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Colorfully Chic Resin Tulip Table Makeover

11/30/2017

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Colorfully Chic Vintage Tulip Table Makeover
Among the stacks of moving boxes and piles of "where should this live" I sit on the floor with a plate in my lap.  I recently moved and I'm in desperate need of a dining room table.  November's "The Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest"  Showstopping TOPS sponsored by "ETI Envirotex" came at the perfect time.  Thanksgiving dinner picnic style was not an option I was willing to entertain.   

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How to Revive a Vintage Headboard

4/29/2016

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After I opened the store front I had people gifting me furniture almost everyday, I would come home to find pieces by the front steps or arrive at the shop in the morning to them by the front door. I am grateful for all of the support I receive from friends, family and complete strangers for their donations but not all furniture is created equal.  Some of the pieces are beautiful solid wood built to last a lifetime, others may not have been items built for longevity so I use whatever parts I can and then they head off to be recycled. This vintage headboard has great bones and I was excited to give it a new life with a pop of color!  Read More
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5 Tips for Shopping the Alameda Antique Faire

4/2/2016

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The Alameda Point Antique Faire is tomorrow, Sunday April 3rd! There will be 800 plus vendors and no shortage of treasures to be found.  I am excited to bring all of my painted furniture and reupholstered pieces to the show.  The weather is going to be beautiful and the crowds large.  Having been on both sides of the antique faire I thought I would share some tips for an enjoyable day of treasure hunting.  Read More
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Mix & Match Prints for a Unique Upholstered Chair

3/25/2016

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~ This post was sponsored by Fairfield World, but all opinions and thoughts expressed within this post are my own ~
Another great week at the workshop!  My second time participating in The Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest and it has been just as exciting as the first!  The sponsor for this month is the wonderful Fairfield World.  They have pillow forms, upholstery foam, quilt batting and on top of all the supplies they have for projects they even have plenty of inspirational ideas to use those supplies!  

The March theme "Mix & Match" was so much fun, I really enjoy playing around with patterns and prints!  It was time to settle on a piece of furniture and head to my favorite fabric store.  I wandered for about an hour before coming out with these three beautiful fabrics...and ten yards of other goodies.  I love how they all have grey and gold tones, they work so well together!  Read More
Mix and Match patterns for a unique upholstered chair

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Bringing a Wood Bench Back to Life

3/18/2016

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Happy Saturday Friends! I have been working non-stop lately to bring you lots of new projects!  Today I will share one of my favorites!  My apologies in advance for the lack of photos, I got so into the transformation I forgot to stop and capture the process. Read More
Glossy red wood benc, a painted furniture makeover

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Blah to Bold Upholstered Bench Makeover

2/26/2016

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It has been a great week at the Delightful Designs workshop!  I had the chance to participate in the Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest, an amazing group of creatives that transform neglected furniture.  This months contest was sponsored by DecoArt a great brand with numerous products, so you're sure to find whatever you need for any of your projects!  We received paint from their Chalky Finish line, a product that is super easy to use! No sanding or priming required, I wiped my piece down with a degreaser and then it was ready for paint!

The theme for this months contest is "Make a Statement" and if you know me or have followed along in the past you know that I am all about Bold and Bright colors.  As my boyfriend would say this months contest was right in my wheel house!  I choose the color Fortune, a vibrant green, for a project I had been wanting to get started on.


I picked up this bench off of Craigslist for $20 and have been sitting on it (haha sorry for the bad pun, I couldn't help it) for while just waiting for the right inspiration to hit.  The before is pretty bad in my opinion, stained and pretty blah.  I knew I wanted to do black and white on top and a pop of color on the legs.  Read More
upholstered bench

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Furniture Available for Custom Design

2/6/2016

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With Delightful Designs moving in a new direction, I now have more time to focus on the creative side of the business.  I am excited to pull out and start work on the pieces that have been in storage waiting for their turn to be transformed!  I have some fun and colorfully chic ideas for a few of the pieces, but also looking forward to expanding into custom orders.  I am currently in the process of creating a gallery for unfinished pieces that can be customized to fit your design style.

Below I have some rough photos of items that are in the queue for transformation.  I will be updating the site soon with better photos.  If interested in an item shoot me an email and we can talk more about the details!  Read More
Full wood headboard
Full sized wood headboard

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Winter Sale

1/23/2016

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Happy Saturday Everyone! Can you believe how fast January flew by? We are well on our way into 2016 and it's going to be a great year! This next week will conclude the tenancy of Delightful Designs at the Little Shop on Irving Street.  In honor of a great first year and to celebrate the new direction the shop is taking, there will be a sale on all In-Store furniture and home decor from now until the end of the month! 

Hurry to save on one-of-a-kind painted furniture pieces!

Below are a few items available at the shop but Follow along on Instargram @delightfuldesignsdecor to see more of whats for sale, DM me to purchase or come into the shop!

Kelly Green China Hutch
Kelly Green China Hutch $850

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Delightful Designs Grows!

1/16/2016

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The new year is a wonderful time to refocus and set new goals.  On January 31st the little shop on Irving Street​ will be closing its doors and I will be traveling near and far to find beautiful treasures to bring to you via our online store.  Outside of shopping online you will be able to find our furniture and home goods monthly at the Alameda Antique Faire (the first Sunday of every month)!  

The growth I have experienced in my first year of business has been so exciting, but as a solopreneur I have had a hard time keeping the shop stock with my one of a kind furniture pieces (a good problem).  In order to continue to grow I must update my business structure, what does this mean for you?  More furniture makeovers, DIY tutorials here on the Colorfully Chic Blog and home decor treasures in the online shop!

​I am excited about the new direction my small business is taking and ready to welcome the new adventure.  In order for Delightful Designs to make this transition everything in the shop has to go...Good News for you! Stop by the shop from now until the end of the month to find great deals!
Everything is marked down!  
7th Ave San Francisco
Irving Street San Francisco
Painted Furniture and Home Decor
Painted Furniture & Home Decor Deals 
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Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 6pm
Monday & Tuesday By Appointment
Thank you for following along and see you next week!
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Shop Small This Holiday Season and Gift Guide

11/28/2015

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I have stocked the shop for the kick-off of the holiday shopping season!  Give the gift that no one else will, all home decor accessories and furniture are one of a kind! Here are a few of my favorites!
Shop the Small Business Saturday Sale!
10% Off Home Decor & 20% Off Furniture through Monday November 30th.
Little J Headbands
Mid Century copper metal candlesticks
handmade floral and stripe pillow
yellow and grey paisley print upholstered chair
child little j headbands
Vintage Brass Dolphin Paperweight
Vintage Brass Fuchsia Flower Bookends
Aqua hand carved wood pelican
Peacock blue little j scarf
vintage syroco gold pheasants
blue and gold three drawer dresser
HOLIDAY HOURS: Wednesday-Sunday 10am - 7pm
Thank you for following along and see you next week!
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    Jacqueline Mallahan, Creative Owner of Delightful Designs Decor.  Painted furniture and vintage home decor located in Seattle Washington Area.
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