Nursery 2

So I have four of these silhouettes all together, two of each kind of frame but all different silhouettes including a fireman, cowboy, boy fishing, and boy flying a plane. I love how simple and clean they look on the wall. And why not have a little fun with chalk board paint...best thing ever! Here's a sneak peek at that...

And here is the other style of frame I am using. These I painted metallic gold and then glazed with black craft paint. Love the boy reading.

It's all starting to come together and the sooner the better since my little guy will be too big for his bassinet in no time! I still have a chair to finish and a one of a kind mobile for the crib so don't forget to check back for the final reveal.

Nursery Part 1

He's finally here!!! That means it's high time I finish the nursery! Here's part 1:
The frame was purchased at a local thrift last year for $5. It would be beautiful painted but for the look I was going for the original gold suited it perfectly. I added a cricket cut out I found at a local shop (The Keepsake Cottage) for a bit of whimsy costing me a little over a dollar.

Then I decided to use this old desk as a changing table. With all the little drawers and cubbies it works perfectly for what I needed. For wall decor above I added a large window screen. I purchased this last year at an estate sale for $5, then painted it red and wiped it down with a dark walnut stain afterwards. I found some cute hooks with clips attached that fit right through the screen holes. For now it holds some snapshots of my little one and his name (scrapbook paper).

If you look closely you can see him asleep on the changing pad...love him! Well, that's it for part 1 of the nursery...I wish I could say I got it all done before he was born but it just didn't happen :) More to come soon!

Dresser Revamp

First of all, I have to apologize for not taking a "before" photo of this dresser I just completed for a client. I love the creamy white color and the femininity of this piece with it's wavy drawers and curved lines...so pretty. As you can see it still needs a pair of pulls to match the others but is otherwise ready to go. Here's a closer look at some of those lines..I want one!

Now that I am about to embark upon my third trimester I think the blog may slow down a bit again...thanks for the patience and loyalty you continually give over and over again :) I still need to do something about a nursery so when that project is tackled you can be sure to see a post!

Antique Coffee Table Redo

I found this antique coffee table at a local thrift for $5 about a month ago and I have been dying to get to it. It was in sad shape and very wobbly when I purchased it but now I am loving how it has cozied up my livingroom. First, I sanded, primed and painted the bottom half in a bright white paint. Then I distresssed the edges to emphasize the architectural beauty it held. Then, I sanded down the top surface and put a new coat of dark walnut stain on. It's actually still drying in this photo below.

After the stain dried I put on a clear coat of poly to protect the top. I just love the contrast of the paint vs. stain, the dark vs. light! Not bad for $5 and a little time and effort!

Next up a painted antique dresser and new look to an old armoire!

I'm linking up to: http://kammyskorner.blogspot.com/2011/11/trash-2-treasure-tuesdays-5.html

Winter Decor!

I didn't have time to post this mirror/wall decor before the craft fair and didn't have room in my booth for it until half way through the day so...I still have it. I painted it ivory a LONG time ago and hung it in my hallway off my livingroom but recently wanted to change that wall a bit so I painted the snowflake and added a glaze to the whole piece. I LOVE it even more now! Soory these pics are of it leaning against my wall but being pregnant and home alone I didn't think it was worth lifting let alone attempting to hang this by myself...it is heavy! I guess you will have to use your imagination or crank your neck a bit. Anyway the hooks look so dang cute with vintage ice skates, scarves, and hats on. I also think it would look awesome above a fireplace mantle in the winter.

So cozy...don't you think? Well, if you are interested in this piece please email me at lemonsqueezing@gmail.com If I don't sell it, I am perfectly fine keeping it for another winter season in my home :) Good thing the winters here are long!

Desk Redo and a Drawer Shelf!

This desk came from a yard sale this summer and has been sitting in my shed since early June. I didn't think I would have the time (or energy) to get it done in time for the fair this weekend but somehow it all came together in the end. So here she is, ready to sale! I used some scrapbook paper and mod podged again...I would love to hand paint everything but the truth is the time it takes me usually doesn't pay off. Anyway, I was up against a deadline with this one. I had to use some wood filler here and there but other than that it was in great shape. This desk is the real deal and well made!

