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| Sold. |
Come see it today at Galeria CTR 2058 W Chicago.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
1950s Dinette Set!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Vintage Chicago Poster Series
Hi friends,
Today I wanted to share a new series of upcycled furniture we have been working on. I had a few tables with damaged tops that needed some sort of fun update. I love all the ideas I've seen lately on Pinterest adding old maps to table tops. Instead of maps we thought it would be fun to give a shout out to our awesome city of Chicago and use vintage tourism posters. These pieces when from blah to unique-ly Chicago.
Here are the first two finished pieces:
I have a few other posters waiting, so watch for more to come...
Today I wanted to share a new series of upcycled furniture we have been working on. I had a few tables with damaged tops that needed some sort of fun update. I love all the ideas I've seen lately on Pinterest adding old maps to table tops. Instead of maps we thought it would be fun to give a shout out to our awesome city of Chicago and use vintage tourism posters. These pieces when from blah to unique-ly Chicago.
Here are the first two finished pieces:
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| Before: Nice lines, but abused. |
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| Black Lacquer added. |
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| Finished with the "Chicago Has Everything" poster. $129.99 |
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| Here's #2 before: Nice wood, but boring |
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| Finished black metallic paint, lacquer, and Vintage Transportation Poster. $99.99 |
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Shabby Chic Anyone?
Today I was noticing how many beautiful, feminine pieces we have in the store right now. I decided to showcase all the Shabby Chic splendor we have going on.
Told you, a lot of shabby chic-ness. Check back for more soon! Thanks everyone.
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| 169.99 |
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| Kitchen table 289.99 |
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| pickled side table 49.99 |
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| Mirror: repair in progress |
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| Child's cradle 39.99 |
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| sold |
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| Original ice chest: sold |
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| Desk: in progress |
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| sold |
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| sold |
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| sold |
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| Trunks 39.99 |
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| 169.99 |
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| Vintage frames sold |
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| Lamp table 59.99 |
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Dresser Upcycle!
Sorry I have been away for awhile, I was busy entering a new decade. But it's been treating me well so far so I'm ok with turning another year older and wiser.
In the midst of parties and presents, I just finished a dresser make-over for a friend. I learned some things, and I decided to be a giver and share with you all.
The project: a cherry wood Bassett dresser. It was solid, but definitely needed some new life.
My client wanted a rich, gray color for the dresser, and, as luck would have it, I had just found some grey enamel paint in the oops section of my favorite, neighborhood hardware store. Fortuitous? I think so.
I have been doing a lot of shabby chic, vintage-y type effects lately, but that wasn't her thing. We were going for a more modern, clean look.
First thing to go, that dated hardware. I switched the pulls out for brushed brass knobs. I patched the holes with plastic wood, drilled a new hole on each drawer, and then primed and painted the fronts. That was the easy part.
To get a strong, protective seal over the enamel, I decided to use lacquer. Thinking spray lacquer sounded like a great, fast way to cover the dresser, I purchased a few bottles. (I should have known, spray bottles and I do not get along) After reading the directions and putting the first coat down I was not pleased. There were several slumps and runs in the lacquer, even after my very thin coat.
I tried to sand down the problem areas and spray again, but again I was not getting the smooth finish I needed. So after another trip the hardware store I picked up some brush on lacquer. Such a difference in the finish!
Here's the finished product. Much improved on the original.
In the midst of parties and presents, I just finished a dresser make-over for a friend. I learned some things, and I decided to be a giver and share with you all.
The project: a cherry wood Bassett dresser. It was solid, but definitely needed some new life.
My client wanted a rich, gray color for the dresser, and, as luck would have it, I had just found some grey enamel paint in the oops section of my favorite, neighborhood hardware store. Fortuitous? I think so.
I have been doing a lot of shabby chic, vintage-y type effects lately, but that wasn't her thing. We were going for a more modern, clean look.
First thing to go, that dated hardware. I switched the pulls out for brushed brass knobs. I patched the holes with plastic wood, drilled a new hole on each drawer, and then primed and painted the fronts. That was the easy part.
To get a strong, protective seal over the enamel, I decided to use lacquer. Thinking spray lacquer sounded like a great, fast way to cover the dresser, I purchased a few bottles. (I should have known, spray bottles and I do not get along) After reading the directions and putting the first coat down I was not pleased. There were several slumps and runs in the lacquer, even after my very thin coat.
I tried to sand down the problem areas and spray again, but again I was not getting the smooth finish I needed. So after another trip the hardware store I picked up some brush on lacquer. Such a difference in the finish!
Here's the finished product. Much improved on the original.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
January Sale Items
Hi everyone,
We have a ton of new inventory and with a small store, it's time to make some room. All of the pieces listed here are 20% off! That's like no tax, plus 10% off. So come grab them while they're here.
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| sold |
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| SOLD |
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| sold |
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| 380 for the set |
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| 169.99 |
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| SOLD |
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| SOLD |
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| 26.99 |
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| sold |
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| 89.99 |
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Stenciled Kitchen Table Upcycle
Drop leaf tables keep on finding their way into the shop and I keep finding them new homes. They are such a great space saver which is important in this neighborhood. So here is another stenciling makeover for your viewing pleasure.
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| Before and After Shot |
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| We used some wood glue and clamps to strengthen the separated pieces. |
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| A new stencil to try out! |
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| The paint is Martha Stewart Rainforest if anyone likes it. It was a score from the oops section! |
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| I added some Polyshades to the top and legs to protect the paint and give the table some shine. |
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| Isn't the turquoise a nice contrast to the cherry wood? The wood stain enhanced the paint color as well. |
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| A steal for $200. Get it while it's still here. |
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