Chevron Wall Hangers from Old Drawer Fronts

My neighbors seem to be always getting rid of something, and you just never know what you may find in the trash pile!

These drawer fronts were in the trash they still had their nickel knobs...sorry forgot to get picture until after.

Not real pretty right? At first I thought maybe doing something fun with the knobs & painting, but when I couldn't find some ultra cool knobs...I had to use some creativity!

Since chevron is hot I painted the boards antique white & did gray chevron on one & tan on the other. I then added orb hooks, wax, and hangers on the back to hang.

Are you ready to see the after???

I am just so in love with these! The gray one sold.  I'm sure the tan one won't last long.

Lovin' me some chevron!

Kim

Ugly Chair Makeover

This was one bad paint job on this chair, not to mention the color! 

I seriously think a First grader painted it! I sanded the entire chair & still couldn't get rid of a lot of her flaws....yep probably a bad buy!

I decided she needed a fun color like Peacock Blue. I did use spray paint on this chair...she is solid wood, and maybe, just maybe someone will want to purchase her!

She is after all pretty cute!

Yep! She sold!

Kim

Weathering a Rocker

I love doing a weathered look on furniture. I picked up this rocker at a garage sale...it was in great condition.  

Love the rush seat...and in mint condition

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To get that weathered effect I paint two different colors, lightly sand, and distress.

No room on my porch for this one...but would be great on a screened in porch, nursery, or even a cottage living space!

Blessings,

Kim

Falling into Peacock Blue

Can you believe we're at the end of summer, and Fall is drawing near.  One of hottest colors out right now is Peacock Blue...so I thought I would paint a few pieces...

Such as this distressed mirror... and

This charming small side table...

Yep, I'm seeing more Peacock in my future!

Kim

A Field Of Sunflowers

I saw the field of sunflowers a few weeks ago as Greg & I were coming home from our beach weekend just off an exit in NC. 

It was just stunning! There was an artist there in the field painting, and numerous cars stopped to take pictures of these show stoppers! 

I made a special trip back to get pictures....

There is beauty all around us...are we taking time to slow down & enjoy it...?

I see a painting in my near future!

Have a great day friends!

Kim

What to do with an Antique Curio Cabinet...

The great thing about painting from my home studio ...(garage) is my neighbors are always popping in, and chatting to see what I'm working on.  

While working one day my neighbor said he had a curio cabinet in his garage he wanted to get rid of ....for free.  

A curio cabinet??? I had to think on it for a moment, but when I saw it....I thought Ballard Designs...a design catalog I've followed for 20 years. They have furniture pieces that have that old classic design and painted for a more current look! They have been inspiration to me for many years. I tried to find a picture of my inspiration piece, but no such luck!

The antique cabinet was in mint condition , and just needed to be updated with paint. I know you guys hear me say this all the time, but it still amazes me how paint can transform a piece of furniture!

The cabinet has glass shelves, and a display light...I painted the inside in Duck Egg Blue, and the exterior Old White with a distressed look!

I accessorized the cabinet in three different ways it could be used! The first in a bathroom with towels, baskets, and shells.

Second as a display cabinet for collection s, such my shells, and third for dishes.

Just a few modern ways to display those treasures we all have!  By the way aren't those vintage dishes charming? I picked those up at GW on one of my finds...I know nothing about the value of dishes, but I googled them, and their worth 5 times what I paid!

I think they were made for this cabinet!

I think she's very charming!

Have a blessed day!

Kim

Beach Bamboo ...Tables

Summer calls for a pop of color...and when I came upon these tables they were in good condition...other than one was missing a handle. 

I loved the straight lines & bamboo...so I thought a bold, fun beach look was what they needed!

I mixed my own homemade chalk paint , distressed...waxed, and added new handles.

This one is done in Bird of Paradise (BM) paint color.

This is done in Surfer (Behr) paint color.

If only I had a beach home of my own for these....maybe one day!

They did however, go into a beach home to live, and that makes me oh so happy!

Kim

Before & After Farmhouse Dining Set

This dining set was a freebie! Thanks to my wonderful friend Kara who is realtor, and had a client selling their home, and wanted to get rid of this dining set! How's that for a deal!

I know it doesn't look like much. It was in good solid condition, and just needed a facelift! The farmhouse style is very popular, and a customer of mine was looking for a table so he bought  it, and I customized it for him! 

We sanded the top down to the natural finish just like he wanted, and did four coats of tung oil in a satin finish. The chairs and table legs I painted Graphite (ASCP) with a clear wax finish.

I think it really updated the set, and now I actually like it! Never underestimate the power of paint my friends!

