver the furniture before Mommy delivered, so that is always a plus.

The whole time I was doing this piece of furniture, I just kept thinking about how a good foundation is not only important with a piece of furniture, but also with my life. I handle stress, obstacles and struggles in relationships better when I have a good foundation to support me. Covering the 'scratches' with paint or a smile doesn't end up with the best result. Taking the time to do it right is (for me) always worth the time.