A couple of weeks ago, I took advantage of a "bye" weekend and set up shop in my driveway to get a few new pieces painted for my booth. It was a long day, but a productive one! I scored this table at an outdoor flea market and new she had Annie Sloan Old White written all over her! One of these days, I'll get better at doing the "money shots" for these pieces! This Goodwill find was languishing in my garage... but I had … [Read more...]
Shut The Front Door! {Going Bold}
October 3, 2012 by · 14 Comments
Well, I did it. It's been on my to-do list since last summer. Actually longer than that! I just didn't articulate it until last summer. :-) See how I get around my to-do list being too monstrous? Think about projects, just don't SAY they need to be done. Ha! Anyway, I was stumped on a color. I loved the look of black interior doors... Source: lookbook.elledecor.com via Heidi on Pinterest And of course, there is the … [Read more...]
September’s Favorite Things
October 1, 2012 by · 4 Comments
Another busy weekend behind us and another busy week before us! And here we are in October! Wow, as reluctant as I was to embrace September, I have to admit that it's a pretty wonderful month. And it's been a little rocky, too, so I was so happy to pull together this post of the wonderful things I enjoyed. Always good to camp out on the positive, no? So without further ado... my favorite things from September! 1. 3 of my favorite … [Read more...]
Boo Y’all {Painted Porch Planter}
September 26, 2012 by · 22 Comments
A few months ago, I scored a set of four painted distressed rectangular planters and I had an idea (or two) mulling around in my head. They're lovely, but I thought how fun it would be to paint a different message on each of them to greet visitors that happen to come to my front door. Last weekend, I decided to tackle one with a fun fall message: Boo Y'all. 'Cuz that's what we say here in Georgia. :) This one is a warm creamy color, … [Read more...]
Painted Lady {Inspiration for the Secretary}
August 20, 2012 by · 10 Comments
Monday already? We had a busy weekend around here and I continued to press on with my Ugly Duckling dining room projects... slowly. Lots of interruptions and a few stops and starts, but slow and steady wins the race! I'll be so excited to share the reveal here next Monday! The light fixture is hung. The mirror is in place. But the biggest project I tackled was painting my aunt's secretary. Here she is before... it's been the home … [Read more...]
Ugly Duckling Dining Room {Bloggers Without Borders}
July 16, 2012 by · 18 Comments
Ahhhh. Amazing what a fresh paint color will do! As promised, here's my progress on my Bloggers Without Borders project, my Ugly Duckling Dining room... This was in the midst of the chaos-- forgive the blur, I was a little weak from that dad gum stomach bug. :-) The paint color is Behr's Silver Sateen, the same color I used in my Mom Cave (which is adjacent). And because just painting isn't enough, I decided to reconfigure the … [Read more...]
Thrift Store Frames Revamp {Chalk Paint}
July 13, 2012 by · 14 Comments
I'm alive but functioning at about 50% -- not good when you have a dining room in total disarray and company on the way! I've put my indentured servants teenagers to work helping clean and fluff for the grandparents... times like this I love having older kids! Thank you for your well wishes yesterday - I so needed your words of encouragement. I was hoping to share a fully completed project today using these thrift store frames, but I'm … [Read more...]
Let’s Chip It!
July 11, 2012 by · 7 Comments
Nothing like a deadline and out-of-town company coming to get your rear in gear on a big project, right? Yep, I'm in the midst of painting my dining room. Because y'all get an update on my Blogging Without Borders project on Monday, so I had to have SOME progress to show you. :) And my parents, niece, and nephews are arriving Saturday, so it was time to get it rocking so I could have things reasonably put back before they arrive (and … [Read more...]
Looky What I Found {Antique Map of the South}
June 27, 2012 by · 16 Comments
Well, I'm still sorting out all the great information I got at Haven and having fun visiting the blogs of the ladies I met -- so much talent out there in the blogosphere! But a busy household waits for no one, so I'm getting hardly anything a few things done around here, too. And I was thrilled when my latest purchase from Decor Steals (formerly WUSLU) showed up on my doorstep! I love maps. They just speak of journeys and memories. … [Read more...]
Front Porch Progress!
June 18, 2012 by · 18 Comments
It feels so good to share progress on a project!! I'm close to wrapping up my front porch freshening (or "freshly" as my friend KariAnne would say), so I thought I'd show you what I've done. If you missed the before, click here. This is a lesson in how small changes make a big difference! I've added fresh mulch to the beds where I planted my little drifting roses... Those little roses are so happy now, they're covered … [Read more...]
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