For the Love of Red

My paint brush has been getting a workout and that's a good thing because it's finally warm enough to be OUTSIDE!

It feels so good to be in flip flops working out in the fresh air....it was a looong winter.  Can I get an amen?!

I have to admit that I promised my hubby, my family, AND myself that no more furniture was to enter into my possession until I cleaned out my shop.  

BUT.... (there's always a but, right?) pieces just have a way of finding me and beckon me to purchase them.  Is it my fault they're feeling unloved?  tsk.

Enter in this vanity or dressing table...

With a mirror of 42" diameter, solid wood construction (it was heavy!), and a fab flair, this gorgeous piece wanted a new home.  (This one is much like my painted lady and zinc vanities)

My client lives in the southern part of the U.S. and wanted a showcase piece for her room.  She said red and we did RED!

My eldest daughter and I had fun staging this one.

Licorice Stick gloss red to be exact.

Only minor sanding and a bit of veneer repair was needed as prep work.

Confession time:  I am typically not your average electronic device user and put off owning a cell phone f.o.r.e.v.e.r.  BUT... (there's that but again!) I had to invest in one for my business sake and it has really made things easier.  For instance, I went to purchase the fabric she requested and it wasn't in stock.  Took a picture of another very similar fabric and sent her the picture.  It was either that fabric or wait 2 weeks to get the table.  She responded in minutes and said, "go ahead!".  Whew.  Normally, I would have driven a half hour home, corresponded in email, and then headed back to the store. Aaah...so much better.

I love the fabric I found because it adds that added punch of contrast to the dressing table, don't you think?!

Here's a look at the before and afters....

Isn't it fun?!  I love what I do and that my client fell in love with it.  

Want one done for you?  I have this vanity in my shop ready for a custom order (or buy it in it's original beauty!)

On to the next piece!  What are you up to?

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