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Xterra50 t1_j45rl4y wrote

Phenomenal work. Oh, to have such skills!

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lulufalulu t1_j45s7m4 wrote

That is amazing, what a great find and even better recycle, great present.

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agent_kater t1_j45tf84 wrote

My wife occasionally complains that we don't have enough light around the mirror so that the look changes when she goes out into the sun. Yours looks relatively dim as well.

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poretabletti t1_j45ztpl wrote

Oh my god, that is so cute! What did she say??

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awnman1 t1_j4612cg wrote

Replying to agent_kater (#1,349,067)

It can also be the light. If it’s a cooler CCT which people tend to use it will mute a lot of colors pretty bad. Wanna go warmer about 4000-5000k. Using high CRI helps as well. OP’s looks cooler than I would have gone.

It’ll be more like being in a jewelry store. They have great lighting if you have ever noticed. I believe even the nicer make up places do this as well. Could be wrong.

TLDR: could be color temp of light and not the light being too dim.

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HighEngin33r t1_j461k42 wrote

Don’t normally comment on this sub but this is amazing!

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AdequateSteve t1_j462ed4 wrote

Cross this to /r/woodworking if you haven’t already!

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Apasyhl t1_j464c10 wrote

This is Amazing ! I want the same ! Haha

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KakariBlue t1_j46614b wrote

Replying to data_ferret (#1,349,589)

That hurt for sure but the work that was put in seems good and the recipient is happy.

Aside from the paint I also had some misgivings about dismantling the original piece but I got over them a few pictures in because it means a piece that clearly wasn't working for someone in its original form now gets a new life. If it were an antique Chippendale that's a different story, not sure I could've let the paint go 😉.

Good job to OP.

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newocean t1_j466iqq wrote

Where the hell is she supposed to stash her booze now?

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ssm392 t1_j467wlc wrote

And now we will all know how your girlfriend became your wife 😂

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WithMyOwnStar t1_j469dj1 wrote

That's beautiful! Love the way you did the lights up for it, too.

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Adaptacije78 t1_j46dd7e wrote

This gift is so nice and thoughtful that you have essentially ruined the rest of her dating life.

Do you know how hard will it be to measure up to this? She will have this piece for the rest of her life, no way she replace it.

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SamfromRI t1_j46elqy wrote

Excellent work. How often does the power bank require charging?

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felzz t1_j46f1jq wrote

Wow! This is actually beautiful. Great work!

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AintAintAWord t1_j46gocf wrote

Posts like these are why my wife CANNOT find out about this sub.

Fantastic job.

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allbright1111 t1_j46i3o8 wrote

Oh wow, that’s beautiful! I hope she loves it!

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Kumimono t1_j46ksgh wrote

And that old bar cabinet? It was made from an even older make-up table. True story.

Lovely work. 👍🏻

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[deleted] t1_j46qkxx wrote

Wow this is amazing! She is going to love it!

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No-Hunt-7796 t1_j46raaf wrote

Beautiful 😍 What did you do with the carved wooden center piece?

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SweetDove t1_j46rz5g wrote

Dude, this is solid, amazing, and so full of love. Anyways, count me jealous.

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HephaestusHarper t1_j46sfjs wrote

Replying to BrainScrambled (#1,350,066)

Oh ffs. It was a kind of ugly, clearly-not-antique cabinet, and now it's a lovely piece of furniture that will get used. Folks who worship at the altar of WOOD™ drive me nuts. He didn't chalk-paint a Georgian antique.

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redrubynail t1_j46vdz4 wrote

I can't believe you painted it. The wood was so beautiful 😭

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asleepydrake t1_j46w76g wrote

Soooooo nice. The matching fabric from the chair and near the mirror purple the piece together like nothing else.

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championgoober t1_j46xuxk wrote

Good bf/gf. Very nice. I would love this given to me. So thoughtful

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rBowman- t1_j46yqvr wrote

Really quite a nice gift. Making the rest of us look like goobers...

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Sorkill OP t1_j470t4a wrote

Replying to agent_kater (#1,349,067)

It is also a concern for me. But the top led strip also reflects in the mirror so it gives direct light to the face. I hope that will be enough. If it is not enough i have wound extra lights specialy made for makeup around the mirror.

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OneWorldMouse t1_j479euu wrote

"A little make-up wouldn't hurt" birthday present lol

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Freesailer919 t1_j47ad1y wrote

Dude that’s awesome! Wish I had the vision to find and repurpose stuff like that, great work and helps combat single use items!

Hope it serves y’all well for years to come!

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AngelBalls t1_j47cw1d wrote

Wow! That's a very sweet and thoughtful gift.

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fiesty-cookie t1_j47d2hl wrote

this is so cute and thoughtful!!!! And it came out incredible has a delicate, warm and feminine vibe. Amazing job!

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AintAintAWord t1_j47egxv wrote

Replying to daworstredditor (#1,352,417)

>Why doesn't she just learn to do this stuff herself?

She's a full-time student working a full-time job while raising a toddler. We're both already pretty busy folks.

Edit: I'm DIY/carpentry and she's landscaping/flower beds

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TW1TCHYGAM3R t1_j47eneu wrote

Wow fantastic work!

You did a good job on the cabinet legs and the white (I'm assuming is chalk paint) really wraps everying up.

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blacksmithysmith t1_j47iq79 wrote

This is really good. Repurposed stuff can be really beautiful.

