Surprise Birthday Gift for a Friend!!

I called this a "MIDNIGHT MIRACLE" because I started this yesterday afternoon for a Birthday Gift TODAY!

Having done this process before & knowing how it was going to turn out I was able to complete all the paint & artwork in just a few hours.  Now I'm waiting for the Top-Coat Varnish to dry for Transport this Afternoon!

I debated about putting the extra time & effort in the polka-dots underneath thinking no one would see them anyway ...until I took this photo from underneath looking UP!

This was an Old Childhood desk.  It now has a new life to be presented today for a Special Surprise Birthday Gift!!
A pretty surprise when drawers are opened with Dotted sides!  My signature distressed Stripe & Polka-Dot Legs!  Metallic Gold Trims the edge of the Table Top!

Decoupaged Drawer Fronts with Vintage Look Paper.  I also went through my Hardware-Morgue & found 2 Matching Antique Pulls that looked great on this piece.

A Light Breeze outside will Hopefully Dry the Varnish Quicker Today!



I found PICMONKEY.COM and am able to create neat collages of my work to post on Facebook and other places I feature my items to sell.  It's easy to use & helps organize many shots & angles of an item in ONE pic rather than having to download several. 

French Country Round Pedestal Kitchen Table

French Country Round Pedestal Kitchen Table
Measures 42" wide x 29" tall.
PRICE: $425
Beautiful Solid Oak table refinished in Dark Walnut color with a Pretty Old-White distressed Pedestal Base. 
It was an old Vintage table and is Heavy & Excellent quality.
Wonderful for your Kitchen / Breakfast room Area in your Home!
Fits 4 chairs around for dining.
Is even a nice starter table for a cozy apartment & something you'll keep for years for your home. 
You can also Find me on FACEBOOK!

Romeo & Juliet Chairs - Shabby Chic & Vintage!

The Romeo & Juliet Chairs
5 -Armless Side Chairs
& 1 Armchair
6-piece Set
Just: $700
Available for Purchase at Frou Frou Galore in Old Town Spring. 
We accept credit cards & also have 60-day Layaway.



Vintage Solid Wood redone with an Pretty Old White color, distressed & sealed with a hand-rubbed wax finish.
New cushions make the seats really yummy & comfortable to sit & the new fabric is divine!
Armchair is done in Contrasting color!

French Country Table & Chairs with Hutch! -Custom order makeover

A lady contacted me after seeing my french-country painted pieces online & asked if I would makeover her vintage finds.  She loved my combination of refinished dark stained wood along with my country-cream finish.  I was happy to take on her pieces which included a pedestal table with 5 chairs & a hutch.  I'm sharing with ya'll how they turned out & I hope you like the results! 
Congratulations Carrie & Greg on the purchase of your new home.

After a few minor repairs this piece was ready for its transformation.  After refinishing the top of the base chest, I decided to refinish the doors as well.  I thought it would "marry" the 2 pieces better & add more richness to their look.  I also painted the backing & insides of the top cabinet a shade darker for a subtle contrast.  I thought this would be a sharp look as I didn't want it to look like plain ol' kitchen cabinets.

Pretty with dishes!

The original hardware was fine so I just put everything back in place.

Ready for dishes & display pieces!

 

BEFORE

AFTER

5-CHAIRS were Redone in FRENCH-COUNTRY Style

The table top was refinished & stained dark & the base was hand-painted & finished with a lovely French Wax giving it a subtle satiny glow.  The owners have iron details in their home so I left the metal scrolled pieces original to the piece to go with their decor.
Thanks!! Carrie & Greg.

A Daughter's Gift

A lady contacted me after seeing my painted furniture online about painting a piece that had been in her family.  Her idea was to fix it up and pass it along to her daughter & present it to her in its new state as an adorable birthday gift in March.  Her daughter is quite small now but wanted to keep the vanity simple and classic in a Shabby-Chic style so that it will be a piece that she'll cherish at any age. I delightfully took on the project  and this is how it turned out! 
Thanks, Heather. Happy Birthday Savannah!

I used a classic Antique White color & buffed in a French Wax finish for a subtle shine.  Some of its color from oils & stains came through which added a nice Vintage Patina to the over-all look. I also added 4 new sparkling crystal knobs giving this old girl some new beauty.

Some gentle sanding & chipping added to the journey that this piece speaks.

Heather asked about replacing the mirrors which I recommended against.  The nice beveled edge and the silver antiquing was only earned through time which gave dignity & aged-charm to this old girl's new life and merely reflected of time's past.

Lettering in "Love" was added to this vanity as a subtle reminder & message of it's past and future.

BEFORE & AFTER (TO APPEASE THE MASSES!)

  

Slatey-Blue Side Table Pair

Refinished in a Slate-Blue with & Aged Patina French Wax Finish.  Striking Iron drawer pull was a perfect match to update it's look. Solid Oak Top was refinished to complete it's makeover. These are super-Solid..HEAVY!!.. Ready to go out the door now. You won't be disappointed if you need a sturdy table with a beautiful finish.

PRICE: $250 each or $450/pair 
W:23 1/2" x D:27 1/2" x T:20"

Contact me at txfaux@yahoo.com to take this home
or available for purchase at Frou Frou Galore in Old Town Spring!

Pair of Aged-Cream & Wood Provincial Side Tables

PAIR of Vintage 2-Level Provincial Side TablesGorgeous dark stained Wood top & drawer thats finished with a silky Laquer.
French-Country Cream Shabby Chic Finish, Vintage Look with Provincial Details.
Solid Wood and Original HardwarePRICE: $450 for the PAIR
Contact me at txfaux@yahoo.com to take these home!

Measures: 28" tall (tallest level) 16" tall (shortest level)
x 22" wide (side to side) x 20" deep

I refinished these for myself to use in an upstairs Guest Bedroom, but changed my mind and opted for small chests that gave me more storage.  I hated to part with these little Darlings!