French China Cabinet

I refinished this petite French style china cabinet for my last Porch Sale in October.  The interior and the door inserts are ASCP Old White and the body is ASCP Paris Gray. They were finished with clear wax. I didn't distress them too much because it seemed my clients preferred a more fresh look based on the response from my previous … [Read more...]

Sprucing Up The Studio

I don't know about you but I have had one busy week! I have several projects in varying stages of completion but none ready for showing! Over the past few weeks I have rearranged my studio to better fit my work habits. What kind of creative spirit are you? I have a need for order to a degree or I don't accomplish much. But, I also am very … [Read more...]

Red At Christmas?

Sometimes I write these posts and don't even realize what I'm doing I think!  On a recent post I made the statement  "I really don't use much red (referring to decorations at Christmas)  and then proceeded to post pictures  which had red in EVERY SINGLE ONE!!  Too funny! I had taken a lot of photos of my vintage things  and red and green … [Read more...]

Beautiful Tree

I usually decorate my own tree. As many of you do,  I change up the tree each year and it never looks exactly the same.  There are some constants,  white lights,  lots of silver and white ornaments,  vintage looking ornaments (my favorite)  and no tinsel.      I do the decorating while the kids are in school  not because I don't trust … [Read more...]

A Little Christmas Decorating

"The best laid plans of mice and men oft go awry".....isn't that the truth? I am constantly beset by appointments and events it seems! Christmas decorating and finishing up projects end up on the back burner often. Yesterday morning I needed to attend the DARE graduation for my youngest This is the third DARE ceremony I've attended two for … [Read more...]

Paper Cone Wreaths

Today I am busy filling a couple orders for customers and wanted to share them with you. These paper cone wreaths have been very popular at the local shop I stock! It's a nice change from the repetitive Christmas and Hanukkah wreaths when I get a custom order.  First is a paper wreath for a child's room. I love this idea for a vintage baby … [Read more...]

Burlap Table Tutorial

The all time favorite piece from my recent Porch Sale had to be this burlap topped table.... I realize there is a glare but when I took the pic it seemed OK and the table sold a few hours later so I didn't have another chance. Sorry! But, this was the most popular piece of the day and I wanted to share with you how easy it is to … [Read more...]

Fall Porch Sale

Continuing my posts leading up to my 2011 Fall Porch Sale... Goodness....it's 8:30 pm and I am just posting! I put in a 13 hour day today...painting a china cabinet and a tall five drawer chest, making another paper cone wreath, making 40 paper flowers for a wall hanging, glazing the spool bed and glazing the china cabinet. One run to Home … [Read more...]