Painted furniture everywhere!!!!

I had to go into NYC yesterday for my routine dental visit....(I can't give up my NY doctors)...anyway we were a bit early...so we went into  Roche Bobbois of Paris on 200 Madison Ave.

Sleek Modern Furniture

And then.....we started to walk around.....ahhhhh...check this piece out in purple.......they have painted furniture!!

This piece was throughout the show room in various colors

here as a television table with Christian Louboutin's signature red soles

Remember this project that we did for a client?

Here it is in the show room trimmed in black and gold

they also carried the shabby chic look...for a huge price tag$1,000.00 +++

It is amazing that that the furniture that we love is now in transition  popping up in various styles in the high end retailers around the world.....

What Color Did We Paint the Piece???

Well, this was one of the most talked about pieces .... It was fun to read and hear the passion and convictions towards a piece of furniture.   We completed the project and it is in my client's beautiful pristine home.  To answer some of your queries...No, it is not teak, no it is not an original mid-century modern piece.

This was the original piece as purchased by my client 

I had several elements and colors to deal with.....and was constantly drawing samples to come up with the right combination.  

This was the work in progress

This is the room before

This is the room after

I used Annie Sloan Old White and Graphite Chalk Paint

We would love to hear what you think!!!  We know you are not shy.....

What color should we paint this piece????

Often times when I am  commissioned to work on a piece....the client is not sure what exactly they want done.  I like to give as many examples and/or suggestions to help in the process of picking a color or technique. There are a lot of variables that come into play.

Up coming project ~clients purchased the Mid Century Danish Modern Piece for the seller of their new home~

Dinning area where the new piece will be residing. We must be careful that it is complementary 

we need to be mindful of the contains of the hutch ~this is the clients china~ 

I always provide some similar pieces that have been painted

another similar piece painted

A prospective color combination based on the room and china and style of cabinet 

The client provides their idea of what they want the piece to look like from a search of vintage hutches
 

When there are some difference in color and style, I like to do some renderings of prospective color combinations for the piece.

I would love to hear your feed back on what color would you paint this piece??

Shore Chicy Designs In A Store Front ??

Over the past year, I have developed a relationship with one of the greatest thrift shops in Ocean County.  "Silk Purse Consignments" located in Toms River New Jersey in the K Mart shopping Plaza on route 37 East.  The shop owner Pam asked if I would like to place a few of my pieces in the front window.....I was so excited....Please stop by the shop and check out the merchandise....You will love it!!

Working on staging the window

a desk that Pam had that Shore Chicy shabbied up a bit....it would look great in a entrance foyer

A few of my pieces...the dresser is by Berkey Gay Furniture from the 1920's complete with the brass label

Indoor/out door shot

The color is great for any decor 

And I got to put up a sign......Thank You Pam!

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Breaks for the New Year!

Okay, its the New Year....I have some clients lined up for some commission work.  I have some great piece in the Cottage Garage that I am very excited to work on...The one piece is a pie chest...its amazing....I can't wait to begin working on it.

I declared myself VEGAN for the next 21 days to help bring back some control in my life, back to the yoga practice and will be hitting the gym.   Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh then we have slips, trips and falls!  Okay, quickly reorganize my self!!

 My 88 year old mom, decided that she had to untangle a flag, that was on a tree in her front lawn, that was covered with snow.....hmmmmm  and my sister broke both one foot and one ankle....You had to have seen us in the ER, they were not sure who was there for treatment!

So the start of the New Year is a test of flexibility and adaptation.

I live in these because of the fidget weather 

It appears that I use these more and more

This mornings wake up call....its is what it is....that is LIFE at 7degrees

Do You Rearrange your home after you de-Christmastize?

It seems like I do a furniture shuffle and items every year after I take down the Christmas decorations.  However, I don't think I am the only one....

President Obama and former Governor of Vermont Jim Douglas tweaking seating arrangements in the Oval Office

Changed up with a table lamp and chair

Ziggy decided to photobomb 

The rearrangement allowed for more comfort in playing scramble

our comfort zone...on a snowy day.

a collection of candles for some special affects

We are prepared in case the electric goes out..

Enjoy the Snow Day!

Lamp/Ralph Lauren Lighting
Scrabble Game/Restoration Hardware
Draperies and Rods/PotteryBarn
Website/simple business solutions
Redesign/Harmonizing Homes
Coffee Table/ Shore Chicy Designs

Studio Transformation for New Years Celebration

Not sure why, but New Years Eve came about quickly.....a last minute party was organized by my brother in law in Shore Chicy's Studio.

This is where I work during the cold or rainy days

I reorganized the furniture ~ stored all the pieces that I am currently working on and began the magic

There was still some rosemary in the garden so this became my napkin decor

Dinner is served!

We started out with  Soupe au Pistou ~which is Provencal cuisine~  Followed by Celery, Fennel and Radish salad with butted Valdeon Toast.  A classic chicken Milanese and Risotto.  Various deserts were served including a French Apple Tart.  We ate until the stroke of 12......

If you should need help with party planning, or recipes for an event contact me.