Vintage Milk Jug (SOLD)

For sale is a chippy vintage milk jug. This milk jug has a beautiful array of colors, namely robin's egg blue, white, brown, and black. $50. Local pick-up only. Delivery available upon request for an additional fee. E-mail fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com for additional information.

Robin's Egg Blue & Gray Distressed Vinyl Signs

Two handmade vinyl signs for are now for sale. Their message says "Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful," and the dimensions are 2 feet long by 5 inches high. They have been distressed and glazed. $20 each. Local pick-up only. Delivery available upon request for an additional fee. E-mail fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com for additional information.

Barn Sale Re-cap

Thanks to all who came to the sale! We had a great time, and sold lots of nice pieces. If you missed the sale this time, don't worry; we'll be having another one in a few months. We'll post the date, time, and location on our blog. Until then, check back frequently for new pieces; we update often. And as always, we are happy to take orders and do special requests.

Big Barn Sale

Please join us for our

semi-annual barn sale on

Friday & Saturday

November 05 & 06

7 a.m.-Noon

Corner of 2nd Avenue and Ashland

Mesa, AZ 85204

The major cross-roads

are Main St. & Mesa Dr.

Follow the large red and yellow

signs labeled BIG BARN SALE.

(*Note: All items listed on the blog will be for sale, along with many other pieces. See pictures below. E-mail fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com with additional questions.)

Glazed Robin's Egg Blue Chalkboard (SOLD)

This simple but elegant chalkboard has been painted a pale robin's egg blue. It was the distressed and lightly glazed to bring out the small yet ornate details. $35. Local pick-up only. Delivery available upon request for an additional fee. E-mail fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com for additional information.

Black Distressed Ornate Chalkboard (SOLD)

For sale is an ornate, curvy chalkboard that has been lightly distressed. This versatile piece can be placed just about anywhere because of its accommodating size; the measurements are 15.5 inches by 13.5 inches. $25. Local pick-up only. E-mail fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com with additional questions or information. Delivery available upon request for an additional fee.

(Note: Easel is not included in the sale.)

Black Distressed Bench (SOLD)

This chippy black bench has a beautiful patina of colors; it is the epitome of rustic shabby chic. The measurements are 48 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 38 inches high. $110. Local pick-up only. Delivery available upon request for an additional fee. E-mail fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com for additional information.

Black Distressed Magazine Rack (SOLD)

$15. Local pick-up only. E-mail fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com with additional questions or information. Delivery available upon request for an additional fee.

Leather Chair and Ottoman (SOLD)

$250. Local pick-up only. E-mail fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com with additional questions or information. Delivery available upon request for an additional fee.

Shabby Chic Chair (SOLD)

$25. Local pick-up only. E-mail fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com with additional questions or information. Delivery available upon request for an additional fee.

Black Distressed Chair (SOLD)

This charming refurbished chair has been lightly distressed and still has the original cane backing. $20. Local pick-up only. E-mail fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com with additional questions or information. Delivery available upon request for an additional fee.

Green Apple Glazed Chalkboard (SOLD)

For sale is a charming green apple chalkboard that has been distressed and glazed. $65. Local pick-up only. E-mail fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com with additional questions or information. Delivery available upon request for an additional fee.

French Bamboo Dresser

This two-toned refurbished dresser is sure to brighten any room. It's smooth lines and crisp paint will enhance any decor. $150. Local pick-up only. Delivery available upon request for an additional fee. E-mail fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com with additional questions or information.

Before and After: Country Farmhouse Hutch

Remember this little beauty?

Well, after hours and hours of blood, sweat, and tears (quite literally all three), she is finally done.

I'll spare you the gruesome details, but let's just say this is the most labor-intensive piece I have ever worked on. And now that she's done, this country farmhouse can be yours for $265. As usual, local pick up only. And, for a nominal fee, we'd be happy to deliver this straight to your doorstep. Contact fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com for more information.

Toy Box

Here's my next project. I'm hoping to get it painted and re-done this weekend. Stay tuned for the after pictures...

French Provencal Hutch

For sale is a crisp white hutch with robin's egg blue accents. This beautiful, lightly-distressed piece is a perfect way to display your favorite dishes. It comes with two functioning dimmer lights inside, beveled glass pieces, and trimmed wainscoting throughout. $365. Local pick-up. Delivery available upon request for an additional fee.

E-mail fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com with additional questions or information.

Before and After: Vintage Baby Cradle

As promised, here she is:

(Yes, that's our trampoline. And yes, that's where I do most of my painting. Who wants a boring, plain, old trampoline? The paint gives it character, I say... ;) ) I bought this charming vintage baby cradle at a nearby antique store months ago. My motivation has been lacking, though, until recently, so it's been patiently waiting in the attic.

As you can tell in the above picture, after wiping it down, I sprayed it with a thin layer of black paint. Then, I broke out my trusty Heirloom White from Home Depot (Are you noticing a trend in my most recent paint color obsession?) and went to town. After letting it dry for a day, I got out my hand sander and went to town. Here's the end result:

This is just the kind of piece I love to work on. I just can't get enough of the distressed look. Next up? A chunky, rustic hutch...