Gimmee a piece of that Chocolate Bar

It took a couple days for the multiple coats of sealant to dry before popping in the drawers. Nothing worse than having your paint ripped off in spots by a hard contact.

And, actually this "Chocolate" also has quite a bit of Umber in it. (Which is one of my most favorite colors.) The Umber became much more distinct when placed near this rug for the shot. A fabulous metallic shag rug with this...Oh MAN!! There are so many style directions you could go here.

Now, isn't it just the cutest little cabinet, and so understated? It's going to be tough to let this one go. Like usual. This, in all reality was first built and designed as a dresser complete with a mirror. But, I'll convert a dresser of this sort to a buffet every time.

9 Brown Drawers, no more no less

Freshly sealed

Nearly perfectly behaved little soldiers waiting to perform their duties (oh look, there's always one out of formation . . . ;)

For the completed buffet picture I'm waiting for the multiple coats of sealant to dry before drawers go back in and shooting. There were so many ways this could have been painted. I almost did 2 drawers in a chartreusey green while leaving the gray consistent on all drawers and probably leaving the top of every drawer the chocolate brown color (above the pulls.) I finally decided to go with the straight chocolate so that the owners will have more latitude when choosing new bedding etc.

I don't care what anyone says, now that's a sexy leg

Close-up detail Buffet leg

This will be the last time you'll see these drawers empty

Painted with the gray trim in the pull area of the drawer. Next Chocolate Brown on the faces. 9 drawers all total.

Buffet workover

The buffet is my absolute favorite piece of furniture. And, I do LOVE furniture! Super functional, can be used in just about every room in the house- if there's room. And, they're really great for display. You can just imagine how much this little jewel set me back-Ha! I'm looking for a companion piece to it but they're getting kindof scarce. This one is in great shape, all the drawers pull easily and smoothly. I'm using the original hardware and painted them Equestrian Brown (a great brown from Krylon) but am lacking one handle. (not shown with handles- but I probably will post a "want ad" here at some point because I'm still looking for that one handle!) (oh and PS- this isn't the one I referred to a few days ago.- That one's chocolate colored and more atomic in style. LOVE it too!)

Chippy Buffet

I'm going to get a better picture of this but this is all I can find right now. (I've got to get better about organizing my photos.) Note the additional distressing - now that's what I love. Just click on the picture to get a better close up of the deats.

This is why I love reworking furniture

Oh duh! I've done something else to this and didn't show the picture- now I'm looking for the picture.

Momma's Little Dynamo

Finally stopped raining so I could uncover this and snap it. Can't bring it in until something else goes out. Fortunately the piece that's going out is almost done. But I love it too! I got it bad, real bad. (Wish the picture were more focused for ya. New sony and I'm having trouble with the FOCUS - of all things!)

Today I'll be spending the day at Treasures of the Heart working on display. Lots of really fun bird stuff came in so that will be fun. I'll get pictures.

My dear friend Tonia Davenport invited me to work on a collaborative jewelry project for sale on Etsy. Proceeds will go to A place to Bark- a non-profit organization working to help abused and homeless dogs. Bernie Berlin owns this endeavor and you will never meet a bigger saint. This gal does the down and dirty work of it all. Her spirit, well she is incredible.

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I'll be working on a few step outs for a project that's been done for a few months now. "Coffee Rings Apron" Sharon from Krylon told me it's going to be in this is magazine: Today’s Creative HomeArts, the largest circulation craft magazine. However, you won’t find it on the newsstands. It’s sold as a part of a club membership, and only club members receive the magazine. But do check out the website though, it's very active.

I'll be posting pictures from the latest techniques class soon. Pam took the class again and brought us the finished project from the last class. She is inspiring, I'm so glad she's in the neighborhood. (check out her Bead Mecca site on the left sidebar) I gotta run now- Hugs to all my shy friends.

and a Swoon Worthy Award goes to. . .

I thought this little sewing machine was so great and the little drawered cabinet ok- but what could the drawers hold with all the mechanics of the sewing machine underneath? I decided to investigate and look! How cute is that!?!?! Comes complete with it's own little chair for the comfort and satisfaction of the seamstress...what a sweet (sewing) notion.

Of course the "Jetco" (makes you think Jetsons doesn't it.) radio doesn't work. I lifted the table top/lid (unattached for some reason- seriously, it was) and the dust inside suggested that the radio didn't work- and probably hadn't for some time although a plug and cord were intact and in very good condition. And, ya never know ?? I should've plugged it in anyway cuz I like to live on the edge.