It's a Boy!!

Of my my closest friends daughter is having a baby boy! Naturally, for the shower, I wanted to do a baby changing table that would fit with her blue, animal themed bedroom.

I picked up a vintage bedroom set at an estate sale in Canonsburg, PA that was in desperate need of some updating. When I look for a dresser for a babies room, I want to make sure the piece is at least 31 inches high and has a good width to it so there is enough room for a changer topper to sit. This old heirloom fit the bill perfectly.



With a good sanding, some primer and a couple coats of paint, we were off to the races! I hand painted the detail in the upper drawers a nice white and sprayed the hardware lightly to allow some of the original bronze to poke through. The piece turned out soft, whimsical and sweet and I am so excited for baby Luke's arrival!

Here's Jess... at 7 month's pregger she is still so tiny! Baby Luke is due mid-march. Jess got the dresser home and say's it's perfect, and that is what make's this business so rewarding.

Inspired by her avante garde/punk rock designs, for all you "wannabe's" ... here's an ode to Betsey Johnson.

When I picked this piece up it was that classic yellow french provincial paint with some not so attractive crackle..

 OH SO BETSEY! This piece is painted high gloss black and the drawer details and hardware are hot pink.. Cheetah details on the drawers that all work with perfection!

This bad girl sold to Chris in Seattle... Chris recently made a trip to  the 'Burgh and  told me about Randy Land.. For those of you who don't know.. This is Randy, of Randy Land. (It's in Pittsburgh Historic Mexican War Streets)

Vintage Meditterranean Server

Picked up this MONSTER of a server along with some other neat items from the sweetest couple in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.

Old White and French Linen

I broke out my Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and went to work. This paint is a LIFESAVER. No prep, even with the vaneer, no sanding, primer, etc.  Perfect for a City Slicker like me! 

This is after 2 coats of paint.. still some wood showing through but I love the contrast in colors..

I left the hardware it's original bronze and cleaned it up a bit.

Buffed and sealed the piece with Annie Sloan's clear furniture wax.

Tada!!! What a gorgeous piece. You can buy this piece on my website at www.shabbymaggie.com.