Rehabbing a mid century water falls server

There are so many of us that have pieces that were handed down to us in our basement....and are not being used...because they are chipped, the veneer is lifting...or it just doesn't go with your new decor.

I have an amazing client that has an eye for what it can become with a little help from your's truly!  So here is the piece.

As you can see at the bottom and the door there is chipping

These two pictures are our kick off inspiration pieces

I always start out with a drawing so I have an idea where I am going ...

Here you can see the top of the piece with just one layer of paint ..if you look carefully 

the veneer is splitting....I couldn't leave it this way...

I added this product that I purchased at Magnolia Lane Designs in Point Pleasnat NJ called Wood Icing....which can also be used for decorative purposes... but for this it solved the problem...

These are the hardware that we choose to complete the piece from Pottery Barn

I removed some of the paint along the doors and drawers

The holes on the doors were filled in to create a new more modern look with the new handles.

I hope you enjoyed this transformation of a piece that was tucked away to now sits proudly and used...  Give me a call if you are interested in transforming one of your pieces...917-699-1262

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New Enhancements that marry perfectly with Annie Sloan Paints

In the world of painting furniture we are all looking for something new.  Last weekend I spent the better part of the Saturday at Magnolia Lane Designs in Point Pleasant Beach in New Jersey. Stehanie Granit, owner and artists presented some new products in her advance painting workshop that were amazing.  

It was called Artisan Enhancements by Aloha Coatings.  (Click on Link to view the line of products)


When ever you are in a small group the flow and sharing of ideas are endless.....Here are some pic's from last weekends workshop.....

Preparing our boards for a bit of magic

Using a jet printer for our application

After application of transfer gel

Here are our finished products Crackle Tex,
Transfer Gel, Pearl Plaster

Pearl Plaster on Top

A great Marriage between two products
 

Of course I headed out of the store with my arms filed with inspiration.  I have already worked with the pearl    Plaster as a wash on a piece that I am working on for a client.

 A little pearl wash as enhancement.

Happy Painting.... Shore Chicy Designs..............

Customizing Color using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

I had posted this blog back in February 2013, and someone just recently asked about the after picture which I never posted - Here it is....The client was thrilled, and it did match her baby grand piano!

Shore Chicy Designs was recently commissioned to paint this Armoire so that it blended more with the decor in my clients new home.  She wanted it in a brownish color...hmmmm, not a fan but okay we will come up with something.    When ever you are customizing paints it is important that accurate measurements are taken.  In this case since I am making samples I simply used kitchen measuring spoons.  It is also wise to write down the quantities and color as you start the customization process.

 My formula was 1/4 teaspoon of Annie Sloan's Emperors Silk followed by 2.5 teaspoons of Annie Sloan's Olive and 1 Tablespoon of Graphite

 The samples that I produced were the use of my formula plus a clear wax, my formula with gold gilding wax added and clear wax, my formula plus a red wash and dark wax, a graphite base with my formula as a wash with a dark wax, and finally my formula with a dark wax.

 I painted a sample of the paint in my Annie Sloan Work Book which I just purchased at one of my favorite local stockists Magnolia Lane Designs in Point Pleasant NJ  but you can find a stockists near you or order the paint on line at Annie Sloan.

I want to give a shout out to my friends at Walkers Trading Company for the design referral ! 

Annie Sloan paints are really so much fun to work with and so forgiving.....so stay tuned to the customized armoire as we go through the various steps.

If you are interested in having one of your pieces painted or if you are interested in seeing our work visit our web site at Shore Chicy Designs or visit us on Facebook or call us at 917-699-1262 we are located in Toms River New Jersey.