SPRING DECOR WITH OUR BENCH - custom built storage

Spring is upon us and in a few short days it will be my birthday. I have taken some time this week to clean and fluff my decor. One piece of furniture that has not got the attention it deserves is a storage bench I custom designed and built using reclaimed furniture.

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WHY I USE CHALK PAINT - with 35 years of experience

One spring morning years ago we were running late after sleeping in. It was one of those Saturdays we enjoyed spending together. All morning we would drive around doing the yard sale thing.

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CONSOLE TABLES MADE FROM A DINING TABLE - Crème Brûlée finish

Like the dessert of the same name this Crème brûlée table has soft cream tones and dark vanilla areas with a caramelized top. Come see what I mean and be sure to read along with the story ...

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HOW TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL FARMHOUSE TABLE - A TRUE FABLE

Do I have a dining table tale to tell you ....

Once upon a time, in a land far far away from my current life I managed a large warehouse.

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HOW TO PAINT A SOFA TABLE - driftwood grey and antiqued white

 

This console was painted in layers. The focus was to play with the paint finish and I had a fun time doing it, mostly. Finding the right balance of color to enhance shape and techniques to achieve age is a job in it's self.  Let me share some details with you ....

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FRENCH ARMOIRE - painting and distressing

It's not a classic French Armoire but it's heavy like one. I'm over joyed to start the new year with something so grand and beautiful but I didn't plan it that way.

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FRONT MOUNTING HARDWARE

Sometime you have to choose front mounting hardware.

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PAINTING UPHOLSTERY - grey and white french chair

I did it .... I painted a whole chair from the frame to the upholstery. Everybody else is doing it why not me.

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THE POWER OF PAINT - pink striped dresser

This dresser use to be in a man's garage,

storing tools and other greasy manly things.

This makeover reminders us of how powerful

paint and color can be.

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USING DARK WAX TO AGE A FINISH - royal crest cabinet

TAKING THE ORDINARY AND MAKING IT EXTRAORDINARY.
I would really like to do this again some day on another piece.

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CHANGING A WATERFALL - coco handpainted desk

I've never been a fan of water fall / art deco styled furniture, but it is made well and there is plenty of pieces out there. This desk/vanity came from The Gelco Furniture Company in Montreal circa 1950 - 1960.

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THE DAY MY HUSBAND MET MY BOYFRIEND - trestle table

 

Do I have a story to tell you ....

Once upon a time, in a land far far away from my current life I managed a large warehouse.

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MODERN CONVENIENCE - french provincial 4 drawer dresser

GG has loved this dresser for quite some time but alas, if you love something you must set it free. 

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