Striped Sideboard

Hope your all as excited for spring as I am! I think we finally have moved on from winter here in NC! 

I've had a customer waiting list for painted furniture for a while now, and had to wait for warmer temps to get started.

My first one of 2014 was fun....two tone stripe sideboard in black & creme! 

Here is the before..,

In process....taped off for the stripes.

She just wanted stripes in the front...not on the top or sides...

After....

I love how it turned out.  We distressed some slightly...kept the original hardware & placed poly acrylic all over with a satin finish!

What a great accent piece for her breakfast nook.

Time for some pickin' & painting!

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

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

Provence Blue/Zebra Desk

I've got the winter blues! Yep, I'm such a summer girl! The cold weather sure puts a hold on alot of painting getting done.  I just recently finished a desk for a special little girl.  She wanted the desk in Provence Blue.

after...painted Provence Blue

I used Annie Sloan Chalk paint, but instead of a wax finish....I used a polyurethane.  Her room has hot pink, teal, and zebra print accents.  I found the zebra,  porcelain knobs at Hobby Lobby and replaced the original.  I also found zebra print contact paper at Walmart, and lined all the drawers...

drawer with zebra lining

I can't wait to see this in her bedroom! We're looking for lamp & accessories to go on it.

after

I love decorating kids rooms.  We can be bold and creative in ways we may never be in the rest of our home!

Kim

Charleston Finds & Makeovers

We met friends in Charleston this summer to celebrate Fourth of July.  My friend and I got up very early on Saturday, and headed out to some garage sales.

before

before

before

These are a few of the great finds two side tables, ship wheel, and two large gold frames! Yes I mean large!  The frames I got for a whopping $10....yes I said $10!  I'm planning on making a chalkboard for my dining room with one, and probably will frame a painting, or maybe making another chalkboard to sell.

The after of the tables, and ship wheel...

painted & distressed Florence

 While shopping in Charleston I found a place that sells my favorite paint Annie Sloan Chalk paint, and found out she came out with a new color Florence.  The above table I thought screamed for this color of paint with its shell handle.

painted & distressed Provence

painted & distressed Provence

I absolutely love taking something plain, and not very appealing, and making something beautiful and unique from it!  Tables sold right away, I have a friend who wants this ship wheel, but I just can't let go of it!

Have a great day, and more summer projects to come!.

Kim 

Heritage Red End Tables

I picked these two end tables up at a garage sale. Very nice solid wood tables, and was so excited when I opened the drawers to find they are Broyhill.  

Before

When painting my furniture piece finds I usually take in consideration the style, and design of the piece.  These just screamed this color Red to me.  I absolutely love them....hope you do as well!

Painted & distressed Heritage Red

They sold to a customer buying bar stools from me, and ended up buying six pieces of furniture from me that day!  I'm in the process of custom painting a dining room set for them as well.

I can honestly say the picture does not do them justice! They may be some of my favorite pieces so far.

These were hand painted...distressed...sealed & waxed finish!

Have a blessed day!

Kim

Vintage Credenza/Turquoise Console

Before

Before

After painted & distress Turquoise Blue

After

up close - after

 I bought this vintage credenza at an estate sale. A customer who has bought several furniture pieces from me bought this, and asked me to paint it turquoise! They will be using it for their flat screen tv as a console. Kara we need pictures posted soon of all your painted pieces in your new home!  

Kim

Provence Breakfast Dining Set

Breakfast dining set.....before & after

Painted & distressed in Provence by (ASCP).....

upclose

upclose/chair

before

before

The before of this piece was sturdy and had great bones, but the table top was in bad shape.  But with paint
it looks brand new!

after

I love how paint can transform this set from something someone would set out on their curb to a beautiful set in a breakfast area.  Paint never ceases to amaze me!

Kim

Turquoise Sideboard

 This sideboard was given to us from my mother in law, and I have always thought it would be so cool to have, and paint black.   (Unfortunately I cannot find the before picture, but it was just wood and really not that pretty)  Because honestly, until recently about everything got painted black.  Yes, it would look good black, and distressed, but I decided when we moved into our town home I needed some color besides off white and brown.  So I went for it.....I went BOLD..... I went turquoise!

At first It was a little scary, I admit, but you know it's only paint.  I loved it, but it took a few days to just live with it.

Turquoise sideboard

I kept the orginal hardware, which i love, and distressed it.  We have a lot of dark wood furniture, and open living space so it does stand out!

Yes it is bold, but everyone who comes into our home always comments on it!  It is a statement piece, and for now I'm loving the turquoise!  Remember it's only paint.....it can always be changed.  If you're looking for a change or update in your home go out paint a wall, room or even a piece of furniture.

Having a design change doesn't mean we have to spend a lot money, just taking a risk!

Have a blessed week,

Kim