How to restore a Trunk that was in Super Storm Sandy

Well, its been a years since SSS hit the Jersey Shore .  All of us that live in the area has their own special story to tell.

My clients home is on the bay-side of Seaside Heights New Jersey which is a barrier island.  Their home was destroyed by the storm.

 One item that she wanted to keep was the steamer trunk that her grandmother came to this country with from Italy.

~after the storm~

the salt water just ate away the bottom and the insides

           ~All of her keepsake items were destroyed that were in the trunk for safe keeping ~

The first thing that we did was to rebuild the entire inside of the trunk

The hardest part was keeping the rust from bleeding through the paint

I used primer, shellac spray, liquid shellac and rust-oleum  to ward off the rust....finally 98% was contained...I camouflaged the little brown spots with Artisan Enhancements By Aloha Coatings

 fine stone.  Which gave it a sandy/gritty look to it.

added the base coat with was a combination of Annie Sloan's Louis Blue,
Old White, Provence and Antibes

The outside was painted in Annie Sloan Old White ~ The hardware was
painted a CeCe Caldwell black with a bronze glaze by Valspar (Metal & Patina Glaze)

The legs were purchased at Loews

The finished product

The trunk will now be used as a Jewelry box ( I purchased these two boxes from Marshall's) added cup hooks for hanging of necklaces and bracelets.  The tray was painted in washable paint which will be used for storing and appling makeup.  The tray lifts out for storage underneath.    We replaced the handles which were purchased at Antique-Hardware which had everything imaginable for restoring a steamer trunk.

This was probably one of the most difficult projects that Shore Chicy by Harmonizing Homes  has tackled - and the most rewarding...It is now back in Seaside Heights in a freshly painted room.  

A collection of trunks at Ellis Island 

#Trunk Restoration,  #Chalk Paint , #Antique Hardware, #furniture out of landfills

Resource

Paint - Annie Sloan Chalk Paint/Annie Sloan 

Paint Supplier/Magnolia Lane Designs
Paint-CeCe CaldWell Paints/CeCe Caldwell
Paint Supplier/Sea&Green point pleasant New Jersey
Hardware/Antique Hardware

Web Designer/Simple Business Solutions

Decorative Artist/Shore Chicy Designs, by Harmonizing Homes, LLC

How To Shabby Up ?

I have a client that is moving into a new home at the end of October.  She has a five (5) year old daughter that was currently using a "progressive" furniture set.  The set is very sturdy, however it is not made from natural wood.    My project was to shabby the piece up....hmmmmm

It is hard to tell for the shots, but the dresser is a cotton candy pink

This is the second piece that I am experimenting with CeCe Caldwell Paint(s) ~  I used a vintage white on this piece.  I exposed some of the inter layering as much as possible since it is a composite wood, I didn't want to reveal too much.

I used Annie Sloan Clear & Dark Wax as the finish

I still have to do the drawers and buy the knobs.. but I am hoping they will be thrilled with the new "old" look ...
As I have mentioned I am still experimenting with CeCe Caldwell paints - I choose to use CeCe's paints for this project as it is a GREEN Paint, and this bedroom set is for a Five (5) year old....so its a no brainer for me.

Corinne~Shore Chicy Designs~by Harmonizing Homes

917.699.1262

Website Design by/Simple Business Solutions 

CeCe Caldwell Paints/ CeCe Caldwell

Blog by Shore Chicy Designs/Shore Chicy Designs

I included a fun video on how to distress furniture using CeCe Caldwell Paints - click on link below. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Fdtk7dM2E

Take sneak peek into the home of a local designer/artist

I recently was  commissioned by a local artist/designer  to turn the piece below into a salad prepping station for her kitchen.  Other than the drawers painted shut; this was a solid piece.

I purchased this piece at a garage (yard)  sale in Seaside Park NJ

This is the piece completed and installed - I used CeCe Caldwell paint for the exterior of this piece in Beckley Coal.
I added a protective top coat by CeCe Caldwell paints in a satin finish

Now onto the designer/artist herself....I think we have mutual admiration for one another...I find her talent just amazing.  Her name is Connie Baldino  owner of Queenb Jewelry  (click Queenb Jewelry on link for bio).

Connie is wearing a one of a kind (Stevie Nicks) Duster Jacket that she designed

Notice the different layers of this Jacket/duster

Stevie and her style

I was allowed the opportunity to do a full photo shoot of Connie's home; which she shares with her husband  Jim and their dog Ziggie.   Connie is very much into layering, which is reflected in her home decor, her jewelry and dress designs...Layering is not an easy art....

I was able to capture a close up of her layering techniques with the collection of her jewelry and clothing

Love her color choices which are rich warm and inviting

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A great piece by  Horchow displays Connie's prized pieces...beautiful necklaces and head pieces

A shot of her living room take note of all of the texture and dimensions of this room.

This one of a kind Jacket is for sale on Pinterest 

Unique hand bag and necklace designed by Connie Baldino

I hope that you enjoyed the tour of my clients home and art work.  I am so fortunate to meet all these wonderful people through my work..  

Website/Simple Business Solutions

Paint/CeCe Caldwell Sea&Green Point Pleasant Beach

Furniture Design/Shore Chicy Designs

Furniture by Horchow/Horchow

Designer- Connie Baldino/Queenb