General Finishes

Love when I get to do a client piece that is a challenge and I'm able to use my artistic ability. When asked how I complete some looks, I wish I could say it is a 3 step process but usually it's 20 or 40. :) I just keep "creating" until I love the finish and more importantly my client loves it. My initial plan was to use weathered gray and white wash stain. That alone was not enough to produce the finished look my client and I wanted. 

It's extremely hard for me to do a single color when I have no restrictions on a piece. Using pitch black glaze over antique white highlighted the curves and details of what was once a very beat up vintage buffet. She truly became a piece of art. 

When a friend from 16 years ago in Virginia reached out to me to do her Mother's bedroom set she inherited my heart sank because I had to tell her I'm no longer in Virginia. When she responded , I know ..I'm going to ship them to you..I was speechless! Still speechless and honored is an understatement. 

I sent her multiple color swatches to look over before she picks Seagull Gray. The finish paired with Van Dyke Glaze was perfect. Still neutral and will be classic for so many years to come. 

Every single time I use this color I want to keep the piece. It's bold, the perfect WOW color, and delivers a true statement to your room. 

When I choose red, I'm going into it the transformation with the possibility I may keep the piece or "sit" on it for a while. I finished this piece at 2 a.m. , took pics and listed by 3 a.m. and it was sold by 7 a.m. 

Do not be afraid of color. The world needs more if it. Do what you love. 

Client pieces are my favorite. When they have significant meaning to the owner , I feel so honored. This hutch is not just any 1970's hutch. When I'm able to transform a piece and bring a smile to my client's face it reminds me why I do what I do. 

The dust didn't keep my vision from coming alive. Countless hours were put in by my husband to transform the bones of this antique piano into what would become the most beautiful piano bar. My oldest child who loves music and art was even motivated to help. 

I took over once all of the woodworking and staining was completed by my husband . I chose General Finishes Antique Walnut stain, Driftwood Milkpaint, Van Dyke Glaze and HP Topcoat.