Furniture Debut: Willow

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TGIF!  Agree? I finally have a debut for you! This is Willow… Willow This desk was a little ugly duckling in its original state with a laminated top and thick, outdated scroll woodwork that you all know I don’t care for. But – it is extremely solid with good bones and that is all that matters in the … [Read more...]

Beach Access – Here’s Your Sign

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We have made it halfway through the week! How is your weather holding up?  Ours has been nothing but spectacular.   70’s and 80’s.  Another way we measure great weather here?  No baseball rainouts! And we have had none.  - knock on wood - Soon, it will be summer and that means summer excursions.  … [Read more...]

The Intrigue Of The Deconstructed Chair

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Hey! Today we are talking about deconstruction. Is it not interesting how something that is stripped down to its skivvies (so to speak) is considered a form of art? Design art. Deconstruction has been around for the past decade in high-end design – perhaps longer, but since I’m not part of the high-end … [Read more...]

Found Furniture: A General Store Treasure From The Early 1900’s

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Good Monday morning! I hope you had a great Mother’s Day weekend.  We had baseball both days but the kids came over after Joey’s game yesterday to make me dinner, dessert and surprise me with a second set of these lockers that I so desperately wanted.  I love them – and the kids too.  In lieu of a furniture … [Read more...]

Stunning Black & Yellow Interior Designs With Inexpensive Style Starters!

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Good morning, It is sunny and beautiful and those two words make me think of yellow. I have always been a yellow fan with both design and fashion.  I use muted yellow tones in my house, but if you want to really talk yellow – with a whole lot of black thrown in - then I have just the thing for you today. … [Read more...]

20 Views Of Vintage Linens

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Good morning, Have you noticed how vintage linens, or linens inspired by vintage designs, are dominating the market right now? Home textiles are eye candy, especially those with history.  The fibers in old linens have broken down over and over again to create a feel that you cannot replicate with new, even though you … [Read more...]

A Peek Inside The Barn

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Hey there - The barn sale is over and I’m still tired, ergo no Monday post yesterday.  I have a  piece of furniture that has been sitting all week waiting for its debut but I had an issue with the hardware and I’m trying to fix that.  Ahhhh…the joys of partnering vintage furniture with new hardware.  It can be … [Read more...]

Business & The BFF

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Hey there – Well, another week has come and gone and this one was a blur.  So much done.  So much to do. So much going on. In addition to all of my furniture and projects this week, I have been getting some Turnstyle Vogue branding business taken care of. Just in time for the BFF  – the Barn & Field … [Read more...]

DIY: Coastal Patina Paint Treatment Tutorial

How to get an aged patina that reflect coastal colors using paint and dry brushing techniques.

Last week I showed you a mirror that I had updated with a patina paint treatment. Hmm…that sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? Update….patina.   Well, today I’ll show you the steps to get this same finish.  I wasn’t able to take tutorial pics when I did the mirror so today I’m … [Read more...]

DIY: How To Turn A Picture Frame Into A Mirror Using Nothing But Paint!

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Note: If you see anything pin-worthy, simply hover over the upper right corner of the picture and a "Pin It" button will appear!   Good morning, Today I’m showing you a fun project for picture frames that you may not use anymore. Why not turn it into a mirror? I have had two of these frames in a box for … [Read more...]