MY APOTHECARY CABINET - painting on glass

I created this wonderful

Apothecary cabinet from an unwanted piece of furniture.

THIS LADY KNOWS WHAT SHE'S DOIN - apothecary cabinet

I'm Here, I'm Here!

Let the bells ring out and the banners fly.

I've had an extreme makeover and I'm looking marvelous.

We had a long road together getting each element finished just right.

Sometimes I just didn't understand her vision and wouldn't cooperate with what she wanted.

It was a vision of beauty.

I hear that next time she's gonna show more pictures

of how we created this look together.

UPDATE

here is the link to see more about this transformation:

http://4theloveofwood.blogspot.ca/2012/06/not-just-any-word-will-do-how-to.html

The graphic is available here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/227639017/apothecary-sign-graphic-wood-furnture

FIXING FLAWS - sigaut table

While working on this cute table I got a call from someone looking for a cute table,

so needless to say this table found it's new home right away.

When I first saw the table, there was nothing wrong with it ... so I thought!

BEFORE

But when I started to work with the table I realized how wobbly it was.

It really was not safe to put a lamp or other breakable items on.

Upon further inspection I found it unscrewed into more pieces than expected.

That including 3 individual legs, the leg connector, the center post, and finally the top.

There seemed to be a design flaw with how loose the legs fit into the connector,

causing the table to weeble wobbled all over.

So I fixed it and took photos to share with you how it was done.

First of all I would always suggest putting screws in a discreet or hidden area but

this time around the strongest fit was going to be out in the open.

It is always best to pre-drill and counter sink your screws.

Wood glue is amazingly strong ... so if you got it, use it!

I used 3" wood screws that go right through to hold the leg on the opposite side.

Then all you have to do is fill over the screw heads, sand and paint.

Nice and sturdy now.

And to keep you in the loop of what is coming

I'm working with a 1930's china cabinet, this one is taking some time because my ideas are grand,

an antique desk chair for a birthday girl, and this fabulous desk shown below.

Special THANK YOU to Darcie for the heads up on this desk.

EDWARDIAN SCRIPT - table for two

The weather was wonderful and warm

so I decided to do the photo shoot outdoors for you on this one.

This little table was an auction buy and quite a simple redo once I decided to

keep the lovely wood top.

The chairs were orphaned and the natural wood on the seats go nicely with the table.

The seats are upholstered in a heavy weight woven linen with stripping

and the chairs backs are each numbered with Edwardian script.

Sharing with:

COTTAGE SIGN - lady pamela

Lady Pamela emailed me after stumbling upon my last show in South Surrey,

she also happens to be a fellow blogger that I follow.

Here is some of the email she sent me:

Hi Kristy,

I have been wanting a sign for my home that says "Lady Pamela's Cottage" for many years now,

but could never decide on what style exactly. I really loved the signs you had at the sale.

The only thing that I know for sure is that it has to say "Lady Pamela's Cottage" on it.

Other than that, perhaps my favorite white roses.

I enjoy working on signs and even more when there is a direction as clear as Pamela's.

Her sign is made from a vintage foot board cut to 35" wide to fit her space and an old rose mirror frame.

Yes Mother if the roses look familiar it is your old mirror from the bathroom.

Don't give me any grief you gave it to me years ago.

The new owner has only seen photos so far but here is some of what she wrote me:

Kristy! My mouth dropped open.

It is soooooo beautiful and perfect.

I can't believe you caught the essence of my decorating soul.

I am giddy with happiness.

Lady Pamela

And now I need a favor from you.

Over the weekend I received a very nice email with this attachment.

Look familiar ?? Look again ...

Katie, a local graphic designer played with my header logo and came up with this.

I think this is so very cool that she did this and now I want you to weigh in on which one you

would like to see when you come to my page.

The new crisp professionally designed one

or

The old familiar one I made

CREATING HIS AND HERS BEDSIDE TABLES - using appliques

I wanted to share the secret of how I brought two different pieces of furniture together to feel like the same style using embellishments.

3 ROOSTERS, A TIGER, AND AN EGG - vintage grain cabinet

I have fallen in love with another finished project. It is a lovely kitchen storage piece built for a small space.

TWO ENGLISH NIGHTSTANDS - made from a desk

Here is a list of the steps I took to turned a desk into a pair of nightstands.

WHO IS ETSY - first finds

I've been giving hints to what George has been up to lately and her name is Etsy.

Some of you know about Etsy and some of you don't.

The simple answer is Etsy is an online market

for vintage and handmade goods from all over the world.

The more comprehensive answers goes like this,

Etsy is the world's most vibrant handmade marketplace. Etsy celebrates individual creativity in design and craftsmanship by connecting unique people, stories and items in a playful and meaningful way. Etsy provides a marketplace for crafters, artists and collectors to sell their handmade creations, vintage goods and crafting supplies.

George's Etsy Shop is called FIRST FINDS

he is focused on offering vintage, antique, and reclaimed furniture hardware

He might be able to offer the perfect unique set for your project

or that single piece your furniture is missing

or maybe even a great set a midcentury handles for a retro kitchen piece

Hopefully I won't be in sneaking too many
of his items for my own projects.

FIRST FINDS

will also have some unique vintage treasures

and a few of my smaller re purposed items.

Some details, policies, and shipping are still being worked out as he gets his feet wet and receives customer feedback, but I'm excited for him and I hope you are too.

Plz stop in to

FIRST FINDS

to offer your support and see what he has to offer you.

I'll post updates now and then as he makes more items available.

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