shabby chic end table. . .

ready for your home or cottage. . .

Small wooden table has been painted a cottagey white and distressed.

Available at Troy Antiques.

Shabby Chic Doll Furniture. . .

Cute little high chair for your doll--painted white and distressed.

Available at Troy Antiques and etsy.

White is In. . .

Suddenly, everyone is "in need" of a white shabby chic vanity.

These are one of my favorite things to paint--I love the 30's-40's style--the era is always so pretty.

This one left the shop today for Nancy's grand daughter--hope you enjoy it!

Spring is coming. . .

In spite of the cold weather and snow flurries. . .

Still February and the buttercups (and yes these are called Buttercups in the South not Daffodils) and beginning to bloom! I am ready for warm weather so I can paint more furniture. . . Stay tuned!

black and white. . .

and zebra. . .

This small footstool is only 12" square and 10" tall but it packs a big punch--a real wow factor! black distressed metal legs with a leaf motif and a zebra print cushion!

Available at Troy Antiques and on etsy for $32.

Hearts afire. . .

or, in other words, I am finally decorated for Valentine's Day!

This may seem early to some people, but if you are in a retail business--holidays are important and the quicker you get the decorations unpacked the better. I've been trying for 2 week to spread the red, white, and pink heart cheer but something always stopped me. Today I was determined--everything unpacked and decked out in red, white and. . .

Pink for good measure!

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!

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.

Cute and blue. . .

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

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.

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!