Those All Important 'After' Shots!

I don't know if any of you out there are as forgetful as I am but I've discovered that I frequently, yep frequently, forget to take those all important shots of finished pieces!  The image of the piece above is a prime example...it's the only shot I have of the piece before it made it's way to the market.  

The piece hasn't been cleaned off after the final fine sand.  The top has yet to be 'poly' coated, sanded and waxed,  And, of course, the little drawer is missing.  Darn it!  It  was so cute finished but I haven't done it any justice here. Aside from those issues, you just can't get a total feel for the piece at this angle.

I suspect I thought I would take a shot down in situ at the market, but alas, the wee piece sold the same day.  Note to self:  Don't forget those all important finale shots!

Spruced Up Trunk!

This was a little piece I did a few months ago.  I spotted the trunk at the market & had to buy it.  I love these old trunks and already own a small collection of them that I picked at a local mart in my teens many moons ago!  The trunk was in good order although the case itself was a very battered old maroon colour and in need of some attention.

I gave the piece a good old clean down and painted it with a custom blend of Anne Sloan 'Graphite' and 'Pure White'.  As I didn't want it to be a solid colour when finished, I sanded it out before waxing which gives a more varied patina.  I finished the piece with a 'Lotta Jansdotter' stencil I had and then finished the whole piece off with a couple of coats of clear wax.

I was super happy with the end result and the piece almost didn't make it to the market!  However, I forced myself to load it into the car and, happily, it found a new owner the same day.  It sold to a fab lady and her daughter who, I discovered after a 'wee chat', had bought another of my pieces whilst I'd been on holiday in Texas.  Fantastic.  I'm super chuffed it's going to great home & will be part of the decor in their newly refurbished guest room.  The job's a good 'un as they say!

All The Best,

Wx