Sea shells are the best way to invoke summer. Use them as accents throughout the home to bring the beach indoors or add drama to your summer dinning table as shown below. We have a great selection of shells here at the store that have arrived just in time for those warm summer months that [...]
The theme for today is white, so I wandered through the store and snapped some photos of white merchandise. We have lots of great items available here at Alchemy. This is just a tiny sneak preview.
A simple white ceramic pitcher sits atop an incredibly old, super rustic plant stand that is covered in chipping [...]
I absolutely love Christmas time. I really believe that people should have Christmas lights on their houses all year long. I can stop and gaze at all the pretty lights for hours at a time with a big smile on my face. The smell of a pine tree filling the home is another of my [...]
One of my most recent design and sewing projects combined deep reds, rich gold’s and wild animal prints. I had a blast at the fabric store choosing all sorts of plush fabrics and elaborate trims.
It is always so fun to see lifeless yards of fabric transform into fabulous pillows! What started out as a [...]
a vintage vanity gets a fresh coat of hot pink paint. an aborable makeover that is simple to do.
Starting a blog has been such a rewarding experience. I am regularly surprised by people’s kindness and the community that has been created through blogging. I have met so many new people and I feel like I’ve made friends too; this post is a testament to that.
I just recently received a beautiful gift in the [...]
I love head vases. I started collecting these beauties about three years ago. On average they can be found on Ebay, at thrifts stores, antique shops and flea markets for typically anywhere from $40 to $70. Many of them are worth upwards of one hundred dollars and can go as high as the thousands, depending [...]
My home is one giant thrifty treasure filled place! I have decorated the entire house on less than $2,000, including a living room, dinning room, kitchen, two bathrooms and my bedroom. I had the help of my parents, who gave me a few of their hand me downs. I also scored a few pieces in [...]
Well, I didn’t have as good of luck as the past few weeks, but I did manage to find a few Thrifty Treasures this weekend. I picked up some really fabulous hand carved bowls. It is always fun searching for that special piece and rummaging through boxes to discover something unexpected, but for me the best part [...]
Living in a loft with absolutely no closets storage is one of my biggest challenges. Storage is a necessity, but since I have no doors to hide boxes behind and no attic to keep seasonal items hidden, it has to also be visually appealing. I have found a few clever ways to stow away those [...]
My name is Deana. I come from a long line of talented women who have studied the art of sewing and upholstery beginning at the turn of the 18th century. I am the fourth generation to learn and practice this trade. It has been a passion of mine since I was a child watching, wide eyed, as my mom and grandmother would transform lifeless furniture into gorgeous pieces that became better than new. I learned from the time I could walk to enjoy spending hours at the fabric store ogling over fabric; the textures, the colors, the beauty and the possibilities have always intrigued me.
Alchemy can be defined as a power or process of transforming something common into something special; an inexplicable or mysterious transmuting. My mom and I use our sewing machines, talent and creativity to transform fabrics one stitch at a time. Turning fabric into gorgeous custom designs for the home, such as, pillows, draperies, slipcovers and bedding, is truly our passion.
We also offer furniture painting. Allow us to dramatically change the appearance of any old piece of furniture with a fresh coat of paint. Furniture painting, repairs, and faux finishes are another of our many creative talents that are made available through our store front.
