Junk in the Trunk Fall 2014

Last Spring, I went as a shopper...

This Fall, my wishes were granted and I went as a vendor...

I worked hard for over 6 months applying, hunting for pieces, finding unique piece, seeking inspiration for each piece, refinishing my finds with love and joy, staging, picture taking, posting and bragging to my friends about my work.

And now I write home proud to say I've arrived!

 

It was a lot of work. A lot of early morning painting sessions in my garage before the kids were awake. A lot of red-eye painting sessions with a lampshade in my workshop, wine glass my only companion. A lot of energy convincing my husband as to why all the space he had lost in the garage would be worthwhile when Junk in the Trunk finally arrived. A lot of helping hands of friends (one very special one named Jocie) moving furniture around, painting with me, and doing Home Depot and Hobby Lobby runs for me. A lot of vacation days taken from work (the one which actually pays the bills) to prep for this day. A lot of days when I showed up to work with paint in my hair (phew, at least it was not just me getting old!). A lot of loading, unloading, uploading, downloading, overloading!

 

 And the big day arrived and it was all worthwhile...

 

In Joy! and the House of Rumours had some Junk in the Trunk!

 

 

Our booth was fabulous! We received a lot of compliments from fellow vendors and shoppers.

 

 

My Chalky Little Things were a huge success!

 

 

And here are the ladies who made all of this possible.

 

From left to right: Julia Peters from In Joy!, Jocie Bogner a beyond-helpful friend, and Ruthie Trollinger from the House of Rumours.

Partners in junking!

First customer, a lovely fellow vendor.

Such an amazing experience I will forever cherish!

Teal Duncan Phyfe Dining Table

This piece is the first in a series of items carefully curated and painted in partnership with the House of Rumours. Ruthie found this timeless piece and allowed me to put my hands on it!

 

 

Technique: two coats of custom made teal chalk paint from Behr Peacock Plummage. Water distressed. One coat of Annie Sloan Clear Wax and one heavy coat of Annie Sloan Dark Wax.

This beauty will be put for sale at Junk in the Trunk vintage market on November 9, at WestWorld. Price TBD. Come and see her in person!

Parisian Façade Baker's Rack

This was one of my favorite projects of all times, for various reasons. First, I painted this is in a matter of minutes over a few evenings. Hello instant gratification! 

Secondly, I love repurposing: a simple Baker's Rack turned into a beverage station for gatherings, parties, family dinners al fresco, etc, etc, etc.  

Finally, I love this piece because it reminds me of a beautiful façade I saw in Paris recently. Hello inspiration!

Just perfect!

 

Technique: a wash of Primer Red ASCP, a wash of Antibes Green ASCP, water distressing, a wash with white paint, another wash of ASCP Antibes Green. One coat of ASCP clear wax and one coat of ASCP dark wax. Voila!

For sale at Junk in the Trunk at WestWorld on November 9. Come and see us there!

Minty Chalkboard Children's Table

I painted this one for my children but, since they have chalkboards pretty much in every room of the house (mom has an addiction with chalky anything!), I no longer have space for it.

Play and dream BIG little ones....

Technique: Two coats of Valspar in Mint Green made chalk paint for main body, followed by clear wax, three coats of ASCP in Graphite on top, and new handles from Hobby Lobby.

This piece will be put for sale at the Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market on November 9, at WestWorld Scottsdale. Come and see us there!

Blushed Rose Vanity

Let me start by saying I am NOT a pink kind of gal. I usually go for greens, blues, greys, reds/oranges and pretty much any other color before I will resort to pink. And that applies to both my wardrobe and my decor. When I saw this vanity with its romantic lines, however, I thought it would be perfect in pink Blushed Rose (as I've convinced myself this color should be called).

 

The ASCP Scandinavian Pink I used here has a coral tone which helps soften the pink a bit.

My original intent was to paint the interior white and put this in my daughter's bedroom but I as you can see I took a detour along the way as the wood inside was so rich and well kept.

I love how this piece distressed nicely. I only used a sponge and water to distress because I wanted the dark wood underneath to show through. A perfect aged look!

Technique: 2 coats of ASCP in Scandinavian Pink, distressed with water, and one coat of clear wax.

This piece will be put for sale at Junk in the Trunk on November, 9 at WestWorld Scottsdale. Come and see In Joy! there.

Chateau Grey Captain Chairs

Ever since I was in Paris, I knew I wanted to do a piece with a weathered look. I saw so many pieces with the white-wash, chipped, distressed finishes that I have come to the conclusion that country French is my happy place. I like so many other styles, including the classic, the glamourous or even the eclective vintage look but the rustic charm of earthy tones and the simplicity of the weathered look please my eyes the most.

Here is the before, not bad I have to say.

But here is the after. Unique.

I just love the details in these chairs. So much depth.

Technique: One coat of watered down Annie Sloan Chateau Grey, dry brush in Annie Sloan Old White. Distressed with water. One coat of clear wax.

Price: $135.00 for both chairs.