Last week I dropped off a cabinet to the shop. it was a pretty, antique, two door console with cabriole legs. There were original wood casters on the legs. I had been working on it awhile. Except for the top, it was in very good shape. I sanded the whole thing because the finish was very dry and flaking off. I stripped all the veneer off the … [Read more...]
Urns and Buckets
June 12, 2013 By 14 Comments
I have a thing for urns and ice buckets....especially in silver ..... Thrift shops have yielded most of mine.... Sometimes they have pretty details.... And I don't care if they're all tarnished either. This really big one was an especially nice find....in pewter... I mean...seriously, is there any better container for … [Read more...]
Bandana Chair Makeover
June 3, 2013 By 14 Comments
I'm still plowing through all the great colors in this new Powder River Organic Paint line... Just a project re-hash...... OK..... side bar here.....I wrote that and then I thought....what exactly is a "re-hash"? Isn't "hash" already a hash? I mean, around here hash is what I make with leftover roast beef or ham. I dice potatoes, onions, … [Read more...]
Little Pink Nightstand
May 1, 2013 By 6 Comments
OK....I promised I would start showing off the new chalk/clay based paint I am carrying....Powder River Paint. I have it in my shop here so you can see all the colors....although I'm the first to say that it's not the BEST representation. I think I'll have some better pics soon because the company is just starting to carry plastic pints of … [Read more...]
Windsor Chair in Milk Paint
April 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I don't purchase much Colonial stuff to re-do. Maybe 20 years ago I would have but not so much now. However, I came across this Windsor chair at the thrift store and it was not only old, but in good condition. I stood there for awhile and pondered.... this is how THAT goes....(a scary glimpse inside my head) -Nice … [Read more...]
Calling All Parrot Heads
April 4, 2013 By 37 Comments
Jimmy Buffett comes here almost every summer. All the parrot heads hiding out all year come out in all their glory to party like it was 1980....I suppose. I've never been. I like him just fine but my husband is not a fan of large gatherings and that includes concerts. He dutifully takes me to the Broadway series here but he gets to sit safely in … [Read more...]
Pink And Cream Desk
March 29, 2013 By 20 Comments
Welcome! To my new home at Word Press!! Yay! A big Shout Out to Kristi of Linauer Designs for U-Hauling me over here! It was SO easy...all I did was paint my kitchen and drink coffee while she slaved away at the computer! Then I strolled in and sat down... If only EVERY move could be like that! I'm sure there will be some changes … [Read more...]
A Harlequin Table (How to Remain Calm in The Face Of Trauma)
March 20, 2013 By 29 Comments
I'm going to show you the transformation of this petite coffee table to this pretty harlequin table I am also going to teach you a valuable lesson on how not to panic in the face of trauma. Only you will understand WHY this could have been a disaster... The uninformed people would sneer and say..."over a stupid table?" Those people are … [Read more...]
I'm Lorraine. I have a love for home & design and I enjoy sharing that passion with others. I'm so glad you're here to join me.
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