Mary's Decorating Memories

This gallery is a history of all the pieces of furnishings and home decor that I have found, recycled, refurbished and painted that have gone on to new homes ... a big thanks to friends, customers, clients along the way.

This is an antique chair that I refinished over 15 years ago

One of my favourites - an old 1950s steamer trunk that I refinished over a decade ago

tall ships

vintage hand made throw blanket-table cloth - beautiful!

vintage hand made bedspread

little illuminations

exotic lanterns



beautiful side board



oriental vase/floral arrangement

Italian - picturesque - landscapes and vases

love this modern - art canvass

dresser to Edwardian bedroom set and Armoire

vintage china - lovely pieces - glad to see that they'll be used for more celebrations

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silver serving sets



vintage - coffee serving station - lovely piece,
very hard to find them anymore



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Well I've started the process of getting projects finished for a new space.  It's kind of fun to have a chance to redecorate and change things around once I move.  Right now it is a lot of hard work and messy to get as much of the furniture done and to arrange it all. 

Here are some of the pieces that I'm working on and finished.

have to find a little light for the top and then it's done

4 ladder back chairs, painted, distressed and seats repaired

round oak pedestal table painted - distressing, sanding and gloss finish to be added for durability

antique drop leave table finished

antique arts&crafts chair repaired and painted

This is my visual gallery - I love the holidays (all of them) it just gives me the opportunity to dress things up and enjoy my friends and family.

 

 I decorated "Nessie" our sea or loch dragon in festive baubles. 

The china cabinet (I painted a dated 1970s dark buffet) in a Provence style blue and gold finish last spring.  A winter theme of owls and polar bears with tree branches and crystal baubles.  Christmas lights and snow balls inside a lantern.  A silver Elk as my centerpiece with tea lights in old mercury and stain glass.

A very global collection of furnishing in the family room.

I love my French wrought iron and crystal chandeliers!

I love the blue sun umbrella - makes me think of jazz and outdoor cafes