I received a text on Friday asking “Do you have a buffet for sale?”.
To which I replied, “Yes, but it’s not painted yet.” After I explained how I had planned to paint it, I got an “I’ll take it!”.
First piece of furniture of mine EVER to be sold before I painted it!
This is one piece of furniture that really deserves the label much-better-in-person. It’s deliciously creamy!
It has also been rented for a wedding in September sight unseen.
I don’t think I will ever tire of this French-script stencil. It’s the same one I used for the tufted headboard I did a while back.
I also spent a couple of days painting these bread boards into wedding signs. (Graphics can be found on Graphics Fairy)
All that’s left to paint are the arrows pointing the direction to each event. Hence, the “this way” at the bottom of the sign. I like the idea of a “spinning” arrow so that the customer who rents these signs can determine which direction they’d like the sign to point. My customer would like me to paint the arrow onto the board directly since there are two of each sign… so you could have one arrow pointing left and one pointing right…depending on your choice.
I know that would be much easier, so I guess I’d best get on it already!
I also started moving some of my pieces into a new store in town called The Rusty Canvas. Head over and show them some facebook love, please! Pictures to follow soon!
So….What did you do with your weekend?
Bye from the bungalow,
Linking up to: Knick of Time, DIY Dreamer
Hi, I'm Jean. I live in historic Butte, Montana in a Craftsman home built in 1920. This blog is all about my adventures (and sometimes misadventures) in updating and decorating my house with antiques and vintage goods I find at garage sales, thrift stores, estate sales or wherever cool things from the past are waiting to be discovered.
Great signs, Jean! The buffet turned out great, too. Love the color combo.
Gorgeous buffet!! Love the signs, too-you’re so talented, girlfriend!
Susan
Awesome, everything – bread boards, side board, beautiful!
Bliss
Can’t tell you how much I love these! The graphics are perfect and the idea of a spinning arrow would be smart too, when needed. All the best with your sales and rentals!
Liz
Great look Jean … love the signs. I have used the Menu graphic and it is the best I have seen.
The buffet is beautiful too. Good job.
Audrey Z.
Timeless Treasures
They’re all beautiful! The bones on that buffet are fabulous and so is the color combination you chose. Love those boards too. Nice job!!
Really great pieces…love the color combo on the buffet. I’ll put the Rusty Canvas on places to visit in Butte, America! Nice job, as always!
Amazing everything… I gotta try the “Menu” chalkboard, it’s on my list!, and after seeing it on your sign I want it even more. I’ve got the spray chalkboard paint and it’s toooo cold and snowy to paint outside! Love the buffet, sold before you even painted it… it came out GORGEOUS! My DD has a wedding in her future…thanks for the great idea’s!
Hugs,
~Pendra
My buffet has a new look and a new life to someone that is thrilled with it.
Oh, Myrna! I’m so happy that you’re okay with it’s new look! It
really is just so beautiful in person, if I do say so myself! It’s
going to see many days of happiness as a wedding rental!
Jean
I LOVE those signs! and thanks for mentioning our shop.
I love the buffet and the signs. And kudos to you selling pieces sight unseen! A huge testament to your talent!
My weekend is consumed with lots and lots of lumber!!!!
LOVE IT!!!!! WOW!! Such an amazing transformation!!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!
Real nice piece. I found you through Whisperwood Cottage.