Tin Foil Beauty

A while back I bought a craigslist black buffet, the paint job they did on it was in sad shape. I decided to strip it down to redo it. After seven layers of paint, including polka dots, stripe and a flower garden scene, I had it sanded . I decided to stretch my artistic boundaries and do something totally different . I used foil and modge podge to cover my piece. The details on this piece made it a challenge. But after three days , it looked like the tin man from Wizard Of Oz! So the next step was to take black antiquing creme and rub into all the creases , transforming it into a goth looking finish. Adding some white as well finshed it before sealing it. I added new hardware and ta-da....finished! 

tin foil beauty

details

side view

Hope you enjoyed this post, and inspires you to think outside the box! Until next time !

Summer Mantle & Decor

Well Summer is here and it is time for a change .

 My mantle that is, adding some turquoise to the mix. I put my mirror back up but added greenry around it and the metal "M" and then built out to edges. Finding these fleur de lis vases in a distressed turquoise at Hobby Lobby on sale in the 80 % off section , and who can pass up a great deal like that, certainly not me!!! A flower arrangement on one side and books on the other, added twig balls, butterflies. 

My formal table has a french script tablecloth, the Eiffel Tower . I place a leopard tray, and a turquoise and beige distressed candle holder, and a flower arrangement.The arrangement has antique roses, peacock colored roses and  hydrangea and plumes of feathers.

All ready for summer ... until next time...