Monday, February 9, 2009

{ makeover monday with GUEST BLOGGER: BARB BLAIR }



Hello everyone! Happy Monday to you! I just want to start out by saying how excited I am to be posting on this fantastic blog!! Thank you so much Suzanne for the honor!

I am the proud owner of my little knack studio in downtown Greenville , SC where I create custom pieces of furniture and home accessories . I totally love the creative process that happens from the moment I lay eyes on a piece. I immediately start visualizing colors, patterns, papers and hardware. I know ... big nerd! Anyway, once I have decided on a palette I'm off and running!




These two lovely ladies...buttercup and turquish delight ( get it ..turquish for turquoise .. man I'm so clever!!) ... are a couple of my favorites that I have finished in the past few weeks! You can see many more of my before and afters on my blog and if you have a hankering for giving one of your own beloved pieces a makeover, I've created a mini tutorial here. I hope you all enjoy!

15 comments:

  1. blue mossFebruary 9, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    i love knack.....and barb.....
    such great pieces

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  2. Jennifer KatherineFebruary 9, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    Now these.....are AMAZING! I love taking old stuff with charm and making it new!!!! I have one that I just redid. I should post about it :)

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  3. lejardengirlFebruary 9, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    most wonderful...yes it's an amazing process..so creative...you are not a nerd...and if you are, your the coolest nerd I met..

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  4. AlisonFebruary 9, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    I would have never thoughts to paint that piece blue! It's gorgeous!

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  5. Mrs.FrenchFebruary 9, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    such a wonderful surprise! I love seeing you here! I love everything you do...but you already knew that! xo t

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  6. knackFebruary 10, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    thank so much suzanne for having me......I enjoyed it, and thanks friends for the sweetness!

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  7. Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkFebruary 10, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    Barb,
    What a treat to have you here for Makeover Monday. The pieces you selected to share are just amazing...you have such a magical touch! Thanks so much-you did a wonderful job!

    Missing you all... :) xo ~Suzanne

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Great job! These make such unique statement pieces in a home.

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  9. Katie RunnelsFebruary 10, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Barb turns everything she touches into gold! Someday I will own my very own B.B. piece!! xo

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  10. mayalunaFebruary 10, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    I love everything that Barb touches. Her before/afters always leave me inspired and ready to get out my paint brush. It's fun to see her here!

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  11. JuliaFebruary 10, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    That blue chest is just INCREDIBLE!

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  12. VanaFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    it amazes me when people turn something that can be very well considered junk by many into an adorable piece of furniture. Such great feature. Thanks!

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  13. nicholeFebruary 11, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    That blue chest is one of the coolest makeovers I've seen!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    I love seeing things like this. so inspiring! I have a piece at home that needs some help and tlc.

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  15. GeissleinFebruary 19, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    Ah - I love before and after-posts!!!

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Thank you for stopping by...I love receiving and reading your comments. Please click the "publish comment" button again if it doesn't work. xo ~suzanne