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Pine chest of drawers - custom work
Plain pine drawers transformed with Chalk Paint. I treated the piece with knotting solution and primer before refinishing with Paloma and clear wax because I didn’t want that pesky knot oil coming through and spoiling this pretty pale neutral. My customer wanted a straightforward finish, but something fancy doing with the drawer knobs; I’ve used a creamy white, French Linen, Emile, and gilding paste, and sealed with several coats of clear wax. This is the first of a three-part set; none of the pieces will match, but paint and design ties them together.

Lloyd Loom ottoman - custom work
These old pieces are generally kept for sentimental reasons; this one is no exception, and has been refinished with Provence and Antoinette Chalk Paint, and sealed with clear soft wax. The fabric is Zoffany Peacock Garden, and the tassel braid was added to finish off the whimsical look.

Milk churn - custom work
Orchard Cottage Interiors Published by Marie Powers · 28 June at 21:43 · What’s that, Poppy, you’ve found a hand painted milk churn in the workshop, and it’s been refinished with Arles and Cream Chalk Paint with cow parsley stencilling in Duck Egg Blue, then sealed with clear wax? You sure do know your stuff, little girl. Custom work.

Skinny pine bookcase and giraffe! Custom work
Mr G and the bookcase. You havin’ a giraffe? This old boy was rescued from Landfillville, then gifted to my giraffe-loving friend. Initially, we agreed Mr G would simply get some TLC and a fresh coat of wax, but then my friend decided she’d like a slim bookcase painted in Chateau Grey and Arles, so Mr G’s finish was decided. He will look great either standing next to the bookcase or across the neutral room, adding interest and a punch of colour.

Vintage chest of drawers - custom work
This piece was painted in a custom yellow to match a bedroom's soft furnishings; it has lavender stencilling and a little wooden mouse running up the left hand side. For custom work enquiries, please use the contact form on this website, or call us on 07908 079 449.

Vintage drawers - custom work
The top of the chest was sanded back and revived with 'Antique Pine' Briwax; the carcass painted in a mix of Original and Chateau Grey to achieve a shade of 'pistachio', and sealed with Polyvine Wax Finish Varnish. The drawer pulls were cleaned up with wire wool. For custom work enquiries, please use the contact form on this website, or call us on 07908 079 449.

French flat-pack armoire - custom work
The armoire was similarly refinished to complement the drawers, and a touch of 'Old Ochre' added to accentuate the mouldings. Whilst both pieces were quite fabulous in their original state, they were very different styles; refinishing them with paint ties them together, giving them longevity in their new and modern surroundings. For custom work enquiries, please use the contact form on this website, or call us on 07908 079 449.

Revamped pine chest of drawers - custom work
Painted in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Paris Grey and Antoinette, with hand-painted drawer pulls. The piece is sealed with Polyvine Wax Finish Varnish and clear wax. For custom work enquiries, please use the contact form on this website, or call us on 07908 079 449.

French-style night stand - custom work
This little night stand has been painted in French Linen Chalk Paint™, and given a white wash top, before sealing with Annie's white wax. Gilding wax has been applied to the appliqué and pull, and the drawer painted and lined with wallpaper. For custom work enquiries, please use the contact form on this website, or call us on 07908 079 449.

Vintage bureau - custom work
This bureau is painted in Farrow & Ball's Shaded White Estate Eggshell. The interior has been sprayed gold, sealed with clear wax for protection, and buffed. The old knobs have been replaced with cast iron French-style pulls, painted to complement, and gilding wax highlights added to edges, trimming, and balls of the claw foot legs. For custom work enquiries, please use the contact form on this website, or call us on 07908 079 449.
Entryway shoe cabinet - custom work
Painted in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint French Linen, and treated to several coats of Annie's soft clear wax for durability. Pine knobs were replaced with brass cup handles for a more modern look. For custom work enquiries, please use the contact form on this website, or call us on 07908 079 449.
Pine box as steam trunk - custom work
Made to measure, and decorated with stencilling of meaningful place names and dates and vintage-style luggage labels. The whole piece seald with ASCP dark wax for an aged look. For custom work enquiries, please use the contact form on this website, or call us on 07908 079 449.
Vintage Welsh Dresser (Jaycee Furniture) - custom work
Painted in ASCP Paris Grey over Original, lightly distressed for definition, sealed with ASCP soft white wax for a subtle limed finish, and buffed to a soft sheen. For custom work enquiries, please use the contact form on this website, or call us on 07908 079 449.
Old pine coffee table - custom work
Lovely, rustic old table, painted in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Original, wash applied to surface, sealed with Annie's soft clear wax, and brass hardware cleaned. For custom work enquiries, please use the contact form on this website, or call us on 07908 079 449.