Who Wants a Bedroom Retreat?! Oooh! Me! Me! Me!

Your bedroom is your personal sanctuary, so why does it often seem to be the last room to get decorated? No matter your budget, there are always things you can do to refresh that space, whether it's just rearranging furniture, adding a fancy light fixture, or acquiring some pretty pillows or artwork. Or, if you're feeling ambitious, look to replace that IKEA bedroom set with something that looks custom and expresses your personal style, we have that too! ;) 


First, consider your own personal style. Do you prefer, painted or wood furniture? Light or dark? Or perhaps you're looking to decorate a guest room or a bedroom for the kids? We are a small shop, with a BIG selection to choose from and we get in new items each week!

FURNITURE

Surrounded by the right furniture, decor and a few simple updates will leave you climbing in bed with a feeling of restfulness and peace. 

Wouldn't these benches be cute at the foot of a bed with a little storage for books and scarves? 

Umm, can someone say complete set for a boy's room! Score! Country Chic's 'Peacoat' blue is a very hot color for 2016--and it's limited addition! 

Ornate silvery/gray armoire. So pretty! 

Night stands and end tables galore! 

*Be sure to ask about "special requests" when you come in. We are very flexible and often willing to paint furniture in specific colors for you! 

DECOR GALORE

If you need help planning out your bedroom refresh--or any room in your home for that matter, feel free to call us! And don't forget to check our Facebook page on Wednesday evenings to preview our just-in treasures!

We are open Thursday - Saturday 10am to 6pm 

Sunday Noon to 4pm

A Painting Secret Many DIYers Don't Know...

Our lips may not be sealed on this little painting secret, but your furniture will be! If you are someone who loves a DIY project and painting your own furniture this topic is for you! 

No matter how durable and high-quality your paint, sealing your furniture is always a good idea to ensure the long lasting beauty of the piece. Although there are dozens of different types of products on the market there are two that have captured our hearts and we wanted to share about them today! 

Tough Coat 

A clear water-based sealer meant to protect the high traffic surfaces such as kitchen cupboards, tabletops and desk tops.

This scratch-resistant topcoat has a very low odor and it will not discolor the paint. Be aware that oil-base sealers such as polyurethane will amber over time and may discolor if it is applied over a white or light colored paint. Thankfully, Country Chic's Tough Coat won't do this. Once applied it will harden crystal clear, creating a scratch resistant shell around your surface. It is also resistant to household chemicals, alcohol and water. It dries quickly (without staying tacky), and is environmentally friendly, with easy soap and water clean-up.

Fiddes & Sons Wax Polish

This product helps protect the paint against scratches and scuffs and is best used on furniture that will receive light to medium wear such as: dressers, table legs and end tables. 

Fiddes and Sons Wax Polish is AMAZING! It is butter in a can, smooth and not crumbly, it is low aromatic and defiantly not as strong smelling as other waxes we've worked with in the past. Additionally, it is toluene free, dries in 3 minutes, and can be used on both raw and painted wood. It comes in different colors too--if you wish to use your wax to add a distressed look to your piece. 

You can use a lint-free cloth to apply this, but we prefer to use a wax brushes.

Both Fiddes and Sons and Country Chic Tough Coat are available at Ramshackled Treasures. If you are local or planning on coming to see us, think about signing up for one of our painting classes, call the shop for more information!


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Have you ever tried to seal your furniture? If yes, what products have you liked? Comment below, we'd love to hear from you!

Happily Better After: Episode 1

Once upon a time there was a table. She had once been lovingly made by the village carpenter, but over the span of her life she had become marred with watermarks and scratches. Little children had etched messages in her oak top and thus, she was no longer beautiful. The family who owned her decided to sell her for a song to a traveling tinker. The tinker saw that underneath her many scars, a beautiful table still remained. He got to work, sanding and cleaning, staining and sealing. Until the table was a beautiful once again.

The story is made up, but it illustrates the journey that our pieces at Ramshackled Treasures travel before they make their way into new and loving homes. In commemoration of this fact, every month we will showcase some of our "Before and After" makeovers on the blog. You will be stunned at how we (metaphorically speaking) turn frogs into handsome princes...

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And as the stories go, they lived happily better after.