She found this dresser in pretty sad shape on the side of the road and transformed it into this new, beautiful, functional piece. (domesticallycreative.com)
Our backyard was in terribly sad shape when we moved into our home! (dwellinginhappiness.com)
My husband found them at a yard sale, in pretty sad shape so he brought them home and I brought them back to life. (funhomethings.com)