Bohemian Vintage Wardrobe Hand Painted in Sante Fe Turquoise & Windsor Blue

Hello, Friends!

Anyone else spending their Summer in 100 degree weather? It's so hot and humid here in Oklahoma City.  I have to almost push myself out to the garage to paint during the months of July & August.

BA-RU-TAL.

I did, however, create a weathered multi colored finish on this vintage wardrobe.  Plus, my hats made their staging debut.

This makes #2 in my newest Summer series, 

Coastal Waters. 

I used all products from the CeCe Caldwell Paints line. The colors I chose are Sante Fe Turquoise, otherwise know as the prettiest turquoise EVER. I also used Windsor Blue and a tiny bit of Pueblo Pepper.  For some reason, using just one color at a time seems disappointing, so for now I'm playing with textures and blending.

In case you're wondering, wardrobes are so much harder to paint than dressers, buffets or chests. There's a whole lot more surface area but also the large flat surfaces are hard to get a good texture on. If you're a painter, you know the pieces with detail are easier to achieve a worn and distressed look.

That red you see is Pueblo Pepper, also by CeCe Caldwell Paints. 

Here is a "before" image.  This piece sat in a store for weeks and weeks.  It just needed a new look. 

Look at that huge copper pot I found last week.  I'm storing this on our driftwood bookcase and filling it with Mexican style blankets.  

I love the imperfection here.  The chippy texture reminds me that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Plus, any chance I can make a mess and get away with it is a good thing for me!

This piece has just sold and will be headed to a new home next week!

If you haven't seen my post on the first piece in this series, click HERE to read.

Hope you all are having a fun Summer!

~~Dionne

Dining In? Out? Either is Good.

Does this SCREAM Summer to anyone else?!?!?!?

This dining table is #4 of Part III of my "Doors" Series. I used the Pinterest image below for my inspiration. I want to see what's behind that door and up those stairs, don't you?

I used Feathered Nest again and also, Quite Coral for this furniture makeover.  Both colors are from Heirloom Traditions.

You see that gold leaf? I had to add a bit of lux and it was really fun to use. Once again, I'm always looking for ways to create an original look and perspective. The gold leaf, combined with the paint drips, gave this basic old table a new look, bohemian maybe.

I styled the table with a wall hanging from Urban Outfitters, bowls from Anthropologie, and the large clam bowl is from ZGallerie.

Oh, there's that drip again...

If you're interested in seeing similar makeovers by me, click HERE, HERE, and HERE.

This table is available to purchase on my website, www.theturquoiseiris.com

Hope you enjoy the rest of your week!  I'm off to watch the boys play baseball.

~Dionne

Curves for Days Here With This Coral Red Chest Furniture Makeover

So, let's finish off this week with a beautiful color combination! 

I used products from General Finishes for this furniture makeover.  Even if you don't love coral, I think you will like how these colors compliment one another.

This piece is #3 of Part III in my 

summer "Doors" Series!

I used Tuscan Red, Coral Crush, Patina Green and Antique White to achieve this layered bohemian look. 

I just LOVE these colors!! 

You can find more of my makeovers inspired by "Doors" from around the world, Here, Here, and Here. 

I'm having so much fun with this series and I hope you all are enjoying them as well!

Blessings for a wonderful weekend,

~Dionne

How to Hand Paint an Antique Vanity to Look Like an Authentic Old Door in Mexico and Me Dressed Like I'm Ready for Mexico

Who else loves a deep rich green gemstone? I  mean the kind that sucks you in and begs you to gaze at it for days. I do and I love it very much. This shade is called Alexandrite from Heirloom Traditions Paint. I can't lie, I know why I adore this color so much. Take a look below.

Can you see that it has just the right amount of my favorite color in it? 

Turquoise...ahhh...yes!! The golden child ( color ) in my book.

This vanity is #2 of Part III in my "Doors" series.  

I added a little watered down Ol' Navy to a few areas of this finish.  Look at that amazing original hardware!

This is the door image from my Pinterest  board titled, Doors. I love to look for inspiration in unexpected things.  I'm beginning to plan a series of furniture makeovers inspired pastels and gold leaf.  With all of the talented furniture artists, I'm looking for ways to be original, unique and true to myself.

Yep, this is the moment I realized I dressed myself to match the furniture I've been painting. Either that or I'm in desperate need of vacation, LOL.

I finished this piece with the Dark Umber wax.  It gave the final look more depth and texture. 

I think what I'm loving most about this series is I don't have to be perfect with the finish.  The more I paint, the better it looks, which is often the opposite when painting furniture.  I get to make a mess, rough up the finish and use as many colors as I choose. I'm in a creative heaven, really.

This piece is available to purchase, www.theturquoiseiris.com 

What do you say? You think you might want a little bit of Alexandrite as well?

Blessings for a wonderful summer weekend,

~~Dionne

Hand Painted Mustard Yellow Accent Table Makeover You Don't Want to Miss!

Okay, so it's been awfully dreary and unusually chilly here in Oklahoma lately.  I'm not necessarily complaining but I need some sunshine! Sometimes you have to make it yourself.

"How wonderful yellow is, it stands for the sun". 

~ Vincent Van Gogh

See, now that's better.  Yellow is energetic and happy.  I added the teal because, well, they compliment one another so well.  I think this antique wash stand can be used just about anywhere in your home, don't you?

Yep, that's a little metallic paint in there, again, energetic and happy! Look at how that paint just highlights that wonderful wood grain.  I created as much texture as I could possibly get in there. 

This piece is available on my Etsy website, The Turquoise Iris. Check out my new shop look, by the way.  

This is the image I have pinned on my Pinterest page. I tried to replicate the colors and also the finish.  My goal is to always create a "one of a kind" piece of furniture.  Being original is often scary and I always feel vulnerable every single time I post my furniture makeovers on social media.  I feel so much gratitude for the lovely comments I have received about this series.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

~~ Dionne