The Church Pew

     A few months ago my grandma and I pulled an old church pew out of a neighbors trash. It was my newest treasure. This old piece of furniture told story with the many dings and dents it contained giving this  great piece amazing character. Character. What made this piece so unique and fascinating. I still don't believe the original owners new what they had. Here's a few sneak peek pictures of the church pew! I'll be sure to post the finished product once it is done!!

Here is the bench shortly after I saved it!

Here's a little sneak peek of the process I am doing on the bench!

Be sure to check back to see the finished product!! 

Heather 

Loulabell Interiors

Sneak Peek!

I am working on a new Loulabell project, and it's NOT an interiors project! I've posted a sneak peek picture below to get y'all excited! Can anyone guess from the photo what the project is?!

Stones In Sink

    I was recently at a local cafe in their restroom when I discovered a very interesting and neat design. When I went to wash my hands, there were stones in the sink. At first I was confused but once I began washing my hands, I could hear the stones moving. The sound was soft and very relaxing, like something you would hear on one of those nature tapes meant to put you to sleep. I found this small design idea so appealing that I had to share with you all!! Below is what the stones looked like in the sink!

                           If you try this design tip out, let us all know what you think!

Dumpster Diving

     When I began Loulabell Interiors, it started with neighborhood finds. Pieces of furniture that my neighbors no longer wanted so they set out on the curb. I would sneak over, take a peek, and whatever caught my eye I would take and give a little love to. So today's episode of The Nate Berkus show definitely got me excited! Why? BECAUSE THEY WENT DUMPSTER DIVING!!
     Below you will find the link to the dining room that they found and then refinished. It turned into a beautiful dining room that costs hardly anything. Check it out!!

The Nate Burkus Show : Dumpster Diving

This is my dream for Loulabell Interiors. Finding antique items that need a little love that look beautiful!! Hope you enjoy the video!!

Neighborhood Steal

     One morning after a nice workout, my grandparents were over and my grandmother, who can be a bit of a pack rack, told me she saw some furniture someone had set out down the street. Of course, she wanted to walk down and look at it so I agreed. To my surprise, there were actually a few pieces that could be turned into something beautiful!
     Of the pieces we found, I came across this old wooden kitchen chair. Of course, I drug it home and hid it so that my dad wouldn't tell me I was just bringing more junk home! So after hiding and sanding it, I decided I would paint it! Something bright and slightly distressed! And here it is! (Sorry I didn't take any before pictures!)

                                                                                 Front.

                                                                                 Side.

                                                                                  Side.

                                                                                  Back.

                                                                                  Distressed Seat.

                                                                                  Seat Back.

                                                                                  Seat Back.

                                                                         Dotti the Model.

                                                                         Dotti the Model.

TIPS if you want to recreate:

*Be sure to sand the chair before panting - the lacquer that is on the chair won't let the paint stick as well.

*Be sure to fix any defects of the chair before painting. Ex: if the legs are shaky or loose. 

*Be sure to do several coats of paint. This ensures that the wood is covered up.

*If the distressed look is what you're going for you'll need to sand spots down after you've painted them. I added a wood stain to give a depth of color. You don't have to do this. 

Of course there was another piece of lovely neighborhood steal that I found! I'm going to begin working on it soon and will be sure to share with all of you!!

Start of "Loulabell Interiors, LLC."

     As some of you may know, I have had the luxury of being unemployed for the past 27 days, but whose counting? With my new found extra time, I have found a new love for furniture. Now don't get me wrong, I've always loved furniture, however the transformation of furniture is what excites me. 

    With my new type of love for furniture and the transformations I have been making of fun finds, I was encouraged by my friends and family to start my own business. At first, I was excited and nervous at the same time. I was excited because I have always wanted to own my own business and to have a job doing what I love. The quote, "if you do what you love then you'll never work a day in your life," comes to mine. But I was also nervous because of the many obstacles that come with  running your own business. To make sure I was doing the right thing, I spoke with those who have ran their own business. I even contacted another interior designer who began her own business right after college. Her words of wisdom and advice have been extremely helpful and let me know that I'm not alone in this journey. 

     So here I am, beginning this journey with all the passion in the world. The passion to be my own boss. The passion to do what I love. The passion to see the transformations of furniture. The passion of interior design. The passion to succeed. 

So here we go... please join in this journey with me. Loulabell Interiors.

Heather