a favorite new upcycled sideboard

 

I love a good DIY total transformation project, so today I’m finally sharing this favorite one I completed back in December. Thank goodness for loads and loads of white chalk paint, because this sideboard was covered in red paint from top to bottom.

 

Every surface including every inch of the drawers, the back of the piece, and even the bottom of this piece was sprayed with the brightest and thickest layers of red paint.

 

First, I removed the glass doors, because what I was really after for this piece was open shelving to house some of my props and favorite styling pieces.

 

Found on Craigslist, this sideboard was the exact size I needed for the room, and I could see through all the red paint to visualize what I truly wanted.

 

I also removed the handles, that were totally the wrong style and replaced them with chunky wooden knobs. A little wood filler patched up the holes in the drawers, and I drilled new ones for the new hardware.

Lastly, of course, I painted it with a soft white "Chalked" Paint. It took me several days to get at least five coats of paint on this piece, but I'm thrilled with the results. 

 

Now this piece is right at home with the rest of my furnishings and the roomy drawers and shelves hold so much! The top is also a great place to display some of my favorite collectables and acquisitions.

 

It’s also been pretty enough to be a “homey” background for some of my photo stylings. This is one of my latest shots of the new Seaside Collection from Pacific & Rose.

 

This sarong and all the other lovely home goods will be available on the website and at Seaside Gallery this weekend.

 

This Wave Pillow is one of my favorite new products and you saw it here first! It will be available at Seaside Gallery this weekend as well. This new Seaside Collection just arrived from India and is soooo perfect for summer.

 

Please check back on Monday, and I’ll have the whole collection featured for you to see. In addition to the Anchors and Waves, there’s also a fun Crab print and an elegant Palm print!

Doesn't this pillow look so pretty with the new and improved painted sideboard?

Here’s how this look came together. Everything is so budget friendly in this room. I have a few inherited pieces that I love, and I did splurge just before Christmas on a new white sofa, but even that was found at a consignment store!

 

Wishing you a lovely weekend, and I’ll look forward to seeing you again on Monday for all the latest on the gorgeous new Seaside Collection!

 

 

ciao! fabiana

 

 

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farmhouse style for spring

The spring issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style is now out and its jam packed with pretty homes, fun projects and great recipes. Since the start of this magazine in 2018, I’ve been lucky to have been able to contribute several issues, and this season, I’d love to share the latest with you all... 

 

 

Table settings, flower arrangements, pillows, painting projects and recipes are all in the genre of things I’ve tackled for Country Sampler Farmhouse Style. My contributions are usually in the second half of the magazine that includes all the DIY and crafty stuff.  

 

The “Do-It-Yourself Farmhouse” section starts us off with projects and recipes we can do right at home. Do you spy my little green dresser on the bottom left? 

 

This style of small sewing table known as the “Martha Washington” style was very popular during the 1950’s and 1960’s. You can even spot one on the Andy Griffith Show, at the top of their stair landing! 

 

This lovely little table belonged to my mother-in-law, and always sat in a guest bedroom. Now it was time for a bright and cheery update using milk paint.   

I also finished the table off by embellishing it with softly stenciled ferns, which also remind me of my m.i.l. Joan. There were framed fern pictures on the wall in the same bedroom, so I thought this was the perfect accent for the update of this sewing table. 

Also in this issue is a fun number coat rack I put together using an old piece of oak board and some inexpensive white ceramic knobs. In keeping with the farmhouse look, I styled it with pretty linens from my friend Elizabeth’s line Pacific & Rose. The Monet’s Kitchen Apron and English Green Tea Towel add the perfect amount of springtime charm to this vignette. 

 

Gardening is one of the great joys in my life, so I was thrilled when Country Sampler Farmhouse Style asked me to put together a picnic basket full of herbs and edible flowers for the Spring 2021 issue.  

 

This basket’s so perfect for a sunny spot in your home or as a focal point outdoors. It’s filled with marigolds, nasturtium, thyme, chives, sage, basil and more. Check out the whole article in the story called “Planters with Personality”, starting on page 102. Also featured is a fun little succulent plater made from vintage books!

I potted most of the herbs on into my raised beds outdoors last year, and they’re still growing strong. In fact, some of the flowers were still blooming until December! 

Do you like to grow fresh herbs in your garden? There’s really nothing quite like having them readily available for adding to just about anything I’m cooking. Prettying up a salad with edible flowers always puts a smile on my face ☺. 

Also included in this Spring issue is another fun coat hook project and a delicious recipe of quick bread focaccia topped with lots of veggies and herbs.

Next up is the Country Sampler Farmhouse Style Kitchen Makeovers issue, out on February 23rd. I have a few really fun kitchen projects included and two amazing pot luck recipes that everyone will love! I’ll share that preview with you all soon. 

ciao! fabiana

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