Monday, August 1, 2011
Missing in Action...
So sorry for the unexplained absence on this blog. I have been "under the weather" as of late and most likely will be for a while longer. Okay, okay, yes, I am expecting child number 3! Although I truly hate morning sickness, I know that this too shall pass and the reward will far outweigh any amount of misery I am experiencing now :) Bear with me...I promise to resurface eventually. Until then, happy design blogging!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Summer Seating.
Unfortunately I neglected to take any "before" photos of these projects so you'll have to use your imaginations. The first, a simple chair I picked up at an estate sale for $3 was given a new look with a bright yellow to go with the white desk I finished a couple weeks ago for a friend Kristen.
Here's the white desk she is using as a desk/vanity for her little girl. (She already has a bright yellow mirror that will hang above and baskets will sit inside the cubbies.)
And here is a simple bench a friend of mine picked up at a yard sale early this spring, then traded for another bench so I could paint this RED for my good friend Megi. (It's going under a large window.) I can't wait to see this bold color in her space!
Well, that's it for now but check back for some upcoming projects: a dresser, the antique secretary, headboards, chairs, stained concrete, and possibly a wet bar for my basement!
Here's the white desk she is using as a desk/vanity for her little girl. (She already has a bright yellow mirror that will hang above and baskets will sit inside the cubbies.)
And here is a simple bench a friend of mine picked up at a yard sale early this spring, then traded for another bench so I could paint this RED for my good friend Megi. (It's going under a large window.) I can't wait to see this bold color in her space!
Well, that's it for now but check back for some upcoming projects: a dresser, the antique secretary, headboards, chairs, stained concrete, and possibly a wet bar for my basement! Tuesday, July 5, 2011
I Heart Bling!
This table was given to me by my dear friend Jamie a few weeks back. It belonged to her grandmother. It has great lines...just needed some love. I was browsing blogs last week and found these amazing nightstands at http://Redhenhome.blogspot.com . I knew I had to try it and what better subject than my little clover table! (Sorry its sideways...couldn't get it to rotate)
Using wallpaper paste and tin foil squares, yes tin foil, I pieced it together, then wiped off any excess glue and applied a dark brown glaze over the top to sink into the cracks and crevices.
I still need to add the coats (Korrie recommends 2) of polycrylic and it will be ready for its intended use, a housewarming gift for a friend of mine :)
This technique was so easy, although somewhat time consuming. It makes me want to bling up my bedroom at home now.
I hope you all like...go ahead give it a try!
Using wallpaper paste and tin foil squares, yes tin foil, I pieced it together, then wiped off any excess glue and applied a dark brown glaze over the top to sink into the cracks and crevices.
I still need to add the coats (Korrie recommends 2) of polycrylic and it will be ready for its intended use, a housewarming gift for a friend of mine :)
This technique was so easy, although somewhat time consuming. It makes me want to bling up my bedroom at home now.
I hope you all like...go ahead give it a try!Friday, July 1, 2011
Perhaps my favorite project yet?
I am so happy to share a recent project I have completed for my friend Shay. Her mother found this at a thrift several years ago and picked it up but since then it has sat patiently awaiting a second life...well, today was that day. 
Last week I showed you this tin ceiling piece I picked up at an estate sale and faux finished to look like this.
I picked up a clock kit from Michaels and some vinyl numbers from a local store and voila, a clock! Then I added two chair legs on either side to draw the eye upwards a bit. Then of course, I scraped off old chipping paint, sanded, primed, painted, and even added some light distressing.
This is going in Shay's hallway...don't you just love it?! It sort of has a hint of cottage charm while still maintaining its simplicity with its clean lines. What a find!
So glad Shays mom snagged this piece and so glad I got to help make it beautiful again! Hope you all like! Have a great 4th of July!
Last week I showed you this tin ceiling piece I picked up at an estate sale and faux finished to look like this.
I picked up a clock kit from Michaels and some vinyl numbers from a local store and voila, a clock! Then I added two chair legs on either side to draw the eye upwards a bit. Then of course, I scraped off old chipping paint, sanded, primed, painted, and even added some light distressing.
This is going in Shay's hallway...don't you just love it?! It sort of has a hint of cottage charm while still maintaining its simplicity with its clean lines. What a find!
So glad Shays mom snagged this piece and so glad I got to help make it beautiful again! Hope you all like! Have a great 4th of July!Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Junk Drunk
So, a couple weeks ago I snagged some amazing finds at an estate sale near my parents home. We are talking acres of treasures in several different out buildings not to mention the most charming farm home around (FYI: I got my wedding announcement pics on the front porch of this house). Seriously, I went there three days in a row! My sisters husband defines us best when sales like this come around..."junk drunk". While she hunts and finds the most amazing vintage clothing, I search for furniture and home decor gems. Some of which at this particular sale were tin ceiling remnants. Old, dirty, somewhat banged up tin ceiling sheets. I. LOVE. THEM. This one below I just faux painted for part of an upcoming project. Love that good old aged texture created from layers of old paint with cracks and crevices just dying for some glaze!
