A Spool of Beauty

Out on a morning jog I found 2 old wooden spools. I looked them over, connected loosely with an old metal rod, and continued on my run. I played them over and over in my mind, "could I do anything with it?" And this is somewhat the image that came to mind. I knew my in-laws were needing a new coffee table for their downstairs to better match the media center I had built them 2 years ago. So I put to work before Thanksgiving (I know this is quite a belated post) to have it down prior to the holiday so that we could transport it down to them. I am in love with how it turned out that,.....I may just make the other for us!

Ombre 3 Drawer Vintage Grey Dresser

I have been having a few interests and requests for dressers to be transformed for wee little ones on the way. I had a few dressers in stock but none seemed to fit the bill. So when I picked up this little gem I had grand nursery oriented visions for her. I had kinda a grey/pink salmon combo in mind and when I started the grey turned out to look almost white. I toyed with about 6 different sets of knobs and could not figure out why she was being so complicated to me. And then a stroke of genius- what new technique could I give a shot- OMBRE. I happen to think waiting to find out the sex is one of those last little secrets that you can get to keep until the last minute- so a neutral colored nursery dresser makes complete sense to me. Don't get me wrong, this doesn't have to end up finding its home in a nursery, but that was how I ended up staging her.

And then you couldn't imagine the responses I got, assuming this was how we were announcing our own 'little adventure.'  Unfortunately, I think that could have be one of the most fitting ways for us to announce, but low and behold we are not!  I love the little features to her, the backsplash, the mini caster wheels, the subtle stripes the keyholes!   

Dimensions: 
30 inches wide
16 inches deep
31 inches tall (without backsplash)
3 feet tall with the backsplash.

Doe Re Mi

Had been wanting to paint a deer as of late. Loved the square window I had on hand and slapped some craft brown paper and old hymnals for his backdrop: the woods and their melodies.

Grey and Mint Dresser turned Vessel Sink

Just recently sold this gem to a family in Silverthorn Colorado who were taking the leap and turning an old dresser into a vessel sink vanity. I'd be ever so eager to see the cozy little mountain bathroom she ended up in and the little hands that might tidy up before dinner at her frame. I loved the mint glass geometrically shaped knobs fort he bottom two drawer. I had to keep the top two with her original knobs as a little relic of the past always keeps us grounded.  She had the loveliest of trims and added embellishments.

Little Stately Chic Bedside Table

Refinished antique side table. I picked this little guy up and knew a client that was looking for a pair of bedside tables.  I had finished a similar one in white and went ahead and gambled to make this a set.  Nevertheless, people will surprise you and keep you on your toes.  She ended up not going with the pair, so I switched out the knobs to make this little one distinct.  I favor the stately element of that brass to balance the delicate that the rest of her struts!

This had to be part of an old vanity dating back to the early to mid-1900's. Lovely and delicate legs and the sweetest of trim on the bottom and detail on the drawers. She comes with three drawers to store your nighttime necessities. This was sanded down and painted a grey/white wash and distressed to give her a well loved and worn coat as you can see the wood wear through. Unique knobs from Anthropologie with brass/gold undertones that give her a stately class.


Dimensions:
14 inches wide
18 inches deep
30 inches tall.

ma muse

The human body in its simplest form easily possesses of the most inspiring muse-like traits. Think even to the sciences and those who, generations ago, studied corpses intently to better understand the intricacies that comprise our bodies.  How they function, how they break down, the immunities and resiliencies.  But greater than their physical functioning, the very composition in essence is lovely to the eye.  I can only imagine what Adam's response was actually like upon waking to find Eve.  A counterpart 'like-opposite' himself.  Someone wholly similar in nature and fully different in form.  And lovely in nudity. Strange that since our fall we have found layers upon layers of hiddenness to cloak our shame and yet simultaneously most deeply desire to get back to the intimacy and freedom in the Garden.  Layers of paint and lines and brushstrokes, paper, and lace, and music, return this Eve to some semblance of the original intended creation.

Bonjour Buffet

What a prize to find! You'd have thought I had won a contest when I snatched this little treasure up! I kept grinning all day, dreaming up the possibilities of her outcome. The detail and shape to her are simply exquisite and dear. I originally planned to just shoot for the two toned white shabby finished product, but after applying this coat of paint, I realized she needed just a hint of color.  I love the muted grey with green undertones.  I kept most of the original hardware and cleaned her off with a good coat of poly.

Creme and Grey Dresser

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New dresser with glass knobs has already found a home!  I wanted to shoot for a 2 toned dresser that would somehow make the drawers pop! The cream and grey is a favorite color choice these days.  It maintains a subtle shabby chic look, but the stained grey drawers bring out the rusticity of the wood.

Country Cottage Beach Dresser

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I was quite pleased by how this little one came out.  When I went to pick this dresser up, I noticed some vintage remnants of her original color and became quickly fond of the light blue and cream combo.  I searched around my paint options and while none of them actually was the true color, I began doing a little kindergarten paint mixing to try and match the color as best as possible.  While not often functioning, keyholes are a favorite feature of mine in a dresser.  I also loved the simple trim around the bottom 2 drawers that adds a dainty extra touch to her face.

Shabby Chevron Desk

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I have been meaning for sometime to try a chevron pattern on a piece of furniture.  I got this desk and wasn't wild about it and figured it'd be the perfect option to do a little experimenting.  I was quite pleased with her end result.  The actual chevron portion took a little extra time.  I tend to forget how much math is necessary to do a job well.  

It took some deliberating on the knobs, but I am quite happy with the orange pop of color to off set the neutrals.  She'll make a happy little perch for someone study up next to!