Holiday Sales

 Spruce up your home than with a new dining table and custom table runners. It's a great time to buy as we are having Sales, Sales and more Sales!

Check out these great deals-

Thanks for looking!

Rhea

Holiday Open House

The holidays are fast approaching and we have been busy preparing for our First Holiday Open House. Needless to say- we are very excited! If you are in the area, come by and see our new tables, pillows, linens, and accessories. 

Kicking off our Open House is Mary Hong's Holiday Edition Glass Art Class, Saturday Nov 16th 10:30-12:30. Learn how to use this glass medium while having a blast making your own piece of Art. Proceeds will benefit the Christian Services of Gulf Shores, AL. If you haven't registered yet, there's still time as we have a few spots remaining. Contact us for further details. 

In the spirit of giving we are giving away 3 very cool door prizes. A 3 piece Fleur delis Canister Set, a pair of 28" lamps, and a 8 ft shutter media console valued at $2400. All you have to do is Check-in on Facebook (and show us your screen) any time during our Holiday Open House Nov 16th-23rd! 

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Toys, Toys, Toys....

Good evening everyone! It is that time of year. Fall is in the air, costumes have been sewn and right around the corner is Christmas. I love Christmas. I love decorating, traditions and most importantly the meaning of Christmas.

If you are anything like me though, I have not really prepared and organized the toys from last year. I have serious storage issues. So, I am now left with wondering where and how to organize all these toys so we can make room for just a few more. Although I am sure we will most definitely sort through and donate to well deserving families.

Through a client of ours imagination, we were able to build a toy box that met her storage needs. This Coastal inspired toy box also features chalkboard fronts and rope handles. We used CeCe Caldwell's Beckly Coal for the chalkboards. Aren't they fabulous?

Approximate dimensions are 36" tall x 72" wide

You can do it too- 3 coats of CeCe Caldwell's paint, drying between each coat, then season the surface with white chalk. Wipe and there you have it- chalkboards in your favorite color!

Tons of storage- not to mention very cool!

I hope I have left you with inspiration in your own search for storage. There are many variations and color combinations to make each one unique.

If you would like to place an order please email me through my button or call our store. 

~Rhea

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Foley, AL 36535

251.979.7480

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Getting a New Look

It's been a while since my last post.... I've had multiple projects underway and wanted to share a few with you. As you know we custom build furniture from various reclaimed wood. But we also carry the complete line of CeCe Caldwell's Paints, Waxes & Finishes. Each week I try to feature a new project, so this week I have chosen this great little Bombay Chest.  

See how it all took place....

Here's what ya need...

It's very important to think about the look you are wanting to achieve before you begin. I wanted this chest to look as if it had created a beautiful patina throughout the years. With that being said, I wanted a lot of texture to show. 

Normally, I remove the drawers but these we attached. So I just left them to paint last. Begin with your base coat, mine is Chesapeak Blue, by the way it is now a permanent color in the CeCe Caldwell Paint Line. Yay!! (It is one of my most favorite colors)

Here it is completely painted with its base coat.

Next step is to apply the Seattle Mist Wash. I used a 50/50 mixture. Half paint, half water. Brush on and wipe away immediately.

Up Close of Wash Detail

Here she is ready to be waxed- I could stop here with a coat of waxing cream, but remember, I want a variated texture and patina. So, on to the next step....

 

Using Dark Aging Cream, I applied it over the ENTIRE piece, knowing it would give me a variated effect to the paint.

If you are only wanted to age certain spots, only use it in those areas :)

Dark Aging Cream is not a finish product, so after wiping away all the excess, I finished with a thin layer of Waxing Cream and buff, buff, buff. 

Here she is. 

Sold the day I finished and is now happy in her new home!

~ Rhea ~

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Creating Collections

Happy Tuesday morning! It's back to work and I've been waiting very patiently (ok, not so patiently) to bring you our newest collection, "The Veranda". Warm wood tones and antique shutters add character to any room. This collection will feature chests, dressers and beds. The choice is yours to use one or all of them in your space. You can also choose your finish, painted or stained,  since we build every piece in house. The moving men will not be happy - these pieces are substantial, heavy pieces. Solid wood, soft close drawers and antique shutters are just a few details which makes our pieces unique. Also, they are made in America- Foley, Alabama to be exact, so you can be proud knowing your furniture is made locally and you are supporting a Local Business. 

