tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48673716564091601842024-02-18T19:47:52.796-08:00porchswings n' honeysuckleMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.comBlogger193125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-34466599973474534202018-02-12T09:57:00.000-08:002018-02-12T10:00:09.529-08:00Dresser to Buffet Makeover Video<p><br></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Happy Monday everyone! I know it’s been awhile since I posted on here and I apologize! I’ve had a lot of other exciting things going on and haven’t taken the time to post.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I do have some news to share with you all! I crawled out of my little box and attempted to publish a video of a latest makeover. If you are like me, you enjoy watching a hands on, visual sometimes of something being done.This inspired me to do the same. I have always thought someday I may do this but most of the problem in not getting it done is because of the fact that I HATE being in front of the camera. :( </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I am still trying to get used to seeing me on a video doing my thing. I think to myself, do I always sound so bossy? What’s with all the hand motions and eye blinking? Anyway, I could go on about this subject but I won’t. Bottom line is, I had to overlook all that and hope that in doing this I can be an inspiration to someone to try a makeover of their own!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">So, without more words, below is the link of my first video!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I usually don’t ask anyone to do anything extra besides step out and try repurposing of your own, but today I ask that if any of you has any requests of a video idea, let me know.. I may give it a shot! So feel free to comment on my channel or anywhere else to let me know if you want to see another painting technique or Silhouette Cameo tutorials, Home/garden tours, etc..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Also, if you like the video, share to friends and/or subscribe! </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Again, bear in mind that it’s my first video..hopefully the future ones will get better! It’s also best to watch it in HD quality. (I loathe grainy videos and wish youtube would only display them in HD!)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">So.. here it is!..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="6"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6m-ATbVjaw&t=413s">Paint and Glaze Tutorial</a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="6"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6m-ATbVjaw&t=413s"><img width="404" height="279" title="buffet pics1" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="buffet pics1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tEyMxog-O6w/WoHVmKAAXaI/AAAAAAAAzw8/Tuxr-58B1R4HyHfh-iv6r8GWeMrKMWkegCHMYCw/buffet%2Bpics1%255B5%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I hope you enjoy! Thanks for visiting!</font></p><p><font color="#666666" face="Magnolia Sky" size="6">-Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-53417808352901010572017-12-21T09:21:00.000-08:002017-12-21T09:24:58.638-08:00DIY Topiary Tree<p><br></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Hi everyone! I have to share a quick tutorial on these little topiary trees I am making for table centerpieces at a family Christmas gathering. I know this is very last minute to be in time for Christmas, but I know some family Christmas celebrations aren’t until after the 25th, so maybe this can be of help for someone, or if you are just looking for cute little holiday decoration to be had, this might work!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I came across a similar topiary tree on Pinterest and don’t have the link, but I know it was Stonegable’s blog where she also shared a tutorial on making one.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">So, here goes..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I bought all my supplies at Pat Catans. I was shopping for decor for two long, 20’ tables and like I usually do, I gravitated toward earthy, natural things.. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZiP0NXtwoMs/WjvtI7afXgI/AAAAAAAAzME/A7ol7gB2OVwEXNzH5YtQZaqJvfHEO-tuQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0109%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="404" title="IMG_0109" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0109" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C2C0CNZ8r0M/WjvtKKJWYWI/AAAAAAAAzMI/HlUGkqUwT7MOG81jj6sWlbF7w5x-ZSYEgCHMYCw/IMG_0109_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">First I used wicker balls and sprayed them with snow spray.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oRAtd0mD_F8/WjvtLC9D0zI/AAAAAAAAzMM/wiqPqvvjvvMBFjtxhVwc7khXK1Tl7lNngCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0110%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="404" title="IMG_0110" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0110" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TdAsFAqkKnU/WjvtMXj9-PI/AAAAAAAAzMQ/dNoDeTB82BEF74Yqr3clBey8ll5l7xMZgCHMYCw/IMG_0110_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k26zA6HWOyc/WjvtNv_H3jI/AAAAAAAAzMU/moj6gus90hQ9XABgXOz4BDPj7xrKYkpWwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0118%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="404" title="IMG_0118" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0118" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4PHFx_RIwJk/WjvtO7z-ANI/AAAAAAAAzMY/YESW3SWIZcotdE-BkwV-LrYzhcC4fA8ZACHMYCw/IMG_0118_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I then stuck fake boxwood sprigs into the ball, gluing some of them down.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j2P147lnB0k/WjvtQP44kII/AAAAAAAAzMc/_t6tqyECxnoyYJJqrlKus5oZPSYKUy-ewCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0120%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="404" title="IMG_0120" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0120" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EIqRjP5l7gA/WjvtRVavF0I/AAAAAAAAzMg/Zr8y1HKyq2g9y_9TZij6Go2pco13ZWyyACHMYCw/IMG_0120_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f1Myf0ZpHBk/WjvtTP4cCiI/AAAAAAAAzMk/hdUmP1Qs6D4Vq3ysKuJbnqI5fzGnEw6aACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0121%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="404" title="IMG_0121" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0121" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1Be4v7_-OG8/WjvtUWkPWCI/AAAAAAAAzMo/3F0ax3lm5_o3jcctIAEPtYJNEIDo0h9oQCHMYCw/IMG_0121_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I then went outside and collected Hydrangea stems ..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9VYT3wwGAbk/WjvtVlAn1CI/AAAAAAAAzMs/M0FEpo6QsOIsrhGWz0FaaQpOMaz3bJS3ACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0115%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="404" title="IMG_0115" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0115" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2SqxNOR46ks/WjvtW39SonI/AAAAAAAAzMw/xZ5_8NLPtwoqR-7xxm2uPcSGkaOWuhx6wCHMYCw/IMG_0115_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w6Fsk8G-1Ig/WjvtX2pTrFI/AAAAAAAAzM0/1ubGEjOXOMcQeieIlKLePxd6VB6cseBngCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0116%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="404" title="IMG_0116" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0116" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_3B7ZZ0JLmA/WjvtZLL5e3I/AAAAAAAAzM4/jAjVW_4np1kIXWczFJoJdOv0j7CxWktegCHMYCw/IMG_0116_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I had some foam that I cut into chunks to put into the cups..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ecPrL9D-cCU/WjvtaYBXC7I/AAAAAAAAzM8/Bgy5AEMHi8cE1OT7F4Mc-GLKQBc4cvqNACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0122%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="404" title="IMG_0122" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0122" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jta28_0vvV0/Wjvtboi_UPI/AAAAAAAAzNA/kZkAUQpAcDovYQwYQAKJPVc72shCfJCnQCHMYCw/IMG_0122_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zt39MSJd8ko/Wjvtcjz4VZI/AAAAAAAAzNE/rLx_JZH-nncTWIpWwEhDMQ2JKkm9Wvq2gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0123%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="404" title="IMG_0123" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0123" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8prvWhpCAWE/WjvtdmMJXpI/AAAAAAAAzNI/VTSSRYN55XgfKdrRqVnWiOfg-wlwo8zOgCHMYCw/IMG_0123_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I stuck the Hydrangea sticks into the balls and glued the ends to hold.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">After adding little foam ornaments and giving the “tree” another coat of snow spray, it was done!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wYMPbbOjr8U/WjvtfOBiW6I/AAAAAAAAzNM/I-kR6VlIsqwav1ZLRD1u26aceOKGg99bwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0141%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0141" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0141" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Gz5sHhQm0k/WjvtgI6wU2I/AAAAAAAAzNQ/6O_C8fJWvY0Z0WLW_Is3oKioLfYSTMlZgCHMYCw/IMG_0141_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I added shredded “snow” to the cup, along with a few foam ornaments..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q5lX9SO_CBY/WjvthcKf_LI/AAAAAAAAzNU/XFXoD2iHsBoECpP84VPozOew7d4c2pS-QCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0151%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0151" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0151" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vD7Ymm-KpJE/WjvtiuuyWOI/AAAAAAAAzNY/3NMSk7152q8RcJyhft1IYH5e1QCEON9CQCHMYCw/IMG_0151_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fTKpcUFmKRA/Wjvtj7fKXcI/AAAAAAAAzNc/7HodoYGq8PEBaidgox4qbsd2m1wFVOCNQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0135%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0135" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0135" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7qEFQhbUPc0/Wjvtk89sXhI/AAAAAAAAzNg/bioApQy1psM4Y-NCk0Tlr9p1o7Pnp-CQwCHMYCw/IMG_0135_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I hope you enjoyed this quick tutorial and are inspired to make some yourself!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Merry Christmas!!</font></p><p><font color="#800000" face="Magnolia Sky" size="5">-Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-36050095192323038312017-12-18T19:08:00.000-08:002017-12-18T19:10:41.466-08:002017 Holiday Cottage Tour<p><br></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Christmas time is one of my favorite seasons to decorate for! There’s nothing more cozy than flickering candles and twinkling lights on these long evenings.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I like to display snowy looking decorations so they will be fitting for the remainder of the winter season. I ended up spraying most of the greenery with snow spray, including the tree!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Following is a quick tour of our home.. enjoy!