Furniture Friday 12- Features and Par-tay!!

Well, well, well, if it isn't Friday already.  I am so behind in work this week.  I've had lots of problem child's (my furniture pieces).  One will have to be completely stripped, another one had peeling veneer that would not cooperate.  The good news!!  Guess what I got for my anniversary?  A compressor and a paint gun.  I have yet to try them and I will be on vacation next week and no access to the Internet, so I will leave this linky up for two weeks, feel free to post more than one project as well.

I still have some post that I will be scheduling so you won't miss out on the fun completely and when I get back I'm sure I'll have plenty of scenery to show you.  Elaine and I are taking some much needed down time We are spending a week in Kentucky at horse farm to regroup, brain storm, and rejuvenate.  

Thanks for sharing your incredible projects last week, here are the features.

This pretty chair by Kirb Appeal.

This dresser done in Cece Caldwell by Bungalow 47.

and a great baseball themed dresser by Chase The Star.

Now time to party!!

Please put your permalink into the linky and pretty please link back here so we can share everyone's other great ideas (button at the bottom of this post or on my sidebar).   Please do not link any shops!!  Sit back, relax, grab a martini, network (visit other links) and enjoy the  party.

Note: By adding your link you are giving me permission to use your photos on my blog without contacting you.  Which means you may get featured, please make sure to come visit again on Saturday for Weekend Features.

Ready Set, Go!!!

xo,

mONICa

Gender Neutral Kids Room- Presented by Free Furniture

Yay!! I finally have a room looking decent in my house. The twins room. I've seen such cute gender neutral rooms around blogland.

In my version of a gender neutral kids room, I have a very special sponsor.

This room is being brought to you by FREE!!

or for those of you who watch Sesame Street, the letters

F-R-E-E!!

The beds were FREE!!

The dresser was FREE!!

The chest and stool were FREE!!

and the remainder, well Ikea so nearly FREE!!

The curtains were hand made by me.

Toys are stored in under the bed storage boxes.

Ikea Malm dresser and Expedit shelf for additional storage.

A play mat and a couple of bean bags for some fun on the floor.

and since I ran out of space, I made a space in their closet for a play kitchen.

The rooms total came to $275 and that includes the play kitchen, linens, lamps, art work, and Ikea furniture not bad huh?

Next week I will share how to make quick kids art for next to nothing, and I will share the beds before and after.

xo,

mONICa

Sunday

The DIY Showoff

Sisters Of The Wild West: Sister Sunday 

Under The Table and Dreaming: Sunday Showcase

It's Robin and I- Sunday Funday

Monday

Be Colorful

Between Naps on the Porch: Metamorphosis Monday

DIY Home Sweet Home

Making The World Cuter: Monday

Our Delightful Home: Show Me What You Got 

Vintage Mauve: Mauvin Monday

Tuesday

A Bowl Full of Lemons: One Project At a Time

Creating A House Of Grace: Twice Owned Party

DIY By Design: Swing Into Spring

Domestically Speaking: Power Of Paint Party

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia: Tuesday's Treasures

Tip Junkie: Tip Me Tuesday

The Ivy Cottage Blog: Say What? Linky Party

Your Sassy Sites: Tuesday Trash 2 Treasure

Very Merry Vintage Style: Share The Love

Wednesday

Blue Cricket Design: Show And Tell

Handy Man, Crafty Woman: Wicked Awesome Wednesday

Primitive And Proper

Restore Interiors: Restore It Wednesday

Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesdaylu

The Trendy Treehouse

Thursday

Beyond The Picket Fence: Under $100 Linky Party

House of Hepworths

Momnivores Dillema: Creative Juice Thursdays

The 36th Avenue: Share Awesomness Thursdays

The Shabby Chic Cottage: Transformation Thursday

Thrifty Decorating: Thrifty Thursday

Friday

2805 Potpourri Fridays

504 Main: Tickeled Pink Fridays

Addicted 2 Decorating: Addicts (not so) anonymous

At the Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday

Chic On A Shoestring Decorating: Flaunt It Friday

Common Ground: Vintage Inspiration Friday

Fingerprints On The Fridge: Feature Yourself Friday

French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday

Miss Mustard Seed: Furniture Feature Friday

My Repurposed Life: Catch As Catch Can

My Romantic Home: Show and Tell Friday

Redoux Link Party

Remodelaholic: Remodelaholic Friday

Simply Designing: Simply Link Party

Simple Home Life: Simply Creations Friday

Tatertots & Jello: Weekend Wrapup

The Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday

Saturday

Funky Junk: Saturday Night Special

I'm Guest Posting At Redoux

Hello all....

Today I am guest posting at Redoux.  Karen was a guest of ours a couple of weeks ago.  She taught us the ins and out of dumpster diving (awesome post!!) If you missed it you have to check it out.  Anyhoo, she has invited us to share our story of how we got in the biz.

