Stephanie Zentner

Proprietress at The Quirky Cottage in Huntingtown, MD.

Owner & Artist at The Quirky Cottage, I try to keep as much of the natural wood as possible when revamping forgotten furniture. If the wood surface is damaged beyond repair for staining then the fun begins with color and/or decoupage to compliment each piece's character in unexpected ways.

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Farmhouse Bliss

By Stephanie Zentner, Proprietress at The Quirky Cottage in Huntingtown, MD.

Winning Category

This old dresser was abandoned as junk - but it was solid wood and just needed a new purpose to really make it shine! After a good sanding, the top was cut to become the seat, a few frame pieces were added to support the beadboard backing, and new hardware and seam molding were added to finish it off. Painted in a classic Linen Milk Paint with an Antique Walnut Gel Stained top, this gorgeous storage bench is living a new life of farmhouse bliss!

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Tuscan Sunset

By Stephanie Zentner, Proprietress at The Quirky Cottage in Huntingtown, MD.

Winning Category

Layers of color create the depth and warmth of a Tuscan Sunset on this ornate piece. Starting with General Finishes Persimmon Milk Paint as the base, Nantucket Green Chalk Style Paint and Somerset Gold Milk Paint were then used to highlight the various areas. Once the colors were just right, they were sealed with High Performance Satin Top Coat to retain their vibrancy for the final layer. With a little Antique Walnut Gel Stain mixed into the Satin Top Coat, a perfect glaze was created to bring out the rich details through chip-brushing on and wiping off the excess.

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