The Painted Quail

07/10/2024

I’m back after a loooong break! It feels so good to be doing what I love again ❤️

01/31/2023

It’s been awhile folks! Between working (I started a gig at my kids’ school), kids’ activities, and life - I finally was able to complete this beauty!

This solid mid century desk, made by Sleigh Furniture, has so much space and storage for all of your office needs! It has 4 total drawers (all lined with a neutral linen wall paper) and a cabinet that houses a wooden pull out table for additional writing space or to place a laptop. Under the pull out table, you’ll find an open space perfect for storing a laptop bag, purse, or even a small waste basket. The front of the desk also has two built in shelves, for additional storage or displays. The top has been sanded down, stained a more neutral color and sealed with several coats of a polyurethane. The body of the desk has been painted a custom mix of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Amsterdam Green and Aubusson Blue, then sealed with clear wax.

$475

Dimensions:
50” wide
26” deep
30” high

Available at Mama’s Happy
5630 W. 36th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

(763)777-3899

Open 7 days a week!

Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5

Delivery available

10/22/2022

This tall, spacious and sturdy dresser has been painted in a faux linen finish. All drawers open with ease and the top two drawers are lined with the chocolate colored velvet. This piece provides a ton of storage!

Products used:
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in French Linen and dry brushed with Old White. The entire piece has been sealed in clear wax.

$425

Dimensions:

37 3/4" wide
19" deep
57" tall

Available at Mama’s Happy
5630 W. 36th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

(763)777-3899

Open 7 days a week!

Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5

Delivery available

09/02/2022

Just finished sanding the top of this Mid Century desk and oh my word, is that wood grain is stunning! Compare to the side of the desk, which hasn't been touched yet.

09/02/2022

This sturdy and adorable cabinet from the 40's, was made by Pendleton and was built to last! The top was sanded down to the natural wood and stained, then polyed. The bottom has been painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in a custom mix of Aubusson and Chateau Grey, then sealed with clear wax. The inside has the beautiful, original wood. One of the doors has the original locking mechanism on the inside. The drawer and door hardware have been updated to gorgeous, gold ginko leaf pulls. This piece would make the perfect coffee or wine bar, but would also work well as a small TV stand, or extra kitchen or bathroom storage.

$325

Dimensions:

31" wide
17 1/4" deep
34 1/2" tall

Available at Mama’s Happy
5630 W. 36th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

(763)777-3899

Open 7 days a week!

Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5

Delivery available

08/25/2022

08/25/2022

Our kids were beginning to outgrow our setup we had for them to put their jackets, shoes, backpacks, etc. I wanted to add some color as well. I had found a picture on Pinterest that inspired our final look. The top half I had painted in Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter, the brush strokes were a mix of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure and BM Revere Pewter, and the bottom is Annie Sloan Wall Paint in Aubusson. The Annie Sloan Wall Paint went on very smooth with a roller. The thickness was perfect, and the color was rich. It took a shockingly small amount to cover this area, and only one coat was needed. I loved using it so much, and I plan to use it in our kid's playroom next.

06/03/2022

Freshly updated dresser, ready for its new life in your home! The top has been sanded down to the natural wood, treated with a paint wash, then sealed with white wax. The top drawer fronts have a stencil detail added to them. The bottom half has been painted with custom blend of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, and sealed with clear wax. All drawers have been lined with a fun print liner, and the brand new hardware is a champagne gold color. This dresser could also work as a changing table or media stand.

Annie Sloan Products used:
Custom blend of Chateau Grey and Aubusson Blue Chalk Paint the bottom half of the body. Sealed with clear wax.
The top has a wash of Pure, then sealed with white wax. The top drawers have been stenciled with French Linen.

$425

Dimensions:

54" wide
15 1/4" deep
33” tall

Available at Mama’s Happy
5630 W. 36th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

(763)777-3899

Open 7 days a week!

Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5

Delivery available

06/01/2022

This durable console table has been updated in neutral tones to go with most decor styles! It offers a lot of storage options as well: 2 cabinets (each with adjustable shelving), a velvet lined drawer, a smaller open storage area below the drawer, and another large shelf at the bottom (great for adding baskets for even more storage). The body has been painted in a linen/grasscloth technique and the top painted in Annie Sloan's French Linen.

Dimensions:

41 1/2” Tall
18” Deep
54” Wide

Available at Mama’s Happy
5630 W. 36th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

(763)777-3899

Open 7 days a week!

Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5

Delivery available

05/11/2022

This console table has been given a fresh new look! The dark wood is painted with a technique that gives it a grasscloth look, and the top was sanded down to the natural wood, then paint washed and sealed. The piece also boasts additional storage, with two drawers, two cabinets with adjustable shelving and open spacing below to allow for flexible storage for baskets.

This piece would work well as a buffet, console table, an entryway piece or possibly even a changing table.

$425

Dimensions:

16" deep
48" wide
32" tall

Available at Mama’s Happy
5630 W. 36th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

(763)777-3899

Open 7 days a week!

Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5

Delivery available

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04/30/2022

Cute, 10 drawer dresser refinished in a custom blend of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. The k***s have been updated to modern raw wood pulls and all of the drawers have been lined. This dresser would work well as a changing table or media stand.

Annie Sloan Products used:
Custom blend of Amsterdam Green and Aubusson Blue Chalk Paint on the body. Sealed with clear wax.
French Linen Chalk Paint and dark wax on top.

$325

Dimensions:

49" wide
15 1/4" deep
33” tall

Available at Mama’s Happy
5630 W. 36th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

(763)777-3899

Open 7 days a week!

Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5

Delivery available

04/18/2022

Vintage, solid oak cabinet with LOTS of storage and history! This heavy duty cabinet came from a college classroom, and was repurposed as a media cabinet by the 2nd owner. In short, it was built to last! A few of the original stickers and stamps still remain, as a homage to its past. The updated finish gives it an Arhaus or Restoration Hardware like vibe.
The top half of the cabinet has 3 adjustable shelves and beautiful glass pane doors. The bottom half has 10 drawers, all lined with the original black laminate (think back to chemistry lab), and wooden drawer pulls. Each drawer also features a safety latch, which allows the drawer to be fully pulled open, but not fall out. The latch has to be intentionally pulled down in order for the drawer to be removed. The entire piece comes apart into two pieces, for ease of transportation to the lucky owner's new home.

Annie Sloan Products used:
A wash of Paris Grey Chalk Paint
Drawer handles and shelves painted in Athenian Black
Entire piece sealed in dark wax

$1,495

Dimensions:

48" long
23" deep
80” tall

Available at Mama’s Happy
5630 W. 36th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

(763)777-3899

Open 7 days a week!

Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5

Delivery available