Before and Afters

Here are some fun before and after photos of furniture I have painted.  I bet everyone has a dull, dated piece that could use new life!  Let me know how I can help!  You'll love the transformation!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Lakota East Holiday Art Show

It's time to get started on your holiday shopping by attending the Lakota East Holiday Art Show this weekend!  It's held at Lakota East High School and is filled with wonderful handmade items.  Stop by my booth #7 & 8 to check out my new pieces of furniture and a wide assortment of picture frames. 

Lakota East High School

Saturday Nov 12, 10am-5pm 

Sunday, Nov 13, 12noon-4pm

 

 Hand painted windows!

 Brady walked into my shot!

 I also have some great ornaments to add to your collection or to give for that 

ornament exchange tradition.  

This will be my last major show of the season, so stop over and pick out what is right for you!  And, as always, I welcome custom orders!

French Store Front Mural

This was totally fun! 

I had the chance to turn an irregular bedroom wall with a closet door right in the middle of it into a uniquely painted accent wall.  This was painted for a young gal who wanted a French themed store front featuring a bakery and a bookstore. 

I added French titles to the books and tried to give the customer a delicious selection of treats.  

 

I plan to paint a separate plaque to mount of the door saying "Open" in French or include the store's name.  The paneled door made it tricky to paint clean lettering so I am going with the plaque idea.  

The homeowner also plans to add a fabric awning to hang over the door.  I think these will be important finishing touches.  

I also painted a lamp post and street sign and included the beloved family cat they recently had to part with.  

 

 

The stump holding books will be next to her love seat once the furniture is back into place.  

 

 

 

The girl also had a decorated wooden letter "C" hanging from a ribbon that they wanted to include.  So, I came up with adding a flying bird and they can add a nail so the "C" hangs from the bird's mouth.  I will have to post more pictures of this mural once the three dimensional touches are added.

 

And this is Izzy who kept me company all day (stuck paws in my water, sniffed my lunch, and played fetch with a toy down the hallway).

This idea of incorporating a mural around a doorway would look great in any room (not just for kids).  Think of your pantry door in your kitchen or a linen closet down the hall.  I can turn any blah wall into a fantastic wall!