Second Spark Furniture

31/10/2026

SAME THEME. SAME THREE COLOURS. FOUR COMPLETELY DIFFERENT RESULTS.⁠
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This is The Alchemy Collective.⁠
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We gave four furniture artists the Earthen Warmth theme and the exact same three colours, Alabaster, Terracotta and Clay, then asked them to make it their own.⁠
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And THIS is what happened.⁠
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Saurabh embraced aged textures, delicate botanicals and beautifully imperfect details.⁠
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Barbara mixed bold stripes with natural wood and marble for a playful take on autumn.⁠
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Daggi made Terracotta the star with rich texture and bold geometric details.⁠
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Emily paired warm earthy tones with natural wood and hand-painted botanicals.⁠
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Same starting point. Yet four completely different results.⁠
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Different techniques. Different styles. Different ideas. Four completely individual creative voices.⁠
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And that’s exactly what The Alchemy Collective is all about:⁠
No two artists see a piece the same way.⁠
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A huge thank you to Saurabh, Barbara, Daggi and Emily for bringing Earthen Warmth to life in four very different ways.⁠
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If you started with Alabaster, Terracotta and Clay, where would your creativity take you?⁠
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28/10/2026

28/10/2026

I’m so pleased to finally share my piece for the Fusion Mineral Paint Earthen Warmth challenge! 🤎🌿

It was such a lovely opportunity to be part of this alongside three talented furniture artists, all working with the same theme and colours but creating something completely different.

I wanted to keep as much of the original character of this piece as possible, while giving it a fresh look with warm earthy tones and a little hand-painted botanical detail.

A lot of time and love went into this one ❤️

A big thank you to Fusion for including me in this challenge, and to everyone who has supported my little furniture upcycling journey. It really does mean a lot! 🥰

I’d love to know what you all think! ❤️

OUR FINAL EARTHEN WARMTH REVEAL — EMILY STEWART⁠
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For her take on Earthen Warmth, Emily Stewart from wanted to bring together the warmth of the palette with her love of nature-inspired design.⁠
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She used Clay as a soft, earthy base, with Terracotta bringing warmth and definition to the original curved details. Instead of hiding those lovely mid-century features, Emily made them part of the new look.⁠
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The hand-painted botanical panels bring nature into the design, while the restored dark wood top keeps some of the piece’s original character and adds a lovely depth and richness.⁠
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Emily didn’t want to completely reinvent this one. Instead, she worked with what was already there, celebrating its shape and proportions while giving it a fresh new personality.⁠
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We love how the warm earthy colours, natural wood and botanical details all come together. It feels wonderfully at home in the Earthen Warmth palette, while still being unmistakably Emily.⁠
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One theme. Three colours. Emily’s vision.⁠
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And that’s all four! Four artists started with exactly the same theme and the same three colours and somehow ended up with four completely different pieces.⁠
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26/10/2026

The clocks went back an hour and suddenly furniture painting has become a moonlit activity 🌚🎨😂. At least the furniture is getting its glow-up… even if the sun’s clocked off for the day! ✨

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22/10/2026

Apparently shabby chic is outdated… well, so am I, and we’re both doing just fine! 😂🌸

But who knew these two old pieces were secretly destined for a fancy French country makeover? 💕

Sometimes all something needs is a little love to become beautiful all over again. 🤍✨ ShabbyChicStyle

21/10/2026

Before and after transformation 😍 Two little old cabinets given some love using THE APOTHECARY’S
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18/10/2026

Lovely to be featured by as part of The Alchemy Collective 🧡

Really enjoyed taking part in the Earthen Warmth Challenge and working with such a beautiful palette of warm, earthy tones.

Looking forward to sharing what I’ve created! ✨

MEET THE ARTIST — EMILY STEWART ⁠
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It’s time to introduce Emily Stewart from !⁠
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By day, Emily works full time in a completely different world, but by night (and most weekends!), you’ll usually find her with a paintbrush in hand, wandering around a thrift shop or hunting online for her next piece of unloved furniture.⁠
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Emily’s love for furniture painting began while living in rented homes, where plain white walls left little room for creativity. Furniture became her canvas instead, giving her the freedom to bring colour and personality into her home.⁠
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Since then, she’s fallen in love with experimenting with different techniques and materials, from stencils and moulds to transfers, decoupage, fabric and more. Her passion lies in transforming vintage furniture into expressive statement pieces that can inspire an entire room.⁠
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For Emily, creating is also a way to switch off from the day job, quiet the noise and lose herself in the process. And when she’s not painting? You’ll often find her out in nature with her family and her two dogs, Buddy and Amber.⁠
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We can’t wait to show you what Emily creates for the Alchemy Collective!⁠
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Give Emily some love in the comments and make sure you follow her creative journey.⁠
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17/10/2026

🌸✨ A little work in progress… ✨🌸

How beautiful is this decoupage paper?! 😍

I’m using The Apothecary’s Trousseau by Redesign with Prima, and I’m absolutely in love with the vintage French charm it brings! 💕

The delicate florals, soft dusty blues, pretty pinks and elegant stripes are just gorgeous together. It’s giving all the romantic, French country cottage vibes! 🌷

Still a work in progress, but I can’t wait to see this piece come together and share the finished transformation! 🤍

What do you think of this gorgeous pattern? 🌸

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10/10/2026

Feeling very grateful to be part of The Alchemy Collective alongside three very talented artists 🧡

Thank you Fusion Mineral Paint UK for including me! ✨