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-34-0YOxDoyA/WjiB-L_GVdI/AAAAAAAAzG0/OYU3ENw9qjwm_mXzi3ZyjID2KNIHJyrQgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0027%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0027" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0027" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sosICPLdUsQ/WjiB_bLdrhI/AAAAAAAAzG4/q-w3VKdsIRosANY0iLP4hb-9AUiFafx9ACHMYCw/IMG_0027_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jtwEGitamI8/WjiCAg1-pII/AAAAAAAAzG8/e_jUJPmTuMkQLLzgvUkQEXSgeC8T8Uf0QCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0031%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0031" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0031" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j4fREF9QJVw/WjiCCP5ahqI/AAAAAAAAzHA/pHldA4x_JMAw0CKzy0VU_B3FswgpbUtngCHMYCw/IMG_0031_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I used Dollar General’s duster refills for the snowy string you see wrapped around the tree. I apologize for not taking any pictures of this process! </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"> I bought a few boxes of these soft, dusters from Dollar General and cut each one in half length-wise. I then fluffed them up and glued them together to make a “snow rope.” </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I made the bow out of burlap ribbon. I discovered I am not a very good bow maker. Trust me, you don’t want to see the underside of it! I was thankful for every pin I had on hand.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-voAX2L5ZItY/WjiCDkjABPI/AAAAAAAAzHE/IyJmLW2A6PYKXwGEWHWj942MWelVisnbwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0035%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="404" title="IMG_0035" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0035" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S74kHHB7m34/WjiCE02bN_I/AAAAAAAAzHI/6cfly1tAtKwJ1t29QPc351WRZrLdouE1QCHMYCw/IMG_0035_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r6VkBVUUaFU/WjiCF_ZurtI/AAAAAAAAzHM/vacu-Ct_lFwyS4eumtj1k0k5kxWoG-6zwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0040%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0040" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0040" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W9oGiimszog/WjiCHC3korI/AAAAAAAAzHQ/aKnhc5sfu4IFEk6jWM1m7ckQXmxxonfAgCHMYCw/IMG_0040_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">My favorite ornaments on the tree are these adorable owls and birds I found in Walmart for a good price. They are so adorable!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qEZVfc2qS3c/WjiCIbvSgAI/AAAAAAAAzHU/IQNlNFAq3fgMQS0MZ676Xgf6EcF_UfEhQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0038%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0038" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0038" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c-2-XPum0Zg/WjiCJiWonvI/AAAAAAAAzHY/aX8D_wBg0M8EoDsRCNByuAnNo01QilBaACHMYCw/IMG_0038_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CyfO9lkxxWU/WjiCLNjvT_I/AAAAAAAAzHc/wIvHWH_jOfYF4IJ2hJAFmBdyR6D5NimdwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0032%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0032" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0032" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r0XncHtGsWg/WjiCMf6AtFI/AAAAAAAAzHg/dSNH_k2Oy0cdHPmIS_GanYegVLOG5TZDwCHMYCw/IMG_0032_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iAHHgXh2c2I/WjiCNQ8HmCI/AAAAAAAAzHk/0P4EbRQ5tdIOxlYY4qR_PpbDjfPUKJXNACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0090%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0090" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0090" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pVA2xIAQrzU/WjiCOkk1xgI/AAAAAAAAzHo/LkzEv0USs9YQKEwz2svEN-vZuCNrKKG4QCHMYCw/IMG_0090_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--bxX09aHstk/WjiCP212YAI/AAAAAAAAzHs/0rZ8JBFxVOcEdmKq3XGhNobtKH2JKmsYwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0094%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0094" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0094" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VhsztAiKKh8/WjiCRAiKpGI/AAAAAAAAzHw/HUxUkktpy64_-khDJp-BIJaFgVZRZgp9ACHMYCw/IMG_0094_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RyCz0sgKQ38/WjiCSb83bnI/AAAAAAAAzH0/_1KOLq9tYl4byqgz8bLo4QOOGRVzsjiDACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0050%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0050" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0050" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UXkOVpavPMs/WjiCTThufCI/AAAAAAAAzH4/MwPLFsVejNkNdJFhj_mp8dXsOlRYo9ljgCHMYCw/IMG_0050_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Just bringing some of the outside in can add so much to a room! I use a lot of real tree and shrub clippings. Love the natural look and smell!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MVEmSo6OsZU/WjiCUp2TMxI/AAAAAAAAzH8/vQql2pbExaoMWcC_FhlWpepJ3VD-NkcLgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0043%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0043" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0043" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m4stjPimgJg/WjiCVjCEVhI/AAAAAAAAzIA/BxiFGoY_NcAPPY4-5hSgcMHpThGcvxAbwCHMYCw/IMG_0043_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1LZojFzzUHk/WjiCWlkGubI/AAAAAAAAzIE/MNTlzJ6mk2oqqCeLZZkOBLkCIIFiu6JYQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0060%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="404" title="IMG_0060" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0060" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qrxwNauL1BY/WjiCX_UfifI/AAAAAAAAzII/jCOJIc6rKhEqrob9d6inAq_9gqIfO4FPgCHMYCw/IMG_0060_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">For the mantle display I used all natural shrubbery clippings form my gardens. The smaller evergreens I sprayed with snow spray.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OXxWiS9PoeQ/WjiCZFynLwI/AAAAAAAAzIM/VQX4UFHIsPEorls-gZHuJqzgp7XjMn--wCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0056%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0056" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0056" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bbG8N3IYA5E/WjiCaM52kiI/AAAAAAAAzIQ/cxx8bcHg-_wqmY7TeZbk3RAdVnLuy96TACHMYCw/IMG_0056_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pG1v_XWq0X4/WjiCbF6w0II/AAAAAAAAzIU/gTl9OrkFvrYRMsyDPA8TDnfWmyUr-kPMQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0062%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0062" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0062" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K3o0HU4JQfg/WjiCcHT7wxI/AAAAAAAAzIY/Za07E-6Pa0I1YPXAHmbbKNkTVNaeuiUsgCHMYCw/IMG_0062_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KbfUJWVFhdY/WjiCdx5zFNI/AAAAAAAAzIc/v5qlOlt1o3UmaS-UzQXOGpFtwqYKGz-PgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0053%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="404" title="IMG_0053" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0053" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-omZYJltnr9U/WjiCfa7xxuI/AAAAAAAAzIg/xTr80kddu7cXmcs7UZmVCkmCS4TS8FifQCHMYCw/IMG_0053_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Gotta have some red plaid in the mix!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DMpw2_WAyno/WjiCgVSKFuI/AAAAAAAAzIk/CMPBY1ZWwMcoko66-0v7suwXeXIZqGkYgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0046%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0046" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0046" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IRWPxGFjruU/WjiChSixXXI/AAAAAAAAzIs/uqGDFLRCK2Uet6x1eiv0I2jOSnZuMiB9ACHMYCw/IMG_0046_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lWWkmCapdW8/WjiCjv3GwYI/AAAAAAAAzI0/NXiqAXTOq5oC36KV-gl4LlS-ld2MiYwsgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0070%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0070" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0070" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LY8kzTgGzLg/WjiCkiVAP0I/AAAAAAAAzI4/Imvlp4nURZwVZD04s2lWpxaDGoxQW0xtgCHMYCw/IMG_0070_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">The above scroll is available on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/553633524/christmas-wall-decor-christmas-decor?ref=shop_home_feat_1">Etsy shop.</a> </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Moving on to the dining room..</font></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DpiPAymYu8w/WjiCl6wp_II/AAAAAAAAzJA/HsNvUx_Kr9sGLj9r41EFVRbtX2ZflXA-gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0068%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="404" title="IMG_0068" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0068" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-49LrgLNEFis/WjiCm-OKaEI/AAAAAAAAzJE/ukLJTn4tOm8AhhRodPtk-MbIPRqXGIgygCHMYCw/IMG_0068_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eZzUSmqNwrY/WjiCoL-3hVI/AAAAAAAAzJI/YWP_HCcCz2g55lOYsT6sPJ7n-yu_ZxEtACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0085%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="404" title="IMG_0085" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0085" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9fMAjpIEKoU/WjiCpNiGnSI/AAAAAAAAzJM/VSd7Bu4-UM8USVutqu7YQ0ZCJf6q2rL7wCHMYCw/IMG_0085_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4tWaVC-ME08/WjiCqvJRjrI/AAAAAAAAzJQ/fI_iZZdtFW0fssC2sNgk1dTHNpnTVmSVACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0077%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0077" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0077" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_CqHdgN6AP6duEMxXXrB5AOkwMVcTA4SlzKwglkCr9kcbzfGQEAs1A1_0h-uvwEvvRV2j9QEeGcm8HLnnz_r9V53Til0bfk6YE6GMvkmsxhyphenhyphenpuzgmJGOPL71MOEemiyshwNC-LY11txx/?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I got these little trees at a local market and added the dropcloth for a farmhouse look. I’m hoping I can get them to survive the winter, then plant them outside come spring.</font> </p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C3Qdd3iRkA8/WjiCsgfRgbI/AAAAAAAAzJY/xUfotrKAFdwhwjmdkzRqQwzZjPzWOBumgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0075%255B4%255D"><img width="404" height="604" title="IMG_0075" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0075" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0EA82bqk6a8Pya4Eu6ubtRdPl189HIVg9XlU_N9EitW-XMg_Pyy0EauuDRz4gYQ0HKQbJpZcxwlYqyY0LmZENTWLscSOFd22JOUfzS0rs6xrJFQ8U8ohVxxUx22NM_ebyH2qk6PoGrul/?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Have a Merry Christmas everyone!</font></p><p><font color="#ff0000" face="Magnolia Sky" size="6">-Mary</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-58019191769109916482017-11-26T22:05:00.000-08:002017-11-26T22:13:50.130-08:00DIY Filing Cabinet Desk<p><br></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Hello you all! I’ve been wanting to post about one of my latest projects for a while now and haven’t gotten around to it. So finally, here I am writing after midnight, since that’s when I enjoy it the most. :)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! I can hardly believe we are in that time of the year again. To me, it seems like it just was! I’d be lying if I said I’m not already thinking about the next season, right around the corner, but for now, I will try and enjoy Ohio’s winter season, which can often be described in a few words, <font color="#666666" face="Chiller" size="6">GRAY <font color="#333333" face="Arial" size="4">and a bit<font color="#666666" face="Chiller" size="6"> BLEAK</font></font></font>. :(</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Before getting into the topic at hand, I wanted to share my latest Etsy listings. I have a box of interesting books, old documents, checks, etc. from my great grandparents that I like to rummage through now and then. I found these cool old book pages that I felt were worth printing out. I thought they would make a neat vintage farmhouse wall decoration. You can view the listing <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWhiteCottageCo?ref=seller-platform-mcnav">here.