Finish It

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.


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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

Fave Furniture Redesigns

After my last post on  statistically popular furniture redesigns of 2011, I was going to do a post on my favorite finds.  Although some of my faves were on the list, several were not.   So, I put together a list of a few personal favorites I've shared since starting my blog.  Neither of these were statistically the most popular, but I do realize that's partially due to the fact that I didn't have the same readership when I posted some of these.  So, many of you may never have seen them.  Which is another reason I wanted to revisit.  Again, click on the title to review the post.


OVER THE TOP

SUPER BUSY

BLUE TRIO

MARBLE TOPS

CIRCLE OF ROSES
You really need to see the before on this.

The Footstool in FOOTSTOOL and BENCH

FEMININE FLAIR
This was from my first month of blogging.

I may have one more post in me before the New Year.  See ya soon.


Sharing With:
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Miss Mustard Seed: Favorite Furniture of 2011
Remodelaholic: Remodelaholics Anonymous
French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating: Flaunt It Friday
From My Front Porch To Yours: Auld Lang Syne

Year End Review Part 3, Popular Furniture Posts

Tonight, I'm sharing my top ten furniture posts, according to stats.  Redesigning vintage furniture is one of my passions.  I also love to give newer pieces a vintage feel.  So, here are the redesigns that seemed to get your attention.  CHIPPY STORAGE is actually number one, but I already shared it in the last post.  Once again, I was surprised by some of these.  Several of my personal favorites aren't on the list.  Click on the title to review.

Number ten, VANITY BENCH

Number nine, MIX IT UP

Number eight, FRENCHY and GRAPHIC

Number seven, WHITE on WHITE

Number six, A DIFFERENT LOOK

Number five, NICE DETAILS

Number four, LACED AGAIN

Number three, HAVE A SEAT

Number two, FIRESCREEN TABLE

Number one, PLASTERED

Okay, next I will be sharing some of my favorite finds.  I did a lot of hunting and gathering.



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Common Ground: Vintage Inspiration Friday
The Shabby Creek Cottage: Transformation Thursday
No Minimalist Here: Open House Party
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Year End Review Part 2, Most Comments

Yesterday, I shared my top three popular post.  Today, I'm sharing the ten posts I received the most comments on.  Since you already know that  SPLENDID TRANSFER , SILVER and WHITE, and GLAZED CHANDELIER are on this list, I added the next three most commented on.   Honestly, the response I received to some of these surprised me, especially number one.  I never know what to expect when I hit publish, and I really appreciate you all taking the time to let me know what you think.  Remember, you can click on the title to review the original post.

Number ten, MULTI-PURPOSE
My magazine rack as side table.

Number nine, SURE, WHY NOT?
You didn't think I was nuts to turn a fan blade into a towel rack.

Number eight, GIFT WRAPPED FOOTSTOOL

Number seven, HINT OF BLUE
This was one of those redesigns that sorta took me where it wanted to go.

Number six, CARRYING ON
Vintage box redesigned with horseshoes and curtain rod parts.

Number five, REDESIGNING WITH PARTS
I didn't know what to expect when I did this post.  The response surprised me.

Number four, MORE VIGNETTES
I love playing with vignettes.

Number three, FINISHED THE TREE....MAYBE
This was my first Christmas as a blogger, and it was a blast to visit all of you.  Glad you checked out my little tree.

Number two, CHIPPY STORAGE
Sometimes I get a great surprise when I distress an old piece.

Number one, REDESIGNING WITH PARTS III
The response on my little carrier really surprised me.  I almost didn't do this post.  This was the first time I showed you how to use horseshoes as handles, but not the first time I did it.  I wish I could show you the carriers I did before, but they are long gone, and I didn't take a photo.

I'll be taking a  look back at furniture redesigns next.  See ya very soon.


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No Minimalist Here: Open House Party
The Shabby Creek Cottage: Transformation Thursday
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Year End Review Part 1

Time is winding down on 2011.

Although I haven't been blogging for a full year, this is my 148th post.  So, I had more than enough to put together multiple year end lists.  For the rest of the week, I'll have statistical lists, thematic lists, my personal faves, and whatever else I can get in before 2012.

Today I'm sharing three popular posts.  These are the only three on both my top ten most viewed, and most commented on posts. You can click on the title to revisit the post.

Number Three,  SILVER and WHITE
This was a fun post, and included one of my favorite photos.  I'm not a photographer, but every now and then I surprise myself with a really nice one.

Number Two,  GLAZED CHANDELIER
I enjoyed working on this chandelier, and again, I was happy with the photos.

Number One, SPLENDID TRANSFER
I've enjoyed sharing tutorials with you, and the reception has been quite overwhelming.  Not only with comments, but with many personal emails, and link backs when some of my blogging friends have used the techniques.

Next, I'm going to share my top ten most commented on posts.  Some of them surprised me.  See ya soon.

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