artistichome – Second Chance Charms

Antique Secretary Desk

Published on September 25, 2020September 28, 2020 by Second Chance Charms1 Comment

This little antique secretary desk belonged to my clients grandfather. She had fond memories of him sitting there doing his work when she was a child. My client aquired this desk some years ago and wanted to have it match with her master bedroom furniture.

Using this piece for a vanity she decided it needed to be a lovely artistic statement. Family heirlooms are my favorite!

My client matched her colors using Behr Paints color swatches and I had Sherwin-Williams color match those swatches in the products that I use. Refinished in Gem Silica, Honey Tea and Roasted Squash. The original hardware revamped in Oil Rubbed Bronze. I refinished the inside of the desk in Gem Silica for a surprise POP of color. Using Honey Tea and Roasted Squash I did a blunt blending in a horizontal line that matches her bedroom furniture. Distressed the entire piece to help give a finish blend as well as tie this piece in with the other pieces this little lovie will be sharing space with.

Antique Dining Chairs

Published on August 3, 2020 by Second Chance Charms2 Comments

Three more custom chairs finished! Two more to go.

Refinished in Sherwin-Williams Software and glazed in Cyberspace. My client picked out a cream and grey damask fabric from Joanns Fabric Store. Finally adding a dark grey cord to match and to finish them off!

Elephant Cabinet

Published on March 17, 2020March 16, 2020 by Second Chance Charms1 Comment

In love with how this cabinet turned out! My clients son built this cabinet when he was in High School many years ago. His mother enjoyed it and during a down size had the wonderful thought of getting this fellow refinished for her beloved daughter in law. Her son’s wife has a love for elephants so Maureen Flanigan handpainted both a mom and baby elephant on the face of the doors in acrylic paint.

Refinished in Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa and glazed in brown. Hardware left in original state but cleaned up.

Tall Dresser- Chest of Drawers

Published on January 16, 2020 by Second Chance Charms1 Comment

First piece for 2020! I absolutely love the lines and bones of this fellow when I picked him up. I had a vision of Maureen Flanigan’s acrylic art work of a farm using only a few colors. She did exactly what I wanted and more! You guest it, this is a piece I will be holding on to for a while!

Refinished in Sherwin-Williams Reflection and glazed in Gauntlet Gray. The original hardware is revamped in a pop of white. Maureen’s lovely hand painted acrylic art work of a barn with trees and greenery finishes this piece off nicely!

2019 Portfolio

Published on December 30, 2019February 1, 2021 by Second Chance CharmsLeave a comment

Good bye 2019! WOW! Where do I start, this year I completed the least amount of projects, yet excelled on new techniques, and THAT is something I am so proud of! Refinishing a total of 52 pieces: 6 First Dibs, 4 pieces to complete our remodel in our home, and the rest custom orders!

Thank you! With all of my heart, thank you!

“What keeps my heart awake is colorful silence.” Claude Monet

This past year my clients pushed my abilities; at times it was stressful, there were tears, fits, and doubts. Looking back I am so appreciative for the opportunity and knowledge I have gained, because of the trust you have in me I gain confidence. Blending was this past year’s trend and a few customers pushed my abilities. It’s only continuing into 2020 and I am looking forward to the art we will create!

If you recall my goal last year going into 2019 was FOCUS. Read post here: 2018 Portfolio. A huge part of this year’s total pieces being fewer than any other year, was in part because I DID focus on myself and my family. We entered new chapters in our lives and as a mother I enjoyed the time well spent this summer.

Looking back on 2019, we started the year off with our home renovations. Such an exciting time! We completely changed our look and had fun in the process. I redid some of my pieces, gained new pieces and overall made our house a home! This year my mother also joined in on the fun and completed 2 custom projects and one special dresser for me that I will be sharing at the beginning of the new year! Stay tuned in!

Thank you again, for your continued support, well wishes and allowing me to be creative on your goodwill finds, outdated pieces and or family heirlooms!

Much love, Becca.

