...Desk, Secretary, Chest... Transformed

I spent last Saturday at The City Flea in Northside.  What a great event!  I met lots of new faces and love that I have heard from so many already.  However, I do have some pieces to get rid of.  Watch for a SALE on pieces that I have.  Will be posting in the next few days.  I am in need of cleaning out my studio!

These 3 pieces were custom orders that have gone out in the past 2 weeks.  I always enjoy a good before and after picture.  These are definately worthy!! 

 

 

Before



 

After

 

This piece was painted white and the drawers were painted a grey-green.  One of my favorite things about this piece is the square glass knobs.

 

 

Before

 

Someone got to this beautiful antique secretary years ago.  It was in need of a serious makeover!

 

After

 

 

 

First thing I did was loose the top shelf.  It was too fragile and made the piece look too fancy.  I painted it Graphite and added all new hardware.

 

Before

 

This is a Pottery Barn piece that had been stenciled on for a little girls bedroom.  Very sweet but it needed to go in the living room now. 

 

After

 

First painted with a coral color underneath to delicately come thru with a muted olive green.

 

 

I am just finishing up an Interior Design Project with  Rasor Marketing Communications.  Lots of bright colors and fun fabric - can't wait to share details with you!! 

 

 

Have a fabulous weekend!

 

Keri

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

...Interior Design Services

  Last Spring I started offering Interior Design Services.  I decided to take a few months and only do it on a referral basis.  I wanted to work out all the kinks before I made it official.  Since then I have had the pleasure of working with a handful of clients and I am truly enjoying myself!  Excited to make the announcement...check out the details Interior Design Services.

This dining room makeover was one of my first projects last Spring.  We were able to use the existing dining room set but everything else went.  The furniture had been passed on in the family.  It was in great condition just not my clients style.

Before

Things are starting to pull together with new paint on the walls and a new rug.  We decided to stay light and bring out the color with the fabric and accessories.

And the after

This room took on a whole new look!!  One of the easiest changes we made was to get rid of the top of the china cabinet.  I only refinished the bottom half in Grapite and changed the hardware.  These two things instantly updated the piece.  It was a fraction of the cost compared to buying a new sideboard.  And my client was able to customize it.

The dining table and chairs were painted in Paris Grey and distressed.  The chairs were recovered in a new modern style fabric and contrasting pillows were made to sit on the backs of the chairs.  One of my favorites is the fabric for the table runner that showcases the fun eclectic table top.  A natural fiber rug was used and white linen panels on the windows to add texture to the space. 

This was a fun room to work on!  The homeowner must have been happy with the results because she has called me back and we are now working on another space of hers.  Thank you Jane!!

           

...Hutch Transformed

I will never get tired of the smile on the face of my happy client when they set sight on the finished product!  The excitement and enthusiasm is one of the many reasons I find so much joy in what I do.  Those close to me know I am sappy:)  I hold onto memories of my childhood that make me smile - my Grandmother's robe hangs on the back of my closet door - I always use the brass candlesticks for holidays that sat on our table every Christmas dinner - my son has the desk that I remember my Grandfather sitting and writing bills at in his room...you get my point.  Sooo, along came this client looking for help.  She wanted to keep her dining set that she ate every holiday dinner at as a child...but the style didn't fit her.

 

Here is the before of the Hutch.  I don't have pictures of the dining table.

 

 

And this is the after.  Painted in a light tan with a tad of grey, heavily distressed and all new hardware.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks!

Keri

 

 

 

 



...A French Provincial Makeover

I absolutely love French Provincial furniture!  I love the curves, and how it looks paired with so many other styles and its just the perfect amount of girly to bring to a room.  It's one of the few styles that can handle almost any color of paint.  Stay neutral and light for more shabby or go bright and fun for more of a modern pop of color.

 

I always grab these pieces when I find them.  This dresser was up for sale on my "pick your paint" page and got snatched up for a master bedroom.

 

Before

   

After

This piece was painted using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Duck Egg Blue.  The existing hardware was painted and the entire piece was heavily distressed.  This piece was solid and perfect inside with dovetail drawers.  Another piece given New life!

 

 

 

 

Have a fabulous week!

 

Keri

 

 



...Playing catch up

 

Whew...Summer is flying by for us!!  We still have 2 weeks left and are trying to jam all those things in on our bucket list that we didn't have time for.

 

I have done surprisingly well this Summer juggling work and kids.  I had planned on taking way less custom work on this Summer but found that I can't say No(actually knew that about myself already) AND that I honestly didn't want too.  With that being said, ESD does not run as smoothly in the Summer and kids heading back to school will be a breath of fresh air that I have not had much of it seems!  There has been plenty that got out of here without a picture or a mention.

 

Here are a few pictures from the last 2 weeks.  Enjoy!! 

 

 

 

French Provincial nightstand for a little girls room.  Painted a tiffany blue with white over it.  Distressed to bring out the blue around the edges.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Desk and chest of drawers in Graphite.

 

 

Oval vintage side table with lots of carved detail.  Painted with milk paint and distressed a ton.  Decided to keep this one for myself!

 

Have a great day!!

Make sure to find me on facebook.  I am giving away a $50 ESD gift card!

 

 



Keri



 



 



 

 

 

 

 



...Barcelona BABY!!!

Sorry, had to say it!  Very catchy isn't it?... Barcelona BABY!!!

I was lucky enough to have 2 clients that wanted a piece of furniture in ASCP Barcelona Orange this month.  I say lucky because it was such a fun color to work with and I honestly had no idea I would love it so!!  For most of us it may be stepping outside our comfort zone.  But when you finally do, you won't have any regrets.

This first piece was a very old depression era chest of drawers that I had on my "Pick Your Paint" page.  This client was all kinds of fun to work with.  She is pregnant with her first sweet little boy.  Instead of buying a traditional changing table for the nursery she decided to repurpose the dresser. Her style is definately on the modern side.  This piece went from antique and curvy to modern and whimsical just because of the color and

hardware choice. 

This was a long legged, curvy vintage nightstand with tons of beautiful carved detail.  The glass knobs were added to keep it feminine for the sassy little preschool girls room it is going in.

Hope you enjoyed!

Keri

   

...Farmhouse Table

I have this beautiful, perfectly shabby, perfectly farmhouse chic table for sale!!  I don't have room for her in the store.  She is at my house til she finds a new home.

The top is painted a Old White and the bottom half and 4 chairs are painted in Paris Grey.  Please note the 2 slipcovered chairs are not for sale.

Measures 35"W x 60"L

Update ~

is sold

Message me if your interested.  She is priced to sell and won't last long!!