One of a kind coffee table

A few months ago I got a call from one of my clients who had an old wooden coffee table she wanted reinvented and made “funky”.  The piece was close to her heart after watching her family grow up around the table. When discussing the unique piece, my client described how her daughter would do her homework on it and the evidence of her childhood was visible by the stickers stuck underneath adding to the table’s charm. In addition to the family history the table held, it was a quirky little piece that someone had made a long time ago from an old wooden door. When flipping the table over, I even noticed the notched out hinges from its former life. I felt very honored to have been entrusted with this family treasure and give it its second transformation. As an artist I was thrilled to have been given the artistic freedom as well to create an original design. After hearing that her favorite artist was Gustav Klimt and getting to know her style from the previous work I have done for her, we agreed that a mix of paper and paint would be the perfect materials for the table face. I love working with paper as it reminds me of an art form I also enjoy, stained glass. I am able to take small unique pieces and arrange them together in an organic way to make a complete picture. Using this technique I was able to give her table a new look all while preserving the history and craftsmanship of the piece. 

A funky new look on her table is what she wanted and that’s what she got!

Renew this brick fireplace with a whitewashing paint technique.

Last week I completed part one this fireplace makeover. The homeowner wanted to give her dark and dated red brick fireplace a new look that complemented her new color scheme of white and gray. She wanted a translucent effect done on the brick. White washing was the perfect technique for this job! This project was twice as fun because she had "back to back" fireplaces, one in the large kitchen family room and the other in the living room.  Part two will be to paint the wood mantles a medium gray to add contrast. Talk about a huge impact! 

Community event

On Friday, November 17 Take 2 Artworks attended the 2017 Averill Park Education Foundation Gala held at the Old Daley on Crooked Lake.  So happy to donate design services for this special event as part of their silent auction. This wonderful organization enriches and enhances the students experience by providing support to the arts, music and technology departments in the Averill Park School District.

Movie debut!

Take 2 Artworks recently had the pleasure of working with Jim Powers of Westfield Productions. He is creating a promotional video of Take 2 in action!  Our thanks go to Stan & Maggie for sharing their kitchen makeover for all to see.

Another successful Downsizing Seminar

Take 2 Artworks participated in another Downsizing Seminar offered by the Bethlehem Central Schools Continuing Ed program. I enjoyed presenting with Nina Sher with Hunt Real Estate, Cheryl Shaw of CS Property Improvement and Roberta Sandler from Grassroot Givers. We shared a lot of helpful information to all that attended. A special thank you go's out to Leslie Horn Trosset of Leslie Horn Marketing.

Subway Tile Trends & Tips!

Here are several different subway tile styles to consider when renovating your kitchen or bath. Judi Stone Certified Interior Designer 518-495-4317 www.take2artworks.com #subwaytiletrends

Here's a quick video I created to show you several different styles and shapes of subway tile which has not only been around for years, but I predict will continue to be a trend for many years to come.

The key is understanding which subway tile best complements your existing finishes and character of your home. There are so many options which is great, but it can also be overwhelming! I help homeowners select the subway tile that works the best and I install them too.

Please call me at 518-495-4317 for a consultation.

Renewed my love of doing stained glass.

I recently attended the Sand Lake Center for the Arts annual fundraiser held at the Old Daley on Crooked Lake. I was happy to make this stained glass piece as a donation for their silent auction. A wonderful community event that supports the many activities offered by SLCA.

3 Tips for a Successful Painting Project

I love paint! Get off on the right foot with these 3 painting tips. Special guest, my yellow lab, Taza!

I love paint! Get off on the right foot with these 3 painting tips.

Downsizing Workshop March 2017

Take 2 Artworks recently participated in a Downsizing Seminar offered through the Bethlehem Central Schools Continuing Ed program. Take 2 presented smart kitchen and bath updates that have a big return on investment.  Nina Sher, licensed re estate salesperson with Hunt Real Estate ERA, gave  expert advice on the best "order" in which to sell & buy and the art of pricing your home correctly in the current market. Claudia Tiberia, owner of Fresh Spaces, shared tips on de-cluttering, staging and moving organization. Roberta Sandler from Grassroot Givers, accepting household items for a great cause. This event was packed with very useful information for folks thinking about downsizing. It's never to early!