Hi All,
When I opened my booth in early February, I faced two challenges:
1. What will sell?
2. How should I price items?
In the short time that I have been open, I still haven’t figured it out!
I found this beauty and gave her a face lift.
Cedar lined chest.
I sanded down the top and stained it. I painted and distressed the rest.
It didn’t sell.
A gal who has a booth and does amazing work with furniture, suggested I paint it all. She said that people shy away from two-toned finishes. Who knew?
So here she is with a complete makeover.
Here she is in all her glory.
Have a great day!
XO-
Shannon
6 comments:
I love this piece! I don't know that I would shy away from two-toned pieces...but I'm not most people!! Interesting thought though!
Oh wow I wish I could do stuff like this!! We are in New England (New South Wales, Australia) on hols atm and there are antique / old wares stores in every country town full of things I'm sure you would love. I can see they have potential but I wouldn't have a clue where to start. I look forward to following your projects :)
Beautiful piece. I have to confess that I'm one of those people who shy away from two toned pieces...
You brought up a good question about pricing the items you sell in your booth. I'd be interested to learn more about that too! It would be helpful to me as a buyer :)
It looks amazing!
you did an awesome job! it's a good thing i live FAR away, i'd buy everything in your shop!
happy painting :)
julie
Hi Shannon, I did comment here the other day but those Blogger issues seem to have deleted my comment, also the one I made on my own blog responding to yours :( Grrr! Anyways just wanted to say wow and I wish I had your talent to do this kind of thing. I'm in New England (NSW, Australia) atm and I love all the old wares / antique stores, I can see the potential in stuff but I'd not have a clue how to make something of it, as you do. Now following :)
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