The Veranda Chest
* Hardware not shown to show versatility * 

Side View- Antique Shutters

Solid Antique Cypress Plank Top

If you would like for us to build an item for you, please feel free to call us to discuss your options and time frame. 

~Rhea

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Cherished Memories

I hope everyone has enjoyed their Memorial Day weekend. We have so much to be thankful for and we owe honor to the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our great nation. 

School has just ended here so, Dwayne and I enjoyed a little R&R in Seaside, FL with the kiddos where we turned off all electronic devices. It was great! Everyone had a blast taking in the sun, sand and surf. LG even tried a little surfing while AC was comfortable finding unique shells to add to her collection!

LG 

AC

So Happy Tuesday and enjoy the rest of your week!

~Rhea

SaltAire Swing

Here at Saltaire Restoration we are constantly dreaming up new designs. We sketch and then file them away hoping to build them at a later date. Finding time to build new designs is hard to come by these days as we are booked solid, but I wanted to share a new design with y'all. As always, all our swings are custom made to order to your specifications and are comprised of Antique Cypress. 

Introducing the "SaltAire" Swing. 

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In our Showroom 

Swoon!

And here it is on display at one of our customers home. Our swings compliment their beautiful home and yard. I imagine many memories will take place here....

If you are interested in ordering a "SaltAire" Swing, please contact us and I will be happy to help you design a swing of your own. 

Stay tuned for our newest furniture collection, "The Veranda". This collection will consist of chest, dresser and a bed.

~Rhea

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Paint Workshop 101

May 11th, 2013 was a great day for us. We held our first painting class and I am proud to say it was a Sucess! 

Not only did the ladies have a great time, they were an absolute joy to be around. See, my husband, Dwayne, teaches the class, while my objective that day was to pour the Mimosas. He teaches the basics and a few techniques needed for a customer to begin and complete a project on their own.

We provided all supplies, refreshments and a project for them to take home. This week it was a picture frame, which they completed in class.  

Here are a few photos from the class. 

If you and your friends are interested in reserving a spot for your class, please contact me and I can go over the details with you.

Enjoy!

~Rhea

Hurricane Lamp Re-Do

Have I told you I really enjoy going to Estate Sales? I mean I really, really love going. Sometimes I drag my husband along because he has a great eye for furniture. {He's also good at loading all the goodies} I like everything! At this particular sale I only found a couple of pieces on my list; a console table and two hurricane lamps. The moment I first saw them, I knew they were a must! Lots of potential and they would be great for my first tutorial. 

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I'm going to show you how to transform these Hurricane Lamps using a 2-step distressing technique in only 10 steps! 

Here goes....

Step 1: Clean the pieces really well. I dismantled each lamp and wiped everything down.

Step 2: Have all supplies handy {CeCe Caldwell's Destin Gulf Green, Vintage White, Clear Wax and brushes}

Step 3: Paint entire surface using the base color you are using. 

Destin Gulf Green drying

Step 4: After the base coat has dried, apply Clear Wax to entire surface using cheesecloth.

Step 5: The Clear Wax makes the color appear darker but will lighten as it is dries. 

Clear Wax has been applied

Step 6: After the Clear Wax has dried just a bit, apply the exterior color of paint. I used Vintage White. And since this is my first tutorial, I forgot to take a picture of this step. Sorry :(

Step 7: Again, after this exterior layer has had a little time to dry, apply another layer of Clear Wax; this time using a Chip Brush. 

Step 8: This time, do not wait for the wax to dry. If you do it will make it more difficult to distress. Instead, using more cheesecloth, begin to wipe off the Clear Wax rubbing harder in areas you want distressed. 

Step 9: After you are satisfied with the amount of distressing, let it dry completely. The colors will lighten. 

Step 10: Sit back and enjoy your masterpiece while thinking of your next project. 

You will be hooked!

 

So, in just 10 steps, I have brought renewal to a time worn piece. 

I loved these lamps before, but look at them now!!

I hope you have enjoyed this post, please feel free to leave me a comment. 

Happy, Happy, Happy Friday!!

~ Rhea

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