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fresh display ideas for spring

May 4, 2011

It must be Spring! The warm weather has inspired me to find creative ways to display my pictures and things. Here are a few ideas I found that I thought you might enjoy too.

Shutters are always an easy find at yard sales and flea markets. Sometimes they are perfectly beautiful as is, while other times, you may decide they need a fresh coat of paint before they are ready for show. Either way, they put the fun in functional for sure. Susan, at The Cozy Chickadee, decided to use hers as a mail holder. So cute!

Another idea is to repurpose an old locker door, like the one below, as a photo or note board in your home office, kitchen or mud/laundry room.

And my favorite idea of all – I always knew there was a way to reuse those old metal bed frames! Thanks to Jill Ruth, I will now be on the lookout for one in the very near future. I love, love, love this idea! What a great way for displaying and organizing my craft room. You could also use an old bed frame or locker door, like the one pictured above, to display your accessories. By adding a few “S” hooks, just think of the possibilities? You could use it to hang your jewelry, scarves or even your purses.

Enjoy until next time,

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a whole lot of glazing

November 15, 2010

Well, the Country Club of the South 25th Anniversary neighborhood event we did early this fall finally paid off. A couple came to us for help with their office/study room. The problem, the room was dated and poorly done by the previous home owners. For starters, they had used plywood instead of real wood for the built-ins, which is a BIG FAT no-no for a high end home such as this one. Not only were the built-ins an eye sore, but they also took up too much real estate in the room. The worst part, because this room sits just off the front entrance to the home and receives a lot of natural light via the bay windows, it should have been a statement room. Instead, it was the room of doom in which the couple rarely used. What a complete shame! However, we were about to change all of that.

Client Request: Ttransform this space not only into a useable and functional area, but also make it feel cozy and inviting.

Our Solution: Our clients already had all the right furnishings so we used the colors and the textures for inspiration. The area rug and the sofa and chair fabrics had a lot of bold colors; golds, blacks, reds and tans, while the wood tones in the furniture were a darker brown. The idea was to add dimension to the walls and trim that regular paint just can’t do, but to also make sure they were subtle enough that the furnishings remain center stage. Therefore, we decided to do a warm, but not too dark glaze on the walls. We also decided to do a light antique glaze on all of the moulding, and moulding there was!! (Not only did we have all of the trim on the cawford ceiling, but we also antiqued the 3 window sills, the french door and door trim, the 1′ tall baseboards, as well as the fireplace.)

The first step, our clients had the built-ins removed, walls patched, hard wood floors replaced, and finally, had their painter come in and prep the room before we came in to add the finishing touches. Once the remodel was complete, we got to work…

Before:

Before - french door wall

Before - large, main wall

Before - fireplace wall

Not the best picture, since the sunlight was coming in.

Before - bay window wall

Before - cawford ceiling

And some of the furnishings we used as inspiration, including the area rug and pillow fabric.

Before - area rug and pillow fabric for color inspiration

After:

Rusty Bluebird: After - glazed french doors & wall

Rusty Bluebird: After - glazed, large, main wall & glazed fireplace

Rusty Bluebird: After - glazed fireplace close-up

Rusty Bluebird: After - glazed bay window sills, baseboards and wall

Rusty Bluebird: After - glazed cawford ceiling trim & glazed insets

Rusty Bluebird: After - glazed cawford ceiling trim& insets close-up

As always, a happy client = a happy Rachael and Sarah!

Enjoy until next time,

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pretty in pink and polka dot

October 20, 2010

Recently, a good friend found out she was pregnant with a baby girl! To welcome their first, she and her husband came to us for help with the nursery. We sat down to discuss the details.

Client Request: lots of pink with a dash of lavender, girly but not frilly, something fun but not overly sophisticated and a look that would grow with her, not a room that would need to be painted a year later.

