Hello General Public

Up until now, my furniture pieces have either been for a client who has a specific look in mind or something for myself (very few of those!). A few months ago a good friend (and my best publicist) told me that I had been invited to put some pieces in a local second-hand sale by the owner of the franchise. I was so excited but nervous. My anxiety hit the roof. I went to my favorite flea market, found some bed side tables and some chairs on Craig's List. All eight pieces have been sitting my garage calling my name for two months now. I finally got to work on them this week.... the week they are due... the week I remodel my kitchen and throw my daughter's first birthday party. While I could complain about the procrastinating and the lack of sleep, honestly, the lack of time was good for me because I couldn't fret over the imperfections in each piece. I made quick choices and, in the end, I was happy. Of course, now I am nervous no one will buy them. But that is just a product of my anxiety and neurosis coming together.


Moving on, here are the before and after pictures. There are a few pieces I need to replicate! I fell in love with them

This was my first real wood putty project. When I decided to paint these chairs and put them in the sell, I knew I needed to paint some of them boy colors. I have so my friends with little boys and they are always saddened by the lack of little boy options. I decided flowers weren't really little boy, so out came the wood putty. This turned into the gray chair below. 

This chair was amazing. It had so many curves and wonderful spindles. I did a trade with a design friend of mine. This chair for a giant mirror. The chair became what is below and I am waiting to see what she turns the mirror into. 

This picture is from my post last week. Little did I know that most of these paint/fabric choices would change  I thought I was so smart to have all this picked out. Projects have a mind of their own though.

The Afters!!

This is my favorite. 

My kitchen and dining room are a complete disaster because of the remodel. So I had to take these pictures outside quickly before we loaded them up to go sell them. I am so excited see everyone's reactions!
You'll notice there are not either pieces, but instead seven. Well maybe you won't notice, but I would and feel like there should be an explanation. I picked up an end table and I had these great plans to paint the bottom and then do chalkboard paint on the top. Well, frog tape failed me. I can blame it on user error, but considering it was the only mess up I had, I am blaming the tape.  The chalkboard paint bled and I didn't have time to fix it. So I am forced to keep it for myself (oh darn) and make it perfect. I know my girls will enjoy having it in their play room. More projects for later.   But now, I must go focus my attention on my kitchen! I do have a party to plan without it!