Posh Poppy

Exciting news alert! My two fabulous friends, Jessica and Candice, are starting a new boutique/art show called Posh Poppy. Woohoo! A cute new boutique! Thats what I said. Because my secret dream for when I grow up is to have my own shop someday, I decided to be brave and ask if I could put some furniture in their first show to get my feet wet. They graciously allowed me to be a vendor. I don't think I've ever been a vendor before! The Fine House, Vendor. Has a nice ring to it, no? The first show will be held Friday and Saturday November 13th & 14th from 10am to 6pm in a beautiful model home in Salem. Over the next little while I'll be previewing some of the stuff I'm getting ready to take, such as this little sweetie pie:I've affectionately named her Frenchy. She's got storage, she's got style and she makes a statement!I've got lots of stuff in store (if I can get it all ready...) Big stuff, little stuff and inbetween stuff. So mark the weekend of Nov. 13-14 on your calendar and come check out the The Fine House at Posh Poppy!

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Thanks Aunt Paige:)

A Cute Girl's Dresser :)

My adorable friend asked me to redo her dresser and night stand. Here is a before of the awesome, solid wood pieces. Notice the used-to-be awesome flowers:
She wanted an antique white finish with glaze and distressing. This is what she got:

As aways, I feel like the pictures don't do the furniture justice. The glaze and distressing don't show up a ton in them, but I really thought they turned out beautifully. I used a gloss poly to give them some sparkle, which I like a lot with a distressed piece. She wanted to pick out some new hardware and I can't wait to see a picture with it, hint hint!

Thanks Rachelle and Cody! I hope you love it!

And A Cherry on Top

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The red and white Cherry Table is all fun and smiles. It positively oozes happiness! The pedestal table is finished in white with a shabby black rub through and lots of distressing. It measures 42" in diameter and is 30" tall. It comes with four solid wood chairs refinished in cherry red, also with a black rub through. The true funness of this set makes an appearance on every chair seat, where the numbers 1-4 are hand painted, just for a little somethin' extra.

The size of the Cherry Table makes it perfect for a breakfast nook, but I also think it would make the best ever game table! In fact people, had I a finished basement with a family room and/or playroom Cherry would not be for sale. When I look at her I have warm fuzzy visions of Monopoly and craft projects and maybe even a little homework...so I am officially passing the vision on to you in the form of an awesome deal!

$150

makes her your very own happy:)

The Thrill of the Hunt

Last Saturday I had just a little taste, and now I'm forever addicted. I attended my very first Estate Auction and I'll never be the same again. I love thrift store furniture, and a good garage sale find that can be fixed up is pretty fun. But there was just something about

nonchalantly waving my number in the air and winning that little gem on which I had my eye...

This was just one of my Auction Beauties. Is there even a word to describe how much I adore this canvas seed sack? I don't know. I just know it was love at first sight. You probably all think I'm as nutty as the nice elderly lady sitting next to me did when I bid on it. (Incredulously, I was the only bidder. No. That is not a sign. There was something wrong with everyone else there.) Do I know or care if this is a vaulable vintgage find? Nope. Although that would be cool. I don't even care if its still mass-produced by the thousands somewhere in Clover Land. It just comes back to the love. I love the colors, I love the print, I love the texture of the canvas.
I also love the back.

I might perhaps be crazy, but I don't care. My heart was actually racing when the auctioneer assistant put it in my hot little hand. I have big plans of cuteness for this bag - just you wait.

Mable, Mable, Set the Table...

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Thanks Kat!

Ok. The After.

She may be an old country girl but with an updated color combination to play up her modern side, she's no Plain Jane. For the Fantabulous Mable Table, its all in the details:

Turned Legs

Carving

Lots of Dimension

You've heard me say before that I love Black and White. Well now I'm only falling deeper. Measuring 66 1/2" long x 41 1/2" wide by 30" high the Mable Table is solid wood refinished in black with a khaki glaze that brings out all her gorgeous curves. To keep Mable really family friendly, I left the table top deliciously distressed and highlighted with glaze. Now little hands that leave their mark- sometimes permanently-will just add to her awesome character and uniqueness. Of course I gave her generous amounts of poly for protection and a little sparkle.

Mable is sans a leaf.

The Mable Table comes with six solid wood chairs-three Carved-Back and three Windsor. All six chairs were refinished in cream paint with a mocha glaze that totally compliments their color without being too harsh. They have a little extra distressing, revealing one or two secret layers.

The Mable Table has a great sense of playfulness because there is no set way to put it together. Alternate the chairs. Put one kind on one side and the other across. Mix it up however. It always looks great! And the best part? Its a one of a kind-no one else has this table.

Just Reduced!

$400

*Post Script*

Like the Big Stripe Rug? Durable, wipe-able, super cute painted canvas. $75

Sneak Preview...

Before :
Stay tuned tomorrow for the amazing after . Tomorrow. I promise.

Show and Tell (Not Show and Sell ) :)

For today's show and tell I brought this scrumptious, Chunky Chalkboard to share:

As black and white (or cream, actually) is fast becoming my favorite color combination, a chalkboard like this seems like pure, yummy eye candy. Plus, it embodies all my other favorites. A little chipped, a little distressed, a little glazed. Isn't it just perfect in all it's gorgeous imperfection?

Unfortunately, this one isn't for sale, exactly. Tyler's company is having a charity auction and he thought it would be a great idea for "us" to contribute something from {The Fine House}. Situations like this always cause me great stress and produce lots of self-second-guessing, though I'm sure that's not the correct way to express it. So, after much hemming and hawing the Chunky Chalkboard is the lucky pick. I sincerely hope that it tickles someone's fancy and can contribute a small part to someone in need.

*As for more lovely merchandise, I have some great stuff up my sleeve, preparing for a big reveal. The next few days may hold a sneak peek...