Our Solution: Paint the room pink, but add contrast with an off-white accent wall where the crib, and later her bed would be placed. Paint different sized polka dots on the large accent wall (crib wall) in pink, and add 3 accent colors; lavender, chocolate and cinnamon. Also, for a little whimsy, add a smaller accent wall behind the door, with a matching polka dot growth tree to be used to measure her growth throughout the years. (We chose different color/sized polka dots instead of a more even pattern so that the design was more playful, less uniform). We also made 5 hanging circular letter wall art pieces that spell out the baby’s name, however, because the couple has chosen for the name to remain a surprise, the letters have been photoshopped out for now. I’ll replace the photos once the baby has arrived. ;)

Please Note: Due to an overwhelming response to see the nursery photos before the room is totally complete (the couple still has a few last minute touches, like hanging artwork and a shelving unit above the changing table), we just couldn’t wait and had to share the pictures with you.

A panoramic view of the room, beginning with View #1: Polka dot mural accent wall

Rusty Bluebird: baby girl nursery - polka dot mural accent wall

View #2: Window wall with polka dot curtain tie-backs.

Rusty Bluebird: baby girl nursery - window wall

View #3: Changing table & door wall.

Rusty Bluebird: baby girl nursery

And finally, View #4: Polka dot growth tree and closet wall

Rusty Bluebird: baby girl nursery - growth tree

Here’s a better pic of the growth tree. Of course we couldn’t resist adding a polka dot bird! See him singing down below the tree? Love him!

Rusty Bluebird: polka dot growth tree mural

Enjoy until next time,

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going old school

September 2, 2010

Ok, so maybe initially, seeing a chalkboard reminded me of math class where I sat behind a small, uncomfortable desk, trying desperately not to fall asleep as Mr. Harris wrote “X=?” formulas, then called on me to my surprise and more importantly, horror, to be the one to solve the equation in front of the whole class.

Thankfully, I survived, while also realizing math might not be the career path for me. And lucky for all of us, chalkboards are no longer limited to just the classroom. With the invent of chalkboard paint, we can now use them as fun and functional ways to decorate our spaces.

I recently decided to take this “old school” idea and transform a wall in this kitchen.

BEFORE:

Drab and boring galley kitchen.

AFTER:

Even though the kitchen space is small, I chose an area where the darkness of the paint wouldn’t be too overwhelming. Not only is there a doorway, which provides room for light and air to pass, but I also decided to paint the walls white below the chair rail, keeping the area open and inviting. And because the chalkboard is dark, almost black, I chose to write in all white chalk for higher contrast. If I chose to use colored chalk in this instance, I would probably only use one color, maybe an accent color in the adjoining dining room so it works with its surroundings, rather than competing. If you have a larger space or a more open space, go for color! That would be a great way to brighten up or add life to a space.

The wonderful thing about using chalkboard paint on a wall is that you can erase your work when the mood strikes, and use it for a different purpose. Here are a few ideas for this same kitchen wall:

1. Use it as a space to draw custom artwork.

chalkboard wall artwork

2. Use it as a functional space to add Menu’s, To Do lists, Daily Reminders, etc. (I know, I wouldn’t want to eat this week’s menu either. Ha!)

chalkboard wall menu

3. You can also use it to write fun or inspirational quotes and greetings.

chalkboard wall fun quote

4. And, finally, because artwork naturally pops on a black background, use it to display your art and enhance it by drawing custom frames around the piece itself.

chalkboard wall drawn frames

Love these ideas I found while searching chalkboard paint online.

Check out this kitchen idea from decor8 on Flickr, where they used a metal letter “E” and wrote the remaining letters in chalk around it.

Want to add a chalkboard wall in an area other than your kitchen? Think of spaces in your home that might lend themselves to serve a purpose, like an entry, mud room or laundry room where you might add your grocery list or daily activities.

chalkboard wall from LivingEtc.

Or maybe, only paint a section of a wall or a highlight a nook in your home like this one from Home-Dzine.

How about in an office or craft room? Here’s a chalkboard calendar idea from Martha Stewart.

Finally, a reason to ENCOURAGE your kids to write on the walls! Chalkboard paint is perfect for a kid’s room. Check out these closet doors in the play room below.

Sometimes even adults need a space to express themselves too. Why not use a chalkboard wall as your canvas, where you feature your latest artwork, like this bedroom wall below?

Maybe you’re renting and can’t paint the walls, or maybe you want to start small and fear you may not like chalkboard paint on your wall. If so, try something like these removeable chalkboard wall tiles from Pottery Barn.

Or use it to paint furniture and accessories, like this chair on Garage Sale Warrior or these vases.

