A new look for a inherited piece

This beautiful piece was inherited by my client - It was a challenge in as far as keeping the wood from bleeding through the Annie Sloan Old White paint that we choose.  I first sanded the piece and used Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac....Added the paint....and I could still see a pink hint coming through.  I then used Kilz primer/sealer/stainblock which seem to do the trick.  The piece was delivered yesterday....and looks beautiful in its new surroundings.   It is now being used as an entertainment unit.  

Beautiful Bones 

Sparked up the hardware

Before and After

Next Project wait until you see this completed.

Empty Nesters Master Bedroom Set Makeover

Original Look

I have lovely couple that I am working with by the name of Judy and Walter.  They have been married for a zillion years....They live in a lovely home, where they raised their children... The piece that is photographed to the left is just one piece of their bedroom set.  Judy said the project started because they hated the pulls!  So that is where I come in.

We decided on Annie Sloan's Graphite with a special formula (empire silk, olive and graphite)  for a wash.  I am then applying clear and dark wax.  The  pulls were a bit odd in size 2.25 to center, but I did find two that would fit from Handleset.

I first took off all of the doors and removed the drawer.

I did sand it a bit as it was finished in a high gloss, So I wanted to make sure that the paint adhered to the wood.  This is the first of two coats of Annie Sloan Graphite .

Taking the doors off made it easier to paint.

I rubbed off just a little around the doors and drawer.  New Pulls are on order...

I couldn't wait to show you the difference...I know it's a bit premature but the look is so different!! I will keep you posted when the pulls arrive....until then happy painting.....

Great Lines

I acquired this lovely display table...that needed a lot of help !  Scratched and faded....I knew that I could bring some life back to this table...

Annie Sloan French Linen was my choice of color, with a application of dark wax.

Great lines on this table

Here she sits waiting to get loaded into the truck for delivery

Top has some hint of dark wax for some contrast

Love her legs

She is now sitting at Silk Purse

I had to add branding

If you are interested in purchasing this great table - She is at Silk Purse Consignment Shop in Toms River New Jersey...( 0n Route 37 East in the Kmart Shopping Plaza)

Beach Inspired Stipes

Seaside Park 2nd Avenue

Have you ever walked on the beach and looked at the shadows of the fencing on the sand?

I was inspired to paint this piece that I found at a thrift shop in Washington Township (Warren County) New Jersey.  

It was a very simple piece with clean lines in a rough mahogany color.  

I used Annie Sloan Old White and Coco for the stripes along with French Grey  ...topped with a clear wax for an added protection.  The Table measures 30" h  24x24 w.  Selling Price $75.00

#painted Furniture

Adding new life to furniture with a coat of Annie Sloan's Paint

I was commissioned by a lovely client that so wanted to keep her childhood furniture alive and well.  The furniture it self was in great condition, it just needed some updating,    It was a stressful situation for my client as she wanted to make sure it was going to be the perfect color.  

She decided on Annie Sloan's Paloma as the base with an Annie Sloan's Old Violet Wash, finished with a clear wax for durability.  Today is delivery day and I am so very excited for my client and her husband.

Old Violet

Paloma

Does Your Home Business Look Like This?

I started Shore Chicy Designs last year and it is taking off which is a good thing!!!  The bad thing is that I am running out of space .....I am working out of my home both indoors and outdoor depending on the current weather conditions.  I am fortunate at this point to also have a small cottage that has a garage for which I am storing furniture to be done.....

However, I haven't gotten to the "to be done" part in a while...


This is my current project that I am working on that is now taking over my living area....

A four piece bedroom set completed in Annie Sloan Paloma with a Old Violet Wash

Wasn't sure what to do with the pulls, but  silver looks great...

Almost done....and then on to next project.

Sandy - Lucy and Frank

Its been seven months since Hurricane Sandy hit the Jersey Shore.....I remember walking days after the storm looking at the devastation in our neighborhood.  I did not know all of our neighbors before the storm, but since the storm our community has come together.

Before 

Lucy and Frank both in their 70's were hauling oriental soaked carpets the day I first met them....90% of their home was destroyed by the storm.  Lucy and Frank managed to save some of their antiques furnishings which was very labor intensive and exhausting.

They finally moved back into their home about a month ago and they were desperately trying to get their lives back in order.   Lucy knew that I worked on furniture and contracted me to paint a piece that was near and dear to them.  Before the storm they used it for their television, after the storm it will sit proudly in their beautiful new bedroom for extra storage.

We decided to use Annie Sloan's Chalk paint in Old Violet with and Old White wash on top.  I used a combination clear and dark wax.  Some left over crown molding was added to the top of the piece as the finishing touches...

I was grateful for the opportunity of helping one neighbor get one step closer to closure on this storm.....and for the opportunity to work on a treasure that they have had for many years.

After sitting proudly in their bedroom

The colors complement each other so well.