TJ's Inspirations

03/18/2023

Another antique restyled for more years of use. Believe the accent on the ‘before’ was brown shoe polish. 🤦‍♀️
Color is Atelier. Top finished w/black gel stain followed by 2 coats Matt Sealer then 2 coats clear wax. Pulls painted w/black chalk paint and sealed with clear wax.

02/22/2023

Amazing what a little update can do for a piece you’ve inherited.

02/11/2023

Thought for the day

01/02/2023

Oh what could it be, first project of 2023!
Do love gel stains for their lovely sheen.

10/13/2022

Carried when had storefront. Beautiful prayer bowls.

Heavenly Father,
We are so thankful that you invite us to come to you just as we are. You have blessed us with an open invitation to come and be in your presence anytime, day or night. Thank you that your door is always open and that when we step on your welcome mat, we can instantly feel your love and peace comfort us. From our best day when we are walking on air and singing your praise, to our worst when feeling as if we are in a sinking pit and can only mutter, "Jesus, please help me." Lord, we know you are our hope. This morning as we sit with you and lay out all that we are grateful for and all the burdens that are heavy on our hearts, let your Holy Spirit come refresh and renew us. Let us bask in this moment before we head out into the world to do all things in your name.
We always come to you as your humble children who understand what a privilege it is to talk with our Creator, our Savior, and the King of all kings.
Amen

07/15/2022

Believe this one of my favorite pieces to transform. File cabinet would work well with several styles.

04/26/2022

Time for a change. 7 yr. old Urns got two coats chalk paint. They’ll be ready for planting tomorrow. Light and dark wax added to age and accent their detail. 🪴🦋

04/22/2022

The rest of the set. Completed last fall and delivered. Interesting story. The nightstands were his mothers and bedroom suite her mothers. Now they’re together in their guest bedroom!

01/09/2022

Ever find a piece that you think there’s no hope for?
The painted look of oxidized steel, on this cabinet, sure solved that doubt.

11/03/2021

Beautiful burled wood brought back to life with Furniture Tonic. Used black gel stain on top then sealed.

10/21/2021

1-2-3 steps to add silver and gold leaf to a pumpkin. Painted with base coat chalk paint. Once dry add sizing and allow it to come to tack. Then apply gold/silver leaf.

08/22/2021

Table will be picked up Tuesday so we’ll enjoy until then. 😊 It will hold collectibles once glass shelf is put in place.
Finished top with Amy Howard Black Gel Stain-absolutely love this stuff! Black chalk paint to cabinet base, then distressed with steel wool and buffed to soft sheen.