Furniture can be found. . .

in the most unorthodox places.  Just say that I am constantly on the "look" for small furniture items that need to be "fixed". . .while shopping at a local antique shop, I stopped by the restroom and there in a corner covered in boxes was this old "thrown away" stool waiting for me.   Yes the shop owner agreed to part with the stool and I loaded it up in the car.   The next day, the stool was painted black, the cushion was covered in osnaberg and then hand stamped "SIT".  By Tuesday, I had taken it to the antique shop and by Thursday it sold.  I wish everything was this easy!

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.

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.

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.

Urban Apartment Black

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

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!

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.

the black. . .

of the bumblebee. . .

In yesterday's post I mentioned that my shop window will have the "colors of a bumblebee". . .yellow of the desk and black of this sideboard.

This is a simple piece of furniture is the "black" in the window . . .first a dresser/chest of drawers, this chest can transform into a buffet or sideboard, foyer table, behind-the-sofa table, television stand, or back to a dresser.

This piece has been painted and distressed and has just a hint of red peaking through the distressing. Available at Troy Antiques for $74.