Pendant Lighting

A new addition to Seek & Find Designs is going to be an array of lighting.  Depending on what kind of different treasures I can find at garage sales will depend upon what the lighting will look like.  Here is a wire basket with really cute colored rhinestone flowers displayed that was turned into a "chandelier" light.  

It really is quite easy to make if your up for a fun project.  You just need a lamp socket with a pull string,  and then attach the plug cord into the top of the socket (the socket comes with instructions for the wiring)  Also, I decided to get a bit fancy with the pull cord by purchasing a vintage looking cord.  I simply cut the gold pull string near the inside of the socket and then hooked the fancy pull string with the clasp that is already attached. The wire basket had to have some of the wiring removed around the base of it in order for me to wire it securely and have it lined up in the center correctly.  You can attach any kind of low wattage bulb you desire.  For this project, I used a "Vintage" bulb that has 40 watts.  As you can see from the photo, it gives off that yellowish tint that so many of those antique and vintage lights do.  You pretty much could use anything you have laying around your house for a creative light just as long as it has a hole in it for the wiring.

Well, enjoy and have yourself a wonderful day!  Thanks again for stopping by.  

Window Table

I bought a ottoman at an estate sale last summer and it's been sitting in my "to do" pile up until this Spring.  I decided to take the cushion off, paint the frame and then place a window on top to create a little garden table.  

Before Picture of Ottoman

After with paint and added window

Tell me what you think?  It's a really easy project and was a lot of fun.  I almost did not place it in my shop because I really fell in love with it.  Well, off to more garage sales for treasures to create!

Have a great day!

Yellow Vintage Desk

I discovered this cute little desk at the Human Habitat store about a month ago.  Because of my love for the color yellow, the decision was made to use ASC paint (Aries) along with her soft wax.  What do you think about the color used on this project?  Here are the before and after photos...

Feel free to email me or write your opinions on my blog.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Beveled Dresser

Here is a dresser that I discovered at a garage sale last summer.  It was pushed up against the wall of their garage in the back and had a NFS sign on it.  I couldn't resist asking if they would sell it to me.  Their first answer was no, and then once the wife walked back into their home, her husband took my number so he could try and persuade her to sell it to me later.  Sure enough, the next day I received a phone call and they said I could go back and pick it up!  I was so excited!  As you can see the intricate details, could not wait to get my paint brush going on this baby... ASC paint was used along with her soft wax for protection.  Colors:  Aubusson Blue/Versailles (love these two together).  

Before

After

Thanks for stopping by today!  If you have any questions about refinishing your favorite piece, please let me know.

1920's Vintage Bedroom

1920's Vintage Bedroom Set

I just sold a large piece in my space at Camas Antiques and needed to redesign the area again...Chandeliers are becoming a new addition.  Presently there is a 1920's crystal chandelier and a Vintage chandelier with drop crystals.  

Thanks for stopping by!

New Items

Mirrors

Mirrors seem to be the thing I've been discovering lately... found two beautiful mirrors at the "Treasure Cove" in Vancouver, WA.  Take a look at the before and after photos:

Mirror #1

BEFORE

with a matte blue finish and gold overlay paint...

                  AFTER                
with the same beautiful blue and a daisy cream acrylic applied over the gold...

Mirror #2

 BEFORE

with gold and ivory overlay paint...

 

AFTER

came with a very nice surprise!  I could not believe the 

beautiful red that was underneath the gold overlay.  A decision was made to expose more of the red, keep the ivory and retire most of the gold overlay.  The detail of the medallion-like corners are more pronounced.  Both mirrors were a fun project.  Cannot wait to add them to my space at Camas Antiques!!