Victoria's Secret Boudoir Style in PAINT!

French Boudoir Side Table
Stunning in a sexy pink the color of Raspberry LipStick!  Hand-Painted in Highlights of Brushed Gold.
Measures 23" tall x 17" deep x 16" wide
Price: $165
Available for Purchase at the Shop! Frou Frou Galore in Old Town Spring

Some Super cool wall hangings that were made from Vintage sconces that I spray-painted in a glossy bright red. I fastened them to some cabinet doors that I got from my friend Clemente over at Texas Crown & Millwork.. I love to get his Trash!  Then did all the hand-painted details in Lipstick colors of Red & Pink.
The striped hanging at the top was also a cabinet door from him that I painted with chalkboard paint & added the hooks & crystal knobs for a neat message board that kids can hang towels on or can hang your accessories.

Color-Matched to the Victoria's Secret Gift Box.
Gotta LOVE that!! xoxo

Fun with Polka Dots!

I've been working in some more vibrant colors and having a little fun being creative.

I had an old brass chandelier that came out of one of these track homes around here along with some "ho-hum" plain old windsor chairs. 

Take a look at what I did and enjoy the magic!

The 3 Chairs are $85 each & the Chandelier is $160
All of these items are available at my new Shop called
Frou Frou Galore in Old Town Spring!
It's a Crafters MarketPlace so it's chock-full of talent from all the people that create & sell their things.
I wouldn't have known about this place if it weren't for a fellow blogger & person who appreciates all things homemade at
Farmhouse Porch, thanks! Lindsey.

Extra Extra.. Read all About it.. Paper Dresser!

Fantastic Paper Dresser
Hand-Painted Shabby & Chippy in an Antique White with Vintage Looking Paper on the Drawer Fronts. 
Drawers have been Sealed to protect that Wonderful Paper.
Vintage Looking Glass Knobs are perfect for this Antique Oak Charmer with 4 Drawers.
Great for a Hallway Accent Piece, Guest Bedroom or addition to a child's room.  Oh, & it does have a locking mechanism on the top drawer but is missing the key.

Measurements - 3ft Tall x 16 1/2" Deep x 29" Wide
Price:  $320
Contact me at: txfaux@yahoo.com or Available for Purchase in OLD Town Spring at
Frou Frou Galore Shop

I couldn't decide what to do with this little dresser until I saw this fantastic paper at the craft store. 
 I loved the antique-iness that the paper already had.  Old news ads..layered old typewriter font.. just really Cool!

I've had this piece done for several weeks now & was just waiting for the Vintage-Looking glass knobs that I like to use on the Antique-Makeovers to get it in.  I was at the store today & they finally restocked! .. I snatched up every one of these & quickly rushed home to put together the finished look.  So Excited to share...

Painted the sides in a Chalky distressed Black.  The the drawer fronts so much Character that the plain white sides looked just that...Plain.

Nothing is Normal or Easy with any Make-Over that I do.  Every piece has "baggage" and some problems I have to troubleshoot and this one was no different.  The dresser was old & needed lots of cleaning up so I painted the drawers inside & OUT.  I slide the nice clean drawers back in their place, anxious to see the progress & guess what??.. STUCK!!  I finally got them all out & because they slide wood-on-wood I took my trusty side kick (Power Sander) & zipped all the paint off, then waxed all those spots by rubbing canning/jelly wax that you can get at the grocery store.  I am happy to report that all that worked!

Chippy distressed top with accent piece along back to tie in the sides.
BEFORE & AFTER BELOW

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.

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!)