Here's a better look at it finished.
And here are some more I am prepping for another project in my very own basement. I am so excited to see this one come together.
Hmmmm, I'm dreaming of the possibilities! Yes, I am still junk drunk and believe me if the sale were still going on I would be there sifting through all of it right now!
Here's a better look at it finished.
And here are some more I am prepping for another project in my very own basement. I am so excited to see this one come together.
Hmmmm, I'm dreaming of the possibilities! Yes, I am still junk drunk and believe me if the sale were still going on I would be there sifting through all of it right now! Saturday, June 25, 2011
Black OR White.
I am excited to share a couple of projects I have been working on for others with you. I have been losing sleep over the many projects I have undertaken and still not finished...well tonight I will be sleeping better :)
FOR CANDACE: The real work on this cabinet was peeling (or scraping with a razor blade) the layers of contact paper on the top surface. NOT FUN!
Anyhow, I primed it and then painted it black and distressed the edges, then replaced the hardware with something a bit more traditional, then waxed the whole thing. (It's going in a little boys room for added storage.)
FOR KRISTEN: Here is the desk I picked up for $10 at a yard sale a few weeks back. It was missing the matching hardware on one of the drawers so I decided to make the bottom drawers little cubbies for baskets instead.
I painted it white and distressed it just a bit, then painted the hardware rubbed oil bronze and inserted pieces of bead board in the bottom cubbies for added charm. To finish it off I again applied wax..loving the wax people! I am really pleased with how this one turned out and will be sad to let this one go :( FYI: it's going to be used as a vanity table in a little girls room with a bright yellow mirror above)
Oh, and here's what is coming up next. My childhood friend Shay just delivered this beaut into my hands this past week. I can't wait to get going on it! Hint: In time I think you will really like it!
Have a great weekend!
I'm partying at:http://www.decormamma.blogspot.com, http://www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com and http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com
FOR CANDACE: The real work on this cabinet was peeling (or scraping with a razor blade) the layers of contact paper on the top surface. NOT FUN!
Anyhow, I primed it and then painted it black and distressed the edges, then replaced the hardware with something a bit more traditional, then waxed the whole thing. (It's going in a little boys room for added storage.)
FOR KRISTEN: Here is the desk I picked up for $10 at a yard sale a few weeks back. It was missing the matching hardware on one of the drawers so I decided to make the bottom drawers little cubbies for baskets instead.
I painted it white and distressed it just a bit, then painted the hardware rubbed oil bronze and inserted pieces of bead board in the bottom cubbies for added charm. To finish it off I again applied wax..loving the wax people! I am really pleased with how this one turned out and will be sad to let this one go :( FYI: it's going to be used as a vanity table in a little girls room with a bright yellow mirror above)
Oh, and here's what is coming up next. My childhood friend Shay just delivered this beaut into my hands this past week. I can't wait to get going on it! Hint: In time I think you will really like it!
Have a great weekend!
I'm partying at:http://www.decormamma.blogspot.com, http://www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com and http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com
Sunday, June 19, 2011
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON.
My good friend Jamee called me about this piece she saw at a yard sale a couple weeks back. Since I was near it I stopped by and was glad I did! Even though it looks pretty sorry, it has HUGE potential and is very sturdy! I paid a whopping $5 for it and even had it delivered to my door. It doesn't get much better than that!
In the mean time, I will continually be scraping off the veneer (not my fave). It's going to be a job and the only motivating factor is that when it is off I can begin the transformation process! This one is going to be hard to let go...still haven't decided if I will.
I also picked up this little stool/step for $2 at an estate sale and though I do not have a before photo just imagine weathered boards with rusty nails and you've got it. I scrubbed it good and gave it a white wash look then stenciled the crown and words "KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON", definitely words for a mother of only boys to live by ;)
Did I mention this is going in my bathroom to help my little ones reach the sink. I figure when I am cleaning up their mess the saying will help :) Anyway, I hope everyone had a wonderful Fathers Day! I am fortunate enough to have a great dad and be married to one who both support me in all my craziness. Well, that's it for now. Hope you enjoy!
In the mean time, I will continually be scraping off the veneer (not my fave). It's going to be a job and the only motivating factor is that when it is off I can begin the transformation process! This one is going to be hard to let go...still haven't decided if I will. 
