Creative Expressions by Emily

Creative Expressions by Emily I live in Cary, NC with my amazing husband and have 2 adult children. I started refinishing furniture years ago and it quickly became a passion.

I consider myself a furniture artist and love to explore new techniques to create one of a kind pieces.

Just grabbed this jewelry armoire! Had AI do a mockup of my plan. ✅ Mint by Michelle roses decopauge paper. ✅ Paint Cout...
06/18/2026

Just grabbed this jewelry armoire! Had AI do a mockup of my plan.

✅ Mint by Michelle roses decopauge paper.
✅ Paint Couture Pitch Black, their Black Pearl metallic, and French Gold metallic.
✅ Tone on tone raised roses stencil on the sides of the upper portion. Stripes all around on the lower
✅ Black and gold harlequin paper inside the doors

What do y’all think about this plan?? Drop me a comment if you vote yes!

With Annie Sloan US – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 I’m excited cause I have plans to become a stock...
06/17/2026

With Annie Sloan US – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 I’m excited cause I have plans to become a stockist soon and just love working with Annie Sloan products 😊

06/17/2026

Hardware to me is such an integral part of my pieces. See how I use Heirloom Traditions products to give new life to these gorgeous pulls. I made a custom mix of their champagne antiquing gel and paint color Abbey. Stay tuned to see them on the final reveal.

06/13/2026

Super quick “drive by” of this sweet little pine bookcase in progress. I love taking seemingly boring pieces and turning them in to something special. There’s going to be a matching desk with it too 😊

Phase 1 and 2 are done at least 🤣. Clean/prep and paint. I made a custom mix of champagne and a rich, warm gray paint co...
06/11/2026

Phase 1 and 2 are done at least 🤣. Clean/prep and paint. I made a custom mix of champagne and a rich, warm gray paint color, Abbey, which is actually what I dry brushed on the top over the stain. Phase 3 will be dark antiquing gel sitting in the lovely details. 😊

Watcha think? Another option I tried looked more like an antique silver but it didn’t seem quite right. I was looking for something that 1. wouldn’t “compete” with the purple metallics on the molds, 2. wouldn’t appear too yellowish with the strong blue undertones in my violet blend, and 3. “bridge” the cool tones in the paint finish to the warmth of the top. I did the molds before I found the hardware so there’ll be an overlap but I’m actually digging it lol.

06/09/2026

I love how just that subtle amount of dry brushing can add such depth. I’m a firm believer in layering. Heirloom Traditions gel stain colors Gray Mist and a little Espresso. Dry brushing with HT Abbey. Finishing touches with hardware and waxes coming up.

WHICH ONE DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF?
06/08/2026

WHICH ONE DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF?

06/08/2026

Husband and I took the pups to Lowe’s for a little shopping trip this weekend. When you run out of poly lol….

06/07/2026

…that moment where you wonder what the hell was I thinking stenciling 11 drawers inside and out! 🤣 Damask is an ombré of Paint Couture Lux Metallics Royal Silk, Lavender, and Lilac. Outsides of drawers with a mix of 2.

Look at these beauties I found on EBay! I enjoy refinishing vintage hardware just as much as the furniture piece. Raise ...
06/04/2026

Look at these beauties I found on EBay! I enjoy refinishing vintage hardware just as much as the furniture piece. Raise your hand if you feel the same! Stay tuned for what’s up next on these cause we’re going to make them even more beautiful 😊.

And I don’t know why but no matter how many times I do this, a little vinegar, hot water, and a toothbrush always astounds me 🤣. Check out that difference just with one quick round yet!

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