Smaller is perfect. . .

A smaller sideboard is perfect for a foyer, breakfast room, or even in a bedroom to hold a television. Available at Troy Antiques for $125.

Christmas is coming. . .

What better way to celebrate Christmas than with a vintage aluminum tree. . . The silver tree is only 2 1/2' tall. . . Perfect for a small corner on top of a table. Available at Troy Antiques or on Etsy. $50, including ornaments.

White again. . .

Yes, I have painted white again.

A five drawer chest of drawers makes great storage for baby or college student. This chest had a difficult life and it suffered some water damage on the bottom back. It has been cleaned and painted white. Available at Troy Antiques for $68.

Duo two . .

Yes there's another pair of chairs

all freshened up with a (dry brushed) coat of white paint.

A steal at $30 for the pair. Available at Troy Antiques

There is a time of the season. . .

For ghosts. . . goblins. . . And graveyards. . .

Halloween is almost upon us--well at least the decorating is and what more could you want but a tombstone!

Actually this piece was originally a firescreen but when I painted it, a different personality emerged. No matter what I did, it still looked like a tombstone. . . The kind in really old southern cemetarys that bears no inscription. So for the moment (or should I say month), it is a tombstone.

Availabe on Etsy and at Troy Antiques.

A clean approach. . .

It seems I can't ever find time to blog anymore. . .

There's always something seemingly more important. . . Regardless, I'm giving this a whirl again and maybe I can be more consistent.

About the chairs. . . They were cute in their own right prior to painting, but they needed to match a painted drop leaf table. . . Thus the white. Now the chairs are clean, white, and most important. . . They match the table. Hope you enjoy them Juliette!

Changeable chest. . .

While your baby is young, this is the perfect changing table. . .

Later, remove the tray and it becomes a chest of drawers for your child

Chest has been painted white and distressed. Available at Troy Antiques, $125.

Elegant. . .

In white. . . Vintage '40's dresser painted white and distressed--available at Troy Antiques, $165.

Zoo day. . .

Unusual accent chair. . .

Plain Jane chair has been painted black and distressed then covered with a great animal print fabric. The zebra design works great with black furniture as well as white furniture. . .providing contrast. Available at Troy Antiques, $32.

Here we go again. . .

already sold and delivered. . .on its way to Troy University and a new apartment!

Great 4 drawer chest of drawers is perfect for storing clothes and later it can transition into a buffet or sideboard for a new home.

Go to green. . .

The latest project changed midway. . .

The desk was supposed to be black but my best laid plans are often changed. Once I began sanding I realized that this was destined to become another "scraped" look. So far I've had two other pieces of furniture that transitioned into this perfectly (A Treasure and Art Deco).

Desk is available at Troy Antiques, $78.

Cute and blue. . .

Small accent table in a wonderful blue--great for the beach or cottage. Available at Troy Antiques, $28.

Mean green. . .

Just "chalk this up" to me wanting to be different.

I almost always paint in (off)white or (off)black--those colors seem to sell better/quicker--this time I had to be different! This wonderful old chest has been dry-brushed in green--yes, green. I think this gives it an "anthropologie" look and feel. The drawer pulls are fabric--I realize not everyone would understand this but really it's just another "anthro" trick.

Now why can't I sell to Anthropologie?

This chest can function in a bedroom as a dresser--in the den, to hold a television--on in a dining room as a buffet or sideboard.

Available at Troy Antiques, $138.

perfectly black. . .

another wonderful dressing table. . .on its way to Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama. . .

Great lines make this dressing table the perfect addition to a new apartment.

Already sold and delivered. . . enjoy!

Going home. . .

To a new family. . .

This chest of drawers has already been delivered. The great vintage chest was painted and distressed--a great look for today.

French Country at its best. . .

Clean. . .white. . .distressed. . .perfect in every way.

Small dressing table and chest of drawers is ready for your cottage, daughter's room, new apartment. . .anywhere. Small corner accent shelves complete the look.

