Discount Offer at Candy Cane Lane!

I just finished painting this dresser for a friend. I apologize for not showing a "before" pic...I simply forgot to take one but I think it turned out great and will look fabulous as an entry table in her newly remodeled home. I also decided to make a few more signs for the holiday season...I know its late but I couldn't resist!

And here are two more additions to my corner at Candy Cane Lane. A chandelier, and the rocker with a cushion stamped. Sewing this reminded me of how much I don't like to do it :) Oh well, maybe it will sell better this way.

And speaking of selling and Candy Cane Lane...they will be open every day this week and so I have decided to offer a 10% discount on everything and a 25% discount on all remaining holiday board signs. This offer is only good on Monday (Dec. 20th) and Tuesday (Dec. 21)so hurry in and claim your item before it's gone :)

Thanks for all the support and encouragement! I hope to see some of you there! Merry Christmas!

A little chair charm and some news!

Two words: Shabby-Chic. I just love this finish on furniture, particularly older pieces and that is why I chose to finish these two chairs like this... One is ivory and the other white.

Here's some closer looks. Using small scraps of left over fabric I had I was able to give the seats a facelift as well. I'm pricing this one at $35.00

This one below I'm giving to my baby sis to go in her soon to be nursery!

I also have some exciting news to share: I will now be selling items at our local Candy Cane Lane Boutique during the remainder of the holiday season. For you locals it is across from the airport and open only Thursdays 3-8:00, Friday 3-8:00, and Saturday 8-3:00. Who knows you may see something you like I haven't posted about :) not to mention the other great pieces from other vendors including, hair accessories, clothes, hats, and other decor items. Check it out!

More signs for sale and a WINNER!

I thought I would make a few more drawer face signs for the holiday. If you see one you like let me know and I can personalize the message (lettering) for you :) Here's the one I did for my mom :) This one is painted in an Italian Olive color with bird patterned scrap book paper. ($18.00 completed)

Another holiday style in red this time. I thought "Oh Holy Night" or "Noel" again would work well on this. I also like "Let it Snow" ($18 completed)

On this one I used an old ivory vintage wall paper and painted it to look silver instead. It would look great with a last name written on the left side and an "Est. 20xx" on the right. (18.00 completed)

This one I did for a friend :) Good thing she doesn't get on blogs much :)

Feeling a little french? Love this one! ($10.00)

And last but not least this one, which I think I will keep to myself :)

And there you have the many faces you can create from old broken drawer faces. Hope these bring a smile to your face! And now for the winner...

First of all, I just want to thank all of you for leaving your comments andI have to admit I was surprised to see so many "NO GLAZE" votes so you see I do need your input. Onto the winner: Comment Number 27: Megi Jones, you have just won the blog giveaway! Please let me know which item you would like and I will deliver it to you :) As for the rest of you, I will be doing regular giveaways from here on out so don't give up just yet ;)

How far can you stretch $10?

I was working on something for my moms birthday today and got thinking about my projects and how you can make so much out of just about anything if you are creative enough to think outside of the box. Remember this $10 dresser I bought several months ago? It was missing a drawer and several were hanging by a thread. Good thing I was not looking for a dresser, eh? Instead I did a little demo and then some putting back together of sorts and made a long entry table for my home...but that's not all...

I'm using the faces to make different one of a kind signs to hang or sit as decor like this one below I did today for my mom using a little paint, scrapbooking paper and mod podge.

and last but certainly not least I am reusing the hardware for the little red dresser/chest I have been recently posting about here. Have you priced out hardware lately? Not cheap! So there you have it, sometimes ten dollars really can go a long way! I'll be back wednesday to post a winner from the giveaway, enjoy whats left of the weekend everyone!

Shabby Antique Mirror.

I'm posting backwards today, so here's a closeup shot of the aged, shabby finish I chose for this piece... here it is larger. Yes, it was originally a glass cabinet door that my dad gave me.

Showing the antique mirror a little better with a stocking cap hanging on the knob for fun.

And here is what it looked like "before". I ended up using "Looking Glass" paint from Krylon for this project to make the glass function as a metallic like mirror. It was my first time using it and I love it! You must see this piece in person to truly appreciate it. I am asking $25 for it. I also have another one unfinished so if you want the same thing in a different color/finish let me know, I think they would make great gifts for the shabby decor lovers out there.

As always email me at lemonsqueezing@gmail.com. and don't forget to vote on the entry table/chest below for a chance to win a giveaway next wednesday! Also several people are asking if I am selling it, and yes I am ($100.00) The first person to contact me takes it home. Have a great week everyone!

A vote, and a (local) GIVEAWAY!!!

update: here is the old hardware I am reusing for this piece...love it!

I just picked up this antique dresser/table yesterday at a thrift. I liked the lines but it was in pretty sad shape. I took the plunge and bought it anyway. Here's a shot of one of the sides falling apart and bowed out on the side.

And here it is now with some added love and labor. My friend Alyssa gave me the bead board scraps from her past home reno and the rest I used what supplies I had on hand. It still needs some hardware and of course your vote....TO GLAZE or NOT TO GLAZE! I mean it this time, I truly value others opinions and so here's the deal: If you vote in the comments below you will be automatically entered for my giveaway. To have additional entries you must do one of the following: blog about it, become a follower, or post a link on facebook. So, if you do all four, you will get four entries, make sense? There are three options for you to choose from. Option 1: the painted side table that can be found here. Option 2: the black painted rocker (you will still need to provide your own cushion) found here.Option 3. One hour of my consultation services in your home free of charge :)

I will be posting the winner one week from today, on Wednesday Dec 8th. Good luck to all of you :)