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This is Why I Love Vintage Furniture

by Dionne | Oct 22, 2015 | bedroom, Blog, blue and camel, camel, cane back chair, entry, etsy, foyer, love seat, sofa, vintage settee

I always mention I love to create one of a kind pieces of furniture.  I knew right away I would paint this frame but was unsure of what color.  I asked for suggestions on Facebook and Instagram.  I was leaning towards a metallic copper or duck egg blue....

Gray & White Hutch with Aviary Paper

by Dionne | Jul 17, 2015 | antique hutch, aviary paper, bedroom, Blog, bookshelf, dining room, entry, gray and white, nursery, officce, playroom, the turquoise iris, vintage

I agree, this hutch was beautiful before I painted it. I waited almost 4 months to purchase it from the thrift shop…4 MONTHS!!! Nobody wanted it as is so I’m hoping now someone will want to have it in their home. These knobs are from Anthropologie,...

Ombre Hutch in Turquoise & Blue

by Dionne | Jul 1, 2015 | bedroom, Blog, blue, dining room, nursery, offie, ombre, peacock colors, teal, the turquoise iris, turquoise, vintage hutch

I don’t know why I even bother painting any other colors.  These make my heart sing. I removed the original doors for more versatility. Now this could be used as a book shelf in an office or playroom. I made a big ugly mess in the garage, used 5...

Blush Pink Triple Dresser

by Dionne | Jun 23, 2015 | bedroom, Blog, girls room, nursery, painted, pink and white, pink dresser, regency dresser, the turquoise iris, vintage dresser

Some little lady needs this dresser in her room, don’t you think?The ornate detail is highlighted by the glossy white paint and well, the hardware is irreplaceable.  No way I’d have found anything better!Hope you are all enjoying your...

Teal, Turquoise & Gold Buffet

by Dionne | Apr 20, 2015 | bedroom, before and after, Blog, blue, dining room, furniture makeover, painted buffet, painted cabinet, painted dresser, teal, the turquoise iris, turquoise, vintage

This is another one of those pieces I passed by week after week.  It was so dirty and neglected looking.  This color combo was holding strong in my head for awhile though and realized, “hello”?? this is the piece for those colors!  They are...

Perfect for a Princess

by Dionne | Apr 2, 2015 | annie sloan, anthropologie knobs, aubusson blue, bedroom, Blog, chalk paint, girls room, nursery, the turquoise iris

This piece belonged to a friend of mine and he offered it to me for helping him move recently. Nice, right? This is a gorgeous piece, well made and I hope I did it justice, considering it belonged to his grandmother.I used Annie Sloan chalk paint again in...
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