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Beauty for Ashes I wish to make this page a place of enabling and encouraging people to create & to be inspired to ta

I spent....alot of time on this one. Lol I almost passed it up. However the price was $10, making it just too hard to wa...
09/28/2017

I spent....alot of time on this one. Lol I almost passed it up. However the price was $10, making it just too hard to walk away. Especially being a solid wood French Provincial.

Now I wanted the chippy white paint to really pop. But the light wood underneath? ..... It really wasn't going to stand out when distressing.
I needed contrast!

So this is a common paint trick that I used... Using a contrast of colors (in this case, a dark grayish-blue under a soft white) just really made the piece stand out. And all the little distressing techniques you have? This trick will show every single one of them off 😉👌❤

Saying goodbye to one of my favorite vanities. I had it in my home for years, but now its time for someone else to enjoy...
09/15/2017

Saying goodbye to one of my favorite vanities. I had it in my home for years, but now its time for someone else to enjoy. This one I didn't paint myself, but I most definitely can appreciate another's craftsmanship 👏
Very traditional shabby chic white over dark wood.

Speaking of vanities, I just got a hold of another dark wood one...but trying to decide to either leave it in its beautiful wood color, or create that chippy paint, farmhouse look... ❔

Such a cool idea for a repurposed Industrial Cart with the reclaimed wood top 💚 Love how metal and wood together!
09/15/2017

Such a cool idea for a repurposed Industrial Cart with the reclaimed wood top 💚 Love how metal and wood together!

I found a new favorite color 💚 For this bow front dresser, I decided to use a vaseline-distressing technique, pulling mu...
08/21/2017

I found a new favorite color 💚
For this bow front dresser, I decided to use a vaseline-distressing technique, pulling multiple paint colors through of white, dark wood & a soft sage green.

And speaking of painting techniques... By next week, I'll be posting my first How-To painting videos! I want to show you how to 1.) create your own homemade chalk paint. 2.) Distress & layer paints 3.) Finishes: waxes, poly & antique finishing. 4.) Easy restoration hacks & tips.

These are the most common questions I get asked. All of which will be available soon, so you can start on some home DIY projects yourself 😄 Maybe its time to give your dresser that much needed makeover. Chances are, you have it in you & all you need is a little paint 😉

Going from a scratched up, tired look to a beautiful White Shabby Chic. This is most definitely a conversation piece! Mi...
08/17/2017

Going from a scratched up, tired look to a beautiful White Shabby Chic. This is most definitely a conversation piece! Mildly distressed using a homemade chalk paint. More transformations to come! 💙

Vintage Green 💚This is one of the most heavily distressed pieces I've done in a long, long time. I love the "well-loved"...
08/17/2016

Vintage Green 💚
This is one of the most heavily distressed pieces I've done in a long, long time. I love the "well-loved" look. It's a painting technique I really don't see too often, yet I'm always obsessing over!
It definitely more our a dramatic shabby chic, with chipped vintage green over white. I don't think it'll last longer than the weekend, but I'm definitely going to be sticking with this style for a while. So, more coming!

Well everyone, after a VERY busy year, it feels so nice being back in my element. I love restoring & recreating. I'm als...
08/16/2016

Well everyone, after a VERY busy year, it feels so nice being back in my element. I love restoring & recreating.
I'm also making up for lost time!! So I'll be posting EVERYTHING that's been going on in the store. There have been 3 newer pieces this week alone.
Plus, I've been exploring with new painting techniques 😊 Its going to be a good ending of a very good summer ☀❤🌻

This piece is a very beachy style. I used about 4-5 painting techniques to create this look. And I wish so badly that I had a better camera to capture all the incredible details....but my phone will just have to do.

Well it took some time to get back in the grove of things, but I finally got a few much needed makeovers. I always love ...
07/17/2016

Well it took some time to get back in the grove of things, but I finally got a few much needed makeovers. I always love vintage lucketts green. (Thank you Miss Mustard Seed!) I'm also a big sucker for layered paint jobs. Normally I use my usual oil or vaseline technique, but this time I was leaning towards the wet-distressed.

After this, I'm going to experiment with more heavily distressed techniques...just to see what will come out it ;)

Good morning everyone! I have quite a few major projects I'm going to be posting this month... A few I was up late last ...
02/12/2016

Good morning everyone! I have quite a few major projects I'm going to be posting this month... A few I was up late last night refinishing actually.
Last week, I finish a real unique style of shabby chic on this lovely French Provincial. Some people call it beach wash chic, others called it Old Paris chic. Whatever it is, it's turning heads 😉

Hope you enjoy! Now excuse me while I get some morning coffee!

😲 + ☕☕☕ = 😁

One of my favorite transformations this year, was an old glass cabinet that I found at a flea market. Just look at those...
01/27/2016

One of my favorite transformations this year, was an old glass cabinet that I found at a flea market. Just look at those before & afters...Raggedy vs Quaint. I just placed it in the shop yesterday, but before I could even post it for sale, it sold!
It sure is amazing what a little paint can do...

Here is last weekend's sneak peek. And I have to admit, this piece made me a little more nervous...it was my first time ...
01/19/2016

Here is last weekend's sneak peek. And I have to admit, this piece made me a little more nervous...it was my first time trying silver leaf. I normally don't experiment a new technique on such a big piece, but I'm so glad I did ❤
Though I didn't use much, those bits of champagne-silver leaf really took this piece to another level.
Just moderately distressed, with a hint of glam on the edges. It's something I definitely want to experiment again! In the meantime, this one's all set & ready for her next home.

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