</a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWhiteCottageCo?ref=seller-platform-mcnav"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0817" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0817" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QDrRFSnaDR4/WhuqjY0CDsI/AAAAAAAAy40/dAh4J0nD6lEcgqKq-Sv9Ag3Ki4E2vXDbgCHMYCw/IMG_0817%255B5%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">And I also found some old books at a local thrift store that I used some illustration pictures to frame. You can see them on my shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/557221698/vintage-print-vintage-vegetable-print?ref=shop_home_active_7">here.</a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hm45XPFU2P0/Whuqku9TloI/AAAAAAAAy44/sWYHfTIBXSgGZIHupUnIUrwvuEoSuXElgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0780%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0780" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0780" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w1dGxmXfmtE/Whuqlnmw2WI/AAAAAAAAy48/lMi0hvH9K3wfbp9yzHr5LJ6G_KBECXcnACHMYCw/IMG_0780_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I have also been busy creating scrolls and I am presently doing some research on different papers and sizes to use.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r55cI_P3_vA/Whuqm9S2K_I/AAAAAAAAy5A/BC4-XW-fUd0EZNkGYWMMIqflJgqkkMMWgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0989%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0989" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0989" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EdbukhmOJxE/Whuqn-pj-RI/AAAAAAAAy5E/dmKugvXbCUYQy-M2wKRr0kuyelApu6iNACHMYCw/IMG_0989_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Here is Twinkle doing his best Sphinx impression as he watches me work..:)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AR7-3M02mnQ/Whuqo_rpRgI/AAAAAAAAy5I/MJLFY85Aqj4cXqSYtSIcsbGzOa-Ro_u4wCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0697%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0697" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0697" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AtOrIcOs4m4/Whuqp6JUeII/AAAAAAAAy5M/sSuwlSUOBPQR4BymR3SmdWB3H1_jizctgCHMYCw/IMG_0697_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Now, for the featured project..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Starting at the beginning…this summer I added shiplap to a section of our living room wall, which you can read about <a href="http://porchswingsnhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/2017/09/faux-shiplap.html">here.</a> </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fQfjILj-MvA/Whuqq5lboSI/AAAAAAAAy5Q/mC272Gn1D6kk3LK7KvMaWezYZ0rIsy2xQCHMYCw/s1600-h/cropped%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="452" title="cropped" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="cropped" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QxyRXGHzB0s/WhuqrfzhfHI/AAAAAAAAy5U/R8Ov1W2BAS8WIiQHiIgS7kOB2_UYGAN1wCHMYCw/cropped_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Even though it’s in our living room, I had plans to add an office area along the one wall eventually. Sure, a nice big studio would be nice to work in with all kinds of space but for now it won’t happen so I decided to make use of the space I have. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P-uX4XdF6q4/WhuqsYRtSiI/AAAAAAAAy5Y/pe5P6qw_LYMhReBWYhWMLGb2lQZFlCJRwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0043%255B9%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0043" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0043" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iCKCPQBAssw/WhuqtLTwQ7I/AAAAAAAAy5c/oW6nX8QK4NcdJBe4Ab4KW9Yolki_vzCOwCHMYCw/IMG_0043_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I wanted to remain as thrifty as possible with this project so I dug through my stock of wood out in the shop and managed to find a few nice, long boards to use for my desk top. I didn’t get a picture of how I fastened them together but I basically just used short boards and screwed them on the bottom side, holding the planks together.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_h98Wt-ml1k/WhuquiyfBXI/AAAAAAAAy5g/uzNcVmXLtrkDW7tejemruUyrWjiyqjHpQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0652%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0652" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0652" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mIV5e2uQhXU/WhuqvmmDfcI/AAAAAAAAy5k/DyP40lkcuxgHOEdQoKRiMgMstam-ZiWhwCHMYCw/IMG_0652_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I had a little “end of the summer” visitor watching me as I stained the boards…</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T6CeaCgEFZ0/Whuqww7i2BI/AAAAAAAAy5o/ZguddXX4wCotjbxPhhMNALGSHCba-EMxwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0651%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0651" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0651" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jBGB_00qv10/WhuqyEH9I2I/AAAAAAAAy5s/JKcojvdopas_-sAZXLID52pwhz3DJ-L4gCHMYCw/IMG_0651_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I got my inspiration from this pin on Pinterest..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E9vayoG3ybU/WhuqzLrWW6I/AAAAAAAAy5w/hhrl3Yk8sCwY1zqMiHiInoy6HTng3omlgCHMYCw/s1600-h/desk%255B4%255D"><img width="264" height="404" title="desk" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="desk" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fbm8QPr9ibM/Whuq0HC3lFI/AAAAAAAAy50/lart3fS_uzMCeszyXr1EqAfIIpGaPv_tgCHMYCw/desk_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">So, again, here is the “before”…</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MkqI2R1UFBg/Whuq1_ohRCI/AAAAAAAAy54/Ge3mx03pl1wJvNoyH-yV6ZvKMDHB9X6XQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0043%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0043" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0043" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pJg1tJYmhnA/Whuq27uSZQI/AAAAAAAAy58/eS4GoMWbQ-8b9zmpFX2MF-nsuj7oo2M0wCHMYCw/IMG_0043_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">And now the “after”…</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xFSnybNI33M/Whuq30PUI9I/AAAAAAAAy6A/Qd15qcRxS8U3hcO8gg-ugntZN2nZBsgrACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_1041%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_1041" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_1041" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dpkxPrpD_hU/Whuq5KWnl8I/AAAAAAAAy6E/9aoHAR-m19gN2To_1UcyPPPDgxoxSb2VQCHMYCw/IMG_1041_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I spend a lot of time in this little corner! I do in home secretary work and also work on my Etsy designs here. I love it since it’s on the same floor as the kitchen, so I can multi task without having to go too far. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">As you can see, I used three black filing cabinets from Walmart as the base. I was going to paint them gray and give them a “zinck” look as pictured in the Pinterest image but I haven’t gotten around to it. I still feel like they are too black but for now they will do. </font></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7A9Q5LS3JyM/Whuq6CzdwaI/AAAAAAAAy6I/JSVMTr4iRsU9atgRqI1D-b2BXwnFlFg6gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_1040%255B4%255D"><img width="379" height="504" title="IMG_1040" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_1040" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eXw3YkQibDA/Whuq7E0FtaI/AAAAAAAAy6M/S4s6nIaG9VQg7xK0OTdVwwksC9O1zHcdwCHMYCw/IMG_1040_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I am really attracted to the color charcoal, white and stained wood combinations these days so I tried to incorporate those three into this area.</font> </p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5tlZUWl273o/Whuq8jB491I/AAAAAAAAy6Q/P1VrdH9nQLAPfsNM9TGxf_0lv2XLtlraQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_1027%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_1027" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_1027" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aTEUUB9Egi4/Whuq9X1iWqI/AAAAAAAAy6U/KQ7tswstt3EHjgZUaNYiGWPx-i65WoRbQCHMYCw/IMG_1027_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KOK-JjvDD9E/Whuq-s6UxWI/AAAAAAAAy6Y/2QF2WWgPsjUNo0Kyq7wJrMmmBs0cja-5QCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_1028%255B5%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_1028" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_1028" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W0EhslQotQ8/Whuq_hPfReI/AAAAAAAAy6c/rmNXysXeOMIWsGbsEeg0v5EkRffsjblGACHMYCw/IMG_1028_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">My youngest son, who is eleven made this pretty wood sign for me this summer. Doesn’t it fit in perfectly? :)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I was impressed how smooth I was able to get the planks, using only my little electric sander. After the top was stained, I gave it a few coats of Polycrylic, which helps with getting it smooth.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-udX1-Mkp27Y/WhurA5qEDCI/AAAAAAAAy6g/2IOMvmL8O50CKB8Y64cA20oAbrznl44WwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_1024%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_1024" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_1024" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_pyTYCl5dtY/WhurCbeRDBI/AAAAAAAAy6k/KwIRVBmf05w71liJZ3S0Rui8bX2x6h5MACHMYCw/IMG_1024_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4jRVPhZRR80/WhurDfkFi8I/AAAAAAAAy6w/Gi9ideElKNw23Ve4xrogo6vkGdImNXZpACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_1033%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_1033" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_1033" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lh1Xhhm2DqU/WhurEVsZy9I/AAAAAAAAy60/4T3qxLmEhYYNTsjKMCV52ll4E-mL7y6tACHMYCw/IMG_1033_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">A scroll ready to ship out.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U_WN6zzbpCI/WhurFszCqcI/AAAAAAAAy64/864zmouKa2EdS_Nl9oOmiWnGprota4uDgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_1042%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_1042" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_1042" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wzVQFBpN_H0/WhurGuvRDvI/AAAAAAAAy68/t4YYiduaBLwMSJhvV0n_PYcrfeCOvktkwCHMYCw/IMG_1042_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">So, all in all, I didn’t spend a fortune to get this much needed space set up. The biggest expense would have been the filing cabinets, which were around $40 each. Coming in second is the chair, which I ordered from Amazon for around $110 for a set of two. The lights are from IKEA and I believe they were $20 each. I won’t count the wood since it was just left over from a former project. All the wall decor I made spending next to nothing.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I hope I can inspire you to create things using what you have, or spending nearly nothing, but still getting something useful out of it! It’s a good feeling!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Thanks you all for visiting my blog and I hope you are having a great day!</font></p><p><font color="#c0504d" face="Magnolia Sky" size="5">-Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-90996709668950412872017-11-14T20:26:00.000-08:002017-11-14T20:27:05.109-08:00Autumn Skies and Pumpkin Pies<p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Here I am posting about Fall and it seems like the season is over with already! How does one keep up? I had a crazy busy late summer and Fall with the vintage fair in October and it seems ever since I’ve been trying to catch up.