"Cherish" Room - Day Two!

 Yesterday, I couldn't finish painting because I couldn't reach up to the area where the ceiling meets the highest wall in the room. It must be a 14 ft high ceiling because I was on a 6 foot ladder, I'm 5'8" tall and I just couldn't reach it with a brush to cut it in!   Well, I could if I stood on the very top, but there was nothing to hold on to and I was getting the heebie-jeebies! Luckily, Stacy, the owner, contacted her parents, and I picked up an 8 foot ladder this morning on the way to the store.

This was the problem - this area where the wall meets the ceiling!  Notice the green over spray on the white 'cottage cheese' ceiling! THAT was so much fun to cover - note the sarcasm!

And now here is what it looks like after about three coats of white and the corners painted!

Here is the room now that the entire paint job is dry - quite different than yesterday's green!  Finished off and on while working my shift - I definitely got my exercise going up and down those ladders all morning!

As soon as I got done with my shift I raced home to get some painting done.   I started with these huge letters - 24" tall but light being made of paper mache.  You'll see why I need them in tomorrow's post!  The easiest way to paint these is to do all the inside edges and sides first.  By the time you finish the sides will be dry enough to lay the letters down and then you can paint the tops without the letters sticking to whatever you are painting on!

Next I got started on this little round table since I wanted to bring it in for the room display as soon as I could.  It's short like a coffee table so I turned it on it's side for you to see the chunky pedestal and feet!

The top of this table was well worn!  I bought it at an estate sale and the lady almost didn't sell it to me saying it was part of her family's history. After we got to talking, I learned that this table, along with two square tables with about the same dimensions and height, were 'dancers' tables!! I prefer to think of them as "go-go dancer tables" rather than "strippers"!!

By the end of the day, this table had 'cleaned up' nicely!

At least I'll have a good story to tell to whoever purchases it!

Tomorrow, the letters, this table, and my collection of frames are going up to my new space along with some other surprises! Stay tuned!

Before and After: Pair of End Tables

 Summertime means cleaning out the shed time!  I can't remember where or when I discovered these end tables - they've been in the shed for years!  These two toned tables scream 'the seventies' but the cabriole legs and wavy edges say 'French Provincial'! They are perfect specimens for  'the shabby look'.

First step - sand off the old cracked varnish! Wow! Look at those water spots - what to do?  Sometimes the old stain or the water spots will work their way through the paint as it dries. So . . .

 

Time to spray on a layer of primer!

Two coats of paint, and then some sanding and these are properly shabbied!

I decided to paint the wire a french gray . . .

Now they're ready to move to Melange! 

This pair would look great with a couch or bed between them. 

At least they are out of the shed!

Before and After

 "Before and After" will be a weekly posting where I post pictures of my treasure hunting finds and how I repaint, restore, or repurpose them!  If you or someone you know is interested in any of the items posted, I can fix them up to your specs - color, fabric, etc. Just email me at susan@cherishhome.com or post a comment!

I picked up this vintage metal cabinet at an estate sale last week but it needed some work!  I love the detail along the top and the sliding doors make it perfect to use for bathroom storage - so I sanded it to get all the rust off and prep it for paint - then I sprayed three light layers of "powder blue paint" and . . .

Voila!!  A beautiful "powder blue" Powder room cabinet!  It is for sale and on display now at Melange!!

This bookcase is the perfect size for a child's room and I love the corner detail at the top corners! But with peeling paint and the back falling off it may not hold the books for long - so I sanded it all down,  repositioned the back, and then decided to put a fresh coat of paint on it - but what color?

Sweet Pink!!  Now it is ready for a little princess or home office and it is for sale at Melange!  Leave a comment or email me at susan@cherishhome.com if you are interested in any of the pieces I feature in "Before and After" - There is lots more coming - here's a sneak peek!

 

 

 

 

Can you guess how I am going to make over any of the above items?  If so, post a comment or suggestion!  Are you or someone you know looking for any of these items?  I can redo any of these to your own specifications so email me - I'd like to make all of these something someone will cherish!!