Hold on to your "drawers"

I love dreaming up new purposes for discarded junk. My most recent find is a pair of rejected drawers from a cabinet shop.

I painted one of the drawers a moss green color, added a vintage French Provincial handle and covered the inside with wallpaper.

The finished product makes an excellent display for the handmade soap line that I sell in the store. I also attached hooks on the back so I can hang on the wall. I have tons of fun transforming trash into treasure!

Back to School Cool!

It's that time again when college kids are thinking about getting organized for back to school. A college freshman client has asked me to come up with a few cool creative ideas for her dorm. Here's a few of my favorites...

 

Retro turntable from Urban Outfitters
 

Comfy seating from Joss and Main

 

XL wall poster from Art.com

(perfect for dorm since most colleges will not allow painting)

 Wall lighting above the bed from Urban Outfitters

Under bed storage from Dormify.com (This is a must!)

Petite French Chest

Check out this cute petite vintage frenchie! I painted it in ASC French Linen, kept the vintage gold hardware, gave it a good scrub and re-papered the drawers. It has vintage charm including a brushing shelf which was popular during the early 1900's when gentlemen would take out their slacks and give them a brush before wearing. This little French dresser is now for sale at Blacklion #370.

Dressing up a vanity

Not every dresser can be successfully re-purposed into a vanity sink. Sometimes it takes more work to successfully transform an old furniture piece into the bathroom sink. However, when it it's done right, it can be the gem of the entire house! Here are a few of my favorite inspirations that I found on Pinterest....

 Traditional Home

 Design Milk

 

Jenna Sue Design Co.

Double duty desk

 

I love this piece because it can be used as a desk/vanity with two hidden drawers or an entry table/buffet. I'm always thrilled when I can find an unique piece that can be used for dual purposes. Some of my customers might recognize it from the Rock Hill store. It got a little scratched up in the shop so I gave it a fresh coat of paint and it is ready for a new home. It's now for sale in Blacklion (space#370).

Awesome in Austin!

 

I have a new house crush....the HGTV Smart Home 2015! It's a modern version of a farmhouse.This is a completely different look from anything that HGTV has done before and it is a perfect mix of a clean modern chic style and rustic farmhouse.

 

The floorplan is an open space that connects living, dining, kitchen and screen porch areas. It also features wireless battery operated shades in main entry.
 

Lots of shiny stainless steel features in the kitchen which includes stainless steel backsplash and apron sink. Also, includes a separate prep sink which is a big plus.

Master bedroom features remote skylights and wet bar.

Loft area is an extra entertainment living space that seats up to 15 people.

For more info on this modern farmhouse home and a chance to win it, please visit HGTV.