Courtney Cole

Owner at Twig & Thyme Design in Sterling, VA.

My name is Courtney and I am the owner and artist behind Twig & Thyme Design. I began painting furniture a little over two years ago as a hobby and when I decided it was time for a career change, I launched into it FT as a business.  I absolutely love transforming dated furniture pieces into beautiful pieces my customers can be proud to display in their homes. 

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2017 Entries

Gossip Bench Blues

By Courtney Cole, Owner at Twig & Thyme Design in Sterling, VA.

Winning Category

This retro maple Gossip Bench is all the talk now that she's been given a new look in classic Coastal Blue! We sprayed her frame with several coats of Coastal Blue Milk Paint for a smooth professional finish topped with 2 coats of High Performance Top Coat in Flat for a bit of extra protection. This classic paint color paired with new navy and beige upholstery is a combo that continues to be the talk of the town! 

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Snow White Coffee Table

By Courtney Cole, Owner at Twig & Thyme Design in Sterling, VA.

Winning Category

This oversized and outdated coffee table received a bright new facelift using General Finishes crisp Snow White Milk Paint. We sprayed the body with 3 coats of Milk Paint for a smooth professional look. We then topped her off with 4 coats of High Performance Top Coat in Semi-Gloss for added protection on her newly stained top. 

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The Timeless Tiger

By Courtney Cole, Owner at Twig & Thyme Design in Sterling, VA.

Winning Category

When our client requested a unique table for his new home we couldn't pass up this century old, quater sawn oak, paw foot table. The finish was badly worn but the potential for this piece to truly stand out was still there. Our client requested an all black table but there was no way we could paint over all of that beautiful tiger oak grain! We decided to use General Finishes Driftwood as the base color for the pedestal and skirt, and Pitch black Glaze Effects for added contrast and visual texture.

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Three Times A Charm

By Courtney Cole, Owner at Twig & Thyme Design in Sterling, VA.

Winning Category

This Vintage Queen Anne dining set went from drab to fab using Java Gel Stain! We used the stain more like a paint a laid it on thick for lots of coverage let it throughly dry between coats. We're calling this baby 'Three Times A Charm' because three coats of Java, and three coats of Arm-R-Seal, (with a little buffing in between) did the charm to make this beauty shine! The combination of Java Gel Stain and Arm-R-Seal in Satin gave this table top a rich chocolatey look with gloss so smooth and shiny you could see your reflection!

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Snow White and the Golden Slipper

By Courtney Cole, Owner at Twig & Thyme Design in Sterling, VA.

Winning Category

This beautiful French Provincial dresser received a princess makeover using General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat. Her bright white body complements her stunning gold slippers perfectly! 

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A Walk Down Cedar Lane

By Courtney Cole, Owner at Twig & Thyme Design in Sterling, VA.

Winning Category

This vintage Lane cedar chest received a much needed facelift using General Finishes Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat. We chose General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint for the body of this piece for a neutral look that can be used for decades with any decor. We used two coats of General Finishes High Performance in Flat to topcoat the Milk Paint for a bit of sheen and added durability. We also used multiple layers High Performance in Semi-Gloss to the newly refinished top for layers of protection with a smooth lustrous sheen. 

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Big Bright White

By Courtney Cole, Owner at Twig & Thyme Design in Sterling, VA.

Winning Category

We love using pure white to brighten up a room so for this dark, dreary, and dated coffee table, we chose General Finishes crisp Snow White Milk Paint to give it the fresh new facelift is needed! We sprayed 3 coats of Snow White topped with two coats of High Performance in Flat for a durable, professional looking finish. The top was refinished in a Driftwood Grey stain and topped with General Finishes High Performance in Semi-Gloss for a durable, lustrous sheen. 

 

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Lovely in Lamp Black

By Courtney Cole, Owner at Twig & Thyme Design in Sterling, VA.

Winning Category

This antique Jacobean Buffet was given a timeless makeover using classic General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint. We handpainted this stunning piece for a bit of a textured finish and then distressed through on all of the beautiful curves and details for added contrast. The body was sealed in two coats of High Performance in Flat to add just a bit of extra sheen and protection. The top was completely refinished in a dark Walnut stain and topped with General Finishes High Performance in Flat for a more natural matte wood look and feel.

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Dresser Dressed in Queenstown

By Courtney Cole, Owner at Twig & Thyme Design in Sterling, VA.

Winning Category

This dresser was given a modern makeover using all General Finishes products. We wanted a more masculine look for this dated colonial dresser so chose Queenstown Grey Milk Paint for the body and base coat for the top. We then added a Driftwood Milk Paint wash and Pitch Black Glze Effects for added contrast and visual texture to make the top really pop! The body was given two coats of High Performance in Flat and the top was given 4 coats of High Performance in Semi-Gloss for a strong, lustrous finish. 

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Dreamy Driftwood Hutch

By Courtney Cole, Owner at Twig & Thyme Design in Sterling, VA.

Winning Category

This petite antique hutch was given a beautiful makeover using all General Finishes products. We wanted a multi-toned look for this beauty and opted for a dreamy combination of Driftwood and Antique White Milk Paint paired with rich Antique Walnut Gel Stain for those gorgeous turned legs. The inside and legs were given a couple coats of High Performance Top Coat in Flat for added durability in those easy to scratch areas. 

 

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Empire Island

By Courtney Cole, Owner at Twig & Thyme Design in Sterling, VA.

Winning Category

This antique Empire dresser turned island was given a new life using General Finishes products. The top was sanded down to bare wood, stained in two coats of Antique Walnut Gel Stain, and toppped with 5 smooth coats of High Performance in Semi-Gloss for a lusterous sheen. We chose smoky Driftwood Milk Paint to spray the body for a smooth professional finish in a neutral color perfect for most household kitchens. We chose High Performance Top Coat in Flat for a more matte finished look on the body that would withstand normal wear over the years.

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