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It's for pieces like this that I wish I had even a tiny bit of skill in photography.

She is stunning in person and these pictures do not do her justice.

I'm thinking it's time to add Photography 101 ( or at least some better editing software)

to my to-do list.

 

My redesign process doesn't end when I put down my paint brush.

Part of my passion for my work is ensuring that each piece is properly showcased.

I love finding a piece's character, personality, and of course, charm.

And I want others to see it too.

 

I then like to take my creativity even further by reinventing my

new redesign's purpose. This piece, for example, no longer has to be

just a coffee table. This would be a unique vintage photography prop.

Perfect for engagement and wedding shoots, yet just as sweet with

a newborn delicately posed on top.

It would be beautiful as a product display table in a chic boutique.

Or how about the perfect accessory for a tea party or candy table?

Oh, the possibilities are endless!

 

 

This beautiful French provincial table was in immaculate condition.

I redesigned it using French Linen and Duck Egg chalk paint.

She has a clean, smooth finish with  subtle accents

of King Gold gilding wax.

This product is amazing. So easy to use, a little goes a long way,

and it instantly adds a luxurious feel to a piece.

 

Approx. 50" x 21" x 16" H

 

Hardware was updated with a soft Antique White

and also accented with gilding wax.

Stunning!

 

 

Coraline & Co. ~ SOLD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet the party girls! Their redesign was all about a fresh and fun new look.

And nothing says fun like a little chevron!

I have never been good at coloring inside the line so the thought of creating this

perfect pattern was a bit nerve-racking.

 

So, like everything I redesign, I decided to go with the flow.

My pattern on the second dresser is certainly a little more

"inside the lines" then the first, but most twins

are rarely completely the same anyway.....right?

 

I used a diy plaster of paris chalk paint recipe for these girls.

I had my mind set on coral and already had this colour on

hand so I decided to give the homemade paint a try.

It was easy enough to mix and easy to paint with too, creating

a nice smooth finish, especially after being waxed.

 

Approx.  19.5" x 16.5" x 22.5" H

 



Sophie ~ SOLD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 Sophie ~ Chic, stylish, and feminine.

The antique china cabinet is by far my favourite piece of furniture to redesign.
While it certainly exudes elegance and charm in its original state, the harshness
 of the dark stained wood seems to hide its finer details and beauty.
Giving the piece a light, soft feel now allows delicate features, like the intricate
scroll trim in the glass door, to be highlighted.

Redesigning furniture isn't just about dipping a brush into some paint and
changing the colour of a piece of furniture.
It's about giving the piece a fresh start....a new life even.
Much like the crisp air of spring breathes new life into everything around us;
creating change, renewal and hope.

Hand painted in Annie Sloan's Paris Grey and Old White.
Finished with clear wax.

Approx. 36" x 15" x 60' H
 

Lacey ~ SOLD

Delicate Lacey, with her beautiful long legs and soft curves. Another favourite of mine. And, another example of allowing your creativity to expand beyond your intentions.
I hadn't planned for the lace stencils. But without it the piece was lacking the elegant
vintage charm that I was looking for.

I applied the stencils in a slapdash manner. I wasn't interested in crisp, clean lines.
But rather, an authentic look of a well loved and used heirloom
 with its frayed edges and texture.
Perfectly imperfect.

Hand painted with Annie Sloan chalk paint in Coco with Old Ochre accents.
Sealed with soft wax for protection.
Approx.  25" x 12" x 30.5" H

Mary ~ SOLD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the thing about being creative. You always have to be open minded.

Let the piece speak to you and don't fight the end result.

Only then can your true creativity shine.

 

That was definitely the case for this piece. I am thrilled with how it turned out.

But to be quite honest, it's not what I had "planned" for.

I do not start redesigning a piece until it speaks to me; I thought I
had heard this one loud and clear but my preconceived
notions got in the way.

 

Another sweet side table that has the same lines as Molly,

I immediately knew that I wanted to give it the same colour scheme.

When I was "finished" it just wasn't right. Something was missing.

Without even knowing it the distressing process began.

 

I'm glad I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried some distressing.

It made all the difference!

The table went from simple and ordinary to charming and chic.

 

Another classic colour combination of Paris Grey and Old White.

Hand waxed for added protection.

 

 Approx. 14" x 19" x 29" H

 

Pretty in Pink

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I found this gold scroll mirror back in the fall while garage sale hunting for some special finds in a small, quaint town not too far from me. The sellers were ecstatic about the sale.

 They couldn't understand why anyone would want to buy such an ugly mirror and had resolved

themselves to the fact that they would probably be donating it or throwing it out.

 

I, on the other hand, was ecstatic to have found such a piece.

I had just purchased a sample pot of Annie Sloan's chalk paint in Antoinette and knew

it would be the perfect colour for this frame.

 

The greatness of this piece is in its versatility.

I've transformed it into not only a "pretty in pink" mirror,

but also a chalkboard, and a great decorative piece when using the frame on its own!

 

Molly ~ SOLD

 

 

 

 

Meet Molly. She's innocent and sweet. I fell in love with her as soon as I saw

her scalloped edges and knew exactly what I wanted

to do with this redesign.

 

Hand painted with Annie Sloan chalk paint in Paris Grey and Old White.

Hardware was refinished in Oil Rubbed Bronze.

 

Solid Saugeen Krug maple

16" x 27.5" x 26.5"H