First of all, my apologies to those of you who were #29 or higher in my link party from last week. For some reason, I stopped at #28 and forgot to come back. I did get to visit each and every one, though, and some of you have had a very busy year! Oh, the smell of paint fumes in the morning, the coat of sanding dust on your jeans, and the stain that is under your nails for a week…the joy of it all! I can’t wait to see all of the rescued and repurposed furniture in 2010.
So, on to the features. This week I am featuring my favorites from last week. Here we go…
One Man’s Trash is a Woman’s Treasure
I absolutely fell in love with this piece by Amy from The Whisper Wood Cottage. The shape is fantastic, the color is gorgeous, and the way she has it displayed…wow. I actually threatened robbery, but home invasion would not look good on my record. Amy’s blog is a feast for the eyes, so you must check it out.
Julia’s Black Beauty
This dresser makeover by Julia at Finding Beauty is a great example of how you cannot go wrong when you have a beautiful piece to work on. This dresser has great lines, but a rough finish. A coat of black paint made it look clean and classic.
Reaching New Heights with a Hutch
This hutch by Michelle at Sweet Something had me oooing and ahing. She (and her handy hubby) displayed such creativity, vision, and patience with this piece. They even added addition shelves to increase the height and gave this hutch a better scale. You must check out the before picture. The transformation is incredible.
And I love the way she has it displayed. She’s the kind of friend I would want to invite over to take a look at everything I have and arrange it in a way I would never think to. You should swell with pride every time you look at this piece, Michelle.
Now, show me what you’ve been up to over the holidays. Did anyone sneak out of the family festivities to do a little upholstery work?
The Rules:
1.) Your post has to be about furniture. You can share makeovers, thrifty finds, favorite furniture pieces, great arrangements, or pieces on your wish list.
2.) Post a permalink, not the link to your blog.
3.) The link party closes Saturday at midnight PST and I will choose my favorite and write a full feature about their blog (sorry…I will get some giveaways lined up soon! I’m a busy girl, so give me a break.)
Thanks for including me in your favorites from last week! Your linky party is one of my favorites because so many people post so many great projects! My furniture post this week is actually a post from August. I hope you enjoy the pretty, pretty princess bed!
Amy
I wasn't able to visit last week, so I'm glad you highlighted some favorites! Amazing as always…
That black hutch with the white and green – simply yummy!
I linking for the first time with my very first furniture makeover – I am so looking forward to the workshops with you and FJ Donna – can't wait.
I've spent probably the last hour or so just browsing your blog – I just love it. I bought a buffett type dresser thing like your hubby's dreser and want to makeover mine just like your's – I can just see it in my mind's eye! I really hope it comes out right!
Have a good night!
Thanks so much to the comments on my chairs. I was having touble with my site but I think I have it fixed. I ahve been reading every post I can find about slip covering and I think you are right, that is the way I will go. I am also thinking of replacing the covered legs with taller bun type feet. What do you think of that? I have no furniture for this week but I am going to check out everyone who links up.
Thanks, Traci
Your link party is one of my favorite because it focuses specifically on furniture. You know I love redoing furniture. I hope to learn some more paint techniques from you in the future.
Blessings,
Traci
Thanks Miss Mustard Seed!(I don't know why but I always want to say "Little" Miss Mustard Seed, kinda like that Spindoctors song…:)
Your words were kind and made me smile! Thank you! You make me want to aspire to do more!
Looking forward to the 2010 Workshop-You guys are going to be great together!
Michelle
Bonne année 2010
j'aime ton blog….
manon
Thanks Miss Mustard Seed for hosting! I love this link party b/c I'm all about furniture redos!
I enjoy going through all the links you get for inspiration in my own creations. But, please, all you out there, how do you possibly find the time to look at all these great posts and still do your creating and jobs and home chores, etc.? I just can't find enough time in the day… and my Christmas decorations are still not packed away BUT I have checked most of the posts linked here (priorities!)
🙂
I love the cabinet from Whisper Wood
Cottage. I like the fact she didn't paint it, just hosed it down and started displaying.
What wonderful revamps! Sorry to miss, but I for once didn't have a project to post! I'll try and catch up next week!
I wasn't able to visit last week, so I'm glad you highlighted some favorites! Amazing as always…
Work from home India
I have to learn how to do the Linky thing. I am new to blogging and haven't had time to read much about it. I want to be able to join in the party.