Here's a closer look after the polycrylic had been applied.

And here is another project I am trying to finish up in time for Saturday morning...they are drawers turned into shelves. Here's one unpainted I am working on.

And another I just finished up today. Cute, huh! Well, I think so anyway.

I am posting these projects up to several linky parties this week. Check them out, you will be sure to find some inspiration!

http://domestically-speaking.blogspot.com, http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com, http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com, http://decormamma.blogspot.com

Things to come...

It's crunch time for me as I prepare for our local craft fair this weekend. I have been working hard and today (thanks to my dear hubby for taking the boys on a day trip) finished up several odds and ends. That's not to say I don't have plenty to do still :) Below are some ornament picture frames I have been working on that will be for sale at the fair. Here's some of my Christmas/Winter stash I am bringing this weekend.

An antique mirror done up in a yellow damask pattern with book pages underneath in charcoal gray (you must see this one in person to truly appreciate it!).

And a desk that I have been putting off for way too long. This still needs additional man hours but it will also be ready come saturday morning :).

There are a few more I am working on as well but truthfully I don't know if I will make it back to this blog again this week so these will have to do. I would love to see some of you at the Fair Saturday morning! Back to work!

Hair Accessory Organization

This panel was once part of a screen I got at an estate sale a few months back. The problem was it was much to short to provide any real privacy so I improvised and came up with this solution for the upcoming craft fair... I took it apart and using Mod Podge and pieces of scrapbook paper designed three wall hangings to hold hair clips. Chances are if you have young girls (which I do not) you have hair bows/clips gallore.

Using a staple gun I attached chicken wire to the backs of the screens like so.

Then I had a little fun or got carried away which ever way you choose to look at it :) Here's a full view...perfect for the back of a bathroom or bedroom door don't you think?

And up close again.

Love these vintage gals. And there you have it. Unique Hair Accessory Organization.

For the Country Folks.

My friend spotted this beat up dresser on the curb a couple weeks ago and practically drug me out of my house to go get it...it was in bad shape with no functioning drawers but we snagged it (after making sure it was A okay with the owner) and I brought it home. I guess you can almost call it a dumpster dive although techinically it was sitting next to the dumpster in this case :) I set out to make it over, not sure exactly what I was going to do. First I had to demo the inside which made the frame very weak of course so after cutting up some weathered cedar boards my dad gave me, I screwed them into the sides. Ummm, I sort of just wanted to hang out in the shed after cutting all that cedar, smelled soooo good! Okay, so liking how rustic it looked I decided to take this piece a little country, I mean ALOT COUNTRY.

To add reinforcement to the back and center of the piece I added a small 1 ft shelf and some old kitchen cabinet doors that I cut the center out of and attached chicken wire to. My hubs asked me if I needed some chickens when he saw me doing this part...he still thinks its weird, oh well :). I told him it's got to scream "Come get your farm fresh eggs". Anyway, this project cost me $0.00! That's right I used EVERYTHING I had on hand! It's not perfect, cuz, well I built it, but it is VERY STURDY and that's what counts most, right? Slowly but surely I am getting better at my building skills, promise!

Oh, and the paint is RED and black...for some reason my pics look more PINK, yikes! Maybe because it's nearly midnight again and I just took them...when will I learn? To see this table in person come visit me at the craft fair :). Adios, friends.

Updated Piano Bench

Found this little piano bench at the local D.I. a few weeks back. It was in decent condition but they wanted $10 for it...I'm not one to ask thrifts to lower their prices since usually the profits are going to non-profit related causes but a manager there, who I happened to know came over and offered it to me for $5 instead. I took it. Oh and I failed to take a before pic as well, sorry. Anyway, here it is all finished with a new cushioned top complete with button tufts and a fresh coat of white paint. It's actually quite comfy if I say so myself and I love that it opens for storage as well ;)

So that makes one more down and too many more to go! Be back soon.