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Here are a few belated pictures of my booth. I had a lot of fun and pretty much a sell out, which I’m always thankful for! I appreciate everyone who comes!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-diz2XTs5Rkc/WgvBTXXu3FI/AAAAAAAAyyg/KeWptTPNGq4eJNK-dhfaXJ83VwfAur_YgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0635%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0635" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0635" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GPnj1hQkjIc/WgvBU-m2JpI/AAAAAAAAyyk/fqICWuovbrAX9BikT9kY5e9z-NQldhB5ACHMYCw/IMG_0635_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj75Q4NfU9mla3NN3L6_5JK3QvJ3Gg_sY9lHfVwNkchf2dnQHngZBPIu4OGIQiBoh1DwSjhXDlmFzLhPrK1R_VR7VATg14s-btB6C5GK6suiPv8WWtZfFNBjSZYA-id2kmPeqtCvK-jnTGs/s1600-h/IMG_0630%255B5%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0630" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0630" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_9EuloWXt4w/WgvBXc7BP_I/AAAAAAAAyys/IhRM3g9M-8kXZDrn-l9s5KDCWdD1gBgKACHMYCw/IMG_0630_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QK0B9n1HYSA/WgvBYeNtyUI/AAAAAAAAyyw/eQWAGWrSzVEMWgJZshPJrlqmlz11h9WDgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0627%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0627" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0627" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-InkzCtmAaW4/WgvBZpISfoI/AAAAAAAAyy0/L4x5oo8G8qAgDsLgzg4YiOACwX4vw1hVQCHMYCw/IMG_0627_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1UF4G0hgO0s/WgvBatL_bzI/AAAAAAAAyy4/eS5NCr5NNSA17qnvoDQkG87gLSsm_kiYACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0636%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0636" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0636" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iAE_cxOz2V8/WgvBb8zUlpI/AAAAAAAAyy8/AFiGjfvq3ms4vp_bqwffpTbtXxdeCWbPQCHMYCw/IMG_0636_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rgq7iltpAbM/WgvBc1obCUI/AAAAAAAAyzA/E_lQ5m6ow40A_Ml80mOvvr479FYnkB2iwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0640%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0640" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qHkNl7Km9JM/WgvBeemRDHI/AAAAAAAAyzE/rWN9mdOQLnwOrqIUmo-qH-TQWjys0CaOACHMYCw/IMG_0640_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I know a month has gone by and it seems a bit late to be posting pictures of the event but since I didn’t get it done sooner this will have to do.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I added a few autumn touches in our home this year..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DkjvYgpo2oI/WgvBfe9UuvI/AAAAAAAAyzI/mp1XO24DY1YEGuKFTYINObYH5Fi9uKCTACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0703%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0703" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0703" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-razGV6-CjfA/WgvBgt5FR1I/AAAAAAAAyzM/503Tkyl1qrAie3sTgVXpNyTsjA15r9jEwCHMYCw/IMG_0703_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2Vq_Cswi9ME/WgvBhv2mGfI/AAAAAAAAyzQ/PxOPGHiWQpI9rEFA1fGYTDU9wN4QfFuhgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0708%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0708" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0708" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j489uGyIoEQ/WgvBi06OXRI/AAAAAAAAyzU/Ox3PEcP5SKED-8K0bVFZInRS1r9wgJtIACHMYCw/IMG_0708_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z-yj8oWafVo/WgvBkOYLpCI/AAAAAAAAyzY/9HgYUVwITs8wV2aBDSjVFKw2Vxwp0aRYQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0710%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0710" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0710" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NMnk1v5QCtw/WgvBlCBeNeI/AAAAAAAAyzc/QK4YDB5wrTAQI-JXKuu8RvFLhZ7h_fD1ACHMYCw/IMG_0710_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hRl8Xhd3Kyw/WgvBmCtwl1I/AAAAAAAAyzg/UhQqQXuEOo4ZtH39e7lM5Lk7E2Fhz86WwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0714%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0714" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0714" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w8plk8ZJLVw/WgvBnXzcopI/AAAAAAAAyzk/q5_OPy5yosgZh_T3qLL5l7tiDluPl_TrgCHMYCw/IMG_0714_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I know these little Rosemary plants are more on the Christmas side but I couldn’t resist when I saw them at Lowes a few weeks ago. I know they get harder to find as the Christmas season approaches so I thought I better get them while they are there.</font></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HqT7a9nGzoo/WgvBoZKCjmI/AAAAAAAAyzo/q54JBsErL8MdBj3QMSzrhFjUv-Dk3p3fACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0716%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0716" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0716" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-frNVbA8gXt4/WgvBpXAk-8I/AAAAAAAAyzs/na7WCMMHA3ISFweHAq6k2jwnC5QUZkJBwCHMYCw/IMG_0716_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I kept the mantle very simple and natural this year..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-av5THPXrRHM/WgvBqgzkWDI/AAAAAAAAyzw/LND0GIIrX14J9WMQA4SATdjRcBNRWSH0gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0720%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0720" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0720" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RPtpnFC0NXA/WgvBr-ezUWI/AAAAAAAAyz0/yrqbKlwma1MiOxyq1wrFpn93d8FwbKgigCHMYCw/IMG_0720_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PeEU00VCuQo/WgvBtKP7Y3I/AAAAAAAAyz4/IgMXRiss7FwdewYMBqwJgJQHsgvUBvDJgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0728%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0728" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0728" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PAXxOyCPuy8/WgvBuIzz7UI/AAAAAAAAyz8/vZXoLUk3nB4yrVXFt3CnvuuO35R4KItTACHMYCw/IMG_0728_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KsdsxwrQBtQ/WgvBvp7y_PI/AAAAAAAAy0A/boQM-vpnz4ocHj-wWLoYjx3ELO5vw360gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0737%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0737" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0737" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QwKJ5OuHajk/WgvBw06JQuI/AAAAAAAAy0E/h2GLfrNt2RsHYEf8lYdouvotQdpyJD5TwCHMYCw/IMG_0737_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I did manage to capture a few outdoor pictures before all the leaves were gone from the trees..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zAdns-Et2bY/WgvByCrY7YI/AAAAAAAAy0I/FGFdwIIyuwQeJ7lpP6ZJqbPeusxut1orACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0855%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0855" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0855" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tCx-UEWY_0Y/WgvBzF3eKhI/AAAAAAAAy0U/2Q-ojS3sKaoJ25-JPytce9wZpBe4MfGHwCHMYCw/IMG_0855_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UtlAxzJw23I/WgvB0kKCW1I/AAAAAAAAy0Y/R4C1Y6bjc_IP5ysl9l2utvF-HceDlcKxQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0902%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0902" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0902" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Pfd4gLdF084/WgvB1sKUOiI/AAAAAAAAy0c/MyBm9o6wTEgnpHR9ntmdkiud6sEmoWdUgCHMYCw/IMG_0902_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><em>Downtown Marietta.</em> Love the historic town with the river running through it!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I still have a few of these table runners available on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/555909366/table-runner-thanksgiving-table-decor?ref=shop_home_feat_4">Etsy shop</a>. I thought they would be fitting for a Thanksgiving table setting..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/555909366/table-runner-thanksgiving-table-decor?ref=shop_home_feat_4"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0730" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLIoDJrwHL2lqCzhwmRkrmo1eey7ljLGvJzUl6-t9Vj9R-je2rVHB9zsFMElGCbrkYUXe-kxAgmGSVsOk-GVESzbUJ5lwPLUDYWdhDeiID9xLGXSf4QW3zeOyz0Xf4zI-XRxD-g2zN3lC/?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Hopefully it won’t go this long for my next post as it was for this one! I apologize for the lateness. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I hope you are all having a wonderful Fall season! Thanks for visiting! </font></p><p><font color="#ffc000" face="bromello" size="7">-Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-8699161512362679182017-10-03T21:31:00.000-07:002017-10-04T03:26:07.287-07:00Tray Tables makeover<p><br></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Colorful leaves floating in the air, deep blue skies, crickets, crisp air and apple cider are just a few beautiful things about autumn. I love this time of the year and wish it would hang around a bit longer!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I am especially enjoying this nice weather we are having since it’s perfect to work outside on the many makeovers I have going on all the time. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">You all are probably about tired of these posts all the time but I wanted to share a few more before Friday, the big day of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1841291729446086/">Farmhouse Fair</a>, in hopes of tempting you to come. :)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">My mom found these TV trays or little folding tables at a garage sale and knew it was something I’d want..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-usa06j-wQgE/WdRj04FKQeI/AAAAAAAAyZY/2ARrlYwZ0zEZmGyq6FaQPgJnzMkGIvN5wCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0195%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0195" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0195" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-raZRWNpKUY0/WdRj14EsoXI/AAAAAAAAyZc/mEYR47cFkMYkF4sELURmTf2J9xDGCaEawCHMYCw/IMG_0195_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Pardon the clutter in the background. :/ The reason I am always so attracted to these little tables is because we love the few we have floating around our home. They are so handy to set up quickly as an end table or even as a place to set a laptop. We have also used them as nightstands. They are just that right size to tuck away, yet easy to get and put to use.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--0He3OsZRLA/WdRj4c4kCWI/AAAAAAAAyZg/tP67UmDMYJIv5bJGRI2MebNreF5po2qiQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0357%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0357" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0357" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7_YWjPx9_jU/WdRj5VDjiWI/AAAAAAAAyZk/15QdqFWRNsws_jXKnOkqtiCAK7eizmtLQCHMYCw/IMG_0357_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">These of course, were screaming paint me! I don’t especially like this yellowish color.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">The first thing I did was take the tops off since I knew I wanted the legs a different color than the tops. I painted the legs black, using my trusty sprayer. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I’m not sure what it is with me, but I’m liking some black again. Not too much, but just a touch. I like the combination of stained wood and black so that is what I went with for these. