New Store expansion Vintage Chic Furniture Schenectady NY Bigger Better

Hi , so happy to share with you some pictures of my new store expansion. I was lucky enough to get the store next door, which i secretly prayed for for almost 2 years.
These pictures from February 1st. my grand opening party. Taken by Thea Coughlin- A FABULOUS child photographer specializing in newborns. I collaborate with her using my furniture for photo shoots.
My store is 1100 sq ft. however the store showroom is only 600 sq ft
Too small for selling furniture.
The rest is taken up by my office/ sewing area, then my workshop in the back- "where all the magic happens" LOL
I have had so many more customers in since I reopened. Its amazing how that big window gives me so much more exposure. Sooooo happy.
See my online store www.vintagechicfurniture.etsy.com
Much health, wealth and happiness to all :-)

Does Furniture Have a Soul ?

Ive seen books about haunted antiques. I wondered....Have I or will I ever come across one? There's also a question I have heard "does furniture have a soul?"
If i had come across a haunted piece, one that is unhappy, would it still be that way after I loved it, took care of it, and then found it a good loving home?
Imagine the piece of furniture as a person....it was homeless, dirty, need a shower, didn't care much for life anymore....hopeless.... :-( so sad....
Imagine someone picked them up, dusted them off, showed them love and care... gave them some fresh new clothes....a chance to hold you head high again....then finally, the ultimate happiness, to find someone to love you. a new home , a new family?? WHAT JOY !!!
I loved the idea, that as a by product of my creations, I am also recycling. Saving beautiful old pieces that others discarded, saw no worth or value. I love them, each and every piece. I have the joy of making people happy and furniture happy, all while being a responsible human that is helping the planet....what JOY :-)

Here are few of my latest creations...
First, a wonderful vintage sofa. Great lines, good bones. I have made a slipcover from a vintage white chenille bedspread. Mixed it up with some lovely rose fabrics and new pillows, Its just heavenly :-)
Next a wonderful old antique dresser circa 1910-1930. I painted 3 different layers of yummy aqua blues and distressed it heavier to bring out all those different shades. It is one on my most favorites lately...finally I added some lovely rose knobs found on etsy. I have started carrying her whole line of rose knobs. Her website is http://www.etsy.com/shop/DaRosa?ref=seller_info
I love the contrast of the distressed finish with the polished pretty rose knobs....so pretty. I have found my calling. I am truly Blessed :-)

NEW SHOWROOM adding 600 sq foot totalling 1200 sg ft

OMG!! It's been a lot of work but we are quickly transforming this new addition. We will open up a doorway to the next door space adding another 600 square feet of showroom totalling 1200 sq foot to display all my wonderful shabby chic cottage furniture creations. I am so excited!! Here are some pics of the renovation / transformation. More to come :-) yay!!! hugs Donna

Merry Christmas From Jeffrey the store kitty and Vintage Chic Furniture

My store kitty, Jeffrey is the best. i bought him this kitty size Santa hat and beard and i got this one pic but then He posed for this Christmas picture inside this silver Christmas wreath. it was just there sitting inside the store window- and there he was, just looking cute inside it. He always gives us the best pics :-) He's a kitty model and He's just the most awesome kitty I have ever had. So glad he is in my life. He is the talk of the town here on Union Street and everybody loves him :-) hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday

A Princess Bedroom For Hanna in Florida Shabby Chic

This is a bedroom that i designed. i made almost everything you see including all the furniture, bedding, curtains, Ice cream parlor table and chairs and chaise lounge. I was contacted by Hanna's mom to create for her, a dream princess bedroom for her christmas present. Her mom found me on the website www.houzz.com . and on etsy.com . All the painted distressed furniture are my creations. They include a canopy bed, vanity and chair, dresser, all white distressed. the antique display cabinet was painted a blush pink and I added glass shelves and a light. The side table by the chaise was an antique plant stand that i shortened and painted a pretty lavender. The vintage chaise lounge was covered in vintage chenille bedspreads with pretty floral fabrics. I transformed a vintage ice cream parlor bistro set by painting the metal in a lavender the top in a white and made lovely cushions with lavender fringe trim and long bows- so pretty! I made the curtains with a blush pink opaque fabric including all the canopy bed curtains, huge bow ties and bed skirt. The curtain toppers are the white shabby floral fabric with vintage lavender pom pom trim. Here are a bunch of pics, some when the pieces were in my shop, some when the room was being set up, and finally when her mom finished added all the final touches. hope you enjoy. Please contact me to create your dream room. www.vintagechicfurniture.com happy holidays, hugs, donna :-)