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/01/24/dresser-turned-faux-library-card-catalog-unit/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/01/25/corner-cabinet/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/01/30/buffet-6/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/01/31/little-blue-shelf/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/02/06/magazine-rack/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/02/11/dresser-and-nightstand/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/03/08/king-bedframe/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/03/15/nightstands-7/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/03/20/hutch-4/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/03/21/tallboy-dresser-2/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/03/22/dresser-and-nightstand-2/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/03/25/chest-of-drawers-3/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/03/27/twin-headboards/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/03/27/coffee-bar/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/04/02/dresser-11/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/04/04/dresser-12/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/04/06/buffet-tv-unit/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/04/09/vanity/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/04/11/hutch-5/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/08/11/1914-hoosier-cabinet/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/04/29/tv-console/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/08/09/barn-closet-doors/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/08/12/piano-2/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/08/14/antique-folding-chair/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/08/15/bohemian-buffet-by-link-taylor/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/08/19/farmhouse-dresser-by-bassett-furniture/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/08/22/bedframe/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/08/23/nightstands-8/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/08/27/french-provincial-dresser-4/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/08/28/small-buffet/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/09/03/cathedral-media-buffet/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/09/04/nightstands-9/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/09/05/dresser-13/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/09/09/chest-of-drawers-4/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/09/10/buffet-by-collezione-europa/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/09/12/antique-trifold-table/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/09/16/buffet-7/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/09/18/end-tables/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/09/19/tv-stand/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/09/23/butcher-block-island/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/09/25/dresser-14/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/11/06/steamer-trunk-with-victorian-arch-top/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/11/23/nautical-themed-dresser/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/11/25/antique-two-tier-side-table/

https://secondchancecharms.com/2019/11/26/dining-table-12/

Nautical Themed Dresser

Published on November 23, 2019November 22, 2019 by Second Chance Charms1 Comment

My client enjoys her vacation cruises, so much so that she buys a piece of art from her many travels on ship. She wanted her bedroom dresser to resemble her found memories, so Maureen Flanigan put her artistic touch on her dresser.

Refinished in Sherwin-Williams Forever Lilac and lightly distressed for a beach feel. Added new hardware from Hobby Lobby, jute wrapped metal pulls. Acrylic hand painted nautical themed by Maureen using a verity of colors.

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TV Stand

Published on September 19, 2019September 20, 2019 by Second Chance Charms1 Comment

Oh my heart!! The colors! All of this I just love!! When I visited my client for her color consultation she had a vision of how she wanted her family room pieces to look. Grey with a dark top to tie in her dark and dreamy kitchen. When verifying with her husband he mentioned a piece that he absolutely loved from my webpage: Bohemian Buffet by Link-Taylor

Another piece close to my heart that I really enjoyed doing. I looked over my shoulder and saw a painting hanging on the wall above their couch. I quickly pointed and said “we can use these colors!”

The excitement gained way and my mind was swirling! She ending up changing her original idea to a better one! The End Tables, I posted yesterday were grey and black glaze to tie in with this statement piece, making them still a matching set but with a lot more BOOM! This TV stand came out exactly how I envisioned!

Using Sherwin-Williams Tin Lizzie as our grey base I blended Jade Dragon, Interesting Aqua and Peppercorn. Glazing the unit in Tricorn Black to match the end tables which blended these three pieces together nicely. The top is Tin Lizzie just like the end tables. I added a pop of Sunny Veranda for an added artistic vibe. Changed out the hardware with white distressed grey knobs from Hobby Lobby.

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Antique Trifold Table

Published on September 12, 2019September 11, 2019 by Second Chance Charms1 Comment

How adorable is this custom antique side table? Irish I had one! (Haha, enjoy my humor!). Refinished in a custom color that I blended using two different greens and a brown creating a gorgeous forest green. Glazed the base in brown. Stained the top in Sherwood Chestnut. Handpainted clovers and flowers by Maureen Flanigan.

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Nightstands

Published on August 23, 2019 by Second Chance Charms1 Comment

The last pieces to complete my clients bedroom makeover! Two nightstands refinished in a color match and glazed in white. We added these two adorable knobs from Hobby Lobby.

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Recent Highlights April

Published on May 1, 2019 by Second Chance CharmsLeave a comment

Love all of these colors!! Most recent projects!

“Emmett, what are you doing with my paint stirrers?”

“I’m a king, and these are my swords!”

I’ve been busy playing and enjoying my last few weeks with my half day Preschooler before the Summer Loven goes full blast. August he starts Kindergarten, full day, and life as I know it will undoubtedly change. I will have all three boys in school and an empty house. Talk about excitment and sadness!!

The good thing for you, is I will be able to schedule more jobs and really set off on Second Chance Charms. The past 7 years has been wonderful! I have all of you to thank for that!! You have allowed me to be a stay at home mother while helping pay a bill or two. Thank you!

Xoxo Becca