It’s hard to believe that just last year I joined this venture of refurbishing furniture. Since I practically work around the clock, I seldom look back on all the things I’ve painted.
I finally took the time to do that and I can only give thanks to God, because there is no way I could have accomplished any of this on my own.
It rained, no it POURED all day long. We didn’t enjoy being ankle deep in water, but you came and you purchased half our furniture and gave us such rave reviews that three weeks later, we moved into a space at
Another gal was interested in my cedar chest but the rain was too much. She planned to stop by when the rain let up but it never did. She ended up tracking me down the following week and drove back up from Chicago to buy it.
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I replicated a Venetian bronze finish on this candelier
more info and photos on this piece here
We have been blessed from the start as this dresser sold the day we moved into Not So Shabby
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I love to combine paint and stain on a piece
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While I was painting the highboy
My Sister painted this Charming Little Dresser
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This buffet table was a real labor of or should I say anxiety. The process of learning how to add the legs was taught by a true craftsman but the hours and hours we spent on the phone and emails trying to work through the problems we had with the dark wax was a nightmare.
Transforming this Sideboard Table was a Chore
see the details of this transformation here
This is one of my favorite dressers to date
See the transformation here
I developed a love of layering paint transforming this
Gentleman’s Chest
Lady’s Dressing Vanity
See the transformation here
There have been lots of different tables
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I love to shabby paint treatments on vintage doors
I restored this one for me!
check it out here
found a new home on Long Island, New York
One of a Kind Antique Buffet
Primitive Table with Drawer
See the entire transformation of this piece here
See the entire transformation of this piece here
Antique Hand Painted Buffet / Sideboard
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Antique Dresser Re-Design
Primitive Desk / Table
Hand painted, waxed and buffed to perfection. Check out the great finish on this piece! I love how the gold plays off the beautiful fabric ~ almost didn’t make it to the store:)
Vintage Solid Wood Door from old blg. in Kalamazoo, MI
A beautiful piece of walnut was unveiled when I refinished this antique parlor table. For more photos and information on this piece, click here.
Empire Chest of Drawers in Old White
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Reclaimed Barn Wood Hooks with Picture Frames
Gentleman’s Chest – Commissioned Piece
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Shizzle Design has moved to Holland, Michigan
Not So Shabby has relocated from downtown, Zeeland, Michigan to 2975 West Shore Drive, Holland, MI 49424.
but of all the furniture I’ve posted about, one story continues to rank higher than EVERYTHING else put together; it is the post I wrote about a chair I made in memory of our dear little Sydney Grace who we lost in May 2011.
a hui hou!!
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If I have to pick just one, it’s one of a kind antique buffet! I love everything you paint though! You’re so talented and have blown me away with the reminder of your first year portfolio!
oooooh ~ that’s one that tops my list too!! You just don’t run into pieces like that every day!!
I love them all, but the elegant secretary is so pretty. I have a secretary almost like that, but I haven’t decided what I am going to do with it. Your painting is really an inspiration to me, keep up the good work!
Good golly – I knew you’d done many pieces, but it’s amazing too see just how many! Honestly, I’d have a hard time choosing because I love so many of your pieces, the stereo cabinet ranks near the top, along with that beautiful bed!
Did you stop to eat or sleep? I am inspired now that I see what is possible!
I love the wrought iron birdcage, and the red table with the delicate legs…and your special chair of course…so sorry for your loss. Thank the Lord he makes a way for us to see our loved ones again..dancing and singing!
Jan from the Pink Geranium
Shelly, I had to go through your portfolio about a zillion times to even BEGIN to narrow it down!!! First, can I say that this is just a genius blog topic and I heart you so much for pulling it together. It’s such a gift to be able to see all of your pretties clustered together and not have to get buried thousands of layers deep into blogland.
My very favorite piece is your One of a Kind Antique Buffet! Love Love Love it, but everything else I just Love Love love! Thanks again for a wonderful blog!
Shelly, It’s impossible to pick just one favorite, I love them all. That is a body of work to be proud of. Thanks for sharing, Dee from My Painted Stuff.
Amazing. That pretty much says it all!
Thanx guys! Appreciate all your wonderful feedback.
I don’t know what happened to my individual replies on my blog, I looked and “poof” it’s gone.
Lots of great pieces Shelly! I like the leather look empire dresser and the skirted chair!
Wow, that is a whole pile of GORGEOUSness!! It’s amazing you pulled that all off in a year. A beautiful post with a beautiful memory of your daughter, loved it.
Hugs, Leanne
~I’ll be liking your facebook page next 🙂
Amazing stuff…your good girl! Keep showing more!
New follower here … I clicked to follow after seeing your second picture! Wow, I just can’t believe the beautiful things you all have created. And I love the picture frames, perhaps because those are something I might be able to actually do! The ‘patina’ on the primitive bench is just gorgeous. Kudos to you on many, many pieces very well done!!! What an inspiration! xoxo jules
I would have to say the Antique Hand Painted Buffet / Sideboard. It was the inspiration for the antique dresser I painted. I love all of your work, you are so talented and you also inspire me.