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I didn’t get any pictures of this but I also cut some grooves into the tops with the table saw. I had to set the blade way down and remove the guard in order to do this. I think grooves of any sort give a piece that farmhouse flair.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">After the grooves were cut in, I gave the tops a coat of stain. I can’t tell you what color the stain was since the label wasn’t on the can anymore. I’d guess a dark honey color. I applied this using a rag and rubbing some of it off.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Now the fun part of applying some more character with the greatest invention ever, the Silhouette Cameo..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Getting to the point here is the before again, followed by the after..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lVeji8N5Jhw/WdRj7RTct7I/AAAAAAAAyZo/0lG41zp5wt8MVK20J_BCv9V1uRKCFC4bwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0357%255B9%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0357" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0357" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6VtwW_aatog/WdRj8JnVVcI/AAAAAAAAyZs/UBIohXQCTdkLNCe45Gzvv16hD32p7QgBACHMYCw/IMG_0357_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tp01BoL7Wb0/WdRj9SXKuvI/AAAAAAAAyZw/w-22ooG-DzE9pCByIn3dNj_tgxQRPBwlgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0553%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0553" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0553" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-It3zWEwB-MA/WdRj-Z1OvmI/AAAAAAAAyZ0/Iu9hAEEOLwA8oD7TpygDjp6vLiqD-L_TwCHMYCw/IMG_0553_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IyNX8lOIVm0/WdRj_hdbm6I/AAAAAAAAyZ4/2ceonyFM7mAzhjA2d4KYwjDtEZVV354AgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0548%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0548" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0548" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jEXe7S3AkZc/WdRkAoc97KI/AAAAAAAAyZ8/5Bw3lDvz-DsBshW5dNY4Qjl9jsLN9J9igCHMYCw/IMG_0548_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2LcldfEsqisnFk8l-oh0ampZXdnS47VlIEGPwr9rjIJmdgL6NYA8UuEW7i1hCAOpW8EJZIe0GKmTZbTglkp8Pvx92IbE6rBGT2Lm94hdCiUHr7D-IY4PE7eS8iG62XxS4FvAB_A7G0q62/s1600-h/IMG_0551%255B5%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0551" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0551" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDOZRPsyQQC0e_4PRCKwNQZyUhGlqQSc1Rkv4_o-elwyGFm1VZkyLYKUgrFGp2d2zntQnX-E25giThPDZ-b1r20MZt4ik5EqhbyuliqloWv4NV_ZuxX09UW6GofiaKjLNrSGyEHacu0YTj/?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0N6Fw29b4Qg/WdRkD_VNVsI/AAAAAAAAyaI/ngBYVBkUfCgerqvMQpVZAkiqAINkngeUACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0560%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0560" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0560" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KakxuKzTk6E/WdRkEu_xAcI/AAAAAAAAyaM/zgUDrzAEtxAfOYySbSm6EjjRyjhZ3dYJACHMYCw/IMG_0560_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6s_8Ga9y0MxptjO_-A2bW2aY70X6m9Dqve5ZuvUA8LGMc7Qujg0LuQ7T4L3MZukYRV6NY1BqraHzW0vAXIXEFnFd5fU5JuY-88SrucfgPNZmiaGbGRJsiv656QyO3WisVmxAcOsEyzP3V/s1600-h/IMG_0566%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0566" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0566" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-La52yxPP9pY/WdRkG1Cum3I/AAAAAAAAyaU/pfoKRDKFEy4kcmwYVAcf1rCWIHLr9Sq4wCHMYCw/IMG_0566_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Sorry to bombard you with pictures like this but I like to play around with different lightings and angles..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lJX39b10uns/WdRkH-hbRCI/AAAAAAAAyaY/tc5RH8QyVbILPN1eGfiLkzhUCuTqdNQtACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0565%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0565" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0565" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--f1qnBnEn4A/WdRkI-BEEGI/AAAAAAAAyac/5Eyl48V9CUYiCr4yPrMk4VOlhSO6oDcdwCHMYCw/IMG_0565_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qQJh4eu4cCQ/WdRkKLCVpDI/AAAAAAAAyag/W3jzH8gZQEsE58kc6o_x9lw21bWQGIp-wCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0555%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0555" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0555" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g-41651dg8s/WdRkLdPC4sI/AAAAAAAAyak/ZjgrywwlgB45_xgytgA4T94gsRnH8MWAQCHMYCw/IMG_0555_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1aQ3NnkBWEk/WdRkM7DJ3LI/AAAAAAAAyao/39mb5CfdVXYLtqq1UIPgXUoMmaAyojp3QCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0557%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0557" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0557" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-20A8beHA1G8/WdRkN20LwuI/AAAAAAAAyas/ZAPOfgtnHcEsT7JBONBsbhJBwoc8Ew-DwCHMYCw/IMG_0557_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Anyway, I imagine if these lil tables don’t get adopted into a new home, I shall keep them for myself. :)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I hope you enjoyed this before and after show and are inspired to give a new look to a piece instead of discarding it!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!</font></p><p><font color="#dfce04" face="Magnolia Sky" size="6">-Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-67246983326980607092017-10-02T19:26:00.000-07:002017-10-02T19:37:27.483-07:00Changing Table to Coffee Bar Makeover<p><br></p><p><font size="4">I am so excited for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1841291729446086/">Holiday Farmhouse Show</a> coming up this Friday! My booth will be smaller than the spring one, but hopefully people can find something to take home.</font></p><p><font size="4">Although the fair is a holiday fair, I can’t seem to get into the Christmas mode. My booth will be decked out in Fall splendor. Fall is my favorite season to decorate so I’ll be in my glory getting my booth ready!</font></p><p><font size="4">Now, for the makeover at hand.. </font></p><p><font size="4">I snagged this changing table for free at a garage sale this summer!</font></p><p><font size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EK_Xc_7GJnI/WdL0-B1zYaI/AAAAAAAAyRg/HCdULXPqzPgKmaS_axG8W16nyfhbf2x4gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0347%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0347" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0347" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LdoehYxwVPs/WdL0_P6nlSI/AAAAAAAAyRk/W7bpY5o8uG4CEdMnaaXZyEwmQbIvsnhUwCHMYCw/IMG_0347_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font size="4">The moment I saw it I envisioned an island or a possibly a coffee bar. Hubby looked a bit doubtful as we loaded it into our already full vehicle but he didn’t complain. :)</font></p><p><font size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dP1V6UM5yIw/WdL1AJr-NMI/AAAAAAAAyRo/RGzVr2qyztI_n51sSPRGpR4EWYlE0atsgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0348%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0348" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0348" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qlo9Zx6GMwk/WdL1BFEJjoI/AAAAAAAAyRs/XHZdp_UjHLoTTtC62Llqq4Qs2ZODyUueACHMYCw/IMG_0348_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font size="4">It even had a neat little bin on wheels that would make a great trash can.</font></p><p><font size="4">First I removed the railing..</font></p><p><font size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3-nkGfRIB94/WdL1Cee-9EI/AAAAAAAAyRw/R6LK__S4NZYevvLjCwmMBFUc_kT6NJ0CACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0351%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0351" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0351" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4UjXfz8mOhw/WdL1DgkfWDI/AAAAAAAAyR0/FYWtcKaSJZIeuW6aQ-w-og103Lfv51iyACHMYCw/IMG_0351_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font size="4">I wiped the piece with Krud Kutter which is a liquid sandpaper. I then applied a white satin paint with my sprayer. After that was dry, I distressed the edges and gave the piece a coat of Polycrylic, again using my sprayer.</font></p><p><font size="4">I went through my stash of old barn wood and picked out a few pieces for the top. I added the coffee sign using my trusty Sihouette Cameo.</font></p><p><font size="4">So, here is the after..</font></p><p><font size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cA191sxcDyY/WdL1E9I8c4I/AAAAAAAAyR4/nUh-HjTW1CAj0G0CFHG8JloJsEBCzq24wCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0528%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0528" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0528" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B8GNXnHY-28/WdL1GNYElRI/AAAAAAAAyR8/o_sR0F0ZaxAWxivKitANF8Z8EhoXPc92wCHMYCw/IMG_0528_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0ZwSIKsWoYU/WdL1HfqW6cI/AAAAAAAAySA/ucsTV8xE8_kMEHGCxn74jzAdYG9J45BfgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0530%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0530" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0530" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j9xJeJAGnUA/WdL1IhdnuNI/AAAAAAAAySE/X8sJ-WhQvfQ_ezPQCS7qH4SkG7R6O5quQCHMYCw/IMG_0530_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NhnDiDO-DZQ/WdL1JxB4YNI/AAAAAAAAySI/k2Qx_SJCvZUpSXAnHmYHSXonkbA29qxlgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0534%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0534" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0534" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yDpryeV-UMA/WdL1K3WGq-I/AAAAAAAAySM/uHWuH2er6HAcjKUCgqxp1rCpt656fm-kQCHMYCw/IMG_0534_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhih0IQLr3B_ak6coujcbEEO052WbP0J0gtCg4X7n2obisifph_ID1Zu3a29fdc-Ld8jmedVYlENd4KTlZM6q0E2ZOWqlQu35JAdJ99zmd1IC3zorW466_vXVYyDvD92ugKJ71TZFtIw-du/s1600-h/IMG_0531%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0531" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0531" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8XT6IovcoaY/WdL1Mor6XzI/AAAAAAAAySU/LxLi8vw-qBo4NbNxjOKxtTp45oN6Nm9IwCHMYCw/IMG_0531_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font size="4">The lighting was a bit hard to work with when taking these pics so I tried a few different angles.</font></p><p><font size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qtge4diL_mo/WdL1NyHjZDI/AAAAAAAAySY/mqs2LIgYKQcjkfvIu98fUx5WA9ofkdRxgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0540%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0540" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0540" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zHUq1PG-N4g/WdL1PPa_PFI/AAAAAAAAySc/YIO4ieM27a8UmDjJtpRZO1VUWypJjIIUACHMYCw/IMG_0540_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rW_rXlqV7Dc/WdL1QD1LHFI/AAAAAAAAySg/LhNnrm-FMoUd3La9AoZ_-35Hez_vA2jnQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0547%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0547" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0547" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fop2G3ywVgU/WdL1RfAnHHI/AAAAAAAAySk/uvxpNWocTQoxB8-YcW96kNXdoNH1R-ElwCHMYCw/IMG_0547_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7QMzmbV6ZYQ/WdL1SkK14FI/AAAAAAAAySo/T_etUqZ4jHkM5W3gIyb59w4y-4-FaKtyACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0541%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0541" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0541" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-evlI7Q10rAQ/WdL1TvdKhbI/AAAAAAAAySs/WNtgQFgAxg4c1DEzABcORPUsTWFv_bf5gCHMYCw/IMG_0541_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xzFLvoevaWM/WdL1U-nLetI/AAAAAAAAySw/9xGdf-zLL5gIBhw6Jcy4si14CLhdoxfpQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0546%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0546" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0546" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jxpjvkY51Sg/WdL1WOnqXJI/AAAAAAAAyS0/ulxZfvsQiRQl9eAHXX2upca5uQP-_fM9ACHMYCw/IMG_0546_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font size="4">This piece will be available at the fair on Friday.. </font></p><p><font size="4">Hope to see you there!