milk crate & a peek at the settee
When Kriste and I went shopping last Friday, I was looking mostly for pieces to sell at the Chapel Market, but I was also looking for one specific piece for a specific photo shoot – a milk crate. I didn’t have a particular style in mind, but I figured I would know it when I […]
industrial cart & the andrews sisters
I’ve been eyeing industrial carts for years now. They have so many things going for them! Really cool hardware, wheels, warm patina on the wood and sometimes even great stenciled graphics and typography, if you’re lucky. While I’ve always petted them in antique stores and opened the listings on Criag’s List, I’ve never felt compelled to actually […]
the victorian settee & more
Our days in the studio lately are mostly spent painting, since we’re getting ready for the Chapel Market. We crank up the music or sometimes chit-chat about life, mix up some milk paint and work on one piece after the other. We’re making good progress, but there is still a lot to do and I’m […]
jelly cupboard reveal
I always enjoy getting ready for a show, so I have a reason to work on a lot of furniture! I finished the jelly cupboard this week and I finally get to reveal it… This is how the jelly cupboard started… It’s an old piece…most likely mid-to-late 1800’s. I always love working on old pieces […]
furniture feature friday | favorites & link party
Good evening, ladies! I have been a little under the weather with a cold since my Toronto trip, so I’ve spent two whole days in bed, if you can believe that! I watched a lot of Netflix and did some computer work, but I was generally useless. I think the need for two days in […]
painted tote
Kriste and I were working on pieces for the Chapel Market last week and I blurted out, “I’m in the mood to paint!” I bet you think I’m always in the mood to paint, but I’ve gotten busier as my business has grown and become more diversified and I have left more things unpainted. When I buy […]
the jelly cupboard | distressing & antiquing
As a recap, this is how the jelly cupboard started… It looks like wood grain, but it was actually painted brown. I painted it in MMS Milk Paint Artissimo without the bonding agent added. The previous coat of brown paint wasn’t glossy, so I expected the milk paint to adhere pretty well. It chipped in […]
minimal fall decorating
I’ve share this before, but I thought it was worth sharing again. I’m not big on decorating for each season. I think in the world of Pinterest and blogs, it’s easy to feel like you have to do a bunch of projects and crafts for birthdays, parties and especially during the holiday season. As I’ve […]