hibiscus pink dresser

so ya know that pantone revealed 2011's hottest color to be what they're calling "honeysuckle" pink, right? so, i love pink anyway, but usually i'm drawn to lighter shades of pink, but when i saw that was the pick of the year i had to jump on board! so i got out my sherwin williams paint deck and found this beauty called "hibiscus" -which i think is close to the "honeysuckle" color. so far, i've painted this dresser a doll high chair and a wooden tray for my coffee table in this color-and all w/ a $6 sample from s.w. this dresser is in the shop now .it only cost me $5 on craigslist plus paint and i already had the knobs, they were free to begin with! sorry about the pics-i still don't have a camera (i returned the one i bought-cuz it was just crappy!) so i'm still using my cell phone for a camera! the pic of the dresser better represents the true color of this paint. my plan is to save up for a really nice camera and not waste my time or $$$ on cheapo's! until then, i hope you will con't to visit regardless of the poor photo quality! i'll be linking up to some great parties-check them out if you get a chance! re-stored it wednesday ,   vintage thingie thursday

 

keep creating,

deanna

I'm Baaaack!!!!

hello friends! i'm back from a mini blog hiatus! i've just been so busy w/ getting moved in{to my booth} and painting and the goings on of everyday life, that i had to take a little break from the blog. but i'm back now and i have some pics to share w/ you of my booth in the store i just moved into! so far it's going great- i sold a sign my 2nd day and i love my co-workers and the owner of the store. it's been nothing but a pleasure and a blessing! tyG!!!! also, i will show you this dresser that i posted about earlier,that was on my to-do list! i got it off of craig's list for FREE!!!! it was dirty, smelly and was in need of some PAINT! but- it had these beautiful original carved knobs and a cute shape, so i was ready to take it on. i wanted a special blue color- that i didn't have...so i mixed up 4 colors i already had and wa-lah! i call it dusty peacock:). she's in the store now, waiting for a new home. my problem is , i want to keep everything i paint! but hubby puts a stop to that! he's very supportive of me/him dragging all my stray furniture home to paint and lovingly restore...as long as it leaves in a reasonable amount of time! well, that's all for now- but i promise not to be gone so long this time! i have some more craig's list finds to share w/ you! until then keep creating!!!

soon to be transformed...

LOOK at all the work i have ahead of me! i have recently been acquiring furniture and such to paint and sell. up till now i have just let work come to me little by little. but now I'm ready to get serious about what i love-decorative painting and furniture makeovers! i'll be advertising on Craig's list for now (cuz it's free) and I'll be looking into creating a website for my finished pieces and maybe some unfinished ones, so clients can choose their own finish. i will also offer services to make over YOUR existing pieces. i am very excited and nervous about this new venture in my life and i hope i can build a successful business that will bring joy to people with something as simple as a perfectly painted table or dresser. i also want to do this for my family and our financial NEED to get out of debt!!! so any prayers are appreciated! and this is just the tip of the iceburg of what i have to paint. so excited to create! i hope this works! "i can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me." Phillipians 4:13
thanks for listening to me ramble on about this:) i'm linking to transformation thursday @ the shabby chic cottage:)
this is a night stand that goes w/ the matching dresser above

isn't she a beaut' you'll see what i have up my sleeve for this {ugly} lamp!

freebie off of craig's list-the carved knobs are de-lish!!! i can't wait to paint this!