Sunday, 31 March 2013

A QUICK MAKEOVER FOR DAD"S NEW HOME


A tired old chair with good bones  , in need of a change 

$9.99 at a local thrift store 


A QUICK UPHOLSTERY with some lovely masculine fabric 

The hardest part with taking out the upholstery nails inch by inch - must have been 50 


            Beautiful cane back with a handle on top for Dad  to move the chair 



Fleece fabric found at our local Thrift Store 


Total redo less than $15.00 


Saturday, 19 January 2013

CREEKSIDE COUNTRY HOME DECOR ADVENTURE

Yesterday I went an amazing Decor and Vintage store  in Abbotsford BC .
The shop is owned by Darcey and she is so welcoming and Friendly .
GUESS WHAT ??

Darcey  sells Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint & Waxes  

YEAH !!! 

LOOK WHAT I BOUGHT !!! 

                                   PAINT & WAX 

MY FAVOURITE Luckette green .

 I cant wait to get painting!!


THE PACKAGING IS AMAZING BY MISS MUSTARD SEED
IF YOU ARE IN THE AREA
Please drop in and see CREEKSIDE COUNTRY HOME DECOR
Say HI to Darcey
2547 Montvue Avenue
Abbotsford bc
604 859- 4194 

Wednesday, 24 October 2012

SEA Breeze Cabinet

THIS  Lovely Little cabinet was given to me by a friend for FREE

Oh How could I be so lucky ?? 

They were not wanting it anymore  :(

New Paint & a new modern drawer Pull !!
 FROM UNwanted to Wanted 

YEAH !! For me 


Last look at this Beauty !!


First Coat of Old White & Duck Egg  ASCP


Just wait for a second coat !!!

She is looking better already !!!


She is beautiful on the inside !!   and outside .

Have you Heard that before!!


Look at those curves !!


Removable  shelf 


New Black & White Drawer pull - SO cute Black button !!


Here she is ready for her new home!


SEA BREEZE CABINET 


THE Upholsters wife

Saturday, 20 October 2012

Happy Fall & Happy Painting !!

Happy Fall Everyone !!!

It was been so long time  since my last Post . School has started again and My Dad is not well and is in Hospital now !

2 large shows this fall & a possible 3rd . 

Some items I have tucked away , need to be  painted Soon !

                                               Now to find the time !! 

A lovely solid wood chair 


Sewing machine table with the Machine removed 


1920's Table 


Lovely Legs 


Odds & Ends in need of a good Sprucing up!!


1920's table 


Simple Yet Elegant !


More Items in need of a facelift!!


Donated by a friend to me to paint !! Cant wait .
NEW DRAWER PULLS !!


Vintage suitcase & Shelf 


AN Old Crate!!!


Spice rack needs an update!!


AND Finally My Sons End table he made in his Carpentry class


Upholsters wife

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

My New Business Card - A birthday present

For my birthday this year  , My sweet  Middle daughter designed a NEW BUSINESS CARD FOR THE UPHOLSTERS WIFE . A very Thoughtful and unique gift .
 
                            Here are the Beautiful Flowers from my Sweet Youngest Daughter .








Sunday, 16 September 2012

SEASIDE STRIPE BENCH - STILL HOLDING ON TO SUMMER !

A SOLID ,BUT NOT SO NICE LOOKING WOODEN  BENCH

1 COAT OF OLD WHITE ASCP 

TAPED OFF MY STRIPES WITH PAINTER TAPE 
                       CUSTOM MADE GREY - ASCP OLD WHITE AND GRAPHITE
FUN PART -PEELING OFF THE TAPE 

STARTING TO DISTRESS SHOWING THE GRAIN 

WAXED & BUFFED
 THE UNDER SIDE OF THIS SOLID BENCH 

REST A WHILE!!

DISTRESSED TO A OLD WORLD FINISH 

ONE LAST PICTURE !