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

Charcoal Gray Vintage Cabinet with Tribal Accent Paper

This mid century cabinet turned out better than I expected!! I've stared at it for weeks in the store and finally it hit me... gray paint, black and white tribal paper and these great orange crab pulls! I can see this in a bathroom, an office, a playroom, or really just anywhere. It's a statement piece without being too obtrusive.

I added the two orange crab knobs for a more juvenile look but the buyer will be able to choose the original brass ones if they prefer.  

Enjoy your week, my friends!

~Dionne

Vintage + French + Navy + Dresser

Isn't this the most beautiful shade of blue?!?!

This color was a "mis-tint" I found at the paint store.  Someone totally missed out, right?

The original hardware was almost black.  I thought the white would look more modern and clean so I painted the pulls ( which I rarely do ).

BEFORE & AFTER

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

~Dionne

Gray & White Hutch with Aviary Paper

I agree, this hutch was beautiful before I painted it. I waited almost 4 months to purchase it from the thrift shop...4 MONTHS!!! Nobody wanted it as is so I'm hoping now someone will want to have it in their home. 

These knobs are from Anthropologie, paper from Spoonflower.

 

This was such a fun piece to work on.  I love all the details...I just tried to highlight all of it.

Happy Friday, Friends!

~Dionne

Ombre Hutch in Turquoise & Blue

I don't know why I even bother painting any other colors.  These make my heart sing. I removed the original doors for more versatility. Now this could be used as a book shelf in an office or playroom. 

I made a big ugly mess in the garage, used 5 different colors, created a one of a kind piece of furniture and had a blast in the process! That's success in my book.

I've already received so much positive feedback today through social media.  I can't seem to thank you all enough for all the encouragement I receive on a daily basis. I am left feeling so motivated to continue this journey I'm on. This piece is available HERE on my Etsy shop. 

I'm linking this makeover to Miss Mustard Seed's Friday Furniture Feature! Click the link and sit back and enjoy all the wonderful makeovers.

Thank you, Friends! T purchase this dresser, view it here on my Etsy shop, https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTurquoiseIris?ref=hdr_shop_menu 

~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

Ultra Chic Striped Dresser with Glass Knobs

I pinned this picture on Pinterest a couple of years ago. It's a candy stripe window in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. I absolutely LOVE the colors and the bold contrast with the white. "A is for Angie" pinned it originally. 

I planned to do the exact colors but decided to change the golden yellow to coral.  The hardware is all silver glass. Frog Tape is so easy to use and helps with clean sleek lines.  I love it!

This dresser is available for $495.00.  I'm linking up to Miss Mustard Seed's Friday Furniture Feature.  Click the link and enjoy all the fabulous makeovers....inspiration for days!!!!

Happy Wednesday!

~~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