FUN Fall DISPLAY with an OLD TRUNK

This Neat OLD TRUNK
is Available at Frou Frou Galore
Just: $140
I had alot of fun with my new Halloween Loot decorating this piece into a Show-Stopping Display!

Redone & sealed to protect the Vintage Patina of this beautiful trunk!
Wooden tray has been finished to seal in the Age!
Such a Vintage Charmer!
Just think if you attach some neat heavy castors or bun feet ...Great to make into a coffee or side table
or even just open it up & admire it for an accent piece.

Off the Beaten Path!

I have a morning route of places I go in search of the old, vintage, disgarded, broken-down & used up. 
Heading into Tomball town that morning I took a short-cut which took me back behind a strip-center of shops where they keep the dumpsters & other back-ally stuff. As I was quickly driving thru trying to get to where I really needed to go I spotted something up ahead.  As I got closer I saw it was 4 chairs.  I got out & quickly inspected them for anything I wouldn't want to be trapped in my vehicle with.  They were pretty dirty but I discovered that the frames were SOLID and that the chairs were surprising HEAVY!!
It took me a while to finally get to them as I wasn't really inspired by their style & the seats needed to be completely redone.  I took them apart & threw away the old seats.  A friend of mine cut & gave me wood to rebuild the seats & I purchased 4 new cushions for the seats. 
After some Painting & Recovering with some Ralph Lauren fabric I already had, this is how they turned out!

4-Solid Pine Chairs
SOLD!! /  Frou Frou Galore in OLD TOWN SPRING!

Rustic Burnished-Red Pedestal Table

Burnish Red Pedestal Table
Hand-Rubbed French Wax Finish with Aged Coloring.
It's a simple table but the colors add a casual richness to it & the castors along with the distressed top make it so darn functional! Its split for a leaf but did not come with it.
Measures 42" across & 29" tall.
PRICE:  $380
Contact me at txfaux@yahoo.com or is
available for Purchase at Frou Frou Galore in Old Town Spring!

I had a hard time capturing the true color along with the dark rich brown patina that was hand rubbed into the finish.
First of all I'm working with a camera thats at least 10years old!..I took several shots so you can see for yourself.  It's actually a tricky piece because sometimes the color looks bold & rich while at other times as the sun changes in my house the color looks more subtle and "cognacy".

This table was not made with a Varnish or Stain Finish.. I poured layer after layer of stripper & the finish didn't even budge.  I figured out that this sucker was coated in plastic!!.. are you kidding me??!! yes, PLASTIC!!  I had to power-sand with like 40 grit to literally burn thru rubber!  This actually created a unique "butcher-blocky" look & then when I stained it, it reminded me of when you take a torch to wood to give it a dark "charry" rustic look. So it actually grew on me & I think it looks GReaT!

I can see this table going in someone's GameRoom or would make a Pretty Kitchen Table with dark chocolate walls possibly a Bachelor's table that even the ladies would adore. A perfect starter table for small space or apartment even.  Just think if you brought it to the office..a nice workspace & place to meet at.  Can easily be pushed over to the side or rearranged.

American Beauty.. A Chest that will Steal your HEART!

"American Beauty" made by American Mastercrafters
A Vintage, Solid Wood Chest with Striking details making it a Statement piece!
Can be used in Entryway, Bedside, Flatscreen, Sideboard in pied-a-terre ...a piece you'll have for years!
D:20" x W: 3ft x T:34"
PRICE: $525
Contact me at txfaux@yahoo.com or Available in Old Town Spring at Frou Frou Galore!

This chest was so stunning all around that it called for a Brocade Medallion hand-painted in metallics!

This piece came with shiney brass drawer pulls.  I went through my box of salvaged goodies and put together miss-matched vintage relics with a time-worn rusty patina.  They just add even more character to the piece making it look worldly & traveled.

Brushed gold details

 

BEFORE & AFTER (to appease the masses! :)

AMERICAN BEAUTY!

 

Art Deco Entertaining Bar Cabinet

Swanky Entertaining Cabinet. Perfectly fits glassware on the shelves. And just think if you added a couple of shelves of the left side to store-display liquor bottles & shelf at the bottom for wine storage.
PRICE: $625
T: 4FT x D:16" x W:29"
Contact me at txfaux@yahoo.com 
or Available at the Frou Frou Galore Shop in Old Town Spring!

I was told that the wood is "Exotic".  This looks like a one-of-a-kind piece even back in it's day.  I imagine it was made by a woodworking artisan seeing how detailed the woodgraining is along with the creativity that went into the piece using off-set hardware on the front and the art-deco styled design down the front doors.

The doors open to display a neoclassic angel design from Robert Adams (neoclassic architect)

The hardware is all original to this piece.  It does have a locking mechanism but is missing its key.

I found that it was easier to strip the entire piece & when I did I found that the top had alot of detail & character. Even though it had a little veneer chipping it was still too lovely to paint over.

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!

CROCO-PRINT Coffee / Cocktail Table

Metallic Croco Print Coffee / Cocktail Table
Hand-Painted in Deep Rich Red-Leather with Crocodile Print in Shades of Golds & Deep Copper
The print shimmers & changes as you look at it at different angles
Edge & Base of Table in Distressed-Rubbed Black Painted Finish.
Double Pedestal Base with Feet Capped in Brass
This is an Antique Piece of SOLID Maple .. HEAVY!!
MEASURES: 5ft 1" Long x 2 ft" wide x 16" TALL
PRICE: $425
Contact me at txfaux@yahoo.com or
available for purchase at Frou Frou Galore in OLD TOWN SPRING



Table with No Accessories

Brass Foot Caps & Heavy Double Pedestal Base

This is How it could Look in YOUR HOME!

ANTIQUED PEWTER SIDE / ACCENT TABLE

Metallic Pewter Accent / Side Table / Night Stand
Vintage Solid Wood Piece Painted in Sexy Pewter.
Aged with an Antiquing Glaze.
Nice Oak Top Refinished with Dark Stain & Silky Lacquer Finish.
Vintage Hardware Accents this stunning piece.
MEASURES: 26" tall x 26" wide x 16" deep
PRICE: $275
Contact me at txfaux@yahoo.com 

Newly Refinished Dark Oak Top

Striking Details & Hardware

Lots of Open Storage for Magazines & Books

Easily Accessed Drawer for Odds & Ends or Personal Items