Finishes are what led to the name of my blog. A customer of mine said my weathered finishes looked like they came from an old chateau or "villa". This was some time ago. I started using "villabarnes" as my email address. When I started my blog, that's the name I went with. Here are some of the finishes I shared in 2011. You'll be seeing more this year. Click on the title to review posts.
WEATHERED and WORN
FINDS and FINISHES
I've dripped,
ARTSY CHERUB URN
washed,
GESSO MAGIC
bleached,
BLEACHED MIRROR
plastered,
PLASTER ROSES
layered,
SHADES of GREY
OLD WORLD CHALKBOARD and GESSO
laced and transfered,
LACE and BOTTLES
glazed,
GLAZED CHANDELIER
dirtied,
AGED CHERUB
cracked,
WORKING WITH CRACKLE
stoned,
MORE STONE
and appliqued.
BACK TO WHITE
I can't tell you how many pieces I've worked on in 2011,
FRAME LOVE
RANDOM VIGNETTES
EXHAUSTED
However, I will be sharing many with you in the coming year.
Like how I use everyday items as inspiration,
FALL DECOR
and duplicate the look. I just finished this guy.
Wishing all my readers and followers a very Happy New Year.
Sharing With:
Remodelaholic: Remodelaholics Anonymous
The Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday
Sassy Sites: FFA Friday
These Peas Taste Funny: Link It Up Thursday
The Shabby Creek Cottage: Transformation Thursday
Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesdays
Domestically Speaking: Power of Paint
Thrifty Decor Chick: Before and After
Homemaker on a Dime: Creative Bloggers
Between Naps on the Porch: Metamorphosis Monday
DIY Showoff: DIY Project Parade
From My Front Porch To Yours: Auld Lang Syne
Beyond The Picket Fence: Favorite Things
WEATHERED and WORN
FINDS and FINISHES
I've dripped,
ARTSY CHERUB URN
 |
washed,
GESSO MAGIC
bleached,
BLEACHED MIRROR
plastered,
PLASTER ROSES
layered,
SHADES of GREY
OLD WORLD CHALKBOARD and GESSO
laced and transfered,
LACE and BOTTLES
glazed,
GLAZED CHANDELIER
dirtied,
AGED CHERUB
cracked,
WORKING WITH CRACKLE
stoned,
MORE STONE
and appliqued.
BACK TO WHITE
FRAME LOVE
RANDOM VIGNETTES
EXHAUSTED
However, I will be sharing many with you in the coming year.
Like how I use everyday items as inspiration,
FALL DECOR
and duplicate the look. I just finished this guy.
Wishing all my readers and followers a very Happy New Year.
Sharing With:
Remodelaholic: Remodelaholics Anonymous
The Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday
Sassy Sites: FFA Friday
These Peas Taste Funny: Link It Up Thursday
The Shabby Creek Cottage: Transformation Thursday
Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesdays
Domestically Speaking: Power of Paint
Thrifty Decor Chick: Before and After
Homemaker on a Dime: Creative Bloggers
Between Naps on the Porch: Metamorphosis Monday
DIY Showoff: DIY Project Parade
From My Front Porch To Yours: Auld Lang Syne
Beyond The Picket Fence: Favorite Things
I love that chandie finish! Thanks for being such a loyal follower! Sorry to have not seen you at the December sale! Less than ten hours til my big secret...
ReplyDeleteLove Ang
Parisienne Farmgirl's Big Announcement and Giveaway
Very nice job on all the finishes! You inspired me to write my last post about what inspired me to start blogging :) Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAwesome finishes! You're so talented! I'm always amazed by your vision! I love each project! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI definitely missed several of these finish techniques -- thanks for putting them all together in one post for future reference! I just don't think there's a single thing of yours that I haven't loved -- have a Happy New Year! Can't wait to see what you bring us in 2012!
ReplyDeleteHi Rosemary,
ReplyDeleteYou have been a very busy girl...
The year end wrap up has been so inspirational. When I see or hear the word gesso I always think of you and those beautiful roses. There is just something about them...so truly amazing!
Have a very Happy New Year!
All the Best,
Christine
What a great reference to have your finishes in one post! Can't wait to be inspired by you in 2012!
ReplyDeleteprivy to seeing some of your finished items in person ..
ReplyDeleteand thankful for your friendship
carry on !
Thanks for putting so much inspiration in one post. I so look forward to your emails, they are my favorite. Can't wait to see what you will do next. Thank you for sharing your wonderful finishes and creative ideas.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!!
All of your work is amazing, Rosemary. I really like the "new guy" you just finished. Reminds me of an antique lead statue.
ReplyDeleteJust one word,Rosemary:GORGEOUS!!
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy New Year.
Hugs,
Marie
Perfect name for a perfect lady! So glad I found you, you are such an inspiration! I even bought gesso...now I need to use it!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year,
Debbie
Rosemary, I am totally amazed each time I visit your blog. I cannot think of one item you have painted that I don't like. I love everything I see. Thanks for following me and I look forward to seeing you in 2012.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a joy-filled new year,
Helen
Love that you finished the year with finishes! I love all the frames--I look and look for frames like those and very rarely find them. Love everything you do!
ReplyDeleteRosemary wonderful projects!!Great finishes all!
ReplyDeleteAll the best in 2012!
I hope you will enter my Giveaway From Serena & Lily!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
What an appropriate title you chose for this post, and I like the play on words. You are a master of finishes and an inspiration to so many of us. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYou're such a talented inspiration, friend! I haven't bought the gesso yet, but it's a 2012 resolution! Thanks for the kind comments and the friendship. Here's to an even better 2012!