With the endless amount of ideas, what are you waiting for? Go get some chalkboard paint and get to work! ;)

If you have any great ideas or have pictures you would like to share, give me a shout. As always, I would love to hear from you.

Enjoy until next time,

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8 days, 9 hours, 45 minutes and quickly approaching!

July 27, 2010

We’re closing in on the yard sale and I can’t wait! The hubby and I will be leaving this Friday and return the following Sunday. The first three days we’ll be in L.A., spending time with our good friends and their 1 year old son. The next 7 days we’ll be exploring the West as we head towards the 127 yard sale. Our first stop is Zion National Park in Utah, followed by the Grand Canyon (North Rim). Once we’ve seen the sights, we’ll drive to Farmington, NM, where we’ll be staying with more friends for a couple of days. Since they are so close to the Colorado border, they’ll be showing us around Durango and Silverton. We may even take a 1/2 day train ride so that we can see the countryside. We’ll then spend all of Friday and Saturday morning driving east until we hit the sale. From there we’ll shop until we’ve had our fill, well, at least until we run out of money. :)

As promised, here is my current list of things I hope to find.

I will be blogging about our journey, as well as our finds along the way so check back soon! I’m very eager and excited to get started and share this experience with you.

Until next time,

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decorative throw pillow covers

July 22, 2010

Urvi has been in the business of fashion and textile designing for 5 years, some of which she spent designing for some of the largest and most well known fashion names in Europe. I stumbled upon her Etsy store, The Home Centric recently and found myself in awe at her work and craftsmanship. How gorgeous are these decorative throw pillow covers? These are a must have for our master bedroom! They add just enough vintage and sparkle to make for one happy girl. Love, love!

Enjoy until next time,

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in a pickle?

July 13, 2010

Trying to decide what to do with that dull piece of wood furniture, or those outdated wooden cabinets, or maybe even that boring patio set? Want to add a little character but not sure how? Well, I think we may have just answered our own question. Let’s “pickle” it! And by pickled, I mean that sort of dusty, beautiful greyish, although it doesn’t have to be, worn look. Don’t worry, it’s super easy!

There are a couple of ways to go about this finish but the easiest method is to give that outdated piece a “white wash” or “pickled” look with a little white or off-white paint and water.

Remember, the object of a “pickled” finish is not to cover the wood with the paint, but merely highlight the grain by allowing the “wash” to seep into those areas.

I gave this finish a go on a set of patio chairs recently.

BEFORE:

WHAT YOU NEED:

1. piece of wood furniture

2. chip brush (smaller brush for smaller furniture, larger brush for larger furniture)

3. bucket

4. water

5. one quart of white or off-white paint, depending on desired look

6. mixing stick

7. dry cloth (old t-shirts make great cloths)

8. one quart of sealer in choice of sheen, if necessary

THE PROCESS:

First, find a clean, dry space to work with. I chose to paint these chairs outside, over a drop cloth.

Second, make sure you’re beginning with an unsealed, wooden piece of furniture/cabinets/etc. If there is a sealer on the item, you’ll need to remove it before beginning.

Next, take some white or off-white paint and mix with water. Any regular acrylic or latex flat paint you get at your local paint or hardware store is perfect. I usually begin with a 60% paint to 40% water ratio. The more transparent you want the finish to look, add more water. Obviously the more opaque, add more paint. Also, an old brush or chip brush, like the one you see pictured below, is good for this project. I’ve found that the courser bristles of these types of brushes give more of an antique or less perfect look.

Lightly dip your brush into the wash. If you get too much on the brush, press the brush against the bucket to drain some of the excess. And remember, when brushing onto the piece, make sure to go in the direction of the grain, using long strokes, as pictured in the chair arm below. The shorter your strokes, the more buildup you’ll notice in the areas where you’ve stopped and started again. You don’t want that.

Wipe away any excess with a dry cloth.

Again, make sure not to load up too much on the brush or you’ll drip the wash all over your piece, causing unsightly errors like the one pictured below. Be prepared to work quickly in order to keep this from happening. I was able to fix this one because I saw it before the paint had dried.

The great thing about a wash or pickled finish as described above, is that it dries fairly quickly. Therefore, if you decide you want to darken the wash or make it a little more opaque, you can go back over it again without wasting a lot of time in between.

