Diamonds in the Rough

It's the end of summer and we are focusing on family...drinking in every last moment of sun on the beach...tackling those "what I want to do most this summer" lists...and just enjoying the little bit of down time we have left.  But in between the beach days, pool days, "I'm bored" days, and the crazy fun days, we have found time to collect a few "diamonds in the rough" to transform for our next show.

What do you see when you look at these "treasures"....?

Up top...started off as a potting bench.  Dry bar?  Buffet?  Kitchen Island? 

Below...old factory cart.  Could it be a TV stand?  Tea cart?  Wine rack?

What about this piece?  Yes, it's an old work bench and, yes, it needs a lot of work!  With a little TLC it could become a desk, craft table, island...?

Last, but not least, this old industrial stool.  We think it's begging to be transformed into a table.  Round top?  Maybe square?  Something metal...or barn wood?

It's funny.  When we find "gems" like these, we almost always know immediately where we will take them, what they will become.  Junker's instinct, I guess. 

Let us know what you think.  What do you see when you look at these treasures?  What great finds have you transformed this summer?

Enjoy the last precious moments of summer!

Kris and Michelle