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

Mint Green French Provincial Dresser

This piece was selected and painted for the Ratcliff's. It's for their little girl's room and will be combined with turquoise and raspberry. Seems I've been doing a lot of little girl dressers lately. Anyone else notice that? Hmmm... 

 Anyway, I always love this shade of mint green.  It's warm and happy and still very fresh looking.  Paired with this style, it's a statement piece for sure!

And, not to be forgotten this time;)Here's the before photo...

Go here to link your own before and after...Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday!

Vintage Yellow Dresser Distressed & Accented with Teal

I've been craving yellow, although I think it's actual sunshine I've been after, this color makes me just as happy.  This dresser was pretty boring but in mint condition so I gave it a make over in yellow with teal accents.  

Whatcha think?

 This combination of rustic and glitz reminds me of denim and cashmere...sophisticated comfort.

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

And, here is a before picture.

Just sitting there calling my name, wink...wink!

Linking up to Miss Mustard Seed.

Mid Century Modern Dresser in Coral Red

I've always been in search of really cool textiles.  My all time favorite designer is Amy Butler. Her design aesthetic is absolutely what I would choose if I had her talent. 

Sometimes, I paint pieces purely by how they make me feel. Such as, this piece I just finished.  I mixed 3 different Benjamin Moore colors to get just the shade of coral red I had in mind.

 I applied this fun graphic paper to just two of the drawers.

Hope you enjoy this pop of color!  Heeeelloooo, Spring!  Bring it on;)

Antique Dresser & Mirror in Sunshine Yellow

I had to almost get in a fist fight at Goodwill for this piece ( seriously, my heart was racing ) It was love at first sight, no one was going to buy it right from under me! 

It was soooo worth the fight, or "stare down" may be a better word. :)

Check it out now that I've painted it in this Sunshine yellow from Benjamin Moore!

Happy, happy, happy! :)

This dresser is up for sale on my Etsy shop, 

The Turquoise Iris.

Whimsical!!!

I cannot pretend to feel impartial about colors. I rejoice with the brilliant ones and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns. 
- Winston Churchill

Here's a little "non-browns" for your pleasure today! 

Just finished these adorable little tables!

Available here on my Etsy Shop

https://www.etsy.com/listing/100924667/yellow-set-of-two-bedside-tables