Our Work - Chalk Therapy - See what we've refinished!

Our Work

chalk.therapy

Instagram post 2196073704849225120_3240148383

Glazing adds so much depth to pieces with heavy details~
Vintage goodness painted in Park Bench by @fusionmineralpaint Highlighted by Pale Gold + Copper metallics.
Original hardware has so much character, I couldn't imagine this piece with anything else!
.
.
Available in the gallery 🙌
#chalktherapy #vintagemademodern #downtownptbo #fusionmineralpaint #paintitbeautiful #handpainted #solidwoodfurniture #ptbo #ptbokawarthas #vintagestyle #vintagefurniture #kawarthas #kawarthalakes #ooak #redesignedfurniture #diy #shoplocalptbo #ptbomakers

Instagram post 2194484809799849370_3240148383

Sacred Sage is a colour we could use over and over again... It's timeless, and we're in love!
Pair of French Provincial side table were updated with a fancy new finish and stunning gold hardware for the cutest little drawers ✨ ~Available in the gallery~
.
.
Gallery currently open 7 days a week! 🙌
#chalktherapy #vintagemademodern #fusionmineralpaint #paintitbeautiful #refinishedfurniture #frenchprovincial #solidwoodfurniture #ptbo #peterboroughontario #kawarthalakes #kawarthas #ptbokawarthas

Instagram post 2189618193110979231_3240148383

December 1st delivering all the white stuff! I'm okay with it, as we're usually indoors painting all day anyway~
Have you begun transforming your home for the holidays yet? We're somewhat getting there... Just when we paint something amazing, someone walks in and thinks so too!
When a piece comes together this well, you know it's not going to be available for long-
While both these beauties are sold, I couldn't hold off posting them.
Wardrobe •| Sacred Sage
Railway chair •| Coal Black
By @fusionmineralpaint
.
.
#chalktherapy #electriccityworks
#vintagemademodern #fusionmineralpaint #paintitbeautiful
#ptbo #peterboroughontario #peterborough #kawarthas #ptbokawarthas #solidwoodfurniture #ooak #paintedfurniture

Instagram post 2188288255498119038_3240148383

When you just need to paint... And build... And make something pretty...
We have something all set up for that~

This week tossed our team around and threw me out on Friday... I'll be back in the store for the whole day Saturday, and I'm going to do some sign making!
Who's with me??? Seriously, come sit with us, relax, and hand make something for someone nice.

I've needed to do this for some time, and that's been the hardest part, Time-
That's why we made this workshop a walk in one! Sooooo easy~
Free parking all weekend too, both on the street AND in the parking lot behind the store in the mews 🙌 (It also helps that it's Black Friday weekend with Save the Tax!) Nikki has everything ready, and we have some mini pots of Fusion Mineral Paint to give away.

Oh I didn't mention that yet??? FREE mini pots for everyone who enjoys doing the workshop 🎉
.
.
#electriccityworks #kawarthadesignco #ptbo #handmade #peterborough #peterboroughontario #kawarthas #kawarthapeeps #ptbokawartha #chalktherapy #diy #paintitbeautiful #walkinworkshop

Instagram post 2179542719752252249_3240148383

THANK-YOU Peterborough!
What a weekend! Here we are, on Sunday, collapsed in our beds, and absolutely grateful 💞

I haven't had much time to post around here with a mammoth of a Grand Opening this weekend-
It's a great time to say hello 👋 and introduce ourselves to so many new followers and new beginnings~
We're Adam & Tara, the owners of @electriccityworks & @chalk.therapy
We officially merged the two businesses this last Friday night downtown Peterborough 🎉
My heart is bursting with emotions as so many people came together to create this space & entire event 💗

Our staff are f-ing rockstars- If you don't believe me, come in and see... Thank-you Brooklynne, Tilly, Kelly, Ash, Kerry, Kim, Brett, & Melissa!!! They have packed, wrapped, lifted, unpacked, painted, sawed, sanded, stained, cleaned, smashed things, and made things perfect for the last month. 💞
The night was extra relaxing courtesy of @rollinggrape @publicanhouse
@theflyingmonkeys & @oldflamebrewery
They went above and beyond providing what seemed like never ending sampling with so much to choose from!
We have so much to announce with so MUCH new happening in our new location. Including the option to enjoy a glass of wine/beer while you walk around, or participate in a workshop with our licensed cafe. (Ya! That's for real!) There are just so many people that were a part of getting us to this moment... and for a small business, it's a pretty big deal!
We couldn't have done much of this without our amazing new artists & makers in the space!
@littlemissknottywood
@dwyerartstudio @kennedy.taylor.ink @woodenalternatives @kawarthadesignco @freshessences @therebelcrafter @victoriarosecollection @burninbeads @rainbowjewelryshop @coylescubby @brandedheronleatherworks @cavancreationspottery
And special thanks to Andre from @aeelectric for the So. Very. Many. Things.
The sisters & mothers who do ALL the other things (like shovel driveways) @zurborg
The DBIA @downtownptbo Joon photo credit, Joel, & Terry
To Caley B. @globalpeterborough
LOTS of love @electriccityrealestate for starting this whole thing...
And definitely @papershakers !!! 'Cuz having them play live on the stairs was AMAZING! 🎶

