Thursday, February 28, 2013

Pearl-Taupe Wardrobe Dresser

This was an estate piece that had been really well cared for. The interior is a gorgeous wood, the whole thing exceptionally made. It was disappointing that I could not find a manufacturers name anywhere on it. I thought for sure, given it's construction, that it could be Drexel, but alas, I will never know.

I painted the exterior a warm taupe, then coated it with a pearl metallic glaze which really adds something when catching the light. It's gentle, mysterious, and intimate. I'm in love!








Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Tiffany Blue Dresser


I love this color right now, and this vintage dresser was the perfect recipient! Trashing the old, musty knobs, I went for a set of crystal ones that instantly changed the whole piece! The antique mirror is gorgeous, and with a good sanding before the new paint, you would think it were brand new! 

You love it, you know you do!




Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Hope for the Hope Chest

One of my valued clients dropped this old trunk on my doorstep. He gave it to me for free! I love a good cedar trunk, and this one was in dire straights! There was a can of clear lacquer spilt all throughout the interior, and green paint chipping off the outside, poor thing!







Country Table

This was an amazing antique table I snagged from a clueless student in Pullman, WA. One of the chairs was irreconcilable, but the other three were in great condition. I painted the lower half and chairs white and roughed up the top before sealing it with a clear lacquer. The end result was charming, the perfect table for a small apartment or eat-in-kitchen! A student snagged this up promptly!




Tiffany Blue Stanton Tables

The demand for these tables was unbelievable. I eventually sold them to a gal from Arizona who lived in a rather seedy part of Seattle and I honestly wondered why such a sweet girl lived in such a scary area. BUT, at least she has fashionable side tables! These were vintage Stanton tables, and with turquoise being the newest thing, I happily obliged!



Serpentine Dresser

I love a good serpentine dresser, and this one was made of gorgeous oak. Unfortunately, the oak was rather weathered and was begging to be white-washed. I added a hammered tin top that I custom cut to match the curve of the front. I also added nail-heads. I was delighted when the client picked this up to customize into a bathroom vanity in their old 1800's home!