Project of the week; Sand, Paint, Beg

This post is for all of you in the chippy paint fan club. Boy did I need you this past weekend. I picked up some fabulous finds at garage sales last week. Well, I thought they were fabulous but my family had other words to describe them. Below are some pics of my adventures with chippy paint, sand paper and Mr Mya.

Do you not think that this is so beautiful? Raise your hand if you love the worn texture and muted colors of this chair.
It reminds me of the ocean and leaves me with a feeling of serenity and bliss. I rescued her from a garage sale for $2 bucks. They were waiting for some time to paint her. The horror of that alone made me whip out my money and load her up immediately.

Just a little light sanding and she was perfect!
The detail in this chair is so beautiful.







I don't know how old but she is built like a brick house, very sturdy. The perfect chair for a shabby cottage look.







This chair wasn't a bargain but very solid oak and I had a plan for him. All it took was a little light sanding and he was ready for a coat of paint.

I went for Casablanca White in an oil base. Oil paint is harder to work with and so expensive but the finished product is worth it.










After two coats I sanded in a few areas to give him that vintage look. I love things that have a past life. They just seem to have a certain romance about them.

Here he is in all of his glory.

I added a little seat cushion so he

could be used as my new desk chair.

Don't tell Mr. Mya but the old desk is

next in line for a Casablanca make

over.

Okay, now this was the big one. The fabulous find that got me so excited. Matter a fact I was so excited that I forgot to take before pics. In the middle of dismantling the little cottage dresser, I remembered.

Now first off I have to thank Mr. Mya for helping me with this project. He stepped right up and well kind of took over. Now this is where the begging comes in. I told you my family does not share my love for the whole chippy paint romance thing. Mr. Mya was so good at fixing the loose legs and drawers and a little too good at sanding. I wanted to leave some of that cottage blue, sanded lightly of course, on the legs and drawers. I loved the way the different layers of paint from underneath came through. It was magical too me. Mr. Mya didn't agree. It looked like junk to him.

Isn't this just gorgeous as is. Raise your hand if you think so.
Now don't be too sad for me he got tired as the day went on and I did get to keep one fabulous drawer lightly sanded. I also just sanded the handles and little embellishment, love it!










This is the finished piece. Don't you just love it? It is so cottage chic or cottage shabby, however you want to look at it.








It is funny to think that what one may find beautiful another thinks it is old and junky looking. So far I am the only one who loves this piece. Well at least in this house. But that is okay she is all mine and I keep her in my studio.
Thank you Mr.Mya for all your help but don't be too upset if someday I take a little sand paper to those legs that you so carefully made Casablanca White. Just lightly sanded ;)

Thank you all for stopping by

and be sure to let me know what you think of

my projects.

I would like to let Mr. Mya know that I

am not the only member of the chippy

paint club.

Have a very happy and safe holiday

weekend!!!

XO-Mya

Newbies in the Shop Update

It's baby season and I have the perfect ensemble for you. This new set; "Silver Spoon In her Mouth" is perfect for your next baby shower. The baby buggy would be a beautiful cake topper and the antique baby spoon would be perfect tied onto the baby gift. This antique spoon is another one of my up north vintage finds. Gotta Love it!





I Promised I would share my creations with you and here they are. Remember my awesome finds on my Mother's day weekend at Due South antiques in Gaylord.? Well here are a few of them that I transformed for my Etsy shop. Isn't she just gorgeous? This is a vintage image on glass (see the reverse side below) made into a soldered pendant. I added a swarovski crystal to the bottom and mossy green silk ribbon to the top.


Here is the reverse side of the image. It has a ghostly quality to it. It is a vintage piece but in excellent condition. I only had to add a new swarovski crystal and ribbon for the necklace.

Here is a view of the whole piece on a vintage mirror from a vanity set that I picked up at the same antique store. Not sure how I am going to alter the vanity set yet maybe with vintage jewelry. Do you have any cool ideas?

Here is an awesome Smelly Cat original painting done by my darling daughter. He is so fun with his wire whiskers and glitter collar. He isn't smelly he is wearing the very expensive Polo Men's cologne

He adds a light scent to the studio, which makes me feel as though I am in the company of a dark tall and handsome man, working along side me.

Just don't tell MR. Mya. This painting is done in acrylics on a 16 by 20 canvas. Didn't she do a fabulous job?

This little beauty is another Tussy Mussy Cone for the shop. It is called Ice Pink and it was done in a shabby chic or Victorian style. Either way it has a very romantic look to it. I shot it using the vintage mirror again.

In the center of the pink daisy is a vintage brooch I found at the Due South Antique store. It is really an unusual piece. It was in great condition and so lovely that I wasn't sure whether to use it in an altered piece or not.

Just a little eye candy for a wet Wednesday.

Thanks for stopping by.

-Mya

The Budding New Artist

Meet the lovely new artist, Baby Girl, she has completed her first painting, just shy of 5 months old. It is titled "A Splash of Spring".

Here she is showing off her finished piece. What wonderful use of color. Don't you think? It is all most as beautiful as she is. Well, not quite.

She is putting on the finishing touches. As you can see Baby Girl has more paint on herself than on the canvas. It was hard work and after this session there was a bath and a much needed nap.

This is the beginning of her painting session. Notice the clean outfit. She had a great time with the paint. Her great-grandparents are the lucky owners of this masterpiece. It is framed and hangs in their living room. I'm jealous aren't you?