Instagram post 2172310561392326378_3240148383

Little hints of holiday decor are popping up around the store as we prep for next weekend!
It feels so good to be in a space with so much bright, unfiltered, natural light.
We're unpacking and painting as fast as our little hands will allow, so come see all the, yes I'll say it, FABULOUS new pieces!
Grand opening November 15th 4-8pm, with a fancy band, @papershakers ~
Come hang out 😎
.
.
#chalktherapy #vintagemademodern #homedecor #antiquefurniture #diy #paintitbeautiful #fusionmineralpaint #holidaydecor #ptbo #ptbokawartha #kawarthas #kawarthalakes #electriccityworks #shoplocalptbo #ptbomakers

Instagram post 2171551678151409686_3240148383

Hello again friends 💖 It's been a while, and we've been hella busy!
Definitely an understatement... Rather, I should say: we've been workin our butts off (Brooklynne and Tilly mostly going up and down stairs) moving and lifting furniture for two weeks straight until the only energy left is what we use to drag ourselves to our beds each night... so there hasn't been much time for fun internet things!
Why didn't I get into the business of feather restoration??? 🤔 Lol-

We're getting seriously close to the *Grand Opening* on November 15th, and if I could add jazz hands to these words I'm typing to show you just how excited I am, I would!
The space has fully opened up in the main area, and @electriccityworks is beginning to fill up with so many talented artists!
You are welcome to pop by anytime to see beautiful pieces like this hall table refinished by Kelly 💕 (Painted in Putty by @fusionmineralpaint)
.
.
#chalktherapy #vintagemademodern #refinishedfurniture #homedecor #diy #paintitbeautiful #fusionmineralpaint #refinishedfurniture #ptbo #ptbocanada #kawarthalakes #ptbomakers #shoplocalptbo #downtowncharm #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #

Instagram post 2153110857504955211_3240148383

Here we are at Thanksgiving weekend! 🙌
We're open in our new location, 200 Charlotte Street, today (Saturday) until 2:00-2:30ish as we move the last pieces out of the old Erskine location.
You can come take a sneak peek at how the store is shaping up, and some of the new and old (vintage/antique) things we have around here!

Saturday: 10-2:30ish
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: We're back at it!!! *Regular hours moving forward from the long weekend!!!* We are SO excited to be painting again every day, and looking forward to our grand opening with @electriccityworks in November! 🎉
.
.
#chalktherapy #electriccityworks #vintagemademodern #downtownptbo #paintitbeautiful #refinishedfurniture #restoredfurniture #antiquedresser #ptbo #peterborough #peterboroughontario #kawarthalakes #ptbokawartha

Instagram post 2150585569843795729_3240148383

(Psst psst!) We're making progress in the new space, want to come in for a sneak peek??? Opening tomorrow morning at 9:30am, a little extra early for the @ptbodowntownmarket 🌾

We've really appreciated everyone's patience while we get things ready for the opening of @electriccityworks 🙌

There's much to unpack, even more to get organized, and not a lot of time to rest...Lol-
(( Please bring tea...or coffee for the team 😉 😴))
.
.
#chalktherapy #electriccityworks #paintitbeautiful #refinishedfurniture #diy #downtownptbo #ptbosmallbusiness #ptbo #kawarthalakes #kawarthas #ptbokawartha #ptbocanada #peterboroughontario #boutique

Instagram post 2148037199895810993_3240148383

What are these three excited about??? Head over to our Insta-stories to see how our big move is coming along!
We're almost there, so give us a few more days, and we'll be open again soon enough!
This space is FULL of new products, new pieces, and SO much old charm!
.
.
#chalktherapy #electriccityworks #ptbomakers #downtownptbo #ptbo #kawarthapeeps #kawarthalakes #kawarthas #paintitbeautiful #peterborough #peterboroughontario #ptbokawartha

Instagram post 2141485967907637377_3240148383

Last weekend before we move! 🙌
Have you been eyeing a piece lately? Well now's the time to snap it up as pieces are being marked down 25-50% off!
We'll be closing these doors on Sunday, September 29th, and moving to our new space at 200 Charlotte Street, downtown Peterborough!
We'll be posting our new hours in a few days for the soft opening of the new space.
Until then, make sure to stock up on paint if you have project plans within the next two weeks! .
.
#chalktherapy #downtownptbo #ptbo #ptbomakers #kawarthas #kawarthapeeps #ptbokawartha #ptbocanada #peterborough #peterboroughontario #paintitbeautiful #vintagemademodern #refinishedfurniture

