Cupcakes and Storage

I am not sure what this used to be. A radio? It has the stereo type front and some small holes on the inside bottom. Maybe it was refashioned from other things. What ever the case it was a great color and it made its way into my van.

And didnt have to do a darn thing to it. No room at my house or it would have stayed. Great to put blankets or games in.

Jennifer and I talked about glass cupcake stands. She was going to order some from a catalogue. I told her I could make them cheaper and have them to her tomorrow. The cheese dome fits perfect too.
I saw a tutorial for upturned glasses and plates (like the one middle front) and wanted to link to it but I cant seem to locate it right now. Under the cup she put tiny vignettes and a piece of felt of fancy paper for it to sit on. It was so cute. Some moss and tiny red mushrooms. I'll keep looking.

I used bread plates and saucers for the top and candle sticks and goblets for the bottoms. Clear drying epoxy glued the pieces together.

Catch Up

I found this green sewing desk and didnt do much to it. I took out the sewing machine and rubbed on some brown shoe polish. Jennifer put it in one of her window displays. Super cute. The quilt under the vintage sewing machine is mine.

Another sewing table, this one a bit older. It didnt come with the sewing machine. The little door on the front flips down to reveal some storage. The top flips open to make the top twice as big. I envisioned finding a rectangle pan that fit into the space left by the sewing machine.

A slip covered ottoman. Not the best picture.

Yellow end table. This table is so heavy. Solid. The yellow was a nice change.

Up next is a dining table and wood twin bed.

Cabinet

I was so crazy excited to buy this piece that when I went home I immediatly got to painting and forgot the before picture.

It was bare wood mostly with bits of varnish on it. I used my favorite cream paint (I think this is the 6th project from that same can). It got the rough up treatment and new hardware.

If I had room this piece would have stayed but, alas, I dont so off it went and sold quickly.

My three legged dog, Minnie, had to get in the shot.

Sofa Table

Sofa Table Before

After.

It had a light varnish on it but I wanted to see what would happen if I painted over it instead of stripping. Maybe this is a step I dont need.

I did sand the top though. I painted outside in a balmy 39'. I wasnt sure the paint would fully dry so I made sure to keep in the sun.

It didnt fully dry, about 80%. I like how it turned out. The paint sanded off quickly for a chippy look. The table was a little wobbly so Bret shot a couple of nails in the legs. It helped.
Sofa tables are popular and I hope this sells quick.

Jennifer and I are doing the Twin Falls Home and Garden Show this Spring so I need to get busy.

All that Hard Work

My first ottoman recover. I had this great decorator fabric on hand and sewed up some matching piping. I painted and distressed the legs adnd added a burlap trim around the middle. I especially liked the tacks.
I was so proud of this piece and it sold quickly. To a lady who is going to recover it.
Le sigh.

Green Valentine

It is 23 degrees out and the lighting isnt the greatest in my house so please excuse the dark photos.
I picked up this vintage coffee table yesterday. I wasnt sure what I was going to do with it.

I gave it a few coats of my favorite cream paint. Under the glass top I painted it green. Previously it had a faux leather with gold embossed stencilling around the edge.

It got lightly sanded and rubbed with a walnut stain.

I also picked up a lot of vintage sheet music to make a wreath. I cut out a few hearts and placed them under the glass. It would look great with black and white photos and other ephemera.

Here it is after the first coat of paint.

The before.

Teacher's Desk

I was debating whether to show the before or the after first. The after won out.
I stood before the sanded and prepped table, squinting my eyes, trying to visualize different colors. Black? Cream? Sanding, no sanding?


I had a half gallon of colonial red and gave it a try. Then I sanded it and rubbed on a walnut stain. It reminds me of an old teacher's desk. It even has a pencil holder along the top of the desk.

Here is the before. I had started to sand the top when I remembered to take a photo for the before shot. The top had decals as well.

The shop I sell my furniture at, The Laughing Daisy in Kimberly, Idaho, is closed until Monday. I have a porch full of projects and I am hoping to have a truck full to take.