Black distressed chair with animal print upholstered seat provides a contrast.

Available at Troy Antiques, Troy, AL.

new moon. . .old moon. . .

No matter what you call this half-moon table it too sweet to ignore.

Cute, cottagey, shabby chic. . .no matter, it is a perfect accent table for either the cottage, baby or child's room,. . almost anywhere.

The small table has been white-washed and distressed giving it the perfect time worn look.

Available at Troy Antiques.

1970's reborn. . .owl season. . .

The owl has been reborn. . .or rather repurposed. . .
The green fabric with the wonderful owl applique was originally a ladies' vest from the 1970's. Tattered and torn, the "shredds" were given to me along with encouragement--"I'm certain you can make something out of this".



I knew I would make a pillow and the green toile seemed to be the perfect background. . .the orange border? It just matched the accent color on the owl.



So the pillow was born and is now available at Troy Antiques and in my Etsy shop.

Cute and Cottagey. . .

The perfect rocker for your home, cottage, or even the new baby's room. . . The combined efforts of Miss Hettie's and Cottage and Cabin transformed the vintage platform rocker into a sweet creation. The white slipcover allows this rocker to move from room to room. Perfect for the new baby's room now or it can be used in a guest room later. . . Use your imagination.

Music anyone?

Yes, this great cabinet was once (in another life) a music cabinet, designed to hold 78's or "albums". I removed the dividing slats, repainted it inside and out, and changed the piece into an upcycled storage cabinet, for more than just music. Available at Troy Antiques for $65.

Hold your breath. . .

Weekend projects waiting. . .

I haven't yet quite decided what color to use--
possibly "my" white for one and color for at least one. I have some great zebra print fabric I'm anxious to use, so that may be the covering for the chair seat.

Stay tuned. . .hold your breath. . .wait and see. . .hopefully they will all be finished before Monday!

What am I?

In actuality, this is a vintage plant stand.

Now it has a multitude of uses, from the kitchen and storing dishes to the bedroom holding bags, sweaters, or shoes (unless you are like Sweethomewhever and need a room for shoes), or back to the garden holding flowers as it was originally intended. This piece is so "anthropologie", it would be perfect in their store. Available at Troy Antiques for $38

Changing ways. . .

Discarded objects salvaged and changed into great furniture. . . An old wooden door for the back. . .

Salvaged table legs. . .

A shabby window for extra decor. . .

Spoons and forks bent for hooks. . .

And a potting table is born!

Thanks to Bobby at Cottage and Cabin for his creative genius. Potting table available at Troy Antiques.

Promises fulfilled. . .

Wonderful chic shabby wrought iron table and chairs. . . Glass top ready for the sun room, dining room or patio. Available at Troy Antiques for $185.

Here we go. . .

Again. . .

Garden furniture. . .

Perfect for the smaller patio or garden home. . . Two white wrought chairs and small table. All available at Troy Antiques: chairs, $65 pair; table $12.

Promises. . .

of things to come. . .

I'm working on a wonderful chic shabby table and chair set. Hopefully it will be finished by the weekend.

Indecision. . .

Sometimes it's just difficult to decide on a paint color. . . And then there are times a customer wants to match drapes. . . Case in point-a customer asked me to paint her cabinet to match the stripe drapes, therefore, the tri-colored cabinet. The white cabinet was first dry-brushed in blue (Tiffany Box blue) then dry-brushed in mustard. Delivered today, the cabinet is now back at home.

Already sold. . .

This decorative iron piece didn't last long in the shop--it was too perfect. It lives now with a family in Troy.

Change of heart. . .

Once a vintage chest of drawers now a television/entertainment cabinet--perfect for a girl's room or a chic and shabby cottage. The "once upon a time" chest has been painted white and distressed togive it a worn look. Available at Troy Antiques, $68.

Quite a contrast. . .

This small chest of drawers can function in many locations--perfect chic and shabby furniture for the cottage, home, or even the bab'y room. The chest also works well as a primitive piece in your cabin or home. Available at Troy Antiques, $48.

