Friday, July 22, 2011

Finds and Finishes

I've been taking it a little easy these past few days. It has been hot and humid. Officially 102 yesterday, and a thunderstorm today. So, I've been playing with finishes (inside), and organizing finds.

I gave this decorative piece a worn finish.


The before.





This plaque was plain wood as well. I covered it in white gesso first, followed by caribbean blue paint, a black gesso wash, and a little sanding.





I found these in the basement of an estate sale, wrapped in old newspaper.


Of course I love the rose details. There are twice as many as you see here.


Used my stone effect on one piece.



I will probably experiment with other techniques on a few of the others.


From dramatic to subdued.



These are just a few of the finishes I have swimming in my head when I contemplate my redesigns.

Here are a few recent finds.













One of these will get a finish like the first piece. Which one do you think it will be? See ya soon.




Sharing With:
From My Front Porch To Yours: Treasure Hunt Thursday
French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
Charm Bracelet Diva: Tuesdays Club GW
Posted by at

21 comments:

  1. PeggyJuly 22, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    What amazing finds! Thanks for sharing!
    Peggy

    ReplyDelete
  2. Our Hopeful HomeJuly 23, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    I'm thinkin' it's a table...am I right?

    ReplyDelete
  3. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeJuly 23, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    I'm thinking the first table! Love all of your finds, and can't wait to see what you do with them... I know they will all be gorgeous!!!
    hugs~~~ Daphne

    ReplyDelete
  4. Kirsten HarrJuly 23, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Wow! Incredible finds. I think maybe the first table? I can't wait to see which one and what you do with it!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Ruffles n RaspberriesJuly 23, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Love your basement finds, those are gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  6. outjunkingJuly 23, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    As always just wonderful.
    Lisa

    ReplyDelete
  7. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsJuly 23, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I can't believe the cool stuff you find ~ Oh my goodness!!!
    You amaze me with your painting talent ~ It is beautiful!!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Little City FarmJuly 23, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I love that first table you showed and the stone treatment. You really do find the coolest things.

    ReplyDelete
  9. UnknownJuly 23, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    You find all the best stuff. Love your little experments! That very last piece of furniture..shelving is to die for....can't wait to see what you do with it.

    ReplyDelete
  10. savvycityfarmerJuly 23, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    darn ... I shopped too soon ... lmk what's still hanging around?

    ReplyDelete
  11. AnonymousJuly 23, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    What a fabulous giant "finial!" And I'm totally in love with the heavily-carved round table! How much for that?
    Catherine

    ReplyDelete
  12. L'Heure Bleue At HomeJuly 23, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Those are some amazing finds! You are so lucky!

    ReplyDelete
  13. DarlaJuly 25, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Big Score here! I did a corner shelf similar to this one posted here a few weeks ago. It turned out great!

    ReplyDelete
  14. JeriJuly 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Can I have it all please?? lol I love it all!! You're so talented everything is gorgeous!!

    ReplyDelete
  15. The Summer Kitchen GirlsJuly 26, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    NO WAY! I can't believe your luck Rosemary...those reliefs you found in the basement are wonderful!! Awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  16. PamelaJuly 27, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Again you amaze me with all of your treasures! My husband I am sure is glad we are not neighbors! We could get into all kinds of trouble!:) Thanx for joining Treasure Hunt Thursday!:)

    ReplyDelete
  17. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJuly 27, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    You never seem to amaze me with your creativity. I am guessing the first table will get the white technique. That's just because I think that it would make the trim would stand out gorgeously. Can't believe you found so many of those trim pieces. What are you planning on doing with them? They are wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  18. reFresh reStyleJuly 28, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I would love to have that 6 leg table! Is the gesso similar to working with the chalk paint??? Love it all!

    ReplyDelete
  19. reFresh reStyleJuly 28, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Inspired by youJuly 31, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Great finds! Are you going to be at the Kane County flea market Saturday? If so, how can I find you? It will be my first time there.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Barbara JeanAugust 3, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    scrolling down thru your wonderful blog (came over from White Wednesday).
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful techniques for antiquing pieces.

    off to see more
    blessings
    barbara jean

    ReplyDelete

I love your comments, and would love to reply if you have a question. Please make sure you are not a No-Reply comment. I can't respond if you are. If you are not sure, read my post "No-Reply, Noooooo", or send me a regular email. Thanks so much for your readership. I appreciate each and every one of you.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)