Before and After Inspiration

A few years back, I bought an older hutch on Craigslist

for my Breakfast Room.  I think I paid $75. (?)

It was made by Ethan Allen, and had very good bones.

Here it is before I painted it black.

And here it is after...

HERE is the post where I added fabric on the back 

using Liquid Starch. 

Its filled with some of my collection of 

Pink and White Staffordshire.

But, now that I have gone lighter and brighter in my 
kitchen,I am grappling with the idea of painting it white, 
or keeping it black and adding a burlap backing.

My kitchen table is also painted black.  My plans for the

 table are to take the painted topback to its natural 
wood state and apply a pretty stain. 

Then I will either paint the base

and legs white or possibly paint it the same blue as my

new chest, seen below in my kitchen sneakie peakie. 

So, I thought I would take a quick jaunt over to one of

my favorite little shops where I live...

its called Sweet Potato Vintage.

The owner, Sharon, has some of the most gorgeous painted 

items I have ever seen.  And nope, not a drop of ASCP

anywhere.  She uses latex paints, glazes and waxes.

 So step inside this darling little treasure trove of a shop 

and let's gather some inspiration together.

Located on Hwy 24, in Cedar Point, NC

From the wide front porch, you are greeted with 

lots of vintage loveliness.

This is where the owner, Sharon, offers vintage garden 

decor, as well.

Her pieces are primarily white, but because her shop is just 

minutes to the beach, she also caters to a 

Condo Clientele. 

Creamy yellows and blues.  
Beachy, yet still very Cottagy at the same time.

She scours estate sales to find original and

unique pieces, and with a flourish of paint and glazes...

...she creates these wonderful, collectible pieces.

Remember the post about my love of chairs?

It was all I could do not to plop down my debit

card to purchase this Etagere Chair.

sigh

I imagine these black side tables were nowhere near

as interesting before they were painted. 

Sharon also carries some unique items of brocante.

White painted hutches and cabbage-rose

covered settees.

I soooo need a cottage!

But, prepare yourself (deep breaths) -

because this is the piece that set my heart racing.

Oh my...

Have you ever seen anything as beautiful?

I could just imagine this filled with my

Blue and White Staffordshire.

And if by chance, this piece below is still there next month,

it will be transported home with me.

I have been looking for a bench like this to go with my 

breakfast table.  I can see it filled with grain sack pillows

and linen cushions.

She finds and sells the most amazing mirrors.

Look at this charming vanity and slipper chair.

There's also some darling childrens furniture.

I would love this for my boys. 

This wonderful shop definitely gave me a lot of 

"After Inspiration." 
 I am always in awe of the power of paint.

Please make sure you join me this Tuesday for

Wild About Mother Nature #3.

Linky will be up Monday night by 9pm.

I am joining the following Linky Parties:
Mary at Boogieboard Cottage Masterpiece MondaySusan at Between Naps on the Porch for Met MondayLinda at Coastal Charm Nifty Thrifty TuesKim at Savvy Southern Style Wow Us WedThe Style Sisters for Centerpiece WednesdayPaula and Patti at Ivy and ElephantsJill at French 23EWDCupboard French Inspiration on Thurs Gina at The Chabby Chic Cottage Transformation ThursCindy at My Romantic Home Show and Tell FridayCourtney at French Country Cottage Feathered Nest FridayHeather and Vanessa at the picket fenceInspiration FridaySherry at The Charm of HomeHome Sweet Home FridayJen at Tatertots and JelloWeekend Wrap-Up Party
Do you have a Linky Party you think I should join?  Leave me a comment or email me, I'd love to join!
Blessings, Barb