Thursday, August 19, 2010

Fresh Coat Friday!

Hello Friends! Thanks for being patient with us last week while Blogger and I had a heart to heart. This week he is on his best behavior so it seems to have worked! I am so excited to share the projects submitted this week because they are all wonderful and each one really has a character all it's own. Thanks so much to all the fantastic ladies who took the time to email me and tell me a little about what they've been up to! I wish I had the time to type out more about each piece but summarizing dozens of emails is a tall order... so please stop by the blogs that are linked (click on each ladies name in this post to be redirected if they have a blog) and learn a little more about the process and people behind these wonderful transformations!


Erin took this hand-me-down coffee table (which I think might be an identical twin to one I did last summer!) and made it feel positively beachy!








Meghan's family has a sweet tradition of bringing along homemade items for a family auction at their family reunion. After a little hardwork her table was most definitely the belle of the ball!









Becky has been trying to convince her hubby that their knotty pine bedroom furniture is not as current as he thinks... and I am sure that she easily won him over after this makeover!






I love the fresh green paint Lenore used on this lovely old chair!








Courtney found this old brass chandelier for $25 and turned it into a complete work of art for her almost-arrival, Avery! It looks beautiful and we can't wait to see more of Avery and her room~








Kristine found this little gem in the gutter, and not only did she give it a fresh new coat of paint, but she customized the knobs to match the old map she decoupaged on the surface. If I was ever tempted to pick up a black can of paint this might be one of those moments!!









Shaunna did a fantastic job taking this dark old table and giving it a beachy new look by liming it!









These little tables look so fresh and pretty after Sofia gave them a new coat of paint! The new knobs add a perfect hint of glam.










Kathleen and her furniture super powers never cease to amaze. And this one doesn't disappoint... plus we love her model.








Monique did a great job taking this mismatched dining set and making it feel complete. Love the floors as well Monique!!!







The next two transformations are courtesy of Lesa and her imaginative mind. She turned her $10 find into the cutest little chair with a pleated skirt. Her fireplace makeovere is pure genius! She took a cheapo tub of drywall spackle, a stencil, some of her favorite paint and gave her builder basic fireplace an old-world feel.













Holly (lovely name, by the way!) brings us the next two transformations. She did a major overhaul on the old desk and the cabinet is just stunning~










Anne did a wonderful job aging and glazing this old dresser! The details really pop now.








Cristy has a love of toile and she did an amazing job hand painting this salvaged table.


What have you been up to? Don't be shy!

35 comments:

Becky said...

YAY! FCF!! thanks for posting my end tables Holly!!

xoxo
becky
www.cupcakesandrubyslippers.blogspot.com

Amber's Notebook said...

omg I NEED to find project! ASAP! I love them all!!

Anonymous said...

My first Fresh Coat Friday! Love all the "Fresh Coats" already!

Kimberly said...

Thanks so much for sharing the picture of the coffee table. I have one just like it that has been waiting in my storage building all summer for my much needed attention. Seeing the one in your post has encouraged me to get out my sander and paint.
Kimberly

Karen Sabrsula said...

What wonderful inspiration pieces!!

Karen Sabrsula said...

What wonderful inspiration pieces!!

kathie said...

Thanks again for having me here, I love fresh coat fridays! So much inspiration :)

Unknown said...

What beautiful transformations!

Sarah said...

The fireplace makeover is amazing, I wish she'd do a guest tutorial!

A House and Home said...

I love Fresh Coat Fridays!

Elsa said...

So many great pieces! I recently started a blog posting some of the pieces I've done.

elsamgreer.blogspot.com

Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. said...

Those featured pieces up top are simply amazing!

A-m-a-z-i-n-g. Gotta go look around for something else to paint....

:)

Pam - @diy Design Fanatic said...

So many wonderful painting projects!!! Truly amazing transformations!

Sofia said...

I'm so happy to be included! Thanks Holly :)

I can't believe how many creative people there are...all this week's are phenomenal. Well done everyone!

Courtney said...

I LOVE fresh coat fridays! This is my first time to link up, and I actually posted two links.. I hope you don't mind.

alison (semi-fab lane) said...

i love this weekly feature! great peices! i'm going to have to send you my latest projects. have a great weekend!

decorating diva {aka deanna} said...

so much eye candy in one place! love it all! i'm new here and i think i'm gonna love it! ~DD

Pudel-design said...

Thank you for hosting:)
Love the little table transformation at the beginning of your post!

Lovely greetings...

Hayli said...

I've been lacking motivation lately and Fresh Coat Fridays always give me that little nudge I need to get to work on the bottomless furniture pile in my garage!

Thanks Holly!

www.simplymillie.blogspot.com

Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat. said...

Thanks for letting me take part in FCFs!

XO
Lenore

Anonymous said...

thanks for posting my transformations, so fun!

Jessica @ Simply A Farmer's Wife said...

I love your Fresh Coat Friday! I look forward to it each week and it's helped motivate me to finish a project a week!

Unknown said...

Thanks for hosting once again, Holly!

Stacy said...

love all the creativity out there! ideas's abound!

Leanne said...

so many beautiful transformations!

Holly Do. said...

Amazing talent shown by many people...Thanks for all the Friday Fun!

Sixty-Fifth Avenue said...

Wow! That black cabinet from the painted hive is amazing! Have a great weekend!
Londen

Inspired by you said...

I love your blog. You have amazing talent! Thanks for letting us share our projects!

Paige said...

love love LOVE these makeovers!!! the chandelier is expecially fun! I would have never thought of that!!

-paige
http://20somethingshopaholic.blogspot.com

Lori said...

Your Fresh Coat Fridays are awesome. LOVE the fireplace!!! Do you have a link for Lisa?

B said...

inspiration city!

Korbi said...

Why does my paint "crackle" after I spray on a finich coat overtop my paint after I glaze it?!?!

Brooke Ulrich said...

Love your site and style. I visit often!!! :)

*Chic Provence* said...

Very pretty blog I just discovered!

thanks for the link party!

xoxo

Kit

Christine said...

Love your site! The inspiration is priceless. As I am just starting out in the blogosphere I am soaking up every piece of advice I find.

Thanks for being out here!

xo - Christine
http://thelovelyhome1.blogspot.com

 
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