If you are curious why I started painting furniture and how our creations have evolved please head over to her blog and check it out.

xo,

mONICa

Metallic Finishes- The Tutorial

Last week I shared with you how to do our dark stained glazed furniture finish.

Well as promised, this week I will share a little more detail about the Metallic finishes.

I've shared with you a few pieces involving this finish.

The Midnight Dream Dresser

The Midnight Dream Desk

and The Audrey Dresser

Now I will show you how I do it.  The great thing about this finish is you can do it in whatever color you wish, so the possibilities are endless.  First you will need.

1.) Dark Gray Primer

2.) Paint (spray paint or brushed on)

I used Rustoleum Navy blue for the Midnight Dream and brushed on my own custom color for the Audrey.

3.) Martha Stewart Metallic Glaze

3.) Wipe on Poly

First you start with a light sanding or deglossing.

Then a coat of dark gray spray primer

Let the primer dry completely and then put on a layer of spray paint or brush on paint.

Now it is time to glaze, wipe the metallic glaze on and off in a straight motion or circular motion whichever finish you prefer.

Let that dry completely and add a coat or two of wipe on poly and at least 3 coats to the top.

I love the way this finish looks, gives your piece a great shimmer.  I am eager to try other glazes besides bronze.  I was at Home Depot the other day and saw silver and other bronzes, but have yet to try them.  Has anybody else used this metallic glaze?

xo,

mONICa

As you can see we're partying all week long. I probably need to go to link party rehab.  Oh well,  grab a martini and join us....Monica


Sunday
The DIY Showoff
Sisters Of The Wild West: Sister Sunday 
Under The Table and Dreaming: Sunday Showcase
It's Robin and I- Sunday Funday


Monday
Be Colorful
Between Naps on the Porch: Metamorphosis Monday
DIY Home Sweet Home
Making The World Cuter: Monday
Our Delightful Home: Show Me What You Got 
Vintage Mauve: Mauvin Monday


Tuesday
A Bowl Full of Lemons: One Project At a Time
Creating A House Of Grace: Twice Owned Party
DIY By Design: Swing Into Spring
Domestically Speaking: Power Of Paint Party
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia: Tuesday's Treasures
Tip Junkie: Tip Me Tuesday
The Ivy Cottage Blog: Say What? Linky Party
Your Sassy Sites: Tuesday Trash 2 Treasure
Very Merry Vintage Style: Share The Love

Wednesday
Blue Cricket Design: Show And Tell
Handy Man, Crafty Woman: Wicked Awesome Wednesday
Primitive And Proper
Restore Interiors: Restore It Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesdaylu
The Trendy Treehouse


Thursday
Beyond The Picket Fence: Under $100 Linky Party
House of Hepworths

Momnivores Dillema: Creative Juice Thursdays

The 36th Avenue: Share Awesomness Thursdays
The Shabby Chic Cottage: Transformation Thursday
Thrifty Decorating: Thrifty Thursday

Friday
2805 Potpourri Fridays
504 Main: Tickeled Pink Fridays
Addicted 2 Decorating: Addicts (not so) anonymous
At the Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday
Chic On A Shoestring Decorating: Flaunt It Friday
Common Ground: Vintage Inspiration Friday
Fingerprints On The Fridge: Feature Yourself Friday
French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
Miss Mustard Seed: Furniture Feature Friday
My Repurposed Life: Catch As Catch Can
My Romantic Home: Show and Tell Friday
Redoux Link Party
Remodelaholic: Remodelaholic Friday
Simply Designing: Simply Link Party
Simple Home Life: Simply Creations Friday
Tatertots & Jello: Weekend Wrapup
The Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday


Saturday
Funky Junk: Saturday Night Special

Guest Post: Sunday at A Sunday Afternoon

Today we have Sunday from A Sunday Afternoon visiting us, she is a DIY blogger and shop owner who takes thrift store finds to the next level.  Take it away Sunday.

There it was, sitting on the shelf just

screaming at me
waiting for me! A chandelier all alone and ready to go for $6.99 - SCORE! I always hit the lamp section at the thrift store, you never know what cool lamps or chandeliers you'll find. This one will be perfect for my new office (the one I'm dreaming about but don't actually have yet).

Here's the full size 'before shot'!

Step #1: Spray with Kilz Spray Primer.

Step #2: Spray paint (using same method) with Valspar Gloss Ruby Red.

Step #3: Spray with Rust-Oleum Crystal Clear Enamel (to protect it).

I haven't decided on the shades yet. I got these beauties at a garage sale for $2 (6 of them).

Here are the 2 options I've come up with so far:

Option #1: Burlap

Option #2: Ribbon

What's your vote?

Thank you Sunday for visiting us.  For some awesome inspiration, be sure to head over to her blog.

xo,

mONICa