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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Refurbished art deco. . .

This wonderful 1940's waterfall style dresser was literally in pieces when I found it. (I really regret not taking a "before" photo!)

After reassembling the drawers, I sanded, painted and distressed. I was fortunate to find a simple round mirror at a Montgomery estate sale and this completed the set.

Available now at On The Square Antiques, Troy AL--it's a bargain at $78 (including the mirror!).

Our open house is November 20-22, Friday and Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 1-5 pm. Stop by and shop with us and sample our homemade goodies on Sunday! We are all great cooks!

Rolling along. . .

a wardrobe on wheels!

What more could you want--a portable closet--a wardrobe on wheels! This mini wardrobe is actually just a scaled down version of a typical antique wardrobe. It is cedar lined and has a rod for hanging coats. It has been painted black and distressed.

This portable closet would be perfect in a "mud room" or maybe a child's room to store baseball or other sports gear and uniforms. It is available at On The Square Antiques for only $42!

the new black. . .

isn't totally black!

Why would I want anything to be "normal"? This wonderful desk/sideboard was salvaged from (literally) the trash pile! Mostly cherry red, but with 2 solid white drawers, the desk became mine.

I dry brushed it with black leaving red peaking through. It would be perfect for a television stand or sideboard. At $68 it's a steal!

Available at On The Square Antiques, Troy AL

Opposites attract. . .

Ebony & Ivory. . .

whatever you want to call this, I have finished two dressers/dressing tables--one black (of course) and distressed and the other white and pink (!).

This wonderful Art Deco style dressing table still has its perfectly round mirror! I painted it black and distressed the finish--it is perfect! The dressing table (complete with mirror) is available at On The Square Antiques for $135. The matching stool/bench with upholstered top is available for $28.

And then there was. . .

white and pink! A precious 1940's style dressing table with a delightful curved mirror!

The dresser has been painted white--accented with pink, distressed and then dry brushed with an eggshell tone paint!

Drawer pulls are a creamy white with a tiny rosebud design!

Dressing table is available at On The Square Antiques, Troy AL for $125. Don't miss the Lucite mirror tray and Lucite hand mirror! They are real finds!

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!

Here we go. . .

again!

This 4 drawer chest of drawers has a slight mid century modern feel with it's slanted feet. The chest has been painted an antique brown and dry brushed with black (of course!).

The chest is available at On The Square Antiques, Troy AL for $78.

Changing directions. . .

How outdated is a wooden vallet?

This vallet has taken on a new, more glamorous life to become a jewelry keeper/display.

I painted the piece white, dry brushed it sage green, and distressed it for a time worn look. It is precious and a steal at $28. It is available at On The Square Antiques, Troy AL.

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.