Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Dainty Duo

I love giving new life to small furniture finds. Lately, I seem to be finding them all over the place. I picked up these two this past week.






This is how they started out.




I liked the lines on both, but they needed more personality.

Since the caning was destroyed on the bench, I just removed it. I added a little more embellishment to the frame and decided on white for the finish.




This brought out the detail. I then made a cushioned top from plain grainsack material to which I applied one of my popular graphic designs.




After finishing the bench, I decided to use a similar design on the small table. I added baby roses and gave it the same paint treatment.




I then used the same graphic design on top.




I think they look nice together. A Dainty Duo!




My garage is loaded with a multitude of eager candidates for redesign. Check back soon!
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40 comments:

  1. VictoriaMay 3, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Wow, your makeovers are amazing! I just love what you did with the little bench! Where do you get your embellishments?

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  2. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 3, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Visiting you from White Wednesday. Love what you have done with these pieces...so pretty!

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  3. Mommy MindedMay 3, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    WOW! It looks amazing!

    Megan
    mommyminded.blogspot.com

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  4. Vintage HomeMay 3, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    ...Well you sure did a great job!....Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMay 3, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    So pretty...I love how you added the embellishments!

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  6. Our Hopeful HomeMay 3, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Love, love, love them!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  7. Cassie BustamanteMay 3, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    sooo pretty!!! those details are amazing!

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  8. Anne LorysMay 3, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Beautiful transformation, well done!

    XO,
    Anne

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  9. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydMay 3, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Love your Treasures & Loving Your Style... You did a Fab job on the Transformation~

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  10. Sherry HicksMay 3, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    I love these, the added embellishments are beautiful. Wonderful job!
    Sherry

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  11. foreverdecoratingMay 3, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I just became a follower because I love your quality work and your attention to detail.

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  12. GlendaMay 3, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Rosemary, you are truly one of the most talented in furniture makeovers. Again and again, I love everything you show us. Have a wonderful week!
    ~G~hugs

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  13. SherrieMay 3, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    More gorgeous pieces! Beautiful!

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  14. Fiona, Lilyfield LifeMay 3, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    This is great! love what you have done. and good idea for covering broken wicker
    cheers Fiona
    http://lilyfieldlife.blogspot.com/

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  15. VintagesouthernlifeMay 3, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Both pieces are gorgeous! I love the details you added.

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  16. CrystalMay 4, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Beautiful makeovers!!! So pretty and feminine!!!

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  17. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeMay 4, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    WOWWWWW!!! I have never thought of adding the embellishments like you did -- that SO totally transformed these pieces and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the upholstering you did!

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  18. jeanne@juNxtapositionMay 4, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    very very nice !!

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  19. Blondie's JournalMay 4, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Very pretty! I love the cushion!

    XO,
    Janie

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  20. Deborah MarchMay 4, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    OmiGOSH, how BEAUTIFUL these are!! I'm very new to upcycling treasures, and would LOVE to know more about how you "applied one of your popular graphic designs..." need to learn this!! I'm a new follower. ;)

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  21. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 4, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Beautiful, Rosemary! I love the added embellishments and your image. They really make a difference in this transformation.

    visiting from Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays. : )

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  22. AnitaMay 4, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Looking great Rosemary. Still kicking myself over the arched top window :)

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  23. A Few PenniesMay 4, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Wonderful treasures--you did a fabulous job! Patty

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  24. JoselynMay 4, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Visiting from Nifty Thrifty Tuesday. Nice makeover. Love the added embellishments. Like you, my garage is filled with makeover candidates as well.

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  25. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageMay 4, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Gorgeous redos! The rose details are just fabulous!

    I'm so glad you decided to link to my party, Rosemary. I would love to have you join me each week.

    By the way, I just joined you as a follower.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  26. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeMay 4, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Dainty indeed! Linking this up with us made the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop better and more special. Thank you!

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  27. sheilaMay 5, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    How creative. They are both just beautiful. I love putting new life in treasures I have found.
    You have a beautiful blog. I am a new follower
    Blessing, Sheila

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  28. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    GORGEOUS!
    Love the cushions! Visiting from WW
    Roselle

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  29. Carol SalisburyMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I am found your blog from the Passionately Artistic. I am loving going through and seeing all your work here. You have inspired me to go for it with a few pieces of furniture that I have, that needs some updating. Thanks for sharing

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  30. Connie @ Sensible-RedesignMay 5, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such nice comments. I like that you add these embellishments to everything. Makes it your own and adds so much interest.

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  31. KarenMay 5, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    These are amazing transformations! they are just beautiful. Love your work and am now following you have inspired me.

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  32. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    fantastic, they look like rare French antiques. my, what a talent you have!

    coming from White Wednesday...

    Karen

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  33. Debra@CommonGroundMay 5, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    White paint makes everything better!Thanks for linking up to VIF! xo Debra

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  34. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Both very nice and nicely done! Here by way of Brambleberry Cottage Time Travel Thursday. Enjoyed my visit! Thanks, Jenn

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  35. One Shabby Old HouseMay 5, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Oh my we are so alike. My garage is loaded too. But don't you just love it when you step back and see the end result. It's what keeps me painting!
    Hugs
    Becky

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  36. Screaming MemeMay 6, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Great job! Come by & sign up for my continual giveaway...this week a $100 giveaway! And a few of my recent posts about furniture and bird cages...and a hilarious story about me! ;) Meme

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  37. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 7, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    These makeovers are fantastic- I love them all painted and pretty- the appliques and fabric are fantastic too! Thanks for sharing at FNF :)

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  38. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceMay 7, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Wow, so beautiful and perfect! Simply lovely. Thanks for linking up to Beyond the Picket Fence!

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  39. BrandiMay 10, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Beautiful Makeovers! I love what you did with the bench! You are very creative and full of talent! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! I really appreciate your visit!!!

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  40. nancy leeMay 17, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Ooooh, I'm gonna love visiting your blog regularly. This is my first visit and already you've given me some great ideas. I have to finish some pieces I already have but more will be coming. Problem is......I don't know what the heck I'm doing yet...... I guess I'll just plunge into it with some so-so pieces and make some mistakes before taking on nicer pieces. LOVE LOVE LOVE what you did with the bench and table.

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