Thursday, March 10, 2011

Before & Afters

Pictures of furniture abandoned, unloved then restored or given TLC are great fun. It is always amazing what a little paint or modern fabric can do to revitalize furniture.

I think it is best to do the "after" picture first with minis and then reveal the "before" such as:
                                                before



                                          The lamp after,



The lamp before

                                  and the computer "after"


the computer before. EEK!

I'm having fun cooking up more!
I think I will go post these on Flickr in Oese's Modern dollhouse -re -re-re, group (re as in repurposed) Cheers C

Credits: aqua couch vintage Barbie, Yellow and blue tension lamp, vintage Sindy found on ebayUK, Purple computer contemporary Gloria doll furniture. The scales on all these vary. Some could be easily used with 1/12 items such as the painting in the top picture by
Jo Searle, and the confetti pillows by minimodernista.
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13 comments:

  1. ShaleMarch 10, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    These look great! You inspire me!

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  2. Norma BennettMarch 10, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    EEEEK is right - that original TV is a shocker! All the makeovers are really great, they have a sophistication sadly lacking in the 'before' shots :)

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  3. My RealittyMarch 10, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Yes Shale... but to do what? eh? (as they say in Canada)

    Hi, Norma! Glad your back hope you are feeling peachy.

    CM

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  4. MayMarch 10, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    unos acertados cambios, han ganado mucho, están muy bonitos

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  5. My RealittyMarch 10, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Gracias May! I am going to look at your site. CM

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  6. Kikka NMarch 11, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Wow, They look fantastic in the pictures "after"! Did you paint the sofa? :)

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  7. My RealittyMarch 11, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Hi Kikka! Yes I used spray paint made for plastic. It went from light blue to brown. xo C

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  8. Kikka NMarch 11, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Hi!
    I have been following the news about Japan... and about the Tsunami... I Hope really from my heart that You`l be All right there!

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  9. FabiolaMarch 11, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    All the after are fantastic!
    Bye Fabiola

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  10. LaPetiteMarch 11, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Looks amazing, but please leave my old Barbie toys in the attic! XO!

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  11. My RealittyMarch 11, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Kikka, I lived in Yokohama as a child and my Aunt lived in Komakura, so my heart is with the Japanese. The first thing I was taught as a child was that if you ever saw the water recede from the shore run up hill. It is something the Island lives with. C

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  12. My RealittyMarch 11, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Thank you Fabiola. It is sooooooooooo much fun. CM

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  13. My RealittyMarch 11, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Hi La petite! Don't worry, your are safe. Will your kids want an antique Barbie motorhome? xox Maman

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