Absence Makes the Heart grow Fonder

I have been absent from my blog for sometime now.I opened a new booth and it has taken over my life.Recreating new finds has been fun but painstakingly slow.I had a medical mishap in my life recently.My husband had a seizure and was rushed to the hospital by rescue squad.When I got to the E.R.the doctor said"There are 2 reasons why he is here.One of the reasons he had a seizure is a mystery and we may never find out or we will find out with a cat scan.Sure enough we found out with a cat scan.My husband had a egg size tumor in his left frontal lobe.We found it to be benign,but still required surgery.So last Tuesday he had surgery and came home Sunday.So in between being the nurse,cook,cleaning lady and everything else that comes with this I will try to finish a few pieces.I will try and post some this weekend.2 new items may go in on Thursday.None of this would be possible without this wonderful husband of mine,he is my rock,my love,my strength and my life.Kiss your husbands everytime you look his way,don't take him for granted,treat him the way you want to be treated,love him every minute,love him for who he is ,for you don't know what the future holds and you don't want to regret  anything.Love is grand,don't forget that.Peace Cindy

Before & After

Well call me slow, but I did it. Life has been super busy, but here are a few of my creations. Enjoy!

A cabinet door turned into a lovely tray

 This is a cabinet I bought with very old wallpaper. I removed the wallpaper and gave it some love. Scroll down to see it now: 

What do you think?

Shabby Chic enough

     

Old  table no one wanted

Cutest lil' old table

This is a cabinet door I found at a garage sale. I know their owners wanted to throw it out, but I saw some real potential.

My new love of Blue. 

Blue is the new Black

A sign to remind you where your laundry room is. 

(Like you need a reminder... ugh).

A Birch Blooms creation 

Twin bed in early stages

Ready for Ally's Attic with rails. 


Interested?

Whew! I think that is it for Before & After pictures. 

Here are a few more pictures of what is keeping me busy lately: 

My rescue

My Angel - one of my granddaughters (aka Mini Me). 

I will have more Before & Afters to come.. here is a sneak peek at some of my other projects: 

Tv stand thats almost finished

A great find in the midst of a new look

As always, stay tuned for more to come! 

Forgotten but Renewed

My old finds are getting a makeover and are on their way to Ally's and Countryside soon. I have taken pics and will share them this Wednesday. We have done some traveling to Florida, and now I am looking for some old pieces that need lovin'. It's amazing how people will just throw out a perfectly good piece of wood furniture. It is still able to perform and look like new (or old in my case). The furniture stores  are sad because everything is laminated, yucky, expensive and boring. Give me an old armoire or table, and I will bring it back to life. Stay tuned. Peace Cindy

Long time no see

Whew!What a crazy month April was.Both stores were hopping with Spring Flings and Garage Sales and Easter and Birthdays and traveling.Wow that's a mouthful.I have alot of new projects and am excited to show you my creations.Hopefully in a few days I will have the creations up and running.I have been finding alot of furniture that has been screaming for a new home and new coat of paint,so I have been occupied with brush in hand,turning these items into new pieces  of furniture anyone would love.I actually stumbled on to an old old chiffrobe.I have taken pic's before and the afters will be coming soon.Stay tuned.Peace.Cindy.

Works of Art

Shabby Chic dresser at Countryside Antiques

Adrienne and her daughter Holly Sophia

Angela and her 3 of 4 children.Birch,Bridget and Everett

 Great sign for a new bride

Black and white is so Shabby

Message board,with chicken wire and burlap,some of the hottest ingredients for a  Shabby  recipe

Hello to all.
It's taken me a while to get back to my blog.My daughter Adrienne came to visit for a week,so needless to say nothing got done.You will see a picture of her & her daughter,as you will also see a picture of my other daughter and her children while we all were at lunch.The other daughter is Angela,along with Adrienne, they are my guiding light in all of this plus, they are my super duper followers  and great fans of their Mom.Both of my daughters are super at all this technology with computers as I am not.Also included are some new projects I have made and there are still more on the way.Business has been booming so I need to get busy.Peace Cindy

We have been published!

See Beulah Lake Cottage featured in the most recent Countryside Antiques Ad! 

New furniture, New creations, New ideas

Coming soon to a shabby chic blog near you are the latest creations from Cindy Birchbauer. I found some real cute items, and they are on their way to being one of a kind.

Stay tuned they will be arriving soon.
Peace, Cindy

Paris Chic

Tons of pictures coming up. I purchased this board from a Antique dealer. I loved the size and handle. I painted it with 3 coats of white pain, and then I found these appliques. I thought they would go hand in hand. I fell in love with this stencil and there you have it - a perfect Shabby Chic Parisian sign.

I found these cute appliques at Goodwill, and I thought "These are just what I am looking for!"

Love the black and white theme

Buttons I added to the sign.

A close up of the button.

My dog Payton. He gets tired of watching me work in my den.

My Misty girl, always at my side. I just love her.

This is a vintage vanity. It was in rough shape with lipstick all over it. It really took a beating. Someone told me it could be from the 30's. Below is the new coat of paint. It's heading to Countryside Antiques this weekend.

This is a vintage dresser I picked up to go into Countryside also. Quite Shabby Chic. I don't think it will be there long.

A gentleman was throwing out this twin bed. Do you know how many customers come into Ally's Attic looking for twin beds? It will get a new look for some young girl or boy.

This is a pine end table that I found at a sale. It also took alot of abuse. Dings and holes and deep scratches. A little bit of putty and love and it is just like new. Pictures to follow in next blog.

I found this club chair at Countryside Antiques. It was calling my name! It already has a new coat of paint and a new cushion. Maybe some burlap to boot.

A brown vintage tricycle. All metal. Not very comfortable to ride but sure cute to look at. It is also headed to Countryside.

Two columns I will use as displays at my new booth. These are truly shabby.

As I was scavenging in a corner of cute little signs I found this plain white one. I painted it cream and added the finial.

This tile won't last long.

Love the color of this pillow

Sticking with my Parisian theme, I amped it up a bit.

LOVE IT!!!!!!!

A new look for an old sign

Fell in love with the flowers and burlap.Added them all together

What is not to love about his? Stay tuned for more pics and treasures I find.

There will be more pictures to follow and alot more finished products going to Countryside Antiques. Stop by and take a look.