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So I like Color

I’ll never forget our first trip to The Children’s Museum in Portland, Oregon.  Our oldest daughter was absolutely IN LOVE with the interactive water part of the museum where little kids get to put on raincoats and play with all sorts of cool water contraptions!  I was struck by the vibrant colors that surrounded us and thought how cool it would be as a child to have a room painted with so whimsy.  As soon as we landed in Michigan, I drove to Home Depot and picked up some paint.

Two twin beds painted by Shizzle Design in West Michigan American Paint Company's Coral Reef and Orange Grove chalk clay mineral paint 2

When saw the vibrant colors of American Paint Company’s Paints, I couldn’t help but think of two things: garden chairs and children’s furniture.  I had two twin Dixie headboards in my stash and wanted to paint them to coordinate with the ornate mirror that my sister Cathy had just painted.

ornate children's mirror hand painted by shizzle design of grand rapids michigan coral reef, orange grove american paint company 3

I planned to paint a base coat of the Coral Reef and Orange Grove and then layer over it with Beach Glass distressing back through but I loved the blended orange color so much ~ I left it.

Shizzle Design Retailer for American Paint Company's Paint Not So Shabby Holland Michigan 49424 Coral Reef, Orange Grove, Surfboard, teal, Beach Glass

I still think it looks cool against the Beach Glass and Surfboard on the dresser.  Might not be your thing, but I love it.  Makes me feel like I’m in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.  You know the room, edible lollipop trees, chocolate rivers… you’ve dreamed of that too, I know you have!!

decorative metal mirror hand painted by Shizzle Design using American Paint Company's Orange Grove and Coral Reef

I did finish my daughter’s room that week so many years ago… I still love it today (when I can find it under all those clothes)

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Two twin beds painted by Shizzle Design in West Michigan American Paint Company's Coral Reef and Orange Grove chalk clay mineral paint 2

Took the matching twin headboards to my booth at Not So Shabby in Holland, Michigan and they were gone in a blink

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Shelly

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Design Gallery Room Competition using Flea Market Picks

We just got back from a fun overnight trip of pickin’ at the Michigan Antiques and Collectible Festival in Midland, Michigan.  It’s a flea market spread over 80 acres with over 1,000 vendors near the thumb area on the east side of the state.

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We went there to hunt for treasures for our Shizzle Design booth and check out the Design Gallery Competition.

Michigan Antiques and Collectibles Festival Midland Michigan Shizzle Design painted furniture Design Gallery

Interior Design students from Central Michigan University and Michigan State University competed against each other in a room design.  Each group was given a room to design s/a dining room, living room, bedroom… and could choose their wall color prior to the competition.

They were allowed to bring two items from home but they had to find everything else they needed for their design at the Michigan Antiques and Collectible Festival.

Michigan Antiques and Collectibles Festival Midland Michigan Shizzle Design painted furniture industrial shabby chic fair

Friday afternoon, they jumped in their golf carts and raced off to score their treasures.  They had to find pieces as the vendors were setting up and ask them if they could use their items in their designs, all items still were for sale and the girls were great sharing their prices…

There were six rooms designed ~ which one is your favorite?

Room #1 ~ Winner of People’s Choice Award

Michigan Antiques and Collectibles Festival Midland Michigan Shizzle Design painted furniture Design Competition Room 1

Room #2

Michigan Antiques and Collectibles Festival Midland Michigan Shizzle Design painted furniture Design Competition Room 2

Room #3

Michigan Antiques and Collectibles Festival Midland Michigan Shizzle Design painted furniture Design Competition Room 3

Room #4

Michigan Antiques and Collectibles Festival Midland Michigan Shizzle Design painted furniture Design Competition Room 4

Room #5 ~ Winner of Judges Award

Michigan Antiques and Collectibles Festival Midland Michigan Shizzle Design painted furniture Design Competition Room 5

Room #6

Michigan Antiques and Collectibles Festival Midland Michigan Shizzle Design painted furniture Design Competition Room 6b

Aren’t they all amazing?  So many cool elements in each room!  I love the color combinations, the light fixture, the crates, the window treatments and the shutters in room #2.

