The Meraki Element

The Meraki Element Refinishing furniture by revealing the personality in each piece, giving new life to items that would otherwise end up in landfills.

‘Meraki’: To do something with soul, creativity or love, leaving a piece of yourself in what you are doing. Welcome to The Meraki Element - I'm so glad you decided to stop by! Grab a drink and make yourself at home - we are about to go on a decor adventure together!! This site and these pieces are the result of my need to find an outlet to contribute to my community, make a positive impact in my l

ittle corner of the world, find an artistic outlet, help the environment, donate to a worthy cause & start my own business. You have no idea how super stoked I am that I was able to find one endeavor that could achieve all those things, because let's face it - that's a substantial list and I get kind of overwhelmed just reading it! With each piece that I refinish I put care, detail and personality into it, amplifying the character of the piece and adding special touches to truly make it one of a kind. This is not about mass production. This is about creating a refinished piece that I am proud to put my name on as well as provide an option for you to have furniture in your home that is completely original. My goal is to eventually make this my full time gig. So with all that said, I hope you enjoy what you see and possibly find a one of a kind Meraki Element that you would like for your home. I appreciate your time and I hope you have an awesome day!!

*PLEASE NOTE: With each purchase, I will be donating a portion of the profit to a cause that is near and dear to my heart: The Calgary SPCA.

Name: AnneMeasurements: 38” Diameter x 16-1/4”HDescription:This beautiful antique coffee table was painted with 3 coats ...
10/06/2018

Name: Anne
Measurements: 38” Diameter x 16-1/4”H

Description:
This beautiful antique coffee table was painted with 3 coats of Annie Sloan French Linen on the base, with Graphite applied on the details to make them stand out. The top was done in Graphite to tie in the decorative highlights on the legs below. This was followed by 3 sprayed layers of General Finishes Satin clear coat. This table is a stunning with the antique detailing.

Price $200

Name: MaryMeasurements: 59-3/4"L x 17-3/4"D x 15"HDescription:This table was painted with 3 coats of Annie Sloan French ...
10/06/2018

Name: Mary
Measurements: 59-3/4"L x 17-3/4"D x 15"H

Description:
This table was painted with 3 coats of Annie Sloan French Linen and the top has a base coat of Provence. A slight raised detail was added followed by a mix of Graphite (this color is showing up much darker in the pictures) and French Linen over the details. There are 3 layers of General Finishes Satin clear coat on this table. This table is great for small apartments and is a piece of art mixed with the functionality of a coffee table. Great as a conversation piece, as this is a very unique piece. There are a few places where there is slight damage to top on the sides, but I kept it that way as the top is meant to have a weathered look and I felt it added to the look.

Price $180

Name: Lilly RoseMeasurements:- Coffee table: 60”L x 20”D x 16-1/8”H- 2 side tables: 28”L x 20”D x 22-1/4”HDescription:Th...
10/06/2018

Name: Lilly Rose
Measurements:
- Coffee table: 60”L x 20”D x 16-1/8”H
- 2 side tables: 28”L x 20”D x 22-1/4”H

Description:
These tables are painted with 3 coats of Annie Sloan French Linen with the top detail in a mix of Graphite and Pure White. The shelves are laminated with wall paper for that extra decorative touch. There are 3 layers of General Finishes Satin clear coat on these tables. A beautiful subtle yet unique addition to any room.

Price: $250 for all 3

SOLD!!!!Name: AddyMeasurements:48"L x 24"D x 15"HDescription:This coffee table was painted with a base of French Linen A...
10/06/2018

SOLD!!!!
Name: Addy
Measurements:
48"L x 24"D x 15"H
Description:
This coffee table was painted with a base of French Linen Annie Sloan paint, with a mix of Graphite and Pure White for the streaks on the top. The stencil is done in Graphite. The top coat was done with 3 coats of General Finishes Satin clear coat. This table will easily fit into any decor with it's mid tone color selections and sweet decorative accents.

Name: Laura LeighMeasurements:- Coffee table: 50”L x 30”D x 18-7/8”H- Side table: 22-7/8” Diameter x 22-3/7”HDescription...
10/06/2018

Name: Laura Leigh
Measurements:
- Coffee table: 50”L x 30”D x 18-7/8”H
- Side table: 22-7/8” Diameter x 22-3/7”H

Description:
These tables are painted with 3 coats of Graphite Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and finished with 3 coats of General Finishes Satin clear coat. The decor under the glass is a raised decal with a Graphite, French Linen, Pure White combination, to highlight the texture of the raised decal. An amazing addition to any room, this set combines function and art with a very unique and elegant twist.
*Some scratches on the glass - see following pictures

Price: $220 for the set

SOLD!!!!Item: Large DresserName: IsabelleMaterials: This amazing high quality dresser made from oak and cedar, was hand ...
05/24/2018

SOLD!!!!
Item: Large Dresser
Name: Isabelle
Materials: This amazing high quality dresser made from oak and cedar, was hand brushed with Graphite Annie Sloan chalk paint and complimented with a beautiful white, grey and black wall paper pattern. The exterior has 2 solid coats of Artisian Enhancements Exterior clear coat (soy based clear coat) that was a hand brushed application. The interior of the cabinet doors is cedar wood and has 2 mirrors - one on each door. This unit is very heavy as it is made of solid oak and would be a beautiful compliment to any bedroom.

Here is my latest project!! I used the former owner as inspiration on how to finish this piece: a mix of class and beaut...
07/30/2017

Here is my latest project!! I used the former owner as inspiration on how to finish this piece: a mix of class and beauty, with a rustic twist.

Latest project - custom side tables. It's amazing what you can do with old Ikea side tables!!!
03/24/2017

Latest project - custom side tables. It's amazing what you can do with old Ikea side tables!!!

03/24/2017
What an INCREDIBLE weekend! I found out in a great way that finding the right place to list your items is key!! Thanks t...
02/05/2017

What an INCREDIBLE weekend! I found out in a great way that finding the right place to list your items is key!! Thanks to Varagesale I was able to sell ALL of my completed pieces!! I had so many compliments on my work and have more people asking when my next pieces will be ready! I even have some reservations on future items! I am SO thankful to everyone that purchased my pieces and I happy to say that $35 of these sales will be donated to the Calgary SPCA! I am so happy!!

Yvette has been sold! My first sale!! I'm sure this little side table with that little hint of personality will go well ...
02/02/2017

Yvette has been sold! My first sale!! I'm sure this little side table with that little hint of personality will go well in any decor. I'm happy to say that $5 of the proceeds will go to the Calgary SPCA :)

This was a coat rack a made from reclaimed wood with raised decals painted with acylic paint.
01/16/2017

This was a coat rack a made from reclaimed wood with raised decals painted with acylic paint.

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Calgary, AB

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