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French Linen Overlay Custom Tutorial

Posted by Unknown | Labels: French Linen Overlay, tutorials

Introducing our French Linen Overlay. . .

It's no secret that I'm in love with Restoration Hardware. . . and I'm

even MORE in love with their organic linen fabrics! (see here)

I love the soft, woven texture and relaxed natural wrinkles. . .

simply beau-ti-ful...

Linens are so comforting, casual, and relaxing. . .

which is why we created our

"French Linen Overlay" finish.

I could just see it in a room like this...

Isn't this Restoration Hardware room stunning?

Or how about in this room from Pottery Barn?

Oh. . . the possibilities!

Basically, it's a technique that can go over any painted

surface. . .giving it a soft, textured linen look.

(the pictures just don't do it justice. . .time for a new camera!)

Before the Linen Overlay was applied. . .

. . .and after

Sigh. . .

Take a look at the Graphite Grey with French Linen. . .

Here is a Harvest Wheat, finished in our Linen Overlay. . .

Look how adorable it would look in this Pottery Barn room!

Oh my. . .I'm in LOVE!

And here's another one. . .

There's something so enveloping about subtle colors. . .

By the way. . . would you like to see what these

pieces looked like before?

and. . .

Now it's your turn!

If you would like to order the French Linen Overlay tutorial,

there is a small, one-time fee of $5.00.

Upon recieving payment, we will send you the full tutorial

in PDF format via e-mail, for you to keep and print.

(please allow 24-48 hours to receive tutorial)

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Farmhouse finds...

Posted by Unknown | Labels: salvaged favorites

Some of you may recall my post about the salavaged parlor doors (see here)
that I picked up at an estate sale of an old farmhouse...

Well . . . I thought it would be fun to share with you all the

wonderful treasures that I came home with :)

One might wonder. . .

what in the WORLD is she going to do with all that junk?!

Well, you'll just have to wait and see ;)

"Don't ever judge a book

by its cover."

-Anonymous

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Vintage linen lampshade skirt

Posted by Unknown | Labels: tutorials

I absolutely LOVE the company called Soft Surroundings . . .

If I had lots of money to spend, this is where I'd shop!

Any-hoo, today my cute mom (who just happens to live right across

the street) came in and plopped this adorable picture
down on my kitchen table. . .

It's called a Vintage Linen Lampshade Skirt. . .

made by Soft Surroundings.

Is that not the cutest thing EVER!?

It just cinches up with a silk ribbon to fit on any lampshade. . .genius!

I took a look at the boring little lamp on my side table,

and decided to give it a try. . .

Rummaging through my scrap pieces, I came across this vintage

pattern that would match my living room perfectly.

After pulling a quick iron over it, I ~~clumsily~~ hemmed the seam and

inserted some white tulle, since I didn't have any silk ribbon. . .

Pulling the tulle nice and snug naturally created

a pretty little ruffle. . .not bad for fifteen minutes!

Now I know my lampshade skirt isn't nearly as darling and flowy

as theirs. . .but hey, give me a break. . .I'm NOT a seamstress!

Just think of the possibilities though. . .

french linens,

burlap,

plaids,

paisleys,

silk,

cottons.

Here is my second attempt with another lamp. . .

before . .

and after. . .

This one was SUPER easy actually. . . I just snipped and "tore" the

linen, cut little slits one inch apart, and wove a 2" linen

strip in and out. . .tying a bow in front!

...which means NO SEWING!!

I would LOVE to see YOUR lampshade cover ideas!

"Few of us write great novels;

all of us live them."

-Winston Churchill

If you want to see more tips, tricks, and ideas, click here to view all our other tutorials. :)

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Zinc Patina Custom Tutorial

Posted by Unknown | Labels: tutorials, Zinc Patina

It's finally here!

Thank you for being so patient with me!

Many of you have read my posts on our Zinc Patina finish. . .

but if you'd like to review, you can see them (here) and (here).

Our inspiration...

. . .the Zinc Collection from Restoration Hardware.

Mmmm. . .yummy!

After much experimentation and practicing, I came up with this. . .

and this. . .

. . .and these :)

Now it's your turn!

If you'd like to order the

Zinc Patina Custom Tutorial,

there is a small one-time fee of $5.oo.

Upon receiving payment, we will send you the full

tutorial in PDF format via e-mail to keep and print!

(please allow 24-48 hours to receive tutorial)

If you want to see more tips, tricks, and ideas, click here to view all our other tutorials. :)

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