Some items from theoldboathouse so far this week

Here is some pieces that have appeared on Instagram so far this week at the Cottage Garden Nursery 

and the Woolloongabba Antique Centre

If you want to see many more items as they come in on your computer click here. Or on your phone, follow katherinetheoldboathouse on the instagram app.

Just in at The Cottage Garden Nursery ~ Preparation Tables, Stools and Sideboard

Today we took over this large Oak Sideboard to the Nursery. 

It has a large mirrored back and it is a wonderful colour.

I love the little shelf in the middle.

The Art Nouveau handles.

As well as the corner shelves.

I am also loving the colour of this deck chair.

Large vintage Adirondack chair.

Fabulous Stools. French Country on the left and old school science lab on the right.

Preparation table or potting table...even a deck bar...with old benches like the one above it is really up to the imagination to decide how to use it, they are so versatile.

Love the gentle worn finish with just a hint of the timber peeking through.

This one is long and narrow, perfect for a hallway or entrance.

Handy shelf underneath.

Soft, waxed pine top.

Folding side table. 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Thank you for all your lovely comments on our post on the Great South East Show. 

Why I Rarely paint things....

I have been painting this work bench in the hope of getting it over to the WAC to sell. I am really happy with how it is coming along. I should have taken a before shot as it was half painted orange. Although I don't mind orange it really didn't suit so I decided to give it a bit of a revamp.

I normally try to avoid painting for a couple of reasons. Firstly I never seem to have the time, and things sit around for ever waiting to be done and secondly,

because despite my best efforts, I manage to get covered in paint myself. 

At least the white highlights will make a bit of a change from the grey.

I am yet to examine my dotty ribbon for damage but no doubt I will have got some on it too....aargh!! 

Better late than never...Happy new Year treasures at the WAC

As the saying goes.....better late than never...so I will begin this post with a big Happy New Year wish to everyone and also a big thank -you for all your continued support and kindness particularly late last year. After a longer than expected break from the computer I am so looking forward to catching up with everyone in the wonderful blogging world and reading what you have all been up to.

And although a break has been had from blogging we are excited to have still been kept busy by our spaces at the WAC and Cottage Garden and the new treasures we have uncovered, fun fun!!! 

Don't you just LOVE this long bench ? I know I do... 

It originally came from a science lab at the University of Queensland. The photo really doesn't show off just how long it is. But perhaps if you take into account that the "thing" on top of it is a 1960's twirly metal day bed than that will better help put it in perspective. I love the day bed too. If I had a larger, flatter garden I think it would be perfect for the lounging I plan to do more of this year. To be honest I don't think I have ever had a nicer day bed. Granted it does need restoration but don't you just think it, like the bench, is a diamond in the rough? 

But the treasures, to my eye at least, don't end there, check out this locker below.

Is it just me or does anyone else find it super sexy ? It is super heavy, because it is metal and is one of two I have. Because of this chaps weight and the length of the work bench, I got a couple of strong removal guys to move them to the WAC for me....which was HEAVEN...just heaven..... I plan to do more watching and directing and less lifting this year...I cannot describe the joy in watching two big guys pick these treasures up like they weigh nothing. 

So that is a peek at one of our spaces at the WAC. I hope 2012 has started well for everyone.

Work Bench Makeover number Two

Over the last couple of days I have been working on another work bench makeover. This one is quite simple and classic so I have painted the base and sanded and estapoled the top to give it a bit of a farmhouse, french or even beachouse shabby look...hey its important to cover all the markets in the furniture game he he. But the result I think is that it could sit nicely in many styles of home or be great in an indoor outdoor area as a preperation table.

BEFORE

AFTER

Below are some more before shots. But they were taken after I had degreased the top, an important but very messy job. 

Below are more after shots.

Hope you are all having a lovely week. We have a holiday today here in Brissie for our show or EKKA (Exhibition) as we call it so I am finding it hard to motivate myself.

Work Bench makeover number one

You may remember this was my favourite of the work benches we recently got. I have had fun bringing it back to life and transforming it into an interesting industrial piece of furniture.

 Before shots

We removed all the handles as they were miss matched and some were a bit worse for wear, and we sanded all the drawers.

We also sanded the top.

 Here it is at the WAC all restored. I painted the metal base black, estapoled the top and Kristen gave the drawers and the top a wax and added the new, old, matching handles.

We also added a shelf on the side.

I love old rustic timber like this particularly after it has had a good wax and is lovely and soft.

I think it would be great in a kitchen.