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Laura Locke

Professional | Covington, TN
Services: Design
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Company Overview

We refinish and refurbish furniture.

Services

Design

Areas of Expertise

Renew, Refinish, Restore, and Refurbish Furniture

Contact Info

790 Burnett Lane

(901) 601-0158

http://www.turningleafcrafts.co...


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  • A few coat of Maison Blanche's Bayou Blue and a couple of coats of wax gave the little nightstand a brand new lease on life. 3
  • Before Shot of the nightstand.  The paint was flaking badly... chippy in a not good way!
  • The top was too damaged to be refinished, so it was painted a dark brown and glazed with stain to contrast against the base and give the look of a stained top.
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New Life for an Old Nighstand

I recently painted a nightstand for a client. It belonged to her husband and had been passed down through his family. The previously paint job was flaking off badly (chippy in a ...»
Storywood Designs
Storywood Designs Raleigh, NC
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  • Before...a busted foot, some damage to the finish
  • The poor condition of the existing varnish allowed the milk paint to do it's "thing"...chipping and crackling/crazing at random
  • We painted the interior in a gloss white enamel to serve as a crisp, clean backdrop for gorgeous serving pieces
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Bold Color on an Antique Hutch

Turquoise is my favorite color, and I love how it makes this hutch a scene-stealer. The hutch was in poor repair, and the finish was "iffy" which actually helped the distressing process. ...»
Stiltskin Studios
Stiltskin Studios Dunedin, FL
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    I love this! it's beautiful!
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  • Fabulous Furniture
  • Actual theater seating from The Alabama theatre with photos of The Alabama framed poster size above. 2
  • Unique trim details and surround sound mounted by my husband.
  • We scored this cabinetry for just $750 from a local cabinet maker with a floor sample that had been discontinued.
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From an unfinished basement to The Ultimate Man Cave

My husband decided to build out our basement and transform an ugly, unused area of our home into his ultimate #mancave. The process ...»
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Beth B Birmingham, AL
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Milk Painted Furniture

Another piece (well, pieces!) done in milk paint, this time bright red. The color really transformed these pieces into something unique
Stiltskin Studios
Stiltskin Studios Dunedin, FL
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How to Care for a Christmas Cactus

A few tips for caring for a Christmas Cactus:

1. Water, but don't overwater. Only water when the soil is dry to the touch. Then water until the water starts draining through the holes in the bottom of the pot. Remove the water that accumulates in the dish below the pot, as Christmas cacti do not like to sit in water.

2. Keep the plant in a temperate area, away from drafts or heat sources. ...»

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Chaya K New York, NY
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  • This sign resides along the side of a daybed. 1
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Big 'ol grocery sign inspired kid's bedroom? Yup!

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