ReplyDeleteAll such Beauties, just like children, you can't have favorites, or can we..... Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteRosemary... How wonderful to have all of your fabulous finishes in one place! Your blog has been such a joy to me.... Wishing you and yours a Blessed and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAll so very fabulous Rosemary!! I am already making plans to do a bleached mirror of my own! I just loved your so much! Thanx for coming to party!
ReplyDeleteRosemary,
ReplyDeleteThese are all beautiful! I so love the cherubs and the frames. I need to start collecting frames for display. Thank you for joining me this year at HSH! I truly am so delighted every time I come to visit you. You are so gifted at aging these pieces. Have a very Happy New Year!
Sherry
I'm so thankful to have "met" you this past year and to have the privilege of seeing your beautiful blog grow and prosper. God bless you richly in 2012!
ReplyDeleteRosemary you are the QUEEN of finishes....finds...and fabulous inspiration! Your blog is my go to for all things chippy painted perfection!
ReplyDeleteI hope 2012 brings you much health wealth and wisdom! We can always use more of those good things! *winks* Vanna
such a wonderful post, rosemary! i esp. love the plastered roses and appliques, but they are all amazing!
ReplyDeletehave a awesome new year!!
Such beautiful work you do.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and looking forward to your new projects in 2012.
Hi Rosemary, Villabarnes is a perfect name for you, as I also use the Villa in some of my work away from blogging:)
ReplyDeleteLOVE ALL THAT YOU INSPIRE!
I am looking forward to a new 2012 with you in it as one who inspires perfectly imperfect finishes :)
Thank you for visiting my place and leaving such encouraging comments to my art in creating.
Happy New Year! my sweet friend.
Many blessing to you and yours.
xoxo
Dore
Beautiful finishes Rosemary! Everything you touch turns into a masterpiece! Happy New Year!! Martina
ReplyDeleteRosemary, I have always loved your finishes, they are awesome! I'm glad you did this post, makes it easy to go back and find the ones I want to copy. Thanks, and Happy New Year! I look forward to more blogging and learning from you in 2012!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea there were so many different types of finishes and you are truly an artist! Just stopping by to wish you the happiest of new years! Blessings to you in 2012!
ReplyDeletePS Great last post of 2011!
Hmmm, I always wondered the origin of your blog's name. I personally love it. It sounds very classy and sophisticated. I actually thought it was your last name to be honest. Perhaps you should change it to that. I think it flows nicely with your first name. Sounds like royalty! LOL.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Great work by a great artiste! Your tireless effort is an inspiration to all of us. I wish I had some of it. I use to ten years ago and beyond. I've slowed down a bit now but still love to create and turn something old or new into something different. Half the fun is how it all turns out!
ReplyDeleteA very Happy and wonderful new Year to you Rosemary! I can only say that your blog is amazing and I learn so much from you!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Veronica
Amazing how many different finishes you have mastered! Love your work and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
~Shanon
Your gesso washed urn stole my heart, as you know, Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteYou are one talented lady.
:)
Thanks for sharing all these with us
and your limitless talent.
I am your sponge!
:)
xox
Happy new year friend!
I just love all the different finishes you use to make things so beautiful, and 'old'.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the instructions too. So appreciated!!
blessings
barbara jean
Your finishes are so pretty. lI don't have a favorite. These are all stunning pieces. I am your newest follower. I hope you come and visit. Happy New Year! Linda
ReplyDeleteWhat a great wrap up, Rosemary! A beautiful collection of work. A toast to 2012 for even more inspiring ideas! hugs, andrea@townandprairie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finishes Rosemary. Nice post too. I always loved that chandelier~did you sell it?
ReplyDeleteRosemary,
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog and for the wonderful holiday wishes.
Your work is amazing! I especially love the dipped plaster roses and..... the frames. I love roses and am a fanatic for old frames.
I look forward to visiting in 2012. Happy New Year to you and yours!
God Bless,
Elizabeth
The Porcelain Rose
oh my gosh..you have so many fabulous ideas but my favorite is the mirror and how you did an antique look with it!! so authentic looking! I am always amazed by all the way cool stuff you do..
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year too!!
best,
maureen
Happy New Year, Rosemary! I just wanted to thank you for being such a huge inspiration to me this past year. Everything you touch is magically transformed into a thing of beauty, and I stand in awe of your talent! Looking forward to learning more techniques from you in 2012! Hugs!
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
You got us! We must of missed Bleached mirror....heading over right now ~ we can't beleive we missed that finish :) Happy New Year Rosemary! We can't wait to see what finishes you will introduce us to in 2012!
ReplyDeleteYou do the most incredible finishes! I love your work; and actually plan to incorporate a couple of pieces into my decor this year! May 2012 be your best year ever!
ReplyDeleteLove the color on your grey boy statue...it looks naturally weathered. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you do it rosemary but you never cease to amaze me!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you. Looking forward to all your work in 2012
Eileen @ Cottage Beach House
I love everything you shared here! Happy new year to you, my friend :) Thanks for linking up at the Creative Bloggers' Party and Hop.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is that you are one gifted woman! Looking forward to seeing what you have in store this year! Happy New Year! Have a grand day!! Toodles Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always, Rosemary! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a WONDERFUL DAY!
Thanks for sharing :D
Visiting via Homemaker On A Dime's linky party,
~Suzanne in NW Illinois