::'Nother One and a Hint::

 So my group of Paint Mavens (of Awesomeness) are doing another vintage market tomorrow, so if you're in the area (NE Indiana), stop by Emiley's Haute Cottage to check out our wares!

Here's a couple wee pieces I did to add to what's already on the floor at the shop:

Veronica the Mid-Century end table.  Played up her legs and gave her some gold toes :)

This shabby pale pink chair matches Rita, a retro vanity I haven't shown you yet.

Not going to market, but I wanted to show you the other mid-century piece I finished up.....my kids' bought this credenza to use as a bar, but it was in pretty bad shape.  

Hubs and I repaired it, then I painted the the outside bright white, used vinegar and oil to clean and shine the drawers/cabinet, and brasso to shine up the original hardware.  

If you look closely in these two pics of the crendenza in my kids' house, you'll see hints regarding

BIG NEWS #3....

(BIG NEWS #1 & #2 are here)

Any guesses?  I'll spill the beans Sunday night!

Until then, wish me lots of pixie dust for good sales this weekend....

::Desks::

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I'm trying to catch you up on recent do-overs, so today will also be a two-fer.  Ain't cha lucky?

Meet Penelope.  She went home with a customer from last month's Vintage Market.

Before....That mirror piece is detatchable.

Penelope also hides another secret...

Pull out her top drawer....

Drop the drawer front down...

And she becomes a desk!

I did Penelope's makeover using MMS milk paint in Kitchen Scale mixed 1:1 with Homestead Milk Paint "Combed Wool" (a warm white) to get this soft color. I also used the bonding agent.

Some distressing of course, and wax finished her off.

Can't wait to use this color again!

Next up is Brittany....with no before :(  Imagine just plain 70's wood.

I did a two-tone treatment using a DIY chalky paint color match for AS cream for the lighter color.

Brittany is so unique because her drawers can be viewed from all sides.

I did those in actual Annie Sloan Provence, dry brushed actual Annie Sloan Cream over that, and used a baby wipe to smear the two colors together....after they were dry.

Used the original hardware, which also got a coat of AS Cream with some light distressing.

Brittany is residing in her new home, and this week I'm painting up an antique caned chair in cream to match.

That's today's show off!  

::Antique Wash Stand and Dry Sink::

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Peeps.

I'm so behind in showing you all my before and afters.  

Here's two of my recent faves.  First is Daisy the dry sink:

Daisy before:

I used DIY chalky paint with calcium carb in a Sherwin Williams 'Watery' Color-to-Go sample.

I used her original hardware, using some Brasso to shine them up.

I'm having a hard time parting with her.  May need to keep her as a bedside table in the new house. :)

Next up is Annie, from 1850....so says the English ironstone pitcher and basin:

Here's her original incarnation:

She was treated to American Paint Company's 'Blue Jeans', then 'Home Plate'.  I used a baby wipe to rub back the white to reveal the blue, which compliments the ironstone so well!

I have several others to show you too, but that's it for now!

I have another market coming up as well as some more custom orders to do this week, and 3 SUPER big announcements to tell you about!  My life is crazy full with awesomeness right now :)

Hope everyone enjoys their Labor Day festivities tomorrow.

Me?  I"m heading down to a family picnic then VIP tickets to see

MUMFORD & SONS!

(compliments of my brother who is their booking agent....that's him being kissed by Winston) 

Wahoo :)

Partying this week at:
Mod Vintage Life, Elizabeth & Co., Coastal Charm, Knick of Time, Farmhouse Porch, A Stroll Thru Life, Cozy Little House, Stone Gable, No Minimalist Here, Green Willow Pond, Domestically Speaking, Redoux Interiors, Shabby Art Boutique, The Vintage Farmhouse, Jennifer Rizzo, French Country Cottage, Common Ground, Rooted in Thyme, Start at Home, Craftberry Bush, Mustard Seed Interiors, The Cottage Market, DIY Vintage Chic, DIY Show Off, The Happy Housie, Mod Vintage Life

::My Big News::

So my band of Paint Mavens have been doing pop-up vintage markets together for the past couple months. One gal who owns a shop has moved from her North Webster location to right downtown Fort Wayne!

Her shop is all cutie-patootie home decor, gifts and upcycled furniture....including my soap :)
Check out Emiley's Haute Cottage!

The shop is located in an old brick carriage house.  Here's the front (and the courtyard where we'll do our vintage market during Saturday's Grand Opening.)

But here's my great news!  The Paint Mavens are selling our furniture and finds in the upstairs of the carriage house!  Another Maven (Aimee of Restyled Vintage Designs) is a retailer for The American Paint Co, and her paint can be purchased there as well.  Her first 'Refunk your Junk' class is coming up!
Others are Cottage in the Woods, Foreverest Handmade Home & Vintage, and Revived. 

Here's a sneaky-peeky of what I'll have there from The Serendipity House:

You'll have to come Saturday to see them in their full glory :)

If you're anywhere around NE Indiana, this shop is definitely worth your time to stop.  All unique, one of kind items!  We're all thrilled to be joining together in this endeavor, doing what we love to do in a group of supportive women who all understand furniture hoarding and paint samples.  That's saying a lot.

I'm still fighting this sick thing, but slowly coming out of the fog.  Hoping to be 100% by our show on Saturday....would just love to meet any local readers!  Please introduce yourself if you stop by :)

::Corner Cabinet Up-Do::

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Meet Elinor.

Right out of a Jane Austen novel.

Elinor's before.

The glass was missing, so we just removed the door to use as something else down the road.

Like you do.

This is was my inspiration...from Heather Bullard's home I believe.

I used ASCP in Duck Egg for the interior, and a DIY chalky paint color match to AS Country Grey.  

It happens to be Sherwin Williams Relaxed Khaki.

 I also used American Paint Co.'s light antiquing wax on the outside, Maison Blanche on the Duck Egg.

Left the original hardware in Relaxed Khaki with no antiquing wax...you can see the slight difference the wax makes to the color on the doors compared to the hardware.

Elinor went to her new home after being listed for 20 minutes...

Think this color combo might be a hit :)

She'll be making the usual rounds with her Serendipity House peeps.  Parties go live when the girls arrive!
A Stroll Thru Life, Coastal Charm, Knick of Time Interiors, Cozy Little House, City Farmhouse, Farmhouse Porch, Elizabeth and Co., Craftberry Bush, Shabby Art Boutique, Common Ground, Jennifer Rizzo, Redoux Interiors, French Country Cottage, The Vintage Farmhouse, Rooted in Thyme, Start at Home, Stone Gable, No Minimalist Here, Domestically Speaking, Mustard Seed Interiors