From Not so trashy to a treasure? and a Beach House

Hello sweet friends:

Sometimes, we find pieces that are not so bad, I'm still working on my big desk, its almost finished but I discovered a big surprise, got a bit sad about it, but "where there is a will there is a way"  so it will get
done.

Here is a little inspiration I did a chest like this one but I like this version from "TypeA" also.love the handles

Mine is a bit different, if you click on my blog on the page "Sofia" you'll see it.
Love the green/blue chest
I love the Beach House Decor, and I stumbled upon this beauty from Florida.









Huge topiaries in beautiful stone urns, coral, just an entrance.




The chandelier is so beautiful.


A comfortable and relaxing family room, you don't even notice the tv on top of the fireplace.  Some people have a problem with this, I love how it looks in this room.


 Cozy corner in the kitchen, love love.This is from Cozy Casual Home.  Love these homes.

Enjoy the inspiration,

Martha

From Trash to Treasure

Happy 4th. to all my followers. Thanks so much for the lovely comments.

Here is "from the trash to a treasure"

I found this little desk/ vanity

in the curb, take a look, I video a little bit but didn't talk, oh
well, I pushed the wrong button, but its nice, a bit of veneer damage on the top, but it adds character to the piece.
I will continue the tutorial for you.

Step 1:  I mixed equal parts of  Provence, Old white, and a bit of water, the paint is too thick. 

Step 2:  Mix a dark gray in equal parts and paint the rossettes.

Step 3:  Mix gesso and paint rossettes, repeat with paint and gesso for the aged look several times. this is a little pic...

to be continued,

Summer French Desk

Hello friends:

Are you still enjoying summer?, its great.

Here is the latest on my French desk, I keep adding, redoing, and its looking better everyday.

What do you think?  pretty good for a Chalk painter without experiences or classes.  It is possible,

Step One:  Choose a color. I chose Loui Blue, Old White, and both waxes.

Step Two:  Just give it a coat. of Loui Blue

Step Three:  Maybe it needs another coat ( my desk just needed one coat)

Step Four:  With a very very fine paint brush paint the details in Old White or any white

You like, I have loads of Old White so I need to use it.  This step takes a long time, if you

make a mistake just clean it with a rag and paint it over.

Step Five:  Apply the clear wax all over the piece, so to preserve it, I don't have the expensive brushes so I just do it with good rags.  JUST DO SMALL PIECES AT A TIME.

Step Six: Distress with the dark wax.  ONLY APPLY a DAB and rub. Don't apply too much or

it will look very dark.  If you make a mistake just apply the clear wax and it comes off. Or just paint the spot over.

I didn't apply much dark wax, just a little was enough for me, because I like to see the light blue and the white. To be honest I almost didn't do the dark wax because I love the blue is very pale, but I decided to experiment a bit.

Another TRICK:  With an old brush dab half of the brush with dark wax and half with paint and play with this. If you don't like it, just erase it with a rag.  I did this on the corners and top on the design. I use old brushes, cheap ones and save money.

I'm thinking of doing a video for you, remember, I learn by doing, experimenting, , I believe in classes but unfortunately my time is so limited I have to do it myself.  This desk is in my living room, people want it but I love it myself, and after spending two weeks painting it I cann't give it away.

Basically the best way to learn how to paint furniture is by doing. You can also learn from Miss Mustard Seed, or Shauna, but the best way is to do it yourself and learn from your mistakes .

Hope you enjoy it.

Now to the next piece, I found this gorgeous bureau and I'm not painting it, I love oak, the color,

the patina, the coasters, the hardware I just love it. So I'm leaving it alone. SORRY

Isn't this gorgeous, I have to leave it as it is, cannot destroy beautiful oak. The owners took care of the bureau and I will too.

Check my video on how I painted my desk through trial and error with Chalk paint.

Love

Martha

BIG ANNOUNCEMENt

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

   SALLY, she is the winner of the giveaway.

Have fun Sally, there are 255 candies, (oh la la)


the fun begins now, again, thank you all for visiting, and be watching soon I'll have another
fun giveaway.

A SUMMER LOOK

Hello Friends:

A simple way to change for a new season is with pillows.

I made these simple pillows with antique grain sacks.

Simple three mother of pearl buttons.

This sack had lines and letters

This is one of my fav. I made a French ribbon with muslin and stamps, ketp it simple and the weave is beautiful.

I hope you have a great weekend, happy junking.

XOXO

Martha