Repurpose. Recycle. Upcycle.

Call it what you will, but I can't get enough of it.


I bought this guy yesterday. Did I know what it was? No.
Did I know what I was going to do with it? No.
Did I convinence myself I needed it anyway? Obviously, yes.

Before

I decided it's "supposed" to be a table.

I painted a piece of wood I had left over from another project and attached it.

 

After
 

OK, my brother attached the top not me, but I'm definitely the brains of the operation.

 

 

See the shelves in this cabinet?

 

 

That's where the scrap wood came from. Again, I'm the brains behind the shelves and my brother is the labor. I painted the back aqua and wrapped the shelves in burlap fabric.

$110 at the flea

 

 

On another note, I got some more shutters,

sooo if you want one of these:

 

 

 

Or this..

 

 

 

They are available again.

I'll be listing them on www.lilson.etsy.com or you can email for a custom design.

 

~Kim

 

 

A Few Days of Firsts

 

First time painting a TV tray.

 

after

 

 

before

 

 

 

 

First time painting an owl on furniture.

 

 

 

 

 

First time painting an Antique Sideboard.

 

 

 

before

 

 

and likely the first time I will receive hate mail for painting a mahogany, antique sideboard.

  

after

 

it's worth it to me.

 

~Kim

linking to:

 

Black Swan Theory

For me, rare events such as this;


 

sleeping pup #1

And this,

sleeping pup #2

 

And this,

content daughter

 

 

Lead to a rare looking Chest of Drawers like this;

 

 

 

 

 

 

with this chevron liner

 

 

 

 

 

 

$199 at the flea

 

 

 

~Kim

My entry into Restored It Wednesday is sponsored by Appliances Online

Siblings

Check out this little gem my brother found for me.

Faux marble from MDF board anyone?

before

 

 

I didn't think so.. My brother made the new wood top from pallet wood.

 

 

after

 

I painted the metal base black and stained the wood dark walnut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I still have to re-finish it's twin.

 

They will be available for $69 each.

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking of twins, this chair has one too. 

 

I just haven't decided if they're identical or fraternal. 

 

 

 

available for $59

 

 linking to:

 

 

~Kim

A New Coffee Table & Work Shop

 

I'm a sucker for furniture with carved detail.

 

 

 

And the color blue.



And now that I've finished my studio/office, I'm ready to take on more clients who might also be suckers for carved furniture and the color blue.

or any colors for that matter; no discrimination here.

contact me at KimWilson520@gmail.com

~Kim

The Power of Paint

 

I've been spending a lot of time painting at my friend Claire's house.

And what a difference it is making!

 

 

 

Whether a shade of Grey or a bold color..

 

 

 

 

 

Fully painted, or just an accent..

 

 

 

 

There is a lot of power in paint.

 

 

 

Have I mentioned how much I love what I do?

 :)

~Kim

Save the Date

When: Saturday, September 15th through Saturday, September 29th

What: Art & Design 2012: Home tour to showcase best in interior design, local talent

Where: 256 Hanson Way Marietta

I've been working with the ladies at "Project Style" painting items for their design contributions for the 2012 Art & Design Showcase. For $15 you can tour the home designed by many local artists
and even see some of my work in the Laundry Room, Mud Room and Hall


Read more: The Marietta Daily Journal - Art Design 2012 Home tour to showcase best in interior

This weekend is also A Classy Flea's Labor Day Sale!
Take advantage of discounted items on the side walk Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

~Kim