Michigan Antiques and Collectibles Festival Midland Michigan Shizzle Design painted furniture Design Competition Room 2 b

I also loved the hope chest at the foot of the bed in Room #4

Michigan Antiques and Collectibles Festival Midland Michigan Shizzle Design painted furniture Design Competition Room 4 b

The girls who designed Room #6 pulled together some really neat elements creating this awesome bar.

Michigan Antiques and Collectibles Festival Midland Michigan Shizzle Design painted furniture Design Competition Room 6

What a cool score they found with this vintage cabinet in all it’s chippy fabulousness.  I could walk right into this, kick back and relax.  Seriously, any room with a rocking chair and a comfy blankee says home to me ~ love it!!

Michigan Antiques and Collectibles Festival Midland Michigan Shizzle Design painted furniture Design Competition Room 5b

I was blown away with what they came up with.  So many neat ideas from flea market picks!!  Great job girls!! Can’t wait to hear who won!!  Which one is your favorite??

 

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Miss Mustardseed – Furniture Feature Friday

Redoux – Friday Link Up Party

Homespun Happenings – Rustic Restorations Weekend

Funky Junk Interiors – Saturday Night Special

Silver Pennies – Silver Pennies Sundays

Knick of Time Interiors – Knick of Time Tuesday

a hui hou!

Shelly

 

 

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Everybody’s Gone Surfing…

Surfing U.S.A.   I couldn’t help but sing when I finally finished this dresser that I’ve been tinkering with on and off for several weeks.  I painted it three times trying to get it just right but each time I wasn’t feeling it.  Am I the only one who does this?

Painted furniture top hand painted dresser by Shizzle Design using American Paint Company Chalk and Clay paints Surfboard, Beach Glass colors ideas tips turquoise blue

I initially painted it in a rich green but felt this color was a bit too taste specific to sell quickly in our area.   

Emerald Isle CeCe Caldwell's Limited Edition green painted on dresser by Shizzle Design of Grand Rapids MI colors ideas painted furniture

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You know me, I like to mix ‘em up so I layered over it to tone it down a bit.

Painted furniture vintage planks solid woof hand painted dresser by Shizzle Design American Chalk and Clay paints Michigan Surfboard, Beach Glass

The top was given one nice coat of APC’s Blue Jeans which has since been retired.  I washed over that color with APC’s Surfboard.  The two colors really pop one another!

Painted furniture top hand painted dresser by Shizzle Design using American Paint Company Chalk and Clay paints Surfboard, Beach Glass colors 2

The icing on the cake was when my friend Laurie stopped by and asked if I wanted to borrow her awesome stencil for anything.  Um ~ YEAH!

Painted furniture top hand painted dresser by Shizzle Design using American Paint Company Chalk and Clay paints Surfboard, Beach Glass ideas

I mixed up some leftover sample pots to paint a base color of orange then topped it off with another layer of yellow.

Painte furniture close up of hand painted dresser by Shizzle Design American Chalk and Clay paints Michigan Surfboard, Beach Glass

Scuffed it up a bit then sealed it with Clear Wax and off she went to the shop to await her new owner.

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Ooo~La~La!

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Finally ~ I Likey!  What do you think?

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A hui hou ~ Shelly

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  • It’s just the two of us:  My sister and I own and operate Shizzle Design which originated in my garage.  We have and will continue to work hard providing the best customer service.
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Originally linked up to these GREAT Parties!

Domestically Speaking – The Power of Paint Party

The Shabby Creek Cottage – Transformation Thursday

Miss Mustardseed – Furniture Feature Friday

Redoux – Friday Link Up Party

Homespun Happenings – Rustic Restorations Weekend

Funky Junk Interiors – Saturday Night Special

Silver Pennies – Silver Pennies Sundays

Knick of Time Interiors – Knick of Time Tuesday

a hui hou!

Shelly