tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48464336108116109642024-03-19T10:35:46.700-07:00rightbrainredoPatricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722805078667526468noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846433610811610964.post-42840954101809202412012-07-20T20:11:00.000-07:002012-07-20T20:11:19.085-07:00Doncha love red?We've been busy! Carol and I did a marathon furniture makeover at a client's home. We sanded, de-glossed, painted, painted, painted - and top-coated four pieces of furniture in two days. Here are the before and afters...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Finished!!</span></td></tr>
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This well-built desk with hutch top and file drawers suffered from that horribly dated finish: <i>Pecan</i> - the blandest of all "natural" wood stains. The owner wanted a distressed finish with razzle-dazzle color to liven up the room.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here it is devoid of hardware and doors and sanded.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">These two file chests were to be coordinated, but not matchy-matchy.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The finished file drawer chests - color is just a bit off here - red is redder, as per the desk.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The client was very pleased - and we just love how they turned out.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Patricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722805078667526468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846433610811610964.post-6557425230779077162012-06-17T16:53:00.000-07:002012-06-17T16:53:27.436-07:00A Snazzy Remake...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The "Kushner" Chair..<i>.after </i>- I just love black and white...</span></td></tr>
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An old chair was given to Cottage Chic (my shop) as a <i>"do whatever you wish"</i>
project. It sat in the shop for over a year with its drab floral
cushions and uninspiring finish. After painting it black to emphasize
its lines, I had a brainstorm. Over thirty years ago, I was an
intern/volunteer at the <a href="http://www.fabricworkshopandmuseum.org/">Fabric Workshop in Philadelphia</a>
when it was just getting started. Artists were invited to create
designs that were silk-screened (hand pulled) in limited editions.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Chair "<i>Before</i>"</span></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.robertkushnerstudio.com/">Robert Kushner</a>
was among the first artists invited, and I was able to keep some of the
first proofs that were pulled. I don't know what they were titled as I
was unable to stay to see the project all the way through, but I found
one of the images online at an auction house, so they are of some
value! I just know how great the image looks on this chair. And it's
really comfortable!Patricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722805078667526468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846433610811610964.post-30966307223742275462012-06-16T19:42:00.000-07:002012-06-16T19:42:43.079-07:00Side Table MakeoverThis old side table held charm in its turned legs and beaded drawers, but layers of (<i>yuck</i>) beige-pink paint and missing bead trim made it shabby - not chic. One drawer wouldn't close - but the worst problem was the broken table top split off at the back.<br />
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I removed the top and replaced it, and because I save<b><i> </i></b><u><i>everything</i></u>, I had some old wood beading that had come off of another relic. It was close enough in size and shape to please the client, and voila! Here it is with a distressed black finish, satin topcoat. The sticking drawer required only glue and an overnight clamp with minor sanding.<br />
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<br />Patricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722805078667526468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846433610811610964.post-31198691536609004632012-05-01T21:09:00.000-07:002012-06-15T20:32:28.105-07:00A Snazzy ShelfI found this shelf (?) that I think used to be part of a large piece of
furniture. It seemed to be made to fit into a shallow cavity as a
topper. If anyone has other ideas, let me know.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here it is as found.</span></td></tr>
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I immediately made it part of my <b><i>"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfEGmSbD25MVE8K7HcQ0i57wrNm8dYt_EJ03Y3rXn5lTNZ2qKbDwLfk56wvwFCWHkwFaoYpFGpluer5cDd1z5s3DIA-5JCIO1XHKos-qSi6W2QjZ8wr0S8uxVmbe1hpVLThjU6zaj5QOA/s1600/kitties+2012+new+guys+006.jpg">Mad for Turquoise in 2012</a>"</i></b> binge. The warm wood color showing through contrasts perfectly with cool, cool, aqua.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here it is after three coats of paint and careful abuse with an orbital sander. </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Lastly, I gave it two coats of satin polyurethane, drilled out screw holes and affixed it to the shop for a photo. It will sell in my shop or is available by emailing me. It's approx. 16 x 11 x 7. <br />
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<br />Patricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10722805078667526468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846433610811610964.post-42170872544851812292012-05-01T16:22:00.000-07:002012-05-01T16:36:42.639-07:00Redo # 2012 -01This is the first post on a new blog about making do, trash to treasure, rejuvenation, re-use and recycling. There is not much that is more satisfying than a wonderful, functional and/or decorative "after" - and I hope to publish many of these along with tutorials if there is interest.<br />
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Here we go!<br />
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An old turntable/radio cabinet like this, made from maple in a country French style, is perfect for a rejuvenation. No one wanted it as none of the components worked, but I saw potential. I gutted the speakers, radio and turntable, added a new bottom to the storage on top and sides. (I have jewelry plans for the really cool tubes and colorful soldered bits - and parts of the speakers will end up as yard/outdoor art.) I regret I failed to get a "before" photo, but here is the finished piece. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A shelf was added to each of the former speaker cavities. I even used the original hardware - just painted it.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Attractive storage - side cabs are perfect for books, center door for stuff to hide, and top space for anything! I have a huge collection of old VHS tapes that fit perfectly - spine up - here.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The finish I chose is two tone: dark taupe under and in the storage spaces, with a light sandy taupe as the topcoat. I utilized a resist technique for the chip-away distressed finish.</span></td></tr>
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So much of the new furniture available/affordable for the average person
is very poor quality and not even made from solid woods but MDF,
pressboard, and glue. One nick in that "fancy" sprayed-on
pretend-a-wood finish and another Chinese import becomes junk. <b>This </b>cabinet will be handed down to the next generation.<br />
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