9.29.2012

King Size Project :: Poster Bed

Here's a king size project we just finished up!





This poster bed was painted Old White and lightly distressed.  I love the details!

9.25.2012

Secretary Desk & Accent Side Chair

Currently available for sale! 
Secretary Desk with Accent Side Chair


Both painted a custom soft gray color, very subtle yet beautiful! 
New hardware added.
Accent chair was recovered with navy blue & white durable fabric from a local fabric specialty store. 










Secretary Desk: 27w x 16d x 40h

Would make a great statement piece in any room of your house- could be used as
a dresser, an entryway piece, a small server / buffet or bar cabinet in a dining room!

Accent Side Chair

9.20.2012

Table & Chair Set

We just finished up a fun project and I'm excited to share before & after photos with you!
This table and chair set was listed under our 'Available for Reservation' tab on our website until recently when a very nice family decided to reserve it.




They requested we paint it black and lightly distress. Such a great choice!  I love the shape of this set, especially the chair backs.  





I love how it turned out.  Talk about a dramatic transformation!

9.14.2012

Dresser :: Donation, Betty Brinn Children's Museum Annual Gala

One of my clients came to me a few months back asking if Leisure Living would be interested in donating a piece of furniture to a great cause. She's a co-chair on the Betty Brinn Children's Museum Annual Gala auction committee.  The Gala is a Fall annual event that helps raise money for the Museum's hands-on educational activities that benefit both children and adults alike. You can read more about the event here.

I'm delighted to say we found a special piece to donate to this great event.  This year's Gala has a Paris theme, so what better color to paint with than Annie Sloan's french-inspired Versailles.

Here is the dresser we are donating:










9.13.2012

Two Toned Coffee Table

Here are a few pictures of a coffee table we recently refinished. 

The original wood top was pretty dated - it needed to be sanded down, re-stained and sealed. We went with a mahogany color.  The legs were painted in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Old White. 



It was a pretty easy makeover but the results were dramatic. I love the two-toned look!


9.11.2012

Custom Dresser Set

I had the pleasure of working with a new client on a custom dresser set. This set was extra special as it used to be my clients when she was a little girl.  She wanted both pieces updated so her little girl can now use them.  I love when furniture can remain in a family and be past down for generations! 

Here is how they looked in original form:



We decided on Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Old White, lightly distressed.  We also decided to keep the original hardware.

Here's how they turned out!







The white paint really makes the dresser details pop.
I have a feeling these dressers will be enjoyed for years to come!

 


9.07.2012

White Bedroom Set :: SOLD

Two Piece Bedroom Set, for sale
Painted Pure White
SOLD



Lots of storage!

Armoire: 35w x 16.5d x 60.5h ($180 by itself)
Nightstand:13.5w x 10d x 29h ($40 by itself)

9.02.2012

Farmhouse Corner Cabinet

I absolutely love how this piece turned out. One of my personal favorites. 

A few weeks ago I found this cabinet at a thrift shop. It was in pretty rough shape - they type of rough shape that keeps you shopping- passing up a purchase. However, I just had an instant vision for it. Corner cabinets can be hard to find and this one had a vintage farmhouse feel. I guess my vision was strong enough because it lured me back to the store the next day. And I'm thankful it was still there!  SOLD.

After some repairs and a thorough cleaning - I painted the exterior in ASCP Pure White and painted the interior a beautiful Tiffany blue color.  

Here's how it turned out...







It is such a beautiful display cabinet with vintage charm.  A statement piece with lots of storage!
I'm happy to report it already found a great home.

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