Tuesday, November 27, 2012

CeCe Caldwell's Seattle Mist

Finished!


Love the detail!

My son wants it for his bedroom! That makes me Happy!                                                          
                                                        

Monday, November 26, 2012

More Industrial painting

An old Montgomery Ward Dresser putout for trash...

CeCe Caldwell paint Seattle Mist

Added tacks

love the detail they add to the Faux look!

Using CeCe Caldwell's satin finish mixed with metallic paint!

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Modern Industrial

Contemporary Vintage?

 Love the detail of the tacks

Kitchen table

Or work desk?

reminds me of a high school science lab table...lol

Thursday, November 15, 2012

A work in progress....

Dresser all finished love it with the....
finishing touches..

A faux zinc tabletop finish
 painted one coat then sanded...
adding some tacks for folded metal effect

will finish painting tomorrow!!!

 

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Ivy Ln


The most adorable shop!! loved everything about Ivy Lane!! Jennifer was engaging enthusiastic and incredibly  helpful!! If you are ever in Newburyport Ma. Ivy Ln. is a must!Jennifers style is Vintage with a flair! I am so excited to try out CeCe Caldwells paint! not sure which one I will use first Seattle mist,Pittsburgh gray,or Santa Fe Turquoise.....

Friday, November 9, 2012

Mirror mirror.....

mirror glass is in and looking great!!!

love how the finish came out and the sheen of the wax!


hard to see the vintage sash lock the stocking is hanging from...
I am suppose to be selling this piece but I really like it!! we'll see....

Thursday, November 8, 2012

An Old Window takes on a new view

Old Window from a Boston salvage yard stripped down to the wood
with a base coat of Annie Sloan chalk paint Chateau Grey
 and a wash of miss mustard seed Shutter Gray mixed with Deco art silver sage metallic
a coat of clear wax and then dark wax
love the Vintage sash lock!
next the mirror glass will be installed!
picturing a burlap stocking hanging from the lock
 
Be sure to check back for the finished product!!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Some Thrifty Thrifting

looking forward to jazzing up these little finds...I think the most I spent was $4.00 on the chair and I had a$3.00 off coupon! love that!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

A Dressier Dresser

a great find in excellent shape
Some Annie Sloan French Linen with a wash and rub of white and French linen
some clear and dark wax
LOVE

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Busy Busy

 First coat of Annie Sloan French Linen...
 Second coat............will add some Gilding wax and distress before I wax! can't wait for final result!!
 I am thinking Chateau grey or Old Ochre for this piece!!
And a Chalk board for fun!!!!