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The “Poe” Experience – Edgar Allan Poe Window Display

  Welcome to the Wonderful World of Edgar Allan Poe This window display is full of fun, hand crafted, hand painted or collected items representing Edgar Allan Poe and his works, mainly “The Raven”. This is a photo heavy post of my creations inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s writings and his life.   Edgar Allan […]

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Hotel Chair meets Chalk Paint – Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest Geometric Entry

I am back with a fantastic hotel chair flip for my son’s teen room we have been working on adding things too this year.  This chair project was inspired by some art work I did for his room a couple of months ago and it was encouraged into my painting schedule by The Fab Furniture

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Embracing the Vintage Charm – Refinishing a Headboard and Footboard

Meet Renee! Isn’t she stunning? She has made me rethink converting my art studio into a studio/guest room just so I can keep her, LOL! Embracing the Vintage Charm   She started out looking so rough and beat up, but this headboard kept my attention the entire time I was at the yard sale where

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So honored… The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest July Winner

The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest is a contest held for furniture refinishes, painters and vintage lovers across the nation and possibly the world. So far the monthly completion (this is the third month) has grown to about 80 people and is still growing. Every month there is a new sponsor for the prize and supports

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Bursting with Color – Three Nesting Tables & an Octopus

Meet Oscar! An artist’s version of the Great Pacific (Red) Octopus   This set of nesting tables was screaming for something wonderful, colorful and opposite of the condition I found it in. I was challenged this month by The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest to create something with color. “Come On, Let Your Colors Burst!” was the theme

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Yard Sale Find Flipped to a Colonial Antebellum Home Inspired Dresser

Welcome everyone to my Colonial Antebellum inspired Dresser Flip. It began with this $20 dresser yard sale find. This 10 drawer find I thought was in fairly good condition aside from some deep scratches on the top that needed to be sanded out or filled. They were even kind enough to deliver it.   Once

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Jasper Cabinets Secretary Desk Furniture Flip with Chalk Paint and Shimmer

Hello my wonderful readers! I am very excited to show you my new pride and joy. I don’t know if I can part with her but I also don’t think the hubby will let me keep her. LOL! She is an entry to the “The Furniture Flippin’ Contest”! So leave me some love in the

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Dr. Seuss Illustrations Inspired Night Stand and Table – Hand Painted Chalk Paint

Hello Been busy this week working on some pieces that are Dr. Seuss inspired! I am having so much fun being brought back to my childhood. Reading books over and over… for visual reference of course. LOL! These are some Seuss–ified pieces all right! This first piece was done with Folk Art Chalk Paint –

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Illustrated 3D Rocking Chair – Chalk Painted Furniture Flip! Looks like it came right out of a book!

Hello Hello Readers! I am excited to share with you yet another Illustrated Chalk Painted piece of furniture. Done up in a cheerful color of yellow (the hand made Sunflower Chalk Paint mixed with Alamo White by Shabby Paints) and shaded in a Sunflower color. The line work was done in Licorice from Shabby Paints also.

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