10 Furniture Faves from 2012

It is New Year’s Eve and time to say goodbye to 2012. 

It has been a busy year full of paint, DIY projects, tablescapes, ideas and reflections.  Since I already showed you 15 of my most popular DIY projects from 2012, today it is time to look back at some of my furniture favorites of the year.

Campagne

This hutch was huge, heavy and atrociously done in gold and some type of “brown wash.”  I immediately knew I wanted to turn it into a French country piece, hence the name (which means French countryside.) Some of the transformation included removing the glass shelves and panels and replacing them with pallet wood and wire.  You’ll have to go see the transformation to appreciate it.

Prairie

I have a soft spot for this little serpentine dresser and the painting technique that created that faux natural wood strip in the middle of the drawers.

North Powder

I altered this antique secretary by removing the door below and exposing the shelves.  The door is now a chalkboard perched on top.  The winter white paint also brightened it up a lot from its original finish.

Phoenix

This dresser has a unique color palette that includes some blues and greens.

Tillamook

This hutch required a lot of work to change its look from ugly 80’s to farmhouse cool.  No more scrolls and curves.  Just country chunky. 

Sandbar

A mid mod piece that took on a life at the beach.

Reflection

This antique dresser is part paint and part stain.  I did it as a donation for American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life auction.

Apple Barn

One of my favorites.  I rarely do red but loved the combination of the deep red hue and ebony waxes that I used to create that barn look in a piece of furniture.  This was another piece that “required” a little scroll removal to the the look it has now.

Shady Cove

I wish you could see the entire transformation this little vanity went through. It was in such sorry shape – even the bottom was falling out.  After many hours of repair and cosmetic touches, it turned into a beauty.

The Willett

 Not a drop of paint on this collector’s piece.  It is all stains in different colors and I loved how it turned out! 

Now that the holiday season is coming to an end, it is time to get back out into the shop and get my paint on.  I have a little table and dresser to do first for a couple of clients and then I will be focusing on getting pieces ready for a big Barn Sale that is coming up in May.  

Hope you all have fun tonight – however you choose to celebrate.  Stay safe and we will see you next year!

Be inspired,

Linking to:

MONDAY
Cowgirl Up! at Crafty Texas Girls
Get Your Craft On – Today’s Creative Blog
Metamorphosis Monday
Home Stories A To Z
Thrifty Decor Chick - First Monday of Every Month

TUESDAY

DIY By Design
Project Queen
Tip Junkie
My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Elizabeth & Co.
Not Just A Housewife
Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
House of Grace – Twice Owned Tuesday
A Stroll Through Life
WEDNESDAY
Primitive and Proper
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Restore Interiors
domestically speaking: power of paint party
THURSDAY
From My Front Porch To Yours
The Brambleberry Cottage
No Minimalist Here – Open House Party
 Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps On The Porch   
My Repurposed Life
beyond the picket fence
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Creek Cottage
house of hepworths 
36th avenue

FRIDAY

Southern Hospitality – Thrifty Treasures
Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence
Miss Mustard Seed
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Freckled Laundry
Tater Tots and Jello
stuff and nonsense

SATURDAY

Funky Junk Interiors
The DIY Showoff
Be Different Act Normal
SUNDAY

Debbiedoo’s
Sisters of the Wild West – Sister Sunday Link Party
Nifty Thrifty Things
Under The Table And Dreaming
Simply Klassic Home

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