Currently learning how to make slide show videos with music to post on my Instagram. Using Adobe Lighroom CC and finally getting the hang of it! Now to figure out why it is...
Still Life Paintings
SOLD! Just an update that these three still life paintings I created in 1997 recently sold in our shop. At this writing, three more in the series are still available. To view, please...
Persian Style Dresser
UPDATE: SOLD! To view a Video showcasing this piece, click June's Instagram link located on sidebar. From our shop! Featured here is a fully restored 1930s vintage five-drawer dresser. Repainted using my own custom...
In The Studio
Inside one area of my studio during the summer. More of the studio can be seen on my Instagram. Meanwhile regarding our shop - all sorts of changes happening. Many new projects, furniture,...
More About Chinoiserie Desk
Here are more photos showing hand painted and fully restored Chinoiserie desk. Restoring it, was a very time-consuming endeavor. But in the final hour, well-worth-it! So surprising how quickly it sold on my...
Goodbye September!
It may be the last day of September, but beyond the hill awaits further adventures. Are you looking forward to October? For sure, I am. Love that cozy feeling as days begin to...
Chinoiserie Inspired Desk
UPDATE: Within a few hours after listing this desk in our shop at Chairish - the desk has SOLD! Once a seller's item has sold, Chairish deletes listing. And since you'll no longer...
Peonies & Parrots ~ Goodbye!
Heads up! The Chinoiserie folding floor screen on my Chairish shop has officially sold. Now gone from my possession and residing in another home, my initial thoughts seeing it loaded onto the transit truck,...
From The Garden ~ Cosmos
This morning. Freshly cut cosmos from the flower garden. When it comes to my first-time adventures in growing flowers for cutting, the cosmos dominant. Meaning, entering the garden nearly every day, their appearances...
Elegant Vintage Dresser
UPDATE: SOLD - March 2017! An elegant vintage dresser (possibly 1920's era) refinished to bring out it's true character. This dresser was purchased from a vintage furniture dealer. Prior condition was in dire need...
The House Guest ~ Sweet Peas
Here is the sweet pea bouquet previously seen in a post with cosmos. Today, I'd like to take you on a little house tour with our little bouquet friend. So here we go...
In The Garden ~ Sweet Peas
Here They Are! Sweet peas growing in my cut-flower garden. As a sweet pea growing newbie, the experience of growing them from seedlings is bringing tremendous gratification. The once-upon-a-time baby plants have grown...
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About Bell & Finch Blog
- A blog about home decorating, painted furniture, art, photography, gardening, plus much more. In additon, our online shop! Thanks for visiting - June Parrish Cookson.