</font></p><p><font color="#d16349" face="Magnolia Sky" size="6">-Mary</font></p><p><font size="4"><br></font></p><p><font size="4"><br></font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-11008763303788130782017-09-17T20:14:00.000-07:002017-09-18T08:45:32.087-07:00Paint and Glaze Nightstand Makeover<p><br></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Happy Monday, everyone! This is a very short post on two nightstands I painted last week..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Hubby found these for a reasonable price at a garage sale he went past a few weeks ago. (he knows my heart :) )</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h16NldeAauA/Wb85zXFBUKI/AAAAAAAAyM8/76PcBTJeYr8ZD9RDXyfcsBkdGiLWHuPCQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0072%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0072" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0072" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-razIhrC1sOE/Wb850utqkpI/AAAAAAAAyNA/Ou2yGi8U5Ks51dziuKSliS1xFxiFZaJ3ACHMYCw/IMG_0072_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qwvs-pQZjuw/Wb851_Gu4KI/AAAAAAAAyNE/_aL1VOcWQKk8kCjyT_i_Rjx0yEPp2rxxgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_20170904_160350582_HDR%255B4%255D"><img width="285" height="504" title="IMG_20170904_160350582_HDR" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_20170904_160350582_HDR" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yLNhKuBt13Q/Wb853NzM1QI/AAAAAAAAyNI/yBTNK6YkCGs6v3HeMm84cms4ka3mGt0qwCHMYCw/IMG_20170904_160350582_HDR_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">As you can see, they are in very good shape, they just need some paint in my opinion.:)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I gave them a coat of white Do It Best brand paint in satin. I applied this with my sprayer.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">After that was nice and dry, I glazed them. I used Valspar’s antiquing wax.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zbdTsHgtogg/Wb854DE5kqI/AAAAAAAAyNM/JekUg-Anyv8dgp33MdivMAuxzdbhzdYsQCHMYCw/s1600-h/wax%255B5%255D"><img width="204" height="271" title="wax" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="wax" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5hXJq-Fdh2s/Wb855Mq4SvI/AAAAAAAAyNQ/kmDBFB-ANEYf1vI1E62ufW8jdEwb5eG2gCHMYCw/wax_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I used a bristle brush to brush it onto the stand, one section at a time, and rubbed it off with a rag. Since these stands have a lot of extra moldings, it gave the wax a place to settle in, adding character. I also applied the antiquing wax to the tops and didn’t wipe it off. It gave them a nice dark color and still allowed the grain of the wood to show through..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JxAaJTST_Z0/Wb856U093wI/AAAAAAAAyNU/vHNLpAQf26c2w6qq9xlhsJt-aiutjaZXgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0242%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0242" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0242" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s9BAiDy_vrs/Wb857lavp7I/AAAAAAAAyNY/9JEIgOarMfUF9V9f8CtIM9OO-YxIU5vWwCHMYCw/IMG_0242_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uBhEJiN-i2o/Wb858kv8WSI/AAAAAAAAyNc/jQmomtTPnPwPfNRtQ5-AegJiPQqizwqAgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0250%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0250" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0250" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zFyYq1RRCnY/Wb859r-pQfI/AAAAAAAAyNg/djtB68GEW8ozvUiz0YdFI6mQjkcDxiW2QCHMYCw/IMG_0250_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZpwloECtIzo/Wb85-wKZEXI/AAAAAAAAyNk/6LJD4Ko9PAYzrBE7RUyfljJf9ioFIjN3ACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0243%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0243" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MvuAf2RrXmGEou6u-uROwXWvpG4nNBTUG4YrwysuzlmTqVNpcBD9Gi3U-F0SfY2LzZyRz2ROT8btk0LSI3DBWm1jXDKy98yxZp1VUjLBDA3JG1YcHqSg9w1YxjsEWpIfaG-pbOeEZtBw/?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Little miss Pebbles always knows when to show her sweet self, even if it’s in a photo bomb form. :)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-74RJArQG5fc/Wb86BZYfw7I/AAAAAAAAyNs/4U7qKRv460o4ZpapM6YhCwTikRuOZv31QCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0245%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0245" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0245" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DAMCLovXMHU/Wb86CWpQ-eI/AAAAAAAAyNw/N96Mk3NwMlQ2xKDjwUZLcGbgrNXeLGghwCHMYCw/IMG_0245_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I painted both stands the same so they would make a nice match for a bedroom or living room. They will be available in the up coming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1841291729446086/">Holiday Farmhouse Show by Walnut Creek Vintage Fair.</a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I’ve also been working some on scrolls, which I plan to have at the fair, weather permitting.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ng7e1jxSZH4/Wb86D5HstLI/AAAAAAAAyN0/pZtbO14FtbEzXa2gLL4RfoNZ_wqx5VhegCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9735%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_9735" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9735" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YPJq0qfS7LY/Wb86E3OONuI/AAAAAAAAyN4/e0-L3FcWI8kVzifdyE7ChkfCacQRoYUSgCHMYCw/IMG_9735_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Bh4QYkRooew/Wb86GCwAw0I/AAAAAAAAyN8/MHYTknyUSJoImcgzv1-dZ4H1tBbKCYuGwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9556%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_9556" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9556" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bzuvHIIBm44/Wb86HNLkn5I/AAAAAAAAyOA/DJTR4UVFj20TflN2ndvFqrl3jJfhJs-KgCHMYCw/IMG_9556_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aRvQ5rspn_4/Wb86IfHdR6I/AAAAAAAAyOE/sB6apUmzA5oUEmbU9fVU_x0rwf_9wr6XwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0236%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0236" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0236" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HK08i2P9ecU/Wb86JaGBE5I/AAAAAAAAyOI/J83GgvSJwS4lOOFAZD36V2pO1yHrgpQYACHMYCw/IMG_0236_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I hope you all have a great week! Thanks for visiting my blog!</font></p><p><font color="#ff00ff" face="Magnolia Sky" size="6">-Mary</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-56624113526446457482017-09-13T21:49:00.000-07:002017-09-14T05:08:24.467-07:00IKEA Dining Set Makeover<p><br></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Garage saling is my favorite and most productive method of snagging furniture to repurpose. There’s no better feeling in the bargain hunting world than spotting a piece as you walk up to a garage sale that you know has lots of potential and then seeing an awesome price on it! </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Hubby enjoys this as well and he’s a fun partner to go with to spend a day searching for bargains. A month or so ago we spent a few days down in Columbus doing just that. Unfortunately the truck wasn’t available at the time so we resorted to our SUV. Let me just say it was filled to the brim. If it wasn’t for hubby’s strategic stacking I would never have gotten this amount home.</font> </p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g7PR3ni0M5M/WboJ9be2ZJI/AAAAAAAAyKg/13L3CFGdA4UVS7l8r18vQL-CQhjWDXBQACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_20170804_110233959%255B4%255D"><img width="285" height="504" title="IMG_20170804_110233959" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_20170804_110233959" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0zdpcTj-29FUvTOdSrvq9ujNzOjMFoV9fpq_l0PUfvreBcQ14huvoSPuVFUgLo8Q-04oQeTrcN8hB83XUpn_LQ-oADWyYDZADZx9yUl1nkvcxiSrrAY2PIrECSkHyfgaoH8-VHk7_i2SP/?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1ekW_zsSrGw/WboJ_VOb2gI/AAAAAAAAyKo/8cnmD5pQKXY5m8UmaJ1aBGELUNDOSCUrwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_20170804_110226295_HDR%255B5%255D"><img width="285" height="504" title="IMG_20170804_110226295_HDR" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_20170804_110226295_HDR" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_lvIQeyZ4oQ/WboKAYiMLHI/AAAAAAAAyKs/JId7tWYCjX8uT7LZnSeJsH3vkHXjMdK7gCHMYCw/IMG_20170804_110226295_HDR_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">As you can see in the above right picture you see a glimpse of today’s feature, all squeezed in!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Here are a few before pictures..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4OHq7Pe9FOI/WboKBf7w67I/AAAAAAAAyKw/k2WVJBvVlWUU__grim7JG-rQ1iT3NFnEACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_20170904_151254708_HDR%255B4%255D"><img width="285" height="504" title="IMG_20170904_151254708_HDR" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_20170904_151254708_HDR" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8yibtxvWdNA/WboKCXnG1gI/AAAAAAAAyK0/zxGBjkWy2IoH2o9Lx8nRoe1Wz7fhHOFAQCHMYCw/IMG_20170904_151254708_HDR_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--YTMuoe4kk4/WboKDsFJC1I/AAAAAAAAyK4/1pJSY_YvpiMTLcsCcWpdU_jq54ay24giQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_20170904_151312769%255B4%255D"><img width="504" height="285" title="IMG_20170904_151312769" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_20170904_151312769" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d74AvWLOCM4/WboKEmtx7oI/AAAAAAAAyK8/c50TPFWMUxQNBQAnf1YnDsKGbYfiKnGUwCHMYCw/IMG_20170904_151312769_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Judging by how they look, I would say someone painted the IKEA set black and later used the pieces as a surface to lay something down that was being painted white. A fairly messy set, but that’s what made it cheap! :)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">After a bit of sanding, cleaning, and painting, the set didn’t look like the same furniture! I used my usual technique of air spraying with my trusty sprayer. I always water the paint down to run more smoothly through the sprayer. The paint is also my usual, Do It Best, from Ormes hardware. I got a satin base and my favorite color, <em>Spectral.</em></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">After the paint was dry, I distressed the edges, bringing some of that black out. I also added numbers to the backs for added character.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Now, for the end result..