Furniture is One of Our Faves!

January 21, 2010
chair

Connie and I really love “repurposing” (sic) furniture pieces! On this piece, Connie hand carved the wings deeper to add detail and even gave the swans  new beaks. Pearls were added to the bottom band, and iridescence was added to the the center of the flower and the beads below the each swan. All new [...]

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Taking Pleasure in Your Work!

January 20, 2010

Connie says that this painting that she did “makes her happy” when she looks at it!

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Details Make the Difference!

January 18, 2010
ornament

Applied ornament provides handcrafted elegance!

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Copper is COOL!

January 8, 2010
copper tables

Two small tables refinished. We use them side by side as a coffee table in front of the couch.

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2009 is “Buggin Out”

December 31, 2009
beetle

Recently finished iridescent beetle panel. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Much Thanks!

December 29, 2009

Thanks to all  for the compliments on our new blog. At first I thought maintaining a blog would be another repetitive, time consuming web presence, but I have quickly learned that it may take over and actually save MUCH time and frustration!

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Editor’s Choice Award

December 28, 2009
id digets

One of our project photos was recently selected for an “Editor’s Choice Award” at ID-Digest. The photo was featured on their main page for the month of December.

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New shipment of antique wall clocks are in!

December 27, 2009
clock

Recently arrived, some of these antiques are very fine. Also, the photos are deceiving, they are quite large. You can see them, as well as the tall clocks at  our Swedish Clock site.

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Available May 2010

December 27, 2009
book cover

Coming out in May 2010, some of our work will be featured in Gary Lord’s new book: “Simply Creative Faux Finishes with Gary Lord: 30 Cutting Edge Techniques for Walls, Floors and Ceilings”

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SALON 2010 Versailles

December 27, 2009
Salon
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