Friday 30 May 2014

junk style




Just when I'd almost given up on furniture finding, along comes all this. The council clean ups don't happen as often these days.

I stumbled on most of these vintage treasures discarded outside a lovely old building nearby. They look like they had lived there for many years.





With almost summer like weather this week it's been perfect to be outside with a paintbrush. It's always fun to see the amazing transformation paint can make isn't it?





Here are some things I've completed so far. My partner undercoated everything for me with Zinsser primer which made it a lot easier. I used some sample pots I already had to mix the colour with satin enamel paint, brighter aqua on the bedside table and lighter for the drawers, then sanded lightly over everything for a worn look. I'll have to get myself some chalk paint one of these days.








I painted the mirror, once varnished timber, a while ago. It was left behind when my son moved out.





Fun for me playing around with vintage finds but a bit disturbing for Miss Bella who likes everything to be left in it's place.







I was imagining my own cluttered shop, market stall or the inside of a beach hut.



now for a cat nap..



Happy Weekend!


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18 comments:

  1. You have a done a lovely painting job! What a pretty and cheerful color you've chosen. Well done dear! Have a wonderful weekend! xo Vanessa

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  2. Good work! some beautiful treasures there :)

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  3. Oh, what a gorgeous color you chose for those pieces. I love them both.

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  4. Adorable… The color is so very pretty and soft, what an amazing transformation!

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  5. They all looked lovely! Great sidewalk finds!Great reuse!AriadnefromGreece!

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  6. Your color choices are perfect.....such a easy, breezy feel

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  7. That' a great transformation! I like the way you have a contrast of colours on the dressing table. Miss Bella has obviously chosen the best place to be! Sarah x

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  8. Your painting is absolutely WONDERFUL! Thank you so much for sharing the smiles this morn!! Have a GREAT day.The Black White Residence

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  9. Wow, what a lovely transformation! Looks beautiful.

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  10. Great finds and transformations. Love the little sailboat, did you make it?
    Jeannie

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  11. Love that shade of blue! You really breathed fresh new life into those old wood pieces :-) Love your driftwood sailboat and kitty too :-)

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  12. è sempre un piacere per i miei occhi guardare le immagini del tuo blog sempre ricche di tante idee !!!
    Bravissima !
    La tua fan italiana OLLY

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  13. The cat nap it's neccesary in the picture! Jajajajaja adore

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  14. Oh my goodness! What a difference the paint makes.

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  15. I love what you've done with those finds and such pretty vignettes.

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  16. ich liebe ihre dekoration und ihren kater!!! besonders schön finde ich die weiß-blauen streifen!!! alles liebe von angie aus deutschland

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