Treasure Hunting

Well I went to Mansfield, Conn. on Sunday and it was everything I had anticipated.  The trip started out when I picked up my sister-in-law Ruth at 4am!

We arrived just as the gates were opening.  Normally it wouldn’t of taken four hours to get there, but we missed a very important exit off of 91.  Now I could blame it on confusing directions, but I’ll be honest, it was totally due to the talking!

That’s Ruth and me. When we're together there is no such thing as a lull in the conversation.  We even got together the day before to map out our route, and Ruth pointed to one section on the map and said “Okay, right here is where we can’t talk or we’ll miss this exit!” Apparently we forgot about that, but it worked out, because as soon as we parked the car we walked right in.  

It was a beautiful day with so many vendors that were fully stocked with unique items.  Due to the size of my car I knew I had to be picky about what I bought.  So, after about 5 trips back and forth to my car it was full and we headed home.  The pictures are of me hauling things to my car.

This is a place worth going to in case your trying to decide to go or not.  It's every Sunday rain or shine, and the vendors are all so nice, and we had interesting chats with many of them.  

You will see some of these pieces as soon as I am done making them look pretty.  

Well I might be heading up to Brimfield, Mass. Antique show in about a week.  If I do, I think I might rent a truck of some kind so I can come home with a real load-full.  If I do, I will let you know.  Until then, thanks for reading my blog.  God Bless and may you always keep the joy in your heart.  Michelle

The Darling is in the Details

There's so much detail packed in this little side table! Painted a lovely green to show off all of the scalloped detailing and turned legs. This piece will make your room cuter, guaranteed!

The dimensions are 11 x 18 and 25 inches tall.  

$55.00

Country-Time Demi Side Table

This little side table is painted in a neutral sage green that will work beautifully with cottage color schemes. Stack with books or your favorite curiosities.

24 inches tall, 10 1/2 inches deep and 23 inches wide in the back.  

Just $55.00  

Vanity Fair or Office Flair!

This french provincial vanity or desk will not last long with its lovely detailing and proportions. Seven drawers offer plenty of storage for your work supplies or beauty products. Magnifique! 

The dimensions are 29 1/2 inches tall, 46 1/2 inches wide and 18 inches deep.  

 $260.00

How do you say "storage" in French? SOLD

This French Provincial side table is oh la la! 

Storage doesn't have to be ugly. This night or side table is clean and pretty and would work in a bedroom, office, nursery, or spare room.

23 1/2 inches tall, 20 inches wide and 17 inches deep.

At $60.00, it's sure to move fast!  

Beautiful Storage for Fall Clothes! SOLD

Ready to go back to school and work? After you've piled the car with shopping bags, you're going to need a place to store all of your new duds. This French Provincial dresser has tons of storage for all of your sweaters and jeans.

What's behind that middle door? Three more drawers!

The dimensions are 30 1/2 inches tall, 70 inches wide and 18 1/2 inches deep.  

 $340.00

Lovely Vanity with Plenty of Storage SOLD!

This vanity will go with almost any decor and will fit perfectly in your bedroom, bathroom, or large walk-in closet. It has tons of storage for all of your products and appliances, from your daily makeup and hair brushes to your special occasion lashes and rollers.

Never again hear complaints about your beauty products all over the bathroom!

31 inches tall, 50 inches wide and 18 1/2 inches deep.

$320.00

Put me anywhere!

This two-tier round table could go in any room! Bedroom, living room, even the dining room! Why not make it a corner bar!

It's 14.5 inches on top and 23 inches on the bottom. 

$120.00

Think Pink! SOLD

This sweet pink painted side table has a sewing compartment in the top drawer. With its darling details, it's perfect for a craft room or baby's room.  26 inches tall, 17.5 inches wide, and 12 inches deep.

$65.00 

Super Cute End Table

This antique side table has been painted aqua and distressed. New glass knobs. 

Use it next to your bed or couch, or put it in an extra bedroom so guests can have storage!

31 inches tall, 18 inches wide and 18 inches deep.

 $120.00 

Office Makeover! SOLD.

Get rid of your stuffy office furniture and replace with this chic boho set! Black and white and toile all over!

The chair has been repainted and refitted with new toile fabric $55.00 Chair has been sold!

The newly-painted black and white desk has been refitted with glass nobs. This adorable piece is 30.5 inches tall, 48 inches wide, and 22 inches deep. You could also use as a side table! $220.00

I've entered the blogosphere!

I have finally entered the blog world.  It has taken me awhile to get here, basically because I have been terrified to open a new chapter in my life.  Learning new things on the computer overwhelms me and I end up having a meltdown, so you can see why I was reluctant to do this.  I know your all wondering who I am and why do I need to get a blog.

Well, I will start by telling you my name is Michelle and I paint and refinish furniture.  It started when I worked in an antique store about 8 years ago and my boss used to ask me to paint some things for her to spruce them up a bit.  I ended up loving to do it, and surprisingly to me and to my husband, I had a little bit of a talent doing it.

