DIY: A THRIFTED NIGHTSTAND

this project feels like it took years to complete but i am obsessed with the final product. i found this nightstand at the thrift store for less than $5 and knew it had to come home with me. i've been looking for a new bedside table and thought this one would be perfect. it was painted with a horrible brown paint but jon said it could easily be stripped off.  (the poor guy didn't know what he was getting himself into) there were FOUR layers of paint under the brown and the final layer was a total bad ass, meaning it was completely unaffected by stripper, thinner and whatever else. so sanding it was! i knew i wanted it to have an old, reclaimed look and thank god for pinterest and all of its great advice!!  after sanding it down to a BEAUTIFUL wood grain, i beat the crap out of it with a bag of nails and screws. we then stained it, reattach those awesome legs and screwed in my adorable knew drawer knob. do you love?