9.20.2011

Quick Tip Tuesday #5

I can't believe I actually wrote this post, it didn't save, I lost it all, and now it.is.late = I.am.tired. So....
SUPER QUICK! :-)

When you would like to paint, stain, or glaze an item and have a small piece of hardware or whatnot that is difficult to remove or tape over, cover the area you do NOT want painted with petroleum jelly and it will wipe off as soon as your paint, stain, glaze, or whatever is dry.

EXAMPLE:



Just this week I used this technique on those tiny circles
 toward the outside of this French Writing Desk. It is where
the clips secure the front panel to the drawer box.
They were not comin' off!
Using petroleum jelly in this situation
definitely saved me some time and sanity.
Thank.You!


I hope this helps you whether it's furniture, decor, etc.
Let me know if you use this technique!



Here's to a great day!


~Anneke~

9.19.2011

French Writing Desk

Here it is! The French Writing Desk made beachy and breezy....



I am SO in love!




I used a layed brush technique on top.
ASCP in Old White alternating with a custom stain/glaze mix.




There's actually a little ASCP Duck Egg Blue under that thick middle part!
It wasn't looking how I'd hoped, so it stayed white. :-)




Some light distressing all around.




The original hardware worked nicely.




The desk tray was left untouched. This tray is AMAZING!




That's a little removeable pen/pencil holder toward the front.




It clips very securely into place.





Remember the before.....






The before wasn't bad, but I love the lighter look on the piece.
Here's my attempt at staging. :-)




SOLD

Dimensions are 58" long x 30" wide x 30"

Contact me for arrangements.




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On another note, here is the decoration me and the girls put together.
Simple, easy, fast.
Just leaves, my fall decor pinecones, and some sticks. :-)





I stenciled the coasters awhile back for my sister's bridal shower.
I need to make some more!!!




Haha! Not picture perfect, but a memory made.
The oldest call it the Stone Arch
from Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure....of course! Love that girl. :-D




I'm also working on reviving this sad chair.
It was from my Aunt to try and work a miracle.
It needed one too - it's a very strange randomly pieced chair.
I think it will look pretty cute when I'm done, even though still a bit rustic. ;-)



I hope your week is off to a great start!
If you get a chance, head over to Hyphen Interiors
where Kristy is featuring all of the projects that have used
her painted chair tutorial - including my Painted Pink Chair.
I LOVE Kristy's blog - so talented! Check it out.



See you tomorrow for Quick Tip Tuesday!


~Anneke~


























The DIY Show Off

French Desk Sneak Peak!

YEAH for Mondays!

I hope everyone had a great weekend and are ready for the official beginning of fall. The girls and I potted new flowers in the pots and gathered maple leaves for fall decorations - FUN!!! And I am super proud of my big sis who completed the 3-day 60 mile walk for Breast Cancer. You are an inspiration!  :-)

As for "work", I managed to have my own fun on the desk this weekend, soooooooooo.....

Here is a sneak peak for you of the French Desk...


AND



I've been trying to capture a beachy, coastal, relaxed look for this piece.

Final pictures posted later today! Yeah!!!

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What were you up to this weekend? Please do share!



~Anneke



9.15.2011

The French Desk...

So excited about a pretty French desk I picked up today. It's in REALLY great shape...I almost feel guilty doing anything to it.




What do you think? Ideas???

Available for presale.
Price is $225.



~Anneke~

And The Winner Is......

 

 

Brooke Lundquist!!!

 

Yeah!!! I'm SO excited for you!

You won the $50 Gift Certificate

to Kayla J Photography!

 


Here is what Brooke had to say (so sweet):

 

"You and your sis definitely have the creative genes! LOVE all of your work and Kayla is so talented too! I love how she is so natural with kids and can make even the youngest ones smile! You girls rock! :)"

 

Thank you Brooke and CONGRATULATIONS!

Kayla will be contacting you shortly to claim your certificate.

 

 

Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway -

we were SO close to adding those extra certificates

(maybe on the next one???)

Thank you for sharing and for all of your nice comments!

 

 

Have a GREAT day!

 

~Anneke~

 

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and clicked the generate button once.

Number 37 was the result and Brooke is the Winner - Congrats!



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    50. Jenn (L. Creations)
    51. Jenni Stearns
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