December Projects

 The title says it all. This is a taste of my work this month..

I'm too impatient to save the best for last so it's going first - this vintage chest, lined with cedar, made by "Lane."

 I painted the blue using Amy Howard's "vintage affliction." The fabric I picked up months ago simply because it was a great price, not because I had a project in mind for it. 

Serendipity means a "happy accident" or "pleasant surprise"; a fortunate mistake. Specifically, the accident of finding something good or useful while not specifically searching for it.

example: my brown and white fabric.

 

I lovveee the wood grain and the lines on this piece. I love it in a way that when it sold hours after bringing it to the shop, I instantly felt like I didn't get enough time to admire the beauty in person. 

Does this make me a crazy person? Possibly. But I know I'm not alone in the craziness, so I'm cool with it.

Moving along.. I picked up a pair of fantastically large wood shutters from my favorite, secret thrift store.

I painted the gray and distressed them. I picture them hanging on a wall of a room with tall ceilings (obviously.) They could work as a headboard too.

This turquoise sofa table (or desk, as it's being used) was purchased by a personal friend of mine so she sent me this pic. I love seeing my pieces in their new homes. 

((If you purchased something from me and are reading this, send me pics please!)

Next: Round side table with leather top. I painted the fabulous ornate legs with Amy Howard's "Kembel" and used a dark wax finish.

This green, 4 drawer chest was also done with Amy Howard products. 

The color is LouLou with both light and dark wax for the finish.

The campaign style cube in the front was a great find. It hung out in my Living Room for a few days before I was ready to part with it. Good thing, since it too sold the day I brought it to the store.

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Amy Howard

Have you heard of her?

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If not, let me tell you a little about her.

 Amy Howard started as an artist and transitioned into designing and building her own high end furniture line out of Memphis, TN more than 20 years ago.

So besides her amazing designs and talent,

in the last year Amy Howard has launched her way to go green in design with a line of paint products and specialty finishes. 

I've also been making lots of fun chalkboard signs for the store too

I've been learning all there is to know about her products for my new role as Casabella's "Amy Howard's" specialist :)

I will be teaching classes for those who have never picked up a paint brush, to those who want to learn a new technique, such as mirror antiquing, gilding or aging metal.

 

Above I painted 4 samples using Amy's "One Step" paint with various finishes

This table that I just brought into the flea was also painted with One Step paint.

 

 And though this coffee table wasn't painted with one step, it is now available at the flea.

I'm really excited about this next chapter of my career and all the new products as a whole!

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