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...

Sold!

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...

Refinished Dining Set

Yes, it's been quite a long while since I had any super-fabulous thing to post (or anything at all to post) but I have been working like a busy little bee this summer. I Just finished a dining set for a client who wanted a new look for her old (not so old) table. It started like this:A pretty, solid wood table in really good condition. Just not the look she wanted anymore. She was envisioning light legs with a darker stained top and chairs. So after much, much help from my new best friend, Citristrip, and my old best friend, The Sander,everything looked more like this:

Then came some creamy Country Buttermilk paint (still love that name), a little slight distressing, a rub of Tobacco glaze, and lots of Dark Walnut stain. The happy result:I think maybe the glare of the sun makes the stain look a little lighter than when inside, but you get the idea.

I LOVE how the glaze brought out the detail on the legs.

Another look at the stain inside-just ignore my pretty garage:)

Thanks so much Leah! I really hope you love your table's new look as much as I did. And, hint hint, I would love to see a picture after you have the seats recovered! Thanks again!

Coming Up: The summer may be slowing me down a little, but I have some great stuff coming both this week and in those to follow so check back often! And thanks a ton to everyone who has left a kind comment or sent an email-they keep me going!

Just For You

Sold!

Thanks Jessica:)

This little cutie patootie is the perfect twin bed. Its a touch vintage, but the color brings it right up to date. Painted black, it would really work well with a fun, tailored boy spread; or it could be the perfect balance to a fluffy, frilly girly spread. You've gotta love versatility:) And the best part is I'm offering the option of customization! (If that wasn't a word before, it is now) The lucky buyer will get to pick the perfect finishing touches. Like it clean and classic? I'll just add some polyurethane for depth and protection. A glaze like this will really bring out the detail. Some distressing will give it that awesome shabby chicness we've all come to love. You decide!

Another option for a custom touch is this great raised panel:

It's practically begging for an initial or a maybe a shiny metal number. A number may sound strange, but I've seen some awesome stuff accessorized with things like pewter house numbers. For instance, if this was going to be for my little Mr. Three, a pewter 3 would be such a cute, modern touch to this bed.

The Details:

The bed is solid wood and includes a headboard, foot board (exactly the same as the headboard) and side rails. It fits a twin mattress and box springs and measures 31 1/2" high.

$125 OBO and you pick the final look

Last Star Bed Reduced!

Sold!

Thank you! Hope you love it!

Remember the great Star Beds? Well, today is your lucky day, because I only have one left and its on sale! The original price was $125, now reduced to

$75 OBO

This is a twin size, solid wood navy bed with an exaggerated red rub through featuring an iron star on the headboard.

Hurry and make this adorable bed yours-I promise it won't stay homeless for long :)