Staging for Photos and this Pink Petite Dresser

Anyone else LOVE staging their photos as much as they do painting? I definitely do. This is always my favorite work day - the one I reveal my newest makeover + stage and photograph the piece.

I went outside and clipped a few small branches from our holly tree, wrapped a couple of boxes, hung the curly willow branch on the wall with some ornaments ( off our own tree ) and voila!! It took a little time, but I have fun doing it and the effort shows... I hope!

I used the same Spoonflower paper on the dresser to make the Christmas trees.  I  had a little left over and these were easy to make.  I'll also be able to hang on to them and use for another photo down the road.

This dresser is solid wood but in a very distressed condition so instead of covering it completely with paint, I chose to highlight all of the imperfections.  I love how the grain wears through the paper. This aviary paper lends itself to a more vintage look, almost like wallpaper. Knobs from Anthropologie.

Pink is not for everyone, I get it but sometimes it's necessary, like when you have a sweet little girl getting a big girl bed.  The paper was my inspiration and I love the way it turned out.  I see it setting next to a Jenny Lind spindle bed or maybe even an antique iron one. 

Happy Wednesday!

~DIONNE

Blush Pink Triple 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 summer!
~~Dionne

Perfect for a Princess

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 Aubusson Blue.  I also added a little Old White to the blue for the drawer fronts. The top ones are covered in wallpaper. 

As usual, these gorgeous peach and brass nobs are from Anthropologie.  They pull a little warmth from the paper and I love how they pull the whole look together.

Hope you enjoy this before and after.  I'm off to add this one to Miss Mustard Seeds Furniture Feature Friday!!

~Dionne

Gray and White Vintage French Provincial Dresser

Creme de la Creme!

I love this...but I don't need it...but I want to keep it...but I don't need it...

I painted this dresser in a warm gray and added the white details.  I have it available on my Etsy shop,
The Turquoise Iris

 Take care, my Friends!  Happy Wednesday!

~~Dionne

Antique Yellow Desk / Dressing Vanity

I'm thinking everyone may need a little yellow in their home.  It adds such a happy vibe and gives every room warmth.  

I love how this desk turned out.  Miss Sophie chose the color to match her new bedding in her new room in her new home.  I'm so fortunate to have this job!  Thank you to the Rodgers family!!

Vintage Coral and Gold Dresser with a Red Flower

As soon as I poured this paint out of the can, I thought, "why don't I use this color more often?" Isn't it so pretty? I love it paired with the gold, too.

This piece is for sale on my Etsy shop, The Turquoise Iris.

Happy Friday!!
~Dionne

Antique Periwinkle Cabinet

I've been asked a lot lately about doing how-to instructions for my work.  I've also said before that I plan to take more photos of my step by step process. Both of these things seem like a challenge to me.  I've thought about what it is that is intimidating to me and have decided to admit I often don't "plan" much. I mostly just "do".  I often change my mind right as I begin to get started on a new piece and have been known to change my plan even after I already started painting.  The funny thing is, this is usually when a piece of furniture gets a lot of attention or seems to become a favorite of mine and to others. 

There are also the times I will "plan" a design and color for a piece for 2 weeks.  And, sometimes that is NOT a favorite of mine or others.  The thing I'm learning is to trust my instincts, don't hesitate so much and to accept that I am still learning.  I will continue to make the wrong color choices, buy ugly furniture and all together screw up a piece of furniture.

But, guess what? I'm having fun and sometimes I create a piece that makes me happy!  If I'm lucky, someone else...it only takes one...will also love it and want to purchase it for their own home. Now, that, is awesome!

Hope you all enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!!

~Dionne

Teal and Gold Vanity

This is a vanity I painted for my sweet neighbor, Charis.  Her parents asked me to paint it for her 8th birthday. I love how it turned out...hope she does too!!

 

 

Happy Monday!!

Modern and Feminine Dresser

Like cotton candy and gum drops, this dresser is surely to sweeten your taste buds! I've been craving pink and when a friend contacted me about this piece being for sale, I immediately snagged it.  I love the curve of the drawers and the all together modern design of this vintage dresser.  

  I highlighted all drawers with a light turquoise, replaced 4 of the bottom knobs with these modern glass ones from Anthropololgie and lined the drawers with fresh new pink polka dot paper. 

Some of you may pucker your lips with more of a sour taste in your mouth, but that's okay.  Sweetness is sometimes hard. Enjoy your Tuesday!

~~Dionne