Chair with Bling

This is an eastlake style chair that I have had kicking around the studio for awhile. I just couldn't figure out what I wanted to do with it.

The style is rather ornate to begin with so I thought why not?

I used Rustoleum Metallic paint to add some colour and reupholstered!

Love it.

Still Here

I am still hangin' in here. I just haven't posted in awhile. I have been busy quilting....this one is not quilted yet and I want to add applique to the white boarder; black vines with pink "dot" flowers.

This quilt was started over 60 years ago by my Aunt Effie. Dear Aunt Effie cut out the butterflies and appliqued them onto off white cotton.  Over the years the cotton had yellowed, so I removed the butterflies and appliqued them onto new cotton. I purchased reproduction fabric and added the 9 patch blocks. I think that the butterflies are from old flour sack material and are very delicate. I ironed them onto backing for strength. The prairie points just give it a cute factor.  This will be a hand quilting project next winter.

Winter pillows made from an old wool blanket, a kilt and two wool coats. Everything was recycled! I just stuffed my summer pillows inside! My friends got together, and we all made some.

I did refinish this solid oak buffet over the winter. I just love this piece. It is sturdy, stylish and will last forever.  If the "all wood" look comes back, it will be well worth stripping and refinishing back to the original oak.  A quality piece.

Shabby Chic China Cabinet-or updated for Linens!

Another pretty lady. This cabinet could be used for dishes, linens or towels.  I use mine as a display case and the drawer hides my yarn!

 

 

 

This is what she looked like when we brought her home.  I usually knock out the side panels and make two doors for easier access.  This cabinet's door is unusual as it is 20 1/4 inches wide; no need to alter.

 

 

 

 

 

The door inlay is a simple geometric design. I removed part of it as it was cracked and heavily damaged. I love the simplicity.

 

 



 

Softly distressed drawer detailing

 

 

 

I sanded the top back to the original walnut finish and stained.

 

The cabinet is 61 inches tall, 15 1/2 inches deep and 36 inches wide.  The drawer is 6 inches deep.

 

$250.

Little End Table

This is one sturdy little side table. Soft linen colour with black legs.

 

$75.

 



Vintage Sidetable for Crafts, Kitchen or Sewing Room

 

Winter is coming and I have to clear out my studio. This little table is 44 inches wide, and 20 inches deep.

 

 

The body of the table is painted in a vintage green/blue with a white interior. The table has been sanded, painted, sanded and finished with a top coat (or two) of satin finish varathane for strength.

 

 

 

The drawer was in pretty rough shape so I just covered it with old magazine adds from the 1940s. My how some things have changed, and some not so much!

 

$125.

Updated Secretary Desk

This is another example of "poor man's oak" finish.  This delicate secretary desk is made from a variety of woods but was finished with a painted oak finish for a uniform look.

The hardware had to be replaced as it wasn't giving any support when the front was lowered to use as a desk.

Sanding, sanding and more sanding!

I painted the details of the secretary in a dark blue knowing that the darker colour would "show through" with a light sanding.

The hardware has been replaced including the side hinge, lock and key. I purchased the lock and key from a vintage hardware supplier.  It really is an exact duplicate of the original lock and key. It  does look original to the desk.

I softly distressed the overlay

The front of drawer was just too bland, so we added a wooden overlay. 

It really pops with the dark blue undercoat.

The desk is 52 1/2 inches tall with a width of 30 1/4 inches .  It is 10 1/2 inches wide from back to front. I did paint the letterbox white but have not reinstalled. 

$250.  

Shabby Chic Chalkboard

This antique frame is finished in a warm yellow, softly distressed to show off the wood overlay.

The chalkboard measures 24 inches tall and 32 1/2 inches wide.  I am pretty sure that at one time this was mirror frame, so it is well built and heavy.

Closeup of the detailing on the bottom of the frame.

We added a small chalk tray so you can always find that chalk!

$75.00