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SilverSister22 t1_j47jvdq wrote

It’s beautiful and you did a great job. Although you have set the bar for future presents very high indeed. :)

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Ganthritor t1_j47kxco wrote

Plot twist: OP's girlfriend doesn't usually wear makeup and this is a hint.

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gaddabout t1_j47nxds wrote

You stole my Grandma's couch material!

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blueskysahead t1_j47oooz wrote

Wow,that's is actually a piece you keep with you for life! Well done

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SurroundingAMeadow t1_j47os2u wrote

Replying to AintAintAWord (#1,350,323)

The problem with demonstrating a basic competence of a skill is that others who do not have even that much expect you to do things for them far beyond your competence level. Carpentry, photography, cooking... doesn't matter.

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daylight8 t1_j47q8qp wrote

Nice job! The final result is very pretty and feminine.

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Kccokt t1_j47wn6b wrote

Holy shit this is perfection

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greenglass8 t1_j47xk5s wrote

Great job! Normally, I would cringe at painting oak wood, but this looks so good white. I'll say it again, Great job!

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katarh t1_j48e45i wrote

Absolutely gorgeous. What a wonderful example of upcycling! I love how you reused the legs for the stool. And I agree, the fabric choice was perfect.

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pinkdazy t1_j48fr5e wrote

You are very talented! It's amazing!!!

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luostab t1_j48gz6t wrote

This is soooo cute 🥺🤩 I love the built in lighting it's so perfect

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Danny_Inglewood t1_j48iixd wrote

This is some of the nicest feel-good DIY I have ever come across. Great work, man.

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jmc510 t1_j48ikvt wrote

Wow, this is beautiful! Nice work OP

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HaveASeatChrisHansen t1_j48j7ru wrote

Will the way the lights are framed still work correctly for doing makeup? Since they're hooded it seems like they might not give the amount of lighting. Just wondering but it's absolutely beautiful.

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AdequateSteve t1_j48oi9s wrote

Replying to HephaestusHarper (#1,351,091)

Thank you! I hate the “natural wood” worship. Yeah, I love the natural look, but not everything needs it. Perfect example of over doing it: Scott Philips. Love his work, love his skill, hate his taste. The dude’s house and shop look like a lumberjack’s whorehouse.

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qjb020 t1_j48otz9 wrote

Can i be your girlfriend for my birthday?

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Stickyfynger t1_j48rf81 wrote

It’s absolutely beautiful and so are you.

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Islanduniverse t1_j48ryr9 wrote

Replying to S_204 (#1,355,253)

Having the tools doesn’t mean they are needed for every job. And he absolutely did not need a track saw for that cut. Sure, it made it easier, but there are other ways to do it that don’t require any expensive tools.

The finished product looks amazing, but I 100% disagree that a newbie couldn’t do this.

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missmurderous t1_j48tk3j wrote

This is beautiful!!! And so thoughtful. Great job, OP!

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KonaGirl_1960 t1_j48v5it wrote

What a nice boyfriend! As my dear departed Nana used to say” You’re a keeper”! 💕

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agent_kater t1_j4904xo wrote

Replying to awnman1 (#1,349,441)

>Wanna go warmer about 4000-5000k.

That's pretty cold light IMO. Lost in translation maybe? We say "warmer" light when the color temperature goes down.

(Etymologically I think it's because of the color of a fireplace.)

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jon-marston t1_j496b2w wrote

That is beautiful & beautifully done. Great execution!! And super sweet!

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the_senat0r t1_j49eg9v wrote

What a thoughtful gift! I had to do a double take, because I thought this was in r/MakeupOrganization—they’d love this over there.

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absoluteAbandon t1_j49mr8l wrote

Jesus. Nice work. She must really love it. You can almost see it was made with love.

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Wickersaltlamp t1_j49myfr wrote

If only we all could afford and have the space and skills to have a wood shop. Our girlfriends would be so happy

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tjlaa t1_j49of71 wrote

It looks like Swedish neoclassical Gustavian style!

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almostadaddy t1_j49to4l wrote

If the sexes were reversed, she'd be thinking about buying you an engagement ring over this.

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fuzz_ball t1_j4a03b4 wrote

Sorry OP to inform you

It’s unlikely you’ll be able to escape without marriage

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naenkaos t1_j4a15u4 wrote

Holy sheet this is beautiful! You’ve done an excellent job!

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val319 t1_j4advhf wrote

I just spent months looking. Found something that would work. You did amazing! Great job!

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Sorkill OP t1_j4afntv wrote

Replying to HaveASeatChrisHansen (#1,354,867)

If you're seated and a bit closer to the mirror the top led strip reflects in the mirror so it gives direct light. My gf says its enough light so ill trust her on that. In any case its more light than we have in the bathroom so i think it is sufficient.

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WindigoMac t1_j4bf14y wrote

You’re making the rest of us look bad bro

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Exotic-Scallion4475 t1_j4byxas wrote

This is amazing work!! Did you treat the fabric on the stool and shelves with something like never wet (I’ve heard you can iron plastic bags onto fabric too) so oils and makeup won’t stain it?

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cbolser t1_j4s57ar wrote

Wow. We’ll done. Original idea or something you saw somewhere?

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dkwidh t1_j5ak9zz wrote

this is amazing! funny enough it’s the exact type of vanity i’ve been looking for. should i switch to looking for a boyfriend instead?

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