Garden chair. . .

Vintage desk or office chair has been stripped down to the wood and white washed--and a plant stand has been born.  Chair will hold a large size fern or other potted plant--perfect for a porch or sunroom--beautiful at weddings!  May be used for a limited time in the garden


a little change. . .

The weather is getting a little warmer in the South and it seems everyone wants to "update" their house.  A little change is always good. . .so why not update the chairs with a new color.

 The old tired chair seats were recovered in a pink and green ticking, making perfect for Spring!  Hope you like the chairs Juliette!

another table. . .

another chair. . .

yes you have seen both of these before. . .this is a twin to another table and the chair is very similar to another one that I refinished. No matter. . .they are still cute and cottagey and and have already found their way to another person's home.

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.

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!

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.

what more can I say. . .

this is yellow. . .

This set is the beginning of my "bumblebee window". . .I have plans for the showcase window at the antique shop. . .furniture and accessories in yellow and black. . .just like a bumblebee!

The small student desk has been painted to match the "found" rattan headboard. Add a mirror to the desk and it easily becomes a dressing table. The look is finished off with a black wrought iron chair/low-back stool that has been upholstered in a gray and yellow graphic print.

All pieces are available at Troy Antiques: stool, $28; desk, $52; headboard, $42.

a tale. . .

of two chairs. . .

The weekend brought "spring fever" and I finished several projects--sewing and painting (more of this later). The two chairs/stools are entirely different. Both are wrought iron and have covered cushions. The white low-backed stool is finished with a pink and green patchwork/crazy quilt cover. The center is accented with a covered button featuring pink roses.

The black low-backed stool features a gray and yellow graphic print. This stool will co-ordinate with my latest painting project. . .stay tuned!

Both chairs/stools are available at Troy Antiques.. .White chair, $32; black chair, $28.

Spring forward. . .

it's that time of year. . .set the clocks ahead. . .and know that Spring is here!

Painting in the Winter is difficult at best. . .always having to choose the warmest days and the sunny days. . .now I just pick a day and have fun with the furniture!

This small side table has been painted and distressed a creamy white. Its small size makes it perfect next to a chair or even in a small foyer. Available at Troy Antiques for $28.

white on white. . .

cottage chic. . .beach retreat. . .

This dressing table is perfect for many locations. It's distressed white finish is perfectly chic and shabby or beach decor. The dresser would also fit in the nursery. . .waiting until the little girl grows up and needs the mirror.

The 6 drawer dresser with tri-fold mirror is available at Troy Antiques (under $165).

A white-washed chair upholstered in a sage green, pink roses fabric completes the look. Chair available for $28.

cottage chic. . .

French County. . .

no matter what you name it, this 4-drawer chest will be perfect wherever you use it. Decorated now for the cottagy home or little girl's bedroom, this chest could just as easily move to your beach house, sunroom, covered porch, kitchen, where you need extra storage.

The chest has been painted white and distressed. Priced at under $100 it is a steal!

The white-washed arm chair has the original blue velvet cushion (under $40). A pink heart shaped pillow constructed from vintage chenille ($8) and gold edged mirror (original paint $30) complete the look.

All item for sale at Troy Antiques; pillow listed at eCrater.

Goldilocks. . .

and one special bear!

Introducing a new "Sweet Peas" Bear--this one sewn from vintage linens--scraps of vintage tablecloths, dresser scarves, and bits and pieces of lace.

Shown relaxing in a pretty pink rocker, the bear and rocker are available at On The Square Antiques, Troy AL for $50 and $22 respectively.

Houndstooth. . .

pink and white houndstooth?

Yes, a special stool to match my latest dressing table/dresser! The stool has been covered with a pink & white houndstooth seat and a green and pink polka dot skirt. The seat is corded in the houndstooth fabric.

The stool is available at On The Square Antiques for $32.

Who would have thought. . .

that a chair like this could be patio furniture?

This cute chair has already had one life as a patio chair in Florida--but after two years on a balcony, the rust was too much to bear. The restoration began and was finished today!

With it's bright green "Lilly-ish" print, the chair is ready to take on the Florida climate again!

The chair should arrive by noon tomorrow--going home to Sweet Home Wherever!

Black & white. . .

and toile all over!

This wicker set is my latest addition to my window at the antique shop! The cushions are covered in a black cotton fabric and the throw pillows are a classic black and white toile.

All pieces are available at On The Square Antiques, Troy AL, for $48/rocking chair, $78/settee, $22/elephant table.

Entirely different. . .

yellow, of all colors!

This petite dresser/nightstand/table is perfect for so many things!It has been painted yellow and distressed.

The dressing table chair has been re-upholstered in a yellow and gray (yes, I know it looks purple) graphic print. They make a perfect combination!

Both chair and table are available at On The Square Antiques, Troy AL for $32 for the table and $28 for the chair.

All things bright. . .

and pink!

This precious child's rocker was painted courtesy of sweethomewherever. Featuring fun pink and purple flowers, it perfect for any little girl.

Child's rocker is available at On The Square Antiques, Troy Al and at eCrater for $32.

The cute little wicker doll carriage has been outfitted with hand stitched linens, The tiny pillow is accented with a vintage pearl button and a vintage pillowcase forms the sheet.

Available at On The Square Antiques, Troy AL and at eCrater, the doll carriage is $30.

Moving on. . .

My furniture is always "on the move"--either to new

apartments, new houses, college dorms/apartments.

This chest of drawers is moving to Tuscaloosa--The Unversity of Alabama!

The chest of drawers has been painted and distressed.

Anthropologie style fabric drawer pulls were added for interest.

The ornate wrought iron rocker is a weekend "find"--too cute not to included in the photo. The rocker is available at On The Square Antiques, Troy AL for $72.