One of my first painted furniture pieces

Here’s a photo of a night table I purchased at a yard sale on the way to visit my mother several years ago. It's one of my first painted pieces. It’s made by Dixie Furniture and is a well-made solid heavy piece. I like the clean lines of it.

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Found Goodies

Found Goodies!! I left my day job in a rush to check on an American Drew chest I had seen the day before and it was less than 2” too wide to fit into my SUV so I had to leave without it. I bought a few great accessories, but I left without the chest and so disappointed!!! I just could not stop thinking about this chest, so I told a friend of mine about the mishap. He said, no problem, I will pick it up for you. OMG!!! Now another hurdle, is it still there? And “yes”…..there she sat waiting for me to bring her home!!! So, one more painting project added to the list!! I know it probably sounds crazy, but I am so happy I got this chest!! I can see her transformation in my mind and hopefully it will be as beautiful in real life when I finish!! Ha

Always need accessories!!!

I have been working on accessory items the past week and taking them to Southern Estates Antiques to decorate my space and you can tell I am a newbie at this……I totally forgot to take pictures. DA!! I have so many things in the store and not a single picture to show you. Sorry!!! I am going back in the next few days and maybe I won’t be so distracted this time and I will take a pictures to show you. I found a very old piece of imported china and another one that was popular in the 50’s, so I started looking around for old crystal candle sticks so I could make cake plates. I lucked up and found enough to make several different styles and sizes. Lots of fun!! I also have made the ever popular Southern “Redneck wine glasses”. My brother had to take several back home with him!!! Conversation pieces if nothing else!! Haha

All "one of a kind" shabby chic furniture for sale locally at Southern Estates Antiques located at 415 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC

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New Year .....New Changes

Hello everyone!!! I have not been on here in a while. It’s hard to believe 2012 is here. I have added a few new pieces to the mix. New year….new changes for me. I have decided, with the advice of Barb Blair at “Knack” to move my furniture family to Southern Estates Antiques located at 415 Mauldin Road Greenville, SC 29605 (864) 299-8981. They are open 7 days a week for your convenience, so go check it out. Now I can have my garage back and actually have enough room for my car and room to work on future projects. I finished Hope and here’s a photo of her. I was in a hurry as usual and I forgot to show you inside the drawers, so I'll just tell you. She is totally green on the inside. These are not great photo's but my plans are to take more photo's this weekend and I will post asap!!! I also would like for you to meet Marcel and Marceline. They have a Moroccan vibe to me. Maybe it’s because of the vibrant colors. All of my furniture is available for purchase locally at Southern Estates Antiques 7 days a week and can also be purchased directly through me.

Happy Wednesday for me

Otis went through his surgery this morning and is doing fine. Better than me!! I’ve been a nervous wreck. I pick him up at 11:30 and rush to get him home and settled and back to work. I have been busy making Christmas ornaments for my friends in between trips to the vet, painting furniture, day job, and taking care of my mother. Wow, not enough time!!! Oh, I had a last minute change for Hope, so she will be delayed a few more days. She's worth the wait.

Hope and a prayer for Christmas

Here’s a peek at Hope. I will tell you her new color is grey and white. I love any vintage furniture on castors. She will be for sale by Thursday. My mind is not on furniture right now but Otis, my Boston terrier. I had to take him to the vet Saturday and it was not good news. He will have to be operated on before the first of the year. He is 10 years old and I am so worried about him making it through this operation, that it has made me crazy all weekend!! He has been with me since he was six weeks old, so as far as I am concerned, he is my child. Prayer is a very powerful thing, so if you are reading this, please, please say a prayer for Otis asking God to let him be okay!! Debra