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4NVF3qQ5ZcU/WboKFiX2Y8I/AAAAAAAAyLA/2KTvl464mgg4w1nX3gnb9LMX8kUn9QQIQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0214%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0214" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0214" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M-2JB7Ox-LU/WboKGjSrTHI/AAAAAAAAyLE/W7LFuoWeJIMio5HSqubTYknmg3NZwebHgCHMYCw/IMG_0214_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Pwhehf2_vE/WboKHpqdxmI/AAAAAAAAyLI/CNO-08JyHfAtYT_iuF-9D5yRs-RgePYIgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0217%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0217" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0217" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RxB0FuMOK-Q/WboKIuUpVBI/AAAAAAAAyLM/6zT6IzDFl5883NoPHqQyTdeXGMwJdhO0ACHMYCw/IMG_0217_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PLKLuAXVl-M/WboKJtFjwRI/AAAAAAAAyLQ/6iWCH8F1pKAWEdtsbn4q81dLPKUzp6fWQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0224%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0224" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0224" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zhatMqoD2ic/WboKKbx8y9I/AAAAAAAAyLU/YC0nGhdlPPo52jFJP1vY7iUT2n594386gCHMYCw/IMG_0224_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8GL5pkq3zE4/WboKLthNXZI/AAAAAAAAyLY/k9QG887ZPh0YiakxAfRMa1WnAVZw-NpPQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0229%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0229" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0229" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ln9fzuiYb9g/WboKMeAiSAI/AAAAAAAAyLc/P3T0XohRST8EcKM0xgetMvsL2UqDj96mQCHMYCw/IMG_0229_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k8QVzSOg-Pw/WboKNbOQtYI/AAAAAAAAyLg/1GnBny467o44HPrDYwVl6ygHQbjzsoGYgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0230%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0230" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0230" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6-WiAVkc3tY/WboKOJyqOYI/AAAAAAAAyLk/n8ALB6GnNt8N7BmtJT3NJ4dRXTO-2X0SQCHMYCw/IMG_0230_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">This set will be available at the up coming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1841291729446086/">Farmhouse Fair</a> on Oct. 6th. Mark your calendars, you all..It will be fun! :)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Here is a quick preview of some of the projects I will be working on in the next few weeks..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E_Eo4eEWFwQ/WboKPHXQs_I/AAAAAAAAyLo/FD5i5xHqpvQg0P4dphD7m1FT5Ay9e1byACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0072%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0072" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0072" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y7zO6zhP2ek/WboKQMKszNI/AAAAAAAAyLs/OjtQD-j5mqUXa56fKa4Uk0aSFV6QWngsQCHMYCw/IMG_0072_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Hope to see you all there! Thanks for visiting my blog and have a great day!</font></p><p><font color="#f79646" face="Magnolia Sky" size="6">-Mary</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-70362924784481186152017-09-03T21:36:00.000-07:002017-09-06T05:54:03.021-07:00Rustic/Western Farmhouse Decor<p><font color="#333333" size="4">Growing up my life revolved around horses. I still love them but things change once you have a family. Priorities change. I still have dreams of owning a horse someday, but for now there’s simply too much else going on. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I am still attracted to western /rustic decor, but I haven’t incorporated too much of it into our home until just recently I added a small touch here and there. Growing up, my room was always filled with horse posters, Indian decor and even an old saddle. I must say, I went fairly extreme, but that was what floated my boat at the time.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I will share a few tips on adding a touch of rustic decor to the farmhouse look. One of the reasons I like this type of decor is that it’s easy to DIY. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FfTjSOngMFM/WazXmPwdlcI/AAAAAAAAyEg/stU45vjUH4c4OxDnNywWfsqrZVjwl9d6QCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9804%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_9804" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9804" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CEk0daiQHbc/WazXnCAiwUI/AAAAAAAAyEk/kMopsSAlnCkteJaU9qFj-XkbynGUiJ-ygCHMYCw/IMG_9804_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Here I added wheels to the base of a stump to make it portable. The stump is very weathered and dried out. I applied a coat of polycrylic to it to give it a smooth finish. It will serve as a sturdy end table.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HpplfqQwbxo/WazXoBvn8KI/AAAAAAAAyEo/pAXjN47zh3cII6g6-Oy5X7aF3-LZj275ACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9807%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_9807" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9807" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xWcCR9Oq8xI/WazXo0vg4GI/AAAAAAAAyEs/oI7nPkOdf3UlsiykmJb68YpkotzqZrUrwCHMYCw/IMG_9807_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I love these old barn pulleys and put this one to use as a light holder.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">A few years ago I wrote a blog post called <a href="https://porchswingsnhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-last-ride.html">The Last Ride</a> that talks a little about my first horse I owned. His name was Flint. He was a special little horse that I will never forget. I decided to create a little memory plaque of him and display it in our entryway area.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GVVVzp8WVuY/WazXp0b8eDI/AAAAAAAAyEw/2FLDLRgBH_0JGnLZY8KzKFDQWXOxf_1rACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0063%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0063" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0063" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sAV-ywMLQhI/WazXrHardJI/AAAAAAAAyE0/D3_wr2RhiYAIr4JxI79uGaqKpGAC0q4sgCHMYCw/IMG_0063_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">For this plaque I scanned a picture of Flint and printed it out in reverse onto parchment paper. Since the picture is larger than my printer can print, I did this in two sections. I then rubbed it off onto a piece of wood, getting a distressed black and white look. I added the quote “some of my best friends never say a word to me” using the same method. (so true) :)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I thought what would be more fitting than a few cactuses on the shelf with Flint?</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5FpMuboGuIE/WazXsMDqb_I/AAAAAAAAyE4/OkjC8HLB4aIOsrjc1_J35tzMhWVLMkDdACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0062%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0062" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0062" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EQUM6wLCXFU/WazXs93Zt_I/AAAAAAAAyE8/yS7IAufq29QGW1Xp9AzeGxb4XZzGtoqzgCHMYCw/IMG_0062_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E8hNir3r7vA/WazXt5V9BuI/AAAAAAAAyFA/e2RXu0gAaa0-xc7w0UQgd4DjE6JVpw-xgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0065%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0065" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0065" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_BojqHYYTHE/WazXvMuTBKI/AAAAAAAAyFE/GQWm5gvqfWAlcw3E86Oa9nNbD8KJfgSuACHMYCw/IMG_0065_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ml0R7ALUPJE/WazXwMc43AI/AAAAAAAAyFI/SpLkmYygfQYA_xf5ks2T5TFsAuzxKDIOACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0067%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0067" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0067" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NK15nqMbza4/WazXxGpMGEI/AAAAAAAAyFM/in4NEaBlaEA_idwrzBISdvT1cZ35N5udACHMYCw/IMG_0067_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">The cactuses in the pitcher come from my mom’s granite bucket of cactuses..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AArj-gqZCIw/WazXyHroePI/AAAAAAAAyFQ/Yr2_aize1gwdJJFHRrtv4zXzZSOT0NQqACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9757%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_9757" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9757" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RWU3xHyHt1w/WazXzWXvioI/AAAAAAAAyFU/X6NZnwJCP-ctuorJytI0treBftHrcM2vgCHMYCw/IMG_9757_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">While I was at her house getting these prickly little plants, I couldn’t resist getting a few snapshots of her beautiful gardens..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vM9KJFTM9Bg/WazX1FLHE8I/AAAAAAAAyFY/8QGWQq40n38oVF8QcsjpsfPnMCEmziyHgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9755%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_9755" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9755" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--whIhMiwBaU/WazX2R12sQI/AAAAAAAAyFc/gqrpOjn5TJYrRD4Pk3Z6unDaFNKAGuTZACHMYCw/IMG_9755_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cCCmUXoS7jo/WazX3hmQWGI/AAAAAAAAyFg/WCNd5AlbPfEmmq16H7RMDhya9hHm9BlRgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9765%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_9765" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9765" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hP1FhTEuanA/WazX4t5U0nI/AAAAAAAAyFk/H_rBJGjN0kcdaOxOOQMsUgMKrz5bFuGpgCHMYCw/IMG_9765_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s-4FU4iZ3EM/WazX7beD-gI/AAAAAAAAyFo/3hCnc0AMo20gFITDlsEBjphPqUOHD-oxACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9749%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_9749" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9749" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ym9BCJTGJaU/WazX8jw85sI/AAAAAAAAyFs/N9YslVBHSxQF5D9gMr7ZsqAb1CmLbM6SQCHMYCw/IMG_9749_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5pU6Hg87jh0/WazX_zRPVqI/AAAAAAAAyFw/OxXUkLmvK44Hs93E8azNeCRhAX_b-HfMQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9768%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_9768" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9768" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_KHxum0TzO8/WazYBc3uBsI/AAAAAAAAyF0/DaJIrrtJ_wgxwy8Ew51WlZkR7jHhQnc-QCHMYCw/IMG_9768_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uvNYFQfERqk/WazYCsBiD4I/AAAAAAAAyF4/Xvdh7Ts-TgIIpVyE_MFhbR-RB2ikUrmIQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9770%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_9770" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9770" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cdrLBrBDK2o/WazYDk6uIcI/AAAAAAAAyF8/aEKwEoCjwvwfJbt1Ctnnl1SdGgMSqYHSgCHMYCw/IMG_9770_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Back inside to the entryway..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-18k6Afl6h7k/WazYEtoye7I/AAAAAAAAyGA/IJgM_tQB3mgXvfZXy-b1kFX4Q5v6UTRkgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0057%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0057" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0057" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NjALNA8hZng/WazYFvDDneI/AAAAAAAAyGE/7IKUHz6kiUY6eqg1OI6Y30QgjFTjHFbIACHMYCw/IMG_0057_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">The shelf is a simply a piece of old barn wood from the very stall that was Flint’s..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p-9_uuf1QRE/WazYGoBz5nI/AAAAAAAAyGI/-va9plaTgbAOmccSiBcnySkq6UnAVh-DwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0046%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0046" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0046" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SGBWYh_o3VM/WazYMHs6xEI/AAAAAAAAyGM/uuKj0BqpRKsAcWQk3Sxb-04TnV45E5ThgCHMYCw/IMG_0046_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I used my old boots as a flower holder.. