My First Time to Use Heirloom Traditions Paint, Furniture Makeover in Navy and Coral

I was contacted by Paula with Heirloom Traditions Paint. She asked if I'd be interested in trying their paint. Well, sure!! I've heard wonderful things about the coverage and the line has so many beautiful colors, too. I chose 'Ol Navy from the Vintiques and Quite Coral from HTP. I also ordered the Oxidized Patina wax,  Burnt Umber Wax and the Ancient Agings Dust. 

Have a look at my result!

I couldn't decide which color to paint this desk so I just used everything, because why not, right?!?!

I brushed some of the patina wax over the hardware, also.

I started staging this piece and nothing I had as far as art worked so I paused...grabbed the brushes full of paint and made my own little floral abstract!  

This desk / vanity is listed for sale on my Etsy shop, The Turquoise Iris.

Thank you for viewing, hope you enjoy!  

Dionne

Wowza! Is This the Greatest Piece of Furniture??

My little friend from my favorite thrift shop sent me a photo of this last week and asked if I was interested.  I said, "yes, but what exactly is it"? Hello? It's a bench!!  The best looking bench ever in the history of furniture making, that's what it is!!!

BEFORE

I custom mixed this dark "teal" shade and used a navy and turquoise to give the bench this finish.  If you look closely, you can see all the variation. 

I kept those amazing wood veneer doors but added a fresh coat of stain and poly.  Knobs by Anthropologie, obviously:-)

Now, if I could find pieces of furniture like this every week, I'd be in heaven!
This is available HERE on my Etsy shop, The Turquoise Iris.

Thanks and have a lovely day,

~Dionne

Blue Antique Secretary Desk

This piece was amazing to start with but it needed to be given a new look. I painted in this gorgeous color called Artistic Blue. I added the scene titled, "Summer Solstice", to the drawer fronts. The coral hiding inside will give it's owner a happy grin every time the top is pulled open.
Hardware is all new except the brass knob on top that pulls the door down.

I also have some good new to share! 

My furniture will now be on display and available to purchase at Therapy Boutique - Paint. Sip. Shop.!!! This fun shop is located in Oklahoma City at 12325 N. May Ave. Come by soon...try on some clothes...do some Christmas shopping...and book a paint party while you're there! 

If you're not already following me on Instagram, I'm @theturquoiseiris.  I post new pieces weekly and also furniture I have available for custom paint.

Thanks for reading and have a great Sunday! Hanging out at the Miss Mustard Seed Friday Furniture Feature

~Dionne

Big Sister Suited in Teal and Navy

So this is the "big sister" to the piece I finished last weekend. 

I have turned this vintage phonograph cabinet into a modern day piece, to be used anywhere you need storage. All record pieces have been removed, the center has been turned in to a chalk board. 

I replaced the old pulls with new GORGEOUS ones from Anthropologie.

Big Sis can be found here on my Etsy shop, The Turquoise Iris.

Linking up to Miss Mustard Seed.