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Sheet Music Dresser Tutorial

I purchased this antique dresser at an auction for $6.00 last fall. It was a beautiful bird’s eye maple, so it pained me to have to paint it, but the veneer was chipped and bubbled and beyond my ability to repair. So, I had to come up with a way to cover it. Some free antique sheet music from my grandparent’s attic was the perfect solution. This project was so fun! Not only did I relish giving the dresser a new life, but I loved finding interesting and unexpected items from around my house for the “photo shoot.” A naked lamp shade becomes a cloche for books, ironstone, and coral in addition to a display for old photos. An antique frame painted white becomes a perfect place to feature an antique christening gown and a family letter from the 1880’s held in place by a starfish. One of the keys to decorating with

March 21, 2010 80 Comments

Workshop Series – Furniture Painting & Refinishing Part 1

Welcome to the workshop series brought to you by Mustard Seed Creations and Funky Junky Interiors! A quick reminder: the voting for the So You Think You Can Decorate competition is open through Friday, so make sure you vote for your two favorite “old” entries this week. We are now going on a journey together to the wonderful world of painting and refinishing furniture. For those of you who are familiar with my blog, you know that I love, love, love furniture makeovers. I’m going to share some of my techniques, tips, tricks, short-cuts, ideas and favorite makeovers with you over the next few weeks. Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll try to address them along the way. Donna is sharing a how-to on board and baton, so if you’ve been waiting to do this in your home, you’ll want to bookmark her page. I love the architecture interest and character it

March 16, 2010 43 Comments

I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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