by Cindy
Painting Various Items
Hello my sweet friends, how about I share a great DIY with you today? Our challenge this month is Quarantine Upcyle, a bit different due to the coronavirus and all the restrictions. You know I love upcycling! A quick mention on the virus, NJ has been hit very hard. Schools are closed for the rest… Continue reading Upcycled Lamps to Candleholders
Hello sweet friends, before the virus became part of our lives, while visiting my favorite thrift shop we frequent, this bench arrived shortly before we did.It was in pretty good shape aside from a few scratches and the caning being worn. I knew I could work with this piece so home it came.The scratches were… Continue reading Thrifted Bench Update
Hello sweet friends, I hope all is well and you're keeping busy. I have been a painting machine lately. Reeses and Peanut are worried they may get painted next, these sweet faces!! Today, I'm sharing a small change I made to a lavender plant I purchased from Antique Farmhouse and I'm loving the quick change.… Continue reading Basket Change
Hi friends, I love finding new treasures, don't you? Spotting something and falling in love instantly. This is what happened the moment I saw these two very old chalk ware cameo plaques with gilding. I snatched these up immediately. My original plan was to hang them in our master bathroom. After looking at… Continue reading Creating a Piece of Beauty
Today I'm sharing a quick easy update I made to a large artichoke finial I have had for many years. I didn't care for the green color anymore and wanted a softer look. Not wanting to cover all the green to have a bit of texture I decided to use my dry brushing technique. I… Continue reading Tiny Update
Hello my friends, during this time I am getting projects done, exercising and keeping busy. We will get through this scary time, I truly believe we are an incredibly strong Country. Today, I'm sharing a cabinet I repainted, this cabinet is over 20 years old, I'm hoping you'll see how paint is magical, I know… Continue reading Furniture Update
Hello friends today is the day to show a piece we found thrifting for $35. She needed lots of ove but we knew it would be worth it in the end. We can see the beauty behind all the grossness. Just a glimpse of the bottom. I know it's a mess but we see potential.… Continue reading Thrifted Beauty
Hello friends, I hope all is well! When out on our travels John and I spotted these frames. I wanted to update a spot in our dining room and thought they would work great with help. I knew I wanted something architectural and we found a piece at the thrift store that I have been… Continue reading Upcycled Frames
Hello everyone hope you're all had a great weekend! I have had this door in our dining room since we moved into this house. I have been wanting to make it lighter and decided last week to get her done. Before I did that I decided a while ago to make the mirror have a… Continue reading Door Makeover
Things have been very busy here at Cloches and Lavender. I have been juggling many large furniture makeovers for a few months. I had to order and wait for pieces to add to these projects. Because of that they have taken a bit longer to get done but oh am I thrilled with end results.… Continue reading Bombay Beauty