Once you have the look you want, let it dry for a few hours, depending on the temperature and environment. You may need to seal the piece as well when finished. If that’s the case, let the piece dry overnight, just to be sure. I opted not to for the patio chairs because I want a less perfect, more distressed look.

And finally, I added some comfy cushions to give them a little extra pizazz. Nothin’ wrong with dressing a piece up a bit more!

AFTER:

You can also buy pickling stains at your local paint store or use an oil based paint if you prefer. Again, if you use oil, you would need to dilute it with an oil based thinner. Choosing between latex and oil is a personal choice. Latex is easier to work with, less clean up and produces less odor than oil. The difference is, latex tends to raise the grain of the wood, which may require a little sanding before sealing. The benefit to using oil is not only will it not cause the grain to raise, but you also have more time to work with it since it’s slower drying. When using a sealer, make sure it’s the same base as your wash or stain. If you used latex, use a latex based sealer and vise versa.

If you have any questions or ideas, please feel free to leave your comments below. As always, I would love to hear from you.

Enjoy until next time,

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taking it to the street

July 9, 2010

We’ve had a busy summer thus far. As if the new look, a new website and printing all new marketing materials aren’t enough, we’ve also been working our way around town, hosting a booth at local neighborhood home services shows. We tried it once before a couple of years back and because it proved to be so successful, we gave it another shot. Recently we had a booth at the Creekstone Estates (Cumming, GA) neighborhood event. We plan to do another in late August at Country Club of the South (Alpharetta, GA), for their 25th year anniversary party. As of now, it appears that they’re expecting a great turnout. If you’re around, stop by and say hello. We’re really looking forward to it and hope to see some of you there!

Come see us 8/28, from 1 – 4 pm at Country Club of the South in Alpharetta, GA.

Until next time,

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taking flight

July 1, 2010

As many of you know, we recently unveiled our company’s new “face lift.” Formerly known as Uniq Design Boutique, we’ve rebranded ourselves and are now Rusty Bluebird, where we not only offer decorative painting as before, but also one-of-a-kind “reclaimed artifacts.”

With a new name and a new logo, we also needed a new website. And after several months of work, we were finally ready to launch.

rusty bluebird website

After finishing the website, I went to work designing the new marketing materials we would also need to match our new look.

Yippee! I can’t tell you how excited I was when I came home to find this package on my doorstep last week!

Our new business cards:

rusty bluebird business cards

Can’t wait to get these on the road in the very near future!

rusty bluebird car magnets

Or these in our client’s yard when we’re working in their home.

rusty bluebird yard signs

And finally, this banner may come in handy for any future events.

rusty bluebird banner

Yay to having new printed materials! And yay to the hard work being out of the way!

Until next time,

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trash to treasure: secrets of the hunt #2

June 29, 2010

I apologize for not posting last week as I said I would. The hubby’s very distant cousin and her baseball loving boyfriend came up to see a Brave’s game and stayed the weekend with us, which meant I had to get the house “company ready.” We had a great weekend and even tried a new Thai restaurant in Virginia Highlands, called Panita Thai Kitchen. Food was alright but atmosphere got an A+ in my book. With such a plethora of restaurants in Atlanta, it’s difficult to get to them all, although I do try. ;)

Anyway, as promised, here is my secret #2 and a few repurposing ideas to ponder.

TIP #2: WHEN TO GO? – Once you have your list in place, deciding when to go is key. As they say, “the early bird gets the worm.” However, you have to decide what you’re willing to pay for that worm.

Day #1 - If you have specific items in mind, especially if they are larger items such as furniture or high demand pieces, you should plan to be there on the first day of the sale, the earlier the better. The first day of the sale, most estate sales will hand out numbers to those waiting before the doors open. This way, when they do open for business, they will call you in by number. Once those numbers have been called, and for the remainder of the sale, you are free to come and go as you wish, meaning, there is no longer a need for the number system. As you may have guessed, the more demand for the item, the more you have to be willing to spend. The first day of the sale, prices are usually as marked. There’s not a lot of room for negotiating Day #1 so you should expect to pay full price or close to.

Let’s say you don’t have anything specific in mind when shopping, or you have a few smaller items on your list but are looking for the perfect deal before being able to justify your purchase. If that’s the case, you may want to consider waiting until the second or last day of the sale.

