Favorite Piece to Date

I have no idea what this originally was (I'm guessing a radio cabinet?) and I have no idea how old it is, but I absolutely LOVE the lines on this piece. The minute I saw it at Shayne's shop, I said "I hope I get to paint that!". I got my chance recently when she dropped it off.


We decided on the gray I used here and here. It's perfection in a can...I'm telling you.




After painting the first coat on all but the carved piece near the bottom, I stood back and realized that it really popped if I didn't paint it. I texted Shayne a picture and she agreed! Yipeee!




Oh the legs!


Perfect for a bar in an apartment or condo! The front drops down too!



I hope you like it as much as I do!

~Allison

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Is there anything white paint can't fix?

My favorite client brought me this bench. Very sturdy, cute shape, but the finish was ROUGH.



White paint and light glaze to the rescue...











And here's a bench that's perfect for a porch or entry. It even has storage under the seat!

~Allison

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My Winter Wreath with Styrofoam and Canvas Corporation

This was my inspiration from Midwest Living magazine. I loved the thought of using a cable knit sweater...it adds so much texture and just reminds me of winter.



But having a red door didn't allow for the pink wreath.

So I hit GW and found a cream cable knit sweater that would be perfect. I'd won a bunch of styrofoam back in July from the DIY club contest. If you've never entered, you SHOULD. Amazing, amazing prizes! Anyhoo...

I cut off the sleeves of the sweaters and opened them up by cutting down the seam. I wrapped them around the styrofoam wreath and glued them down. Then I cut part of a different cable knit pattern and wrapped it around the bottom to conceal where the arms met.


Then I used a small stretched burlap square from Canvas Corp and stuck a felt "B" sticker in the middle....because I'm obsessed with initials and monograms. I think a snowflake would look great too! I attached some jute with a tack and hung it in the middle of the wreath.


And here it hangs today. I'm really happy with it considering I'm not super crafty!




If you notice above, I've finally succumbed to Pinterest and oh.em.gee...what a time suck. But I'm loving it....it's making me a crazed thrifter. Seriously...it's a little outta hand. AND, I started a Facebook page last night. I'm not sure what's gotten into me. I can't figure out how to get the FB icon on my blog though...so you're safe for now ;) Stay tuned for more fun!


~Allison


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