There’s something about springtime (which is too quick becoming summertime in Arizona) that makes me crave bright colors, especially greens, blues and yellows. Sometimes bold is scary in big doses, so small projects like chairs, side tables, or the like prove the perfect place for a pop of fun color. I started with a very blah chair with a funky shape and some interesting details that I knew could benefit from a fun color scheme. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Fabulous French Arm Chairs A … [Read more...] about Springy Chair Revamp
Transformation
“Arizona State of Mind” Subway Sign Dresser
Ever since I saw this tremendous subway art dresser over at Lindauer Designs, I knew this was a project that I had to tackle myself. As a native Arizonan, I am a self confessed arizonaphile. I love Arizona, it's landmarks, it's history, and it's people. So it seemed only natural that if I were to create a subway art dresser, it would celebrate the Copper State. So the first step for this project was to make a list of Arizona places of interest to be included. With the help of my … [Read more...] about “Arizona State of Mind” Subway Sign Dresser
Dove Gray & White Antique Bedroom Set
This “set” is really not a set at all. Just 3 cool pieces, picked up at 3 different times and 3 different places. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Cute Little Studded Desk White Bedroom Set, Shabbied Up! The Fancy Desk They all had elements that I thought would work well together, so I decided to unite them with a common color scheme and turn these thrift store castoffs into a fantastic and one-of-a-kind full size bedroom set. I have a gallon of this beautifully subtle dove gray paint. … [Read more...] about Dove Gray & White Antique Bedroom Set
Two Toned Secretary Desk
This is one of those projects that I’ve had marinating in my little brain for a long, long time. I’m happy to report that the finished project turned out just like I hoped it would. (I love it when that happens!) It all started when I picked up this fantastic secretary desk. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Ornate Bombay Chest of Drawers Herringbone Cabinet A Wardrobe for Baby It was in really good shape, so I listed it as-is, but no one was biting, so it sat, and sat, and sat some … [Read more...] about Two Toned Secretary Desk
Cobalt Blue and Kelly Green Desk and Chair
GAH!! I was getting so good at taking before pictures for you all that I got cocky. And you know what happens when you get cocky? You screw it all up. So my streak is broken and I don’t have a hideous and out-moded before pic to show you. :( Will you forgive me just this once? Well, I think you might when you see how rad the after is anyways. ;) I picked up a little 70’s brown petite sewing desk and equally petite chair with fuzzy, disgusting 70’s upholstery from my favorite thrift … [Read more...] about Cobalt Blue and Kelly Green Desk and Chair
Herringbone Cabinet
I’m sharing my love for all things herringbone over at Perfectly Imperfect as my first post as a new contributing writer over there. (If you are not already a follower of my pal Shaunna’s fantastic blog, I highly recommend popping over and giving it a look-see!) You’ll remember I proudly professed my design crush with herringbone on my Metallic Herringbone Desk back in December, and the web echoed my cheers and took that little project to it’s heart. It was even featured on Design … [Read more...] about Herringbone Cabinet
Faux Zinc Topped French Side Tables
I picked up a cute little pair of French, two-tier side tables from my very favorite thrift store a while ago. (Yes, the same favorite thrift store I bought this headboard at. Stay away!!) DON'T MISS: French Drop-Leaf Dining Set Pediment Headboard Bench Red Glazed Hutch They were leather topped, but the leather had seen far better days. I knew I had to do something about them. I formulated the plan to prime the whole of the tables with gray primer, including the leather … [Read more...] about Faux Zinc Topped French Side Tables
Coral Headboard and Fabric Front Dresser
I’m going to admit, before the new baby was born, I was getting completely burnt out on furniture refinishing. And it wasn’t so much the painting that was wearing me down, but the business of it all. I was DONE with Mr. Craig and his little list. People from CL wanted me (and usually persuaded me) to give away my work for little to nothing. That on top of the hassle of flakey people not showing, nervousness about people coming to my house (even if it was only the backyard), and the work put … [Read more...] about Coral Headboard and Fabric Front Dresser
Mirrored Chest
I rescued this cute little 2 drawer chest on the side of the road a little while back. I’m still shocked at what people are going to just throw away! DON'T MISS: Chevron Dresser Lagoon Mirror A Champagne Gold desk for Diane Sure, it was shabby, but that baby had obvious potential. Am I right? And I knew almost immediately that it was screaming out for some mirrors. I painted it a high gloss gray, and had mirrors cut to fit at the local glass and mirror shop, which … [Read more...] about Mirrored Chest
Cutting Edge Stencil Giveaway
I’ve got a fun giveaway for you today from Cutting Edge Stencils! They have one of the best selections of stencils out there! I love their all-over patterns as a great alternative to the wall paper look that is so popular right now. Whether you’re looking for a bold geometric print… A dramatic paisley… An ultra-hip Moroccan motif… Or a more tradition floral… SEE ALSO: Pediment Headboard Bench Palette of Metallics Fabulous French Arm Chairs Cutting Edge is bound … [Read more...] about Cutting Edge Stencil Giveaway