Only 1 day away from the Pick-A-Piece sale!! This is an opportunity to grab a piece and try your hand at a spectacular transformation with minimal investment on a 2nd hand piece of furniture at flea market prices!! You will also leave with your very own chalk paint recipe/how-to sheet!! Lots of items to choose from!! Bedroom furniture (various bed sizes, dressers, nightstands, etc.), side tables, chairs, dining sets, etc. Get there early for the best selection!!
Have you ever seen one of my furniture transformations and thought.....I COULD DO THAT!!! Well then...it's time to hang up that fear....pick up that paintbrush...and try your hand at it!!!! Pick-a-Piece from my unfinished project inventory at an AMAZING deal...and TAKE A RISK!!! Show up, pick your furniture piece, and you will be provided with finishing tips....Project ideas....Product recommendations...AND, you will even leave with your own home-made chalk paint recipe!!! If you're still on the fence about taking on the challenge, you may also be provided with an estimate by The Scarlet Phoenix to refinish your "picked piece". Lots of inventory to choose from: twin beds, bedroom sets, dining tables, armoires, Lane blanket chests, coffee tables, side tables, full dining sets (tables/chairs), desks, antique dressers, upholstered chairs, etc., etc., etc. There will even be a few smaller pieces like some lamps, mirrors, throw pillows, vintage advertising art, etc. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE YOUR DECOR FROM FUNKY TO FABULOUS ON A TIGHT BUDGET!!!
Georgia O’Keeffe…an amazing artist, committed to a vision beyond the formality of her training. Her modernist approach to traditional nature-scapes, primarily her abstract take on flowers, transcended any classification and essentially placed her into a category of her own. Her ability to merge intense color, strong lines, and an adaptation of scale was unprecedented and I like to count her among one of my influences in both my photography and my furniture “upcycling”. I, personally, keep Ms. O’Keeffe’s Red Poppy c 1927, perched above my desk, as the myriad of oranges and reds seem to stimulate my daily motivation.
The upcycling of furniture has only gained popularity in our age of Pinterest, Etsy, etc. There are many reasons to invest in a restored piece...but these are what I believe to be the TOP 8!!
(1.) …because a craftsman has recognized its raw value and handcrafted an artpiece that will be unique to you and your home. Mass production is soooo boring and overrated!! (2.) ...because it’s GREEN. Why not give life back to something rather than tossing it into the carbon footprint!! (3.) …because you have an opportunity to support a small business in your area. Encourage our local economies to grow and flourish…Invest in your neighbors! (4.) …because vintage lines and themes are so “in” right now!! There is so much truth in the saying “They just don’t make it like they used to!!” (5.)….because a little piece of love from that craftsman is hand-stamped into every finished piece. And, you have an opportunity to bring that love into your home.(6.)…because it’s cost effective. The pricing on brand new furniture is so inflated! Get that Pottery Barn style on a shoestring budget!! (7)…because collecting eclectic pieces that span various décor genres and putting them together in one room is fun!! Matchy, matchy = so 80’s…Bring on shabby chic!! (8)…because there are so many COLORS to choose from!! Who wants neutral…it’s so muddy!! Bring on the fun, funky & fabulous!! |