Instagram post 2137453515807518262_3240148383

Who has weekend plans Peterborough!?
Refinishing furniture isn't the long tiring process as it used to be 🙌
No stripping or sanding (seriously) Just you, a jar of paint, your favorite beverage, and a brush~
It's a relaxing project that usually only takes a day or two with no VOC paint. (Which means no smell!) You can paint the piece right in your home, without moving up or down stairs or taking doors off their frames, Lol-

Take those beat up old pieces and turn them into absolute stunners ✨

We're here at 800 Erskine for only one more week before we make our way downtown to 200 Charlotte Street with @electriccityworks
We have a lot of sales happening this weekend with paint up to 50% off, and sales beginning on furniture and tropical plants! .
.
#chalktherapy #DIY
#chalktherapyraw
#ptbo #ptbosmallbusiness #peterboroughontario #peterborough #kawarthas #kawarthalakes #refinishedfurniture #handpainted #upcycled #vintagemademodern #vintagestyle #antiquedresser #antiquefurniture #ptbomakers

Instagram post 2132409987217824412_3240148383

One of the lovely pieces that will be making its way to the auction held by @energy997 @country10 & @919bobfm 🙌
This is our third time in a row... So the question is: Will you be one of the lucky winners?
You can stop by the shop to see all FIVE pieces available, although you *cannot purchase them in-store*
All bids must be made through the auction site, and we will not allow purchase before the auction has ended.
Lol, this has a been a thing! I get it, the pieces are super fine, and the heart wants what the heart wants 💗

We will be posting when the auction goes live, and the links soon enough!
We don't have them yet either🤗
.
.
#chalktherapy #auction #energy99.7 #ptbo #ptbokawartha #kawarthalakes #kawarthas #peterborough #ptbocanada #peterboroughontario #paintitbeautiful #fusionmineralpaint #handpainted #paintedfurniture #refinishedfurniture #distressed #hgtv #casement #vintagemademodern

Instagram post 2130261608497003155_3240148383

Here comes those Autumn tones! Enchanted Echinacea is soft, warm and smooth~
Ash eyed this antique washstand, and worked with all its old charm. Some wet sanding to bring out the details, original wood handles, and SO much charm! ✨
.
.
If you haven't seen our IG stories, we've begun our sales for moving!
Paint is super heavy, so why not come help us move it??? Select lines are 50% off! 🙌
.
.
#chalktherapy #antiquefurniture #washstand #ptbo #kawarthalakes #kawarthas #enchantedechinacea #movingsale #refinishedfurniture #peterboroughontario #movingsale

Instagram post 2126637798224933888_3240148383

Melissa finished this piece like a rockstar-
I started this piece months ago after doing a similar piece for a lovely client.
It was so popular while we were working on it that I decided to work on this one right after.
...Now our clients antique piece we did threw all the angles our way... Cherry wood bleed-throughs in the white over and over again no matter how much stain blocker we used, missing odds and ends we repaired, antique wax buildups, and the list goes on... So I figured doing a similar vintage one would be just oh-so-easy... WRONG 😅
It bled through even more, had more missing parts that my eye didn't want to see until it was too late, needed a new top, new hinges, and everything else new ( but don't worry, still old 😉) It became a solid group task again to complete this, and collectively decided we needed a break... for..a... while... Months later, I moved it back into a workspace and Melissa took on the task 💪
Here she is, with SO much character! Plenty of storage and display in these hutches. Much nicer to do so after they've been refinished ✨
.
.
Available in the gallery
Putty + Raw Silk by @fusionmineralpaint
#vintagemademodern #chalktherapy #vintagestyle #paintitbeautiful #paintedfurniture #ptbo #peterboroughontario #peterborough #kawarthalakes #kawarthas #hgtv #refinishedfurniture #distressed #handpainted #farmhousedecor #ptbomakers

Instagram post 2125778283279635470_3240148383

Finishing the most amazing pieces before we move~
A lot of projects have just been waiting for the right amount of time to be finished.
An almost flawless 9 drawer was just begging to be updated 🙌
I honestly love this piece so much... As soon as I saw it, I knew exactly what it should look like-
New modern hardware was added as a final touch after sanding and staining THAT top! Oh that natural wood 🥰
Yeah, I'm a bit much when it comes to interesting wood grains... Lol- But furniture now comes so predictable... cookie cutter, sprayed on faux 'wood grain' look...
Real vintage has all the feels, the curves, the lines, the authenticity that creates those one of a kind gems. 💎
.
.
Available in the gallery~
Painted in 'Brook' by @fusionmineralpaint
#chalktherapy #vintagemademodern
#vintagefurniture #solidwoodfurniture #builttolast #refinishedfurniture #fusionmineralpaint #paintitbeautiful #ptbo #ptbomakers #ptbokawartha #kawarthas #kawarthalakes