Day #2 – usually means markdowns of 20% and sometimes up to 50%, with some room for negotiating.

Day #3 – or the last day is the best day to go if you are more of a browser or just getting into estate sale shopping. This is the best day for markdowns, usually at least 50% or more, unless otherwise noted, and your best bet for price negotiation. Obviously, you take your chances here. Because you’ve waited until the last minute, you may end up with little to no selection.

One Day Sale – If you’re going to a one day sale, divide the hours of the sale into 3 and think of the three sections as those listed above. The first part of the day is the best for scoring that much sought after piece but at full price, mid day is good for finding those great pieces with some room to negotiate and the last final hours of the sale are best for swooping in and negotiating the remaining pieces, and the best time for a “deal.”

Again, figure out what you need and what you’re willing to spend for those items. Knowing that should help you determine when is best to go.

TRASH TO TREASURE:

Another item I commonly find at estate sales is old pictures, letters and postcards. Here are a few fun ways to repurpose these items.

TRASH:

estate sale find: old/vintage photos, letters & postcards

TREASURE:

The most basic way to reuse these vintage images is to use them as vintage artwork, like this wall of old photos found at Country Living, the enlarged and framed postcard from Southern Living, or the one just below, of the baby, found at The Orchard.

vintage photo wall art

vintage postcard wall art

vintage baby photo wall art

Although these are vintage flash cards, WhisperWood Cottage came up with a fantastic way of displaying these finds.

vintage flash cards as art

vintage flash cards on display

Or, how about this cute photo garland idea from Vintage Scraps?

photo garland - Etsy's Vintage Scraps

Another easy repurposing idea for these historical relics? Create your own custom greeting cards. You’ve seen those basic white cards with the black and white vintage images on front and the cute/funny sayings once opened right? Why not make your own? Think about all of the possibilities? Baby announcements, congratulatory cards, lady’s luncheon invites, funny greeting cards, etc., etc.

How about using the photo below from Secret Closet Gifts as a 50th anniversary party invite or the one below as a “thinking of you” card as Soleil Papier did?

vintage photo greeting card idea

vintage photo greeting card

These types of images are also great to have on hand for the scrapbooker or the mixed media artist. Use just the sections of the images you need to create your own work of art or scrapbook page, like Gerushia’s New World did here for her “Rabbit’s Curios Day” piece.

vintage photos for scrapbooking or mixed media art idea

And speaking of mixed media art, how about this repurposing idea using vintage auto parts, like Robert Pace Kidd has done?

mixed media art idea from Robert Pace Kidd

Food for thought: Ok, so maybe you don’t want a whole bunch of car parts hanging on your walls. How about using an old tin can lid as the “frame” and adding an old photo using magnets to the front? Or, sometimes you might run across old metal advertising signs or concession stand signs, how about recycling those as wall art, and displaying your precious photos on front? I found these images online as examples. You could hang pictures of you and your friends having a good time on the left one, or maybe a picture of your kids baking in the kitchen on the right one.

vintage advertising

Now, if you’re the more adventurous type and want to take this one step further, you could even use any of these images to transfer onto another piece of fabric, then hand stitch it to the front of a pillow case like Flax and Spindle did below with the vintage postcard, or like Vintage Weave did with the children’s storybook images.

postcard pillow - Etsy's, Flax & Spindle

vintage weave photo pillow

Or, you could transfer the image directly onto any type of textiled materials, such as Martha Stewart’s photo totes, or a t-shirt like this Goodstead tee.

Martha Stewart's photo tote

Goodstead vintage photo t-shirt

Although I couldn’t seem to find a good example, how cute would it be to transfer an old black and white image of a woman in the kitchen onto a piece of white cloth, then hand stitch it to a vintage apron like these from Sissy Maid Closet?

vintage aprons

For image transfer tips, I found this online tutorial, with lots of great info.

And finally, if jewelry making is your thing, how about repurposing these vintage images into your collection, as Classy and Sassy Charms has done here or like these wedding photo earrings from Salamander House?

vintage photo jewelry

vintage photo earrings

Have any other ideas for vintage/old photos, letters and postcards? I would love to hear from you!

Enjoy until next time,

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