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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....

My Week in Makeovers

by Dionne | Jun 6, 2014 | Blog, console, dresser, emerald, entry, foyer, gloss paint, hall table, jade green, kelly green, painted furniture, vintage furniture

At some point, I may get tired of this color. Whether you call it emerald or jade or kelly, I LOVE it!! It especially glows when paired with another jewel tone. This piece is for sale today on my Etsy shop, The Turquoise Iris.  I see this vintage cabinet in...

Teal Vintage Dresser / Chest Accented with a Peacock

by Dionne | Apr 9, 2013 | Anthropologie inspired, Blog, boho chic, distressed dresser, entry table, foyer, green and teal, peacock paper, vintage furniture

This never gets old! The hunting of furniture, searching for just the right color, painting, staging, photographing…all of it. I love what I do everyday…my job rocks!!I’ve used this paper before, but this time I also distressed the paper…just...

Antique Dresser & Mirror in Sunshine Yellow

by Dionne | Feb 7, 2013 | anthropologie, antique dresser, baby, Blog, foyer, gold, nursery, vintage dresser, yellow dresser

I had to almost get in a fist fight at Goodwill for this piece ( seriously, my heart was racing ) It was love at first sight, no one was going to buy it right from under me! It was soooo worth the fight, or “stare down” may be a better word. :)Check...

Teal and Tiffany Blue Vintage Hutch / Buffet

by Dionne | Jan 9, 2013 | Blog, bookcase, buffet, distressed furniture, foyer, nursery, teal hutch, teal sideboard, Tiffany Blue, turquoise dresser

Hold on to your boots:)…I’m about to knock your socks off! This was such a fun piece to do, too. Now, minus the center shelf… I especially love this for the obvious reason, turquoise, but also I love the Mediterranean look of it,...

Big Sister Suited in Teal and Navy

by Dionne | Nov 28, 2012 | bar, Blog, buffet, credenza, dresser, entryway, foyer, media, navy, side board, teal, turquoise, tv console, vintage

So this is the “big sister” to the piece I finished last weekend. I have turned this vintage phonograph cabinet into a modern day piece, to be used anywhere you need storage. All record pieces have been removed, the center has been turned in to a...

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