I just can't help myself...

When I buy something, I rarely look at what it is...


I always look at what it can be.  Take these two metal pedestals for example.  Great shape, great material, lots of uses.  I just hated the red "antique finish" on them.  It was too...manufactured. 


I painted them a flint gray and then rubbed on a black glaze. 


They now have a zinc quality about them, which is much better than what it was.  I have to fiddle with things.  I just can't help myself.

Just to give you a preview of what I've been working on lately, here's a sneak peek of the piece of furniture I just finished and photographed today. 


...hmmm...what is she up to? 


Miss Mustard Seed