Urban Apartment Black

This five drawer chest of drawers has been painted black and distressed--pertfect size and only $88 at Troy Antiques.

Mary, Mary, quite contrary. . .

How does your garden grow?

No matter what you grow in your garden, this cute white wrought iron bench will add a touch of charm and a welcome place to sit and rest. Reversible throw pillows complete the look. Available at Troy Antiques for $98.

White on White. . .

Perfectly white now but this chair was once yellow with a cane back that had issues. I white-washed the chair,covered the seat in a natural duck canvas, and made a slip cover for the damaged back. Available at Troy Antiques for $38.

Gone Too Quickly

This great desk never even made it to the antique shop--it's off to Auburn University--hope you enjoy it Lauren!

Cute and sassy

Dressing table with swing away arms has an attached green and pink skirt. The coordinating stool has a crazy quilt patchwork top.

Both are available at Troy Antiques; dressing table, $48; stool, $28.

Cottage chic. . .

Beautiful antiqued dresser

This two drawer dresser base has been antiqued a wonderful shade of white. The mirror that is shown with it has a pale blue edge and complements the dresser. Both are available at Troy Antiques; dresser, $85; mirror, $32.

It had to happen. . .

I just couldn't stand it any longer. . .

the china cabinet that I had purchased and used for display at the antique shop needed a new paint job! So. . .I painted it black--black interior and exterior--but that just didn't work--too depressing I think. Out came the gray paint (something I swore I'd never use again) and I painted the exterior gray--it is perfect! Of shall I say it is perfect after I distressed the piece a bit--everything needs a little "scuffs".

The china cabinet is a classic 1940's style with 3 shelves and a glass door. The lower door open to revel extra storage for linens or other china. Available at Troy Antiques for $128; delivery is available to some locations.

Georgia Bulldog

Vintage concrete Georgia Bulldog--what a find!

He was missing an ear when I found him, but a little repair job made him almost as good as new. In spite of the fact the shop is located in Alabama, deep in Auburn (and University of Alabama) territory, the Bulldog was quickly snapped up and carried off to Atlanta. He now graces the garden somewhere in UGA territory!

Check back with me again--you never can tell what I might find and I'm always searching for vintage garden items!

Do you know. . .

what this is?

A glass tray. . .glass framed in white distressed wood with faux glass drawer pulls for handles. This tray works well on a coffee table, ottoman, or a dresser.

Available at Troy Antiques for $18.

Summer cuteness

Crisp and white. . .perfect for summer. . .

This cute bistro table and chair set has been painted white and slightly distressed, giving it a worn, comfy look. Red patchwork cushions were added to the seats.

The set was sold today and

goes home with a sweet couple. We all hope they enjoy the set.

Sisters?

actually not. . .

just one table, painted and distressed, and a cute stool that has a wonderful crackle finish.

The stool is white with a hint of blue peaking through--too cute! Both are available at Troy Antiques: table, $38 and stool $22.

Gone. . .

but not forgotten. . .

I suppose I'm too slow with my blogging. . .I finished this chair and it was purchased immediately at the shop (Troy Antiques). Originally, the chair was an ugly metallic green (yes, green) and I sanded it a bit then painted it white and distressed it for a softer look.

Keep checking back on the blog. . hopefully there will be more like this soon.

Cozy and comfortable. . .

Vintage wicker sofa with black canvas covered cushions and toile throw pillows. Available at Troy Antiques

Beach retreat. . .

or comfortable porch. . .

Either location this white washed bench fits in perfectly. The cushion is covered in a red and white ticking and the throw pillows complete the look.

Available at Troy Antiques for $98.

old radios never die. . .

they just move to newer homes. . .

This vintage radio cabinet came to me 5 years ago. . .I never really saw a purpose for it, but paint can work miracles. It now has four coats of paint to giving it a " time-worn" look. The cabinet is being delivered tomorrow to its new home.