Kim

Dining Set Makeover

I love makeovers...I had a client  who purchased a dining set on Craigslist.  Needless to say it had potential , but was in desperate need of a makeover. 

After seeing what style & colors she was going for I put my creative juices to work!

I decided to dry brush Duck Egg Blue on all the surfaces.  She has a beach cottage style so I chose a fabric with the blue and splashes of coral for accent.

For now she's keeping the hexagon glass, but round glass would help with the update. 

I love how an outdated dining set got a new fresh coastal look! 

Just a picking & a painting!

Kim

Vintage Bench Makeover

Picked up this cute vintage bench...from a friend who advertised some garage sale things on Facebook.

She just needed a good coat of paint....

Duck Egg Blue seemed to be the color for her...

She turned out pretty cute if I do say so myself...she didn't sit long a neighbor bought her for her front porch! 

Kim

Painting Fabric with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint on a Cane Chair

Well, I just have to apologize for the delay....I have been so busy painting...there has been no time for blogging.  I promise I will try to do better...between painting furniture for clients...yep, I have a waiting list, doing a design project, vacation, and a new part time job at Pottery Barn there's just not much time left.

This is a chair I picked up at a garage sale for $1...

Before

I love it...I love the caning on the sides, and I could just visualize the after.  Of course with my chair fetish I want to keep it, but there's no room...so what to do with that fabric?  I didn't want to spend the money to have it reupholstered, and I saw a pin on Pinterest that you could paint fabric!  Now that caught my attention!

So I thought what do I have to lose...right? A dollar, and a chair.  I painted the wood pieces first in Old White, and waxed them.  You need to make sure you wax your wood pieces so you can wipe off the other paint if it gets on it.  I picked a very hard chair with a lot of hard places to reach.

I used a spray bottle of water and wet the fabric really well...and just started painting the fabric with Duck Egg Blue ASCP.  The before fabric did have a water stain on it...but the paint covered well.  I only did one coat, and let it dry. The fabric does have a nub to it, which I like the texture. That was it! I've heard you can wax the fabric, but I chose not to.  It turned out so cute, and most people say they would never know I painted it.  Are you ready to see the after?

After

After

Didn't she turn out darling?  Just love it!

You never know what will happen when you're pickin' & a paintin'!

Kim




 

Spring Wreath

Nothing says Spring like a wreath on the front door!
I made this one today with my grapevine wreath, greenery, ribbon, and burlap I already had....added some hydrangeas, and I have a new spring look on the front door!
I don't know about you, but I'm ready for this new season!
Ah.....welcome first day of Spring!

Paris Gray End Tables

Picked these two pieces up at a yard sales last summer.  They are heavy, solid wood pieces.  To me they have that cottage and beach design.  I decided I wanted to do a beachy distressed finish on them.  Of course, I think they could work in a traditional design also.

before...end table/cabinet

before...end table

I decided to first paint them each with this new paint I picked up C.C. Caldwell Chalk Paint in Vintage White.

 I will say it is not one of my favorite paints.  It goes on thin, and usually takes several coats for coverage.  I decided to try this paint because the dealer is literally ten minutes from me.  But, I do like the Vintage White as an undercoat paint before applying my color which was Paris Gray (ASCP).  Then I lightly sanded, distressed, and I love the look of the finished pieces.  I did a clear wax finish.  I love how smooth the finish is.

I wish you could feel the finish...it feels like butter!

after...Paris Gray beachy distressed finish

after...Paris Gray beachy distressed finish

These would be great pieces in a family room, bedroom.

These beauties sold to go in a beach home! Perfect....

Kim

French Linen Sideboard

You never know where you may find a piece of furniture.  I'm often asked where do you find these pieces of furniture at such great deals?  Well I can honestly say, I do believe the Lord has blessed me with this gift.  I have always been able to find a deal, but I will tell you this...waiting...shopping...waiting...patience.  I go alot a of places, and buy nothing.

The first time I came a cross this little cottage shop that has become one of my favorites, and I intend to keep it a secret, they had just reduced this sideboard.  End of the story she was coming home with me...

before

I wanted to do a paint color that would be neutral and work in most any decor.  I chose to go with French Linen (ASCP). It is a beautiful color gray with some taupe, and a very popular color in design for furniture right now.  I decided to paint the handles, I didn't like the patina with the gray paint.

after

upclose

I did lightly distress, and did a clear wax finish.  This piece is SOLD and in its new home.  I will be painting a dining table in French Linen coming up. I love this color!

French Linen...after

This is piece they will have in their home for years to come!

Kim