Versatile Paint

Paint can transform, revive, age, restore, weather, but when applied to something "non-traditional," it can create. But be careful...some surfaces are not intended for paint (see second image). Recommended: creating a flower pot from a paint can. Not recommended: body art (though the album, "Paint as a Fragrance" by Rocket From the Crypt is a goodie).

Garden of Earthly Delights

In college I took an amazing Art History class. One thing that made it great (aside from the art itself) was the instructor who had a heavy Long Island accent (which is novel in San Diego) and who paced the length of the lecture hall floor. Add to this the fact that he had a lapel mic that had a cord. He'd get so tangled up in it that it was hard not to laugh aloud while he unwove (sic) the web he'd spun himself into. Another entertaining mannerism was his obsession with "air quotes." He'd do them so much, and was usually holding the mic because it kept flying off when he'd step on the cord, that it became more of a one-handed gesture. It had a way of making him look more frantic and disheveled...which he didn't need a lot of help at. But my absolute favorite thing about the class (or about the professor) was his use of the term "naughty bits" to describe pieces of art containing nudity. Here we were, a class full of college students and he is pointing out anatomy and referring to it as "naughty bits" like we were in preschool. It cracked me up.

Of all the "naughty bits" displayed via projector on the wall of that lecture hall, the work titled "Garden of Earthly Delights" takes the cake for the most naughty bits in one painting. Though this dresser has a very PG rating, I consider it a visual bouquet of delight, but instead of "naughty bits," it does so with bold colors, strong lines, casters and floral prints.

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Who Doesn't Love Shoes?

While meandering the other day, I made a stop at Design Sponge and fell in love with PrettyPegs...what an awesome idea! Shoes for furniture...Ikea furniture to be exact. If only some pieces I have could get a new pair of shoes! At least I can have fun with knobs (and get myself some new shoes instead!)

Happy St. Patty's Day

A little green is something we can all use, right?

ENVY, by Vintage Charm

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"Aww! Look how cute!"

"I want one just like it. In fact, I want that one." Sound familiar? Well I'm making it easier for you to have the one you want: introducing my "Get A Custom(ed)" section of my blog (see right menu bar), where you can preview pieces that are waiting to be 'charmed.' Wait a minute...you didn't think I was talking about my baby, did you? Well, I admit she's cute too, but you can't have her. What you can have is one (or both) of the two amazing dressers I have ready to be worked on. Check back often, as I'll have more to post soon.

I am now booking Spring projects. Please contact me for custom rates and scheduling.

I "da Claire"

Now here's a little story I've got to tell
about a dresser for a girl that I know so well

(C'mon Beastie Boys fans, this should sound familiar). I finished this dresser up a couple of weeks ago for my three year old. In preparation for the baby, she has officially moved into a room with her older sister. Now the "big girls" each have their own clothing storage. Next on the list...figuring out how to get them to sleep in past 5:30.

I imagine this dresser's name is rather confusing, but my daughter's middle name is Claire and "da Claire" is one of her (many) nicknames.

Sherbet

How many of you are guilty of saying "sherbeRt?" I confess as a kid (and maybe a bit beyond), I was guilty. I love rainbow sherbet, especially in the summer. So refreshing! When a client approached me to do a dresser with this delicious color combo, I couldn't refuse...even though I was (and currently am) extremely pregnant. The lucky little lady who now sports this dresser in her room received a bedroom makeover for Christmas, complete with a dream-like play tent and darling area rug. As for the piece, it was so fun to work with "girly" colors. The knobs and drawer liners add to the "posh" design...one sure to be suitable through the teenage years (as was our goal). As always, I LOVE me some casters!