Well, the day came when she had to close up shop and I was left with a bit of a void.  I didn’t know what to do it seems I missed painting so I started going to garage sales and would bring home these projects for me to do.  I loved it and kept going out and finding more things to paint until there was no more room left in the garage, which didn’t go over very well with my husband. So I decided to give all these things away. I gave them to my daughters, their friends, my sisters and some neighbors.  But I just still felt the desire to go out and find more things to paint.  Then someone mentioned putting the pieces on Craigs List.  So I did and I have been doing that for 7 years now. Yes, 7 years without a blog or a website.

My customers from Craigs List would always ask me, “Is there a website or some where we can see all your pieces?” So after hearing that so many times I decided to take the plunge and do it.  What made it easy was having someone in the family with talent and the know-how to do it.  So I hired my niece Sheila to do this for me and she promises me she will guide me through this for as long as I want.  Little does she know I am really not computer savvy so she will be stuck with me a bit longer than she thinks. :)

When I do go on my shopping sprees I go with my sweet, loyal, much needed sister-in-law Ruth.  We are married to brothers so whenever we are on our way to one of these adventures you can imagine the conversations we have.  The next adventure Ruth and I are going on is in Mansfield, Conn.  I learned about it in one of my Favorite magazine “Romantic Country.”

I have been to many places but I have never been here and I am so excited to go.  Its every Sunday, I wish I could go this Sunday but I have my nephews wedding to go to and I wouldn’t think of missing that, so we are going the following Sunday.  I will get back to you all along with some pictures of all the new treasures and new projects I find.  Until then, God Bless and keep the joy in your heart.  Love Michelle.  

Look Out Lingerie Lovers! SOLD

If you are one of those ladies who just can't get enough pretty underthings, you deserve a proper place to store them. 

Keep bras from tangling and let negligee linger in this tall lingerie tower.

55.5 inches tall, 25 inches wide, and 19 inches deep.

$240.00 

French Provincial Desk SOLD!

This desk is the perfect place to write a romantic letter or dream of the french countryside. And how cute would it look with a sleek modern monitor perched on top when it's time to get down to business?

At 30 inches tall, 42 inches wide, and 18 inches deep, it will slide in your office with the greatest of ease. Also affordable!

$185.00 

Beautiful Blue Tables SOLD!

Place these pretty tables next to your bed or couch for instant sweetness. 

These vintage pieces leave room for a telephone or lamp cord; they thought of everything back then!

28 inches tall, 21 inches wide, and 15 inches deep.

A steal at $185.00 for the pair.                                                       

Charming China Cabinet or Bookshelf

This beautiful cabinet will most certainly get "oohs and ahs" from all who see it.

They just don't make 'em like they used to -- such detailed craftsmanship will make this an heirloom piece. Use it to show off a collection, store pretty linens, or as a bookshelf.

This stunner is 57.5 inches tall, 38.5 inches wide, and 14.5 inches deep.  


$320.00

Pretty Little Side or Coffee Table

Take a second look at this pretty blue side table! You could use it next to your bed, couch, or in a craft room. Two levels of storage make it a great coffee table as well!

It's been painted a calming grey/blue and then distressed for that vintage look. It's 22 inches tall, 26 inches wide and 17.5 inches deep.

$60.00

Fun and Stylish Mirrors- WHITE SOLD

Try adding drama to any room with either of these unique repainted antique mirrors.

The black mirror is 29 inches tall and 19 inches wide.

The white mirror is 25 inches tall and 16 inches wide.

$45.00 each

Pair of Vintage Night Tables SOLD!

These beautiful night tables have lots of storage and would look great in almost any bedroom. They are each 31.5 inches tall, 14 inches wide, and 18 inches deep.


$265.00 for the pair

Repurposed Buffet

Use this stunning vintage buffet for dining as it was originally intended, or enjoy as a pretty armoire in the bedroom!

This piece has been painted and distressed. The original beveled mirror is in very good condition, and the buffet has little wheels on the bottom.

The lower half of the buffet is 39 inches tall, and the top piece is 36 inches tall. In its entirety, the height is 75 inches. It is 45 inches wide and 23 inches deep. 

$420.00

Lovely Nesting Tables

We're so glad we found these amazing nesting tables. We painted and distressed them, but their best features are original. Curved legs, lovely carvings, and a raised lip are details you just don't see anymore.

The biggest table is 22 inches tall and 13.25 wide and 21 inches deep, the middle table is 19.5 inches tall, 16.5 inches wide and 12.75 inches deep, and the smallest table is 16.5 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and 12 inches deep.

$85.00 for set.

Sweet and Chic End Tables- SOLD

                                                                 

These lovely white night tables are crowd-pleasers. You can't go wrong!

 25 inches tall, 20 inches wide and 15 inches deep.

$220.00