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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Why Hello there, thanks for coming to Grannies Refurbished furniture. I have been painting up a storm with my own furniture and custom orders.  I have to say I love Valspar Paint... and no they aren't paying me to say this, just my honest opinion.  Since I began painting alot, I've had the chance to try many different paints looking for the right one that actually does what I want with durability, must be easy to work with and beautiful Colors....  A friend, Shandelle, from Travelin Dreams Travel told me about this wonderful coupon that Lowes had out and I ran to my nearest Lowes.

The staff at the Lowe's Paint dept was awesome to work with and no they aren't paying me either to endorse their stores but when I have good product and great customer service I blast it out there.   But my specialty seems to be Beachy Fun type furniture. Something about the cool blues and greens is just so relaxing.  But back to the paint,  I got my samples (one for hubby and one for me) and came home to paint.  Love it!! Easy to paint on, bright colors and durability. Everything I wanted in a paint.  Thank you Lowes and Valspar, you made this Grannie happy.....

Currently working on a dining room table, two end tables and a chair... :)

Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave a comment so I can come and visit you...

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Wild at Heart BookCase or Knick Knack shelf

Amazing what a little paint does to add POP into a room... Love this !!!

The Purple Painted Lady

What do you do when you pick up a hobby and do so well at it, that you get your first custom order? You call one with experience. This is what happened to me... I have been following THE PURPLE PAINTED LADY for a long time now and I thought who better to ask my questions.

She actually took the time to ease my fears and to answer my questions and for this I thank you.

Be sure to watch her Youtube Videos, visit her blog and facebook page and tell her Grannie Sent you!

I will update this more later, But ... I'm going Picking... See ya all later :)

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Every grannie has to take some time out to play with the little ones and she just happened to snap the picture as the cat was playing on the chair.... Taken at almost midnight so Grannie wasnt looking her best...

Friday, January 18, 2013

Wild at Heart

So here is the other piece that I have painted.... matching set and it will bring some Wild to any dorm room or teenagers room.. Table top is also done in Zebra print. 

Love getting all these funky ideas and putting them to use.  Ready to start the other project tomorrow :)

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Zebra Print and Pink

I recently was asked to do something in Zebra Print and Pink.. I had this knick knack unit and thought what an awesome way to give it some life.

I see this on a wall with little dolls sitting on it or a book shelf.... What a way to bring color into a little girls room. 



Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Childrens SeaSide Collection

I am so proud of this Seaside Collection that I painted... Had to post it today.. Will tell more tomorrow..

Had a nice visit over at Setting at Four and joined a Link Party.. Love Link Parties :) 

Greetings Everyone :)

What an adventurous couple of days and I didn't even have to leave my house.. First I get a phone call from a good friend saying that she has some more furniture for me.... I jumped up, clicked my heels and did a hoe se do *or whatever they used to call it.. Grannie loves new pieces to work on. Get's my creativity side of the brain working. The tables leaf is here also.... So these will be my new projects..

Then I decided to go blog hopping and face book surfing. I have to tell you from California to Texas and from New York down to Florida, some of you really rock with your creativity.  I will be posting some of the ones that really made me sit up and take notice.

Cedar Hill Ranch is the first one that popped up at me... I love anything that has to deal with Country and her blog is just wonderful. Go stop in and tell her that Grannie sent you.
 Another blog that I want to mention is A Walk in the Countryside
She was the first one to come follow Grannie and her crazy antics.

Last but not least, The Junk Gypsies I was on their blog, youtube videos and facebook for a while. Loved everything about their show. Stop in and say Hi to them also, remember to tell them Grannie sent you..

Savvy Southern Style  is another favorite of mine.... Great ideas and great blog.. 


In the meantime, Grannie is on the lookout for a big Floppy hat. Something that is cute and adorable. Has to have red, cause that is my favorite color.

What is Grannie working on today? Finishing up the Vintage Rocker and trying to place this vintage Childrens lap desk in the proper hands. Someone that will love it just as much as the previous owner did.
Oh, and putting together the Seaside frame.. Started with a dresser and then ended up with a Children's Bedroom set, the only thing missing is the bed and tall dresser.. On the lookout for those now.. :)

Off to do some more prepping, sanding and painting.. Talk to ya all later :) <3 Grannie

Monday, January 14, 2013

 Here is the Childrens Coastal Set I just finished and here is the new project.
A friend brought the rocker and asked if I could save it. I never turn down a Challenge.

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Grannies Refurbished Furniture

Here it is the start of a new Blog with new ideas and new experiences. Someone once told me, you constantly grow with new ideas and new starts in life. I must be growing alot then because it seems I am always coming up with ideas of one kind or another.

I think I have narrowed it down some, my passion has always been painting. I have always loved Color, I love to remake from old to new and I love to bring life back to something that was once sitting lonely in a corner to being upfront with someone taking notice.

It's almost like life, every person wants to be noticed and loved. Why not furniture? When I see a dresser or a rocking chair, I don't just see wood, I see a History. I see Grandmas rocking that baby in the chair or I see dressers that were once in a child's room full of joy and energy.  I would love to take you with me on this part of my adventure  from start to who knows where it takes me.  I've always wanted a little corner store, where one comes in and makes themselves at home, for now this blog will be that little corner.




Enjoy and Relax and most of all have fun.. :)