I just got a shipment of glass knobs and I’m super excited!! We now carry a selection of glass knobs here at Alchemy fine living. I love the way glass knobs look on a piece of furniture.I have a few pieces in mind that are definitely getting new knobs. Trading out old hardware for a shinny, new glass [...]
I just recently finished painting this little night stand. I have absolutely no idea why, but, it makes me think of the circus when I look at it. I think it might be because the color is so bold and fun. It seams a bit whimsical.
Our boutique is full of treasures from the past and present. We carry a selection of crystal, silver, cut glass, and so much more. Photographed below are hand carved coasters made from reclaimed buffalo bone, antique sterling silver spoons, a cut glass toothpick holder, and magnifying glasses displayed on a mirrored tray.
My mom and I just love to search high and low to find interesting treasures to fill our store with. We are crazy about flea markets and estate sales. The Long Beach flea market hosted at Veterans Stadium and the Irvin show hosted at the Great Park are two of our favorites. We never leave either [...]
This French Provincial style highboy dresser is the newest addition to our boutique. It’s got such great character and charm. I love the original hardware, and the great antique gold finish that has aged and crackled just perfectly. It is offered at $425.
Last week was out of control!! Not only did I wait till the very last minute to do all of my Christmas shopping, but to add to it, we were slammed with a huge sewing order. Our turnaround time is usually two to three weeks. This client wanted a rush order so, in one week my mom and I [...]
I had this old lampshade laying around my workshop forever. It wasn’t necessarily in bad condition, just dated and kinda boring. I decided to jazz it up with rows and rows of ruffles!
I cut strip, after strip, after strip of muslin. I surged both edges and then began to glue them to [...]
I had fun painting this past week and I am so excited to present these two beauties!! Both are currently available on my ebay store, click the photographs to go directly to the ebay listing.
COTTAGE DRESSER: This dresser is made of solid hardwood. The drawers have dove tail joints and all work great. [...]
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Alchemy fine living is an antiques & home furnishings business located in Santa Ana, Ca. Alchemy can be defined as an inexplicable or mysterious transmuting power or process; transforming something common into something special.ABOUT ME
Alchemy fine living is my antiques & home furnishings business. I'm Deana, the author of this blog. My mom Connie & I followed our dreams & opened our store in 2008. It's a collection of all the things she & I truly love. We combine antiques with new treasures, as well as, a selection of handcrafted items created by the two of us. We also offer custom sewing, re-upholstery, & furniture painting services.
173 E City Place Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92705CONNECT WITH ME
