May'd

Here we are in May already!  

Portobello Makers Market 

April was a busy month finishing with a lovely day at the Portobello Makers Market, were again, I met some lovely people, and made some new friends.  I was so busy meeting and chatting that I completely forgot to take some photos - next time!

Tower Sculpture

At a very long legged 34" high, this tower is the largest I've done so far.  Now complete and delivered.

Weight For It!

I've had 10 of these amazing vintage election stamps made by D Cunninghame of Glasgow, for a good while, waiting for a chance to do something to them.  The original finish was in pretty poor shape. Enameled much like the old style singer sewing machines, they had succumbed to a bit of wear and tear over the years.

Now upcycled for use as as paperweights, doorstops, bookends, but preferably not projectile missiles as they weigh about 8lb each!

Revampt Furniture

I've been working on this circa 1950's bedside table and have now finished here's some images of how it looks now...

...and just as a reminder - this was how it looked before! 

I think this would be perfect for many spaces in the home:- it would do very well as a bedside table, an occasional piece for the sitting room, telephone table, or even a little storage space for the smallest room in the house!

West End Chin Wags

I managed to scrape a couple of hours together during October break (now a distant memory!!) to go visit Native Flowers and have a wee peak at my artwork and tables in situ. 

I think you'll agree that Jenny and Noreen have created a great display in the shop & their shop is looking as lovely as ever with their beautiful seasonal flowers and arrangements.

Latest Acquisitions - sneak peek

here's a wee batch of furniture that will keep me busy through the winter!  


If you fancy one of these pieces mail me at sheilaboyle67@gmail.com to discuss design options.  But be quick, I've already started.....

cute little dining chair circa 50's/60's.
I plan to reveal some of the lovely wood
and give it a contemporary lift
with paint and some fresh upholstery.

Function with Form! Nest of 3 occasional tables from the G-Plan range.
Very solid with rectangular tops and lovely curvaceous lines on the legs.

I'm thinking bold and bright for the design on these!

Unique, beautifully designed
and very cool Nathan coffee table
from the mid-century

simple but elegant G-Plan chest of drawers.

These are a commission piece to
revamp and give them a contemporary 'lift'
..... watch this space!

I see this smart little 1050's/60's bedside table
from Lebus Furniture Manufacturers
spreading its wings to many areas in the home:
hall, lounge, bathroom and of course bedroom
.... where do you see it?

Another elegant and unusual glass topped circular coffee table
from Nathan Furniture...
I have two of these which could be commissioned as a set.

Approx 82cm in diameter they would work
beautifully individually as a central piece to a sitting room
or as a set of side tables for the lounge.

lean and lovely long-john table... guess what era... mid-century!

This one has a lipped-end top and a lower shelf.
Excellent for afternoon tea or evening drinkies!
It could even serve as a very individual
alternative stand for your lovely flat screen tv...how modern!

simple little side table/small coffee table
 I'm planning a decorative motif for this one
... still deciding colour...
what would you choose?

love love love these chest of drawers.
I've still to track down manufacturer (possibly McIntosh or G Plan) Definitely mid-century and I'm really going to funk these up.

...can't wait!

revampt furniture

The lastest additions to the furniture range lovely little petal shaped occasional tables from the Nathan range of furniture.  

I stripped off all the old finish (truly a labour of love - but worth it!)then set to work creating a bespoke stencil for some of the tables.  I mixed up a luscious lime green paint, applied it, finishing in varnish for durability then wax to bring out the natural rich lustre of the wood. 




There are two tables available in this finish and they would make a lovely addition to the home as bedside tables, side tables for the sofa or just to brighten up a little corner!


















For the remaining two of the tables I went for a simple finish of the lime green on the legs and underside of the table.




I think the vibrant colour gives these gorgeous mid-century pieces a contemporary feel.