Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Lovely in Lavender

Custom Antique Vanity/Desk Makeover


Before (the top needed a little work)

Back of desk before

Metal flower knobs will go on drawers

Custom vintage design painted on new vanity back

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Butlers Pantry Makeover

Butlers Pantry Cabinets Before.


 After:  Three color glaze/distressing.








I had a great time while working on these cabinets in the beautiful home of Elaine Hargrove of House of Hargrove - check out her site www.houseofhargrove.com

Check back in the next few days for a fabulous custom vanity makover, photos of a blinged out damask powder bath and step by step instructions on a kitchen table refinish.  This mama's been busy :-)

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

LaTeDa Designs Workshops

Furniture RefinishingJune 23rd 9:30am - Shreveport
1030 East Bert Kouns - inside front of building.
Bring a small to medium size piece of furniture to complete during the workshop.  This clas will cover basic prep, painting, glazing, light distressing and protecting your piece.  Space is limited!
Workshop Cost:  $89.00
Deposit due at time of registration:  $39.00 - pay deposit here right sidebar
Once class is full I will start a waiting list.  Must cancel 10 days in advance to receive a refund on your deposit.

Advanced Painting Technique
June 23rd 2:30pm - Shreveport
1030 East Bert Kouns
Do not bring a piece of furniture for this class.  I will provide wood sample boards for you to practice on and take home at the end of the workshop.  We will cover advanced techniques including multi-layer paint peel, texture, plaster with glaze, distressing without sanding and the Caromal Colors line of paints, glazes and toners.  This class is for those of you that want to learn diffrent techniques that can be used on furniture, walls, cabinets, even canvas.  There will be lots of instruction.
Space is limited!
Workshop Cost:  $95.00
Deposit due at time of registration:  $45.00 - pay deposit here right sidebar

Plank Board Art
July 22nd 1:30pm - Shreveport
1030 East Bert Kouns
I will provide bare wood plank boards, you can choose square (approximately 3ft x 3ft) or rectangle (approximately 2ft x 4ft).  I will provide all necessary supplies for you to complete a unique large piece of art for your home.  There are several options available as far as design for the boards, initial, 3 letter monogram, fleur de lis and/or short phrase.  If you wish for something custom (outside of what is normally provided for this class), there may be an additional fee.  Contact me for questions on that. 
Space is limited!
Workshop Cost:  $95.00
Deposit due at time of registration:  $45.00 - pay deposit here right sidebar


Save your spot by paying the deposit on the right hand side of my blog.  It is not necessary to have  a paypal account, you can use a debit/credit card.  If you have a gift card or credit with me please contact me via e-mail latedadesigns@hotmail.com





Friday, February 10, 2012

Furniture Refinishing Class - McKinney, TX

This was the "Multi layer paint peel" class.  We had a great time learning a new technique.  To view a list of upcoming workshops vising my website http://www.latedastudio.com/ and click on DIY



















Decorative Paint Finish on Kitchen Bar


Kitchen Bar BEFORE
AFTER - close up of texture.


AFTER - textured, painted and two tone glaze.

AFTER

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Best of LaTeDa 2011

2011.........
Photo for an ad in The Source Dallas market magazine

Dallas market showroom

Packing and Shipping of hundreds of frames begins


Dallas Market showroom

My boys birthday!!

The day my carpenter delivered 400 frames!!

Husband Jason and I took a much needed vaca to Puerta Vallarta

The year of the plank boards!!
  
The year of the rusty metal flowers


The year of ...Frames Everywhere in the Hess house

Wavy frame was introduced


Largest frame EVER!


More popular plank boards




Vertical name signs

Horizontal name signs

Raised metallic chunk moulding - a SUPER fabulous frame.


Finally....beautiful and one of a kind.

Cabinet Finish

Fun times with a fireplace finish by spotlight!


Finished



Metallic stripes = Fabulous


Year of Pallets!!  Here is my pallet coffee table (stay tuned for a picture of this table with the new casters)


Oops paint - oh how I love you!


The year my husband helped me paint!

DIY Frame Class



Pinterest inspired suitcase chair.


Very popular fleur de lis name sign


The year we were introduced to PINTEREST.  Here is my pinterest inspired 2 tiered basket.

Pinterest inspired starburst mirror


Furniture Classes





Hand painted Desk


Fabric flowers




My boys!!!


Wishing everyone a Blessed 2012