The Ivy & Co. SALE has begun! Coupon Code enclosed.

Here it is: 

Head on over to http://ivyandcompany.etsy.com to take 25% off now! Items are all one-of-a kind, so get them before they're gone. New items will be added throughout today and tomorrow, as fast as I can produce them. They're going from sewing machine, to photography, to the Etsy shop, and then to your mailbox. Custom requests are always welcome- just message me on Etsy, or email me at ivyandco@icloud.com. 

Don't forget to support all the local businesses that carry Ivy & Co. 

I know they're all preparing some amazing sales for you this weekend.

a. ell design - 4-1320 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746

a. ell design - 3539 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

Cru Kauai - 2-2535 Kaumuali'i Hwy, Kalaheo, HI 96741

machinemachine - 3800 Hanapepe Rd., Hanapepe, HI 96716

Maui Children's Bookstore - 7 N. Market St., Wailuku, HI 96793

Party Wonderland - 3215 Kuhio Hwy. #106, Lihue, HI 96766

Have you been following the BLACK FRIDAY FURNITURE SERIES on Facebook? 

Every day this week, we're seeing a black piece of furniture by Ivy & Co. It's the color of the year for furniture, don't you agree? Click here to see them: http://facebook.com/ivyandcompany

Lastly, if you have any old doilies lying around, I want them! They're such a special part of each family's history, yet, so rarely used in this day in age. I would love to take them off you hands and create something beautiful with them. You can pass them on to Ivy & Co. for free, or I'll give you $.25 a piece. I can pick up in Maui or Kauai. 

Also, if you're interested in ordering a custom doily bunting with your own doilies, let me know! 

Email me at ivyandco@icloud.com. 

I think that covers it! Don't forget to place your order soon at

  http://ivyandcompany.etsy.com and take 25% off using the code: BLACKSMALLCYBER 

Aloha, Rebecca

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BEFORE & AFTER - Tall Black Dresser

I present to you my first Kauai furniture project. I know, you probably thought the Nautical Side Table came first, but it didn't. I got this tall dresser from a couple one of my first weekends here, and it was in great condition: solid wood, but a little dated. Those knobs... I didn't even get a good "before" picture because I was so eager to get those knobs off. It looked like a pretty standard style dresser, and when it was all finished it looked very "normal," compared to my usual pieces. 

Interesting though - I'm pretty sure this piece was custom made because the original wooden knobs were not a standard size. I could not for the life of me find any knobs to fit, not even online. So I had to buy a standard size and Kit helped me drill new holes and fill in the old holes. 

The inside of the drawers were so clean. The wood was gorgeous.

I taped off the edges really well (pat on the back). Honestly I was so impressed with my lines. 

Since I can't stop painting things black, (see here, and here, and here and here), this one got a coat of black chalk paint, topped with a metallic sheer brown, called coffee. I think it was a random Martha Stewart paint purchase.

Minimal distressing. I like to see a little wood in every piece. Just to remind us of what it's made of.

A few coats of furniture wax later, and it sold to a lady about to have a baby. 

What color would you have painted it? I've gone black and am having a hard time going back!!

Aloha, Rebecca

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