Ochre.

A large amount of furniture
passes through my hands
and usually I admire, revamp, and move on...

Sometimes, it's hard...
like this piece, for example

I'm a sucker for anything
made by White Brothers
as the quality and detail
is always fabulous

And then, I go and paint it
EXACTLY
the way I would paint if
it it were for
ME

In the lovely Old Ochre
with a mottled wax technique
that makes it look
really old
and worn
and charming distressing
sigh...

did I mention
my dining room chairs
are Ochre?

Drive By Shopping

I know better than to "stop in"
at my favorite shops
on the way home from work
when I really don't have
any money to spend...
You know how it is
if you have no money,
you will find things

you. MUST. have.

Case in point...
I mean, really, would you
could you
have walked away?

I saw it from the road
(the evil temptress/proprietress
puts her newest goodies out front
to entice)
and there was NO WAY
I could NOT stop

mid-to-late 1800's
perfect condition
working key
solid wood
(looks like Tiger Oak,
my weakness for NOT painting)

Needless to say, I now own it...
I have no place for it
it doesn't even match my dining room
I don't even LIKE glass front cabinets!

Will it end up for sale?
Not sure yet...
Will it end up painted?
Not sure yet...

Stay tuned...

Naughty French Armoire

Just the right size...
not too big
not too small

pretty carvings on the doors and legs

She's getting painted, without a doubt!

Doesn't it look like it's flashing you?
Naughty Armoire!