Re-upholstering a piece of furniture is something I do with a lot of thought, because it’s an expensive process! I can usually visualize what a certain paint finish will look like, but I’m not always as lucky, when it comes to fabric! This was the chair, when I got it. Hard to believe it was the same chair. It was in excellent shape, with beautiful lines, but the wood finish and fabric were outdated. The wood finish was updated from the original blonde finish, by painting with Amy Howard’s One-Step, followed by a poly acrylic and dark glaze. Then, I…
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When it comes to “chippy” milk paint projects, this Davenport Desk, from the 1800’s certainly did what it pleased! Here’s what she looked like before we painted her with MMS Trophy and Grain Sack. We decided to do without the bonding agent (primer), so that it would do its chippy thing, here and there. I don’t know what caused the front panel to chip to the extreme! Jill did a great job painting the piece. For some added interest, we decided to paint the front and back panel, in Grain Sack. The back panel turned out great, with mild distressing.…
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Local thrift store managers are probably scratching their heads, wondering why there’s this sudden interest in old brass table lamps! Well, here’s the story… Last Thursday night, we had our first Introduction to Furniture Painting class, featuring Amy Howard’s One-Step Paint, using lamps from the thrift store! All the principals of furniture painting can be learned on a lamp, just as well as they can, on a piece of wood molding, but this is much more fun…for you. For me, I get to go thrift store shopping, which truthfully, is not my favorite past-time. Go figure! The only challenge…
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Does Dad like to play cards? How about this vintage (folding) poker table, that we refinished, using gel stain. We treated the chairs to gel stain as well, along with this fun, manly fabric, for the seat cushions! I don’t know about you, but I don’t need a reminder to “eat”! I love this sign, that I found at a salvage shop in L.A. ($395). These spheres, made from wine barrel rings, could add a lot of interest to Dad’s landscape, at $48. Shaken or stirred? If you’re Dad is a candidate for a wonderful, vintage ice bucket, from the…
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Hello dear ones, We have a class this coming Thursday night (6-9 p.m.)! Introduction to Furniture Painting, featuring Amy Howard’s One-Step Paints. Instead of working on silly wood moldings, I’ve stalked the local thrift stores for lamps, like the one pictured, to paint! We can cover all the same important elements of furniture painting, while leaving with something that you can actually use! Go figure! The class is just 3 hours, all supplies (and lamp) included…for just $49.00! I have just 3 spots left, so register soon, at www.thetreasuredome.com! Edited with BlogPad Pro
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I’m sitting on the plane right now, heading back to Sacramento. I had a great visit, with family in Illinois! A direct flight, with Wifi…. what more could I ask for!? Any-who….. Amy Howard and her team of pro’s, are often sharing amazing techniques on her blog (amyhowarddaily.com) that I have to share! I have just the piece to try this on, that I’ll share soon, but for now, we’ll follow the process on a piece of molding. I tried this process, back at the shop, before leaving, using two shades of aqua and it turned out beautifully. This process…
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Greetings! The Treasured Home was featured on Amy Howard’s blog (amyhowarddaily.com), today! Once a week, she features one of her many retailers. Since I’m one of her biggest fans, I was thrilled! Where do you get your creative nudge from? I stay energized, following fellow retailers and furniture painting artist friends. I often get ideas from customers who come into the shop and of course, there’s always Pinterest! Amy’s blog, is another source for awe inspiring inspiration. If you’d like to follow along, subscribe to her blog, at amyhowarddaily.com. It’s another great place to see her products at work. THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014 Featured Retailer: The Treasured Home…
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Never used Milk Paint? It’s easier than you might think!
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