I also picked up this little stool/step for $2 at an estate sale and though I do not have a before photo just imagine weathered boards with rusty nails and you've got it. I scrubbed it good and gave it a white wash look then stenciled the crown and words "KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON", definitely words for a mother of only boys to live by ;)
Did I mention this is going in my bathroom to help my little ones reach the sink. I figure when I am cleaning up their mess the saying will help :) Anyway, I hope everyone had a wonderful Fathers Day! I am fortunate enough to have a great dad and be married to one who both support me in all my craziness. Well, that's it for now. Hope you enjoy!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Cabinet Redo!
I am happy to share that this blog was featured on http://betterafter.blogspot.com/ (which I love, love) this week! What an honor, and I just noticed when I got on today that there are now 100 followers! Sweet! Thank you all for your support and encouragement...it means so much to me!
Okay, so I am almost finished with this piece (my life story) but I couldn't wait another minute to post the progress. Here is the before shot below. Honestly this picture does not even begin to show the grime that I had to scrub off this baby, not to mention the mouse crap...yuck! Anyway, after scrubbing and cleaning and filling in nail holes and then of course some sanding...
and some painting inside with some more $5 Valspar paint from Lowes "oops" shelf, I came up with this design to go in my little boys bedroom.
Oh man did we need the extra storage and now I am that much closer to finishing their bedroom makeover. Baby steps I tell you. I used a stencil for the door pattern and then sanded ever so slightly and applied a brown glaze over the gray and blue paint when it was dry. And finally I replaced the old hardware with some cottagy kind I had in my stash at home.
Well, that's it for now! Next week I hope to have a couple projects done for you...you guys are going to flip when you see what I picked up for $5 at a yard sale last week!
I'm linking this post up to my favorite weekend parties: http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com, http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com, and http://decormamma.blogspot.com
Okay, so I am almost finished with this piece (my life story) but I couldn't wait another minute to post the progress. Here is the before shot below. Honestly this picture does not even begin to show the grime that I had to scrub off this baby, not to mention the mouse crap...yuck! Anyway, after scrubbing and cleaning and filling in nail holes and then of course some sanding...
and some painting inside with some more $5 Valspar paint from Lowes "oops" shelf, I came up with this design to go in my little boys bedroom.
Oh man did we need the extra storage and now I am that much closer to finishing their bedroom makeover. Baby steps I tell you. I used a stencil for the door pattern and then sanded ever so slightly and applied a brown glaze over the gray and blue paint when it was dry. And finally I replaced the old hardware with some cottagy kind I had in my stash at home.
Well, that's it for now! Next week I hope to have a couple projects done for you...you guys are going to flip when you see what I picked up for $5 at a yard sale last week!
I'm linking this post up to my favorite weekend parties: http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com, http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com, and http://decormamma.blogspot.comThursday, June 9, 2011
Blue/Gray Stand.
I just finished this stand today and wanted to share it before the weekend gets here! As you can see I have a pair of these fun little tables. Actually one of them belongs to a friend of mine Alyssa (the unfinshed one)and by coincidence another bestie of mine Jamie was cleaning out her Grandmothers house this past week and brought me an identical match :) along with another gem I will be showing you later (it's almost done)! I'm not sure what these were originally made for but they look great as a unique side table displaying anything from candles to vases to plants.
After priming and then painting it this grey/blue color I distressed the edges and applied a brown glaze.
Love it! If you would like to purchase this stand please email me at lemonsqueezing@gmail.com. Thanks everyone and have a great weekend!
After priming and then painting it this grey/blue color I distressed the edges and applied a brown glaze.
Love it! If you would like to purchase this stand please email me at lemonsqueezing@gmail.com. Thanks everyone and have a great weekend!Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Unfinished Business.
With all the rain, not to mention family I have in town I have little to share this week when it comes to completed projects so I thought I would post some "unfinished business" . These are just some of the unfinished projects I have in store for you in the coming weeks. 
I have five of these antique chairs. They need some love but have soooo much potential, don't you think?!
This cabinet is well built and even has wheels on the bottom for easy moving. Once the hardware is gone (replaced) and a fresh coat of paint applied it will be perfect!
I love this desk...I mean LOVE it! It also needs some love and attention before it makes its debut!
I have five of these antique chairs. They need some love but have soooo much potential, don't you think?!
This cabinet is well built and even has wheels on the bottom for easy moving. Once the hardware is gone (replaced) and a fresh coat of paint applied it will be perfect!
I love this desk...I mean LOVE it! It also needs some love and attention before it makes its debut!
I actually just sold these matching headboards to my friend Jess this morning but they will be darling painted in her little girls bedroom!
Oh, and last but not least is this cabinet my friend Jen gave to me yesterday. They just bought another home to flip and this beaut was inside just waiting for someone to clean it up and give it a face lift. My mind is reeling with ideas for this one!
Oh, and last but not least is this cabinet my friend Jen gave to me yesterday. They just bought another home to flip and this beaut was inside just waiting for someone to clean it up and give it a face lift. My mind is reeling with ideas for this one! It's going to be a busy summer!
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