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nIiITD09pRM/WazYM4wYcRI/AAAAAAAAyGQ/v3dn438PnFQG1VjZq7mjoep78B-w2GUnQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0068%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0068" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0068" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-td1gyEJGnDY/WazYOPCI-kI/AAAAAAAAyGU/is5NXx5Y8GobeaBNGx2yyfdvq_bfxur6wCHMYCw/IMG_0068_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">If you like the shiplap in the background you can read all about it </font><a href="http://porchswingsnhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/2017/09/faux-shiplap.html"><font color="#4f81bd" size="4">here.</font></a><font color="#333333" size="4"> It’s just one of the many touches I’ve been adding here and there to achieve the rustic style. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br>For other inspiring ideas check out King Ranch Saddle Shop. They carry a variety of leather goods, ranging <font color="#4f81bd">from </font></font><a href="http://www.krsaddleshop.com/subcategory/Seating"><font color="#4f81bd" size="4">home decor accessories and furniture</font></a><font color="#333333" size="4"> to cowgirl boots which you can find </font><a href="http://www.krsaddleshop.com/subcategory/Womens-Boots"><font color="#4f81bd" size="4">here</font></a><font color="#4f81bd" size="4">.</font></p><p><font color="#4f81bd" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I hope you enjoyed this post, even though it is a bit different from my usual ones!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Thanks for visiting!</font></p><p><font color="#c0504d" face="Buttercup Sample" size="6">-Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-50630629066174657392017-09-02T09:55:00.000-07:002017-09-02T09:56:19.466-07:00Faux Shiplap<p><br></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Where has this summer gone? Seriously, it seems like only yesterday that school let out! What a great summer we have had! The weather was perfect and we were able to do a lot of outdoorsy things. Lawns never turned brown with all the nice rain we had. I always love summer but it seems like this summer was exceptionally beautiful.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I almost feel like I should apologize for not writing any blog posts since <a href="http://porchswingsnhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/2017/06/2017-vintage-fair.html">the vintage fair</a> in June! Some of you have been asking whether I’m ok that I haven’t posted. I am fine. :) We have had so many changes in the past few months that have kept me very busy. Hubby started his own business of hauling furniture and I started a part time job of secretary work, that I can do at home on my own time, which is nice. I also do hubby’s paperwork so I’m at the computer a lot! There’s always something to do with my Etsy shop and there’s also always a piece of furniture that needs a new look. But most importantly, I have three guys that are pretty important to me that I want to do my best to take care of. :) </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">For all you faithful Vintage fair fans, check out the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1841291729446086/">Holiday Farmhouse Show by Vintage Fair</a> that is coming up in October! I’m so excited for it! I am planning on having a small booth there and I’m sure there will be many vintagey, farmhouse vendors again. Hope to see you all there! Mark your calendars for October 6th from 10 to 8.. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Now, I gotta say I am about bursting to share my latest project with you! For a while now, I’ve had this uncontrollable yearning for some shiplap in our home. I began eyeing some walls and weighing the pros and cons. I knew I couldn’t spend a ton of money so I began to toss some ideas around in my head. I remembered <a href="http://porchswingsnhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/2016/09/easy-diy-plank-door.html">the plank door</a> I did a year or so ago, where I used strips of underlayment to get the plank look. Why wouldn’t that work on a wall also?</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NmTQvwpqVIQ/WariDjwIM2I/AAAAAAAAyCM/wXzFQ7Xtk5YCN97V1xWKfZHGl1lOO1aWgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_5619%255B5%255D"><img width="304" height="404" title="IMG_5619" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_5619" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wTtU9RW39M0/WariEfGyS7I/AAAAAAAAyCQ/nxi9Fg_cHEgRDTqREBRPRlsPeWq1WLp1gCHMYCw/IMG_5619_thumb%255B2%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">So, I went to a local lumberyard and ordered four 4’x8’ pieces of Luon underlayment, 3/16” thick. They had such a good rate to cut it into 5” strips for me so I just got them to do it. Each piece cost around $14 so I was able to get everything for under $100! </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HXxch7LWAdM/WariFAtsyhI/AAAAAAAAyCU/P40tgjuuOBskbc4XuQ75W-M4eP274XSQgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9947%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_9947" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9947" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JN_wg8avQe4/WariF5_ZCQI/AAAAAAAAyCY/kUA-9tmOAxMLhCczO1mpJUvVDCVm8MrPQCHMYCw/IMG_9947_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">The pieces were pretty rough, so I ended up spending a lot of time sanding the edges and the one side.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-91U_UIthy6c/WariGQMdgwI/AAAAAAAAyCc/QrBkFAVE6FQoRuydHf9tjbyAufyb_SjlgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9948%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_9948" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9948" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--9_SG4gbmDE/WariHSRPzaI/AAAAAAAAyCg/xFM1Cxdg_VYNz8oW6INcJzz0F_1NoGJPACHMYCw/IMG_9948_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">After the pieces were sanded nicely, I gave them a coat of Zinser 123 white primer. I used my sprayer to apply but it could have been brushed or rolled on too.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1t_wc0_86TY/WariJPeZUkI/AAAAAAAAyCk/99kn45mx9J4iIcQQz-FC_mXhO5RA3JgOwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9949%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_9949" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9949" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZAnP1hsBynI/WariJ5MOXXI/AAAAAAAAyCo/_1cGfw1bcdQBZskY3CbbE52PMR4ISseMgCHMYCw/IMG_9949_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">After these steps were completed, it was ready to install.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">The walls I chose were by the fireplace mantle, entryway and another wall that I want to convert to a office space eventually.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B25G6fsDb8c/WariKpyWaVI/AAAAAAAAyCs/xi2s8ZjFDUkyyNXCsXE6qr_6e9sKh0fFgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0030%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0030" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0030" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T8qHMDiWsA8/WariLzJKXqI/AAAAAAAAyCw/QhygilwCLGc9xf6-Mzg9KnUub7wx1B0_ACHMYCw/IMG_0030_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_Q5HrQQtqtM/WariMoaV92I/AAAAAAAAyC0/8W532sM-TAIsoQRS0FjQ0hwSvcjMcmtDACHMYCw/s1600-h/office%2Bspace%2Bpic%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="office space pic" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="office space pic" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NSA0EZA7-Ts/WariNZ2xwVI/AAAAAAAAyC4/EAA7_nEkS-gXyHV-oFGE-5wxgVMY95oTgCHMYCw/office%2Bspace%2Bpic_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">The wall above the mantle is of course all covered in screw holes so I thought what better way to take care of that than cover it up?</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KRMXu6Nj0Fs/WariN-YOwKI/AAAAAAAAyC8/CngJ9hRohDEQi4Cs_VSnEGA3AZBvmLb4wCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0031%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0031" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0031" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fkNzqkUC6H4/WariOuIOhvI/AAAAAAAAyDA/ioE4FbMR3A45qhQJOCfgp6AuKmG3C1RFwCHMYCw/IMG_0031_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I found and marked the studs in the walls, so I would know where to place the nails.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3gfH6c6TJec/WariPR9mhlI/AAAAAAAAyDE/s-MBD951_XsNDODZCN0B_Ni-0zBqqwDpQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0032%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0032" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0032" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CZm3xWZpjWo/WariP2JLnvI/AAAAAAAAyDI/Gn1WvaHzJ2oPs1v6nXQwKxbsm_OjP6gOwCHMYCw/IMG_0032_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I chose not to glue the strips down, but it could be done. I thought if someone would ever want to remove the “shiplap” (heaven forbid), the walls wouldn’t be ruined with glue. (When I took the picture I still wasn’t sure whether I would use glue or not.)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-3qIjIyVbkNJ24DOf66WM613MXtkn-NVWR1qE2Gz2ETWN0q_itkj1o6hpCBaYkDs8i6jC85TPXPRP19TnkQqqHhZpakTFIEyB2xibDFYDv5eRc8tSGYLi_AaRcnRWCdO8v8lhGNED_W2T/s1600-h/IMG_0029%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0029" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0029" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kpUMevQ9lh0/WariRqvn_kI/AAAAAAAAyDQ/T0adaeO1ZIUMuYEyXauD8Xh3yvE42WqzwCHMYCw/IMG_0029_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Now, the fun part..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HakDCY3EzkI/WariSY-CgzI/AAAAAAAAyDU/Ro8WdIgZn3saTCMt8SPxILcMATdNScMUQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0035%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0035" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0035" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6WklISkbTTQ/WariTO9vCZI/AAAAAAAAyDY/xHNhkKP5Zygz-XvUZoSCNnFy7vQJUR6xQCHMYCw/IMG_0035_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I used popsicle sticks to wedge between the pieces for the spaces..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EDRR6kAxXIk/WariT3ziiuI/AAAAAAAAyDc/uoKcAztodpYGwpfrKwyHFm7DO4dV6rInACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0036%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0036" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0036" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U_uCP9IxGjc/WariUex9CPI/AAAAAAAAyDg/Z8dcHEMIc9QjaacTPf1Qk2P99VjOiTsywCHMYCw/IMG_0036_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Once in a while I would use the level, just to make sure everything was nice and even. I started at the top and made sure that first piece was level, since most houses’ walls aren’t perfectly level. If I had to cut a piece, I used the cut-off for the next row, and so on.. That way none of the seams matched up.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">After all the walls were covered, I puttied only the nail holes that seemed out of place. I didn’t fill the holes that were in the studs, since I wanted a natural shiplap look. Once in a while I had to pin in other areas that didn’t go into the stud, so I puttied those. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I applied two coats of satin paint, by Do It Best. I used my favorite color right now, Spectral.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">So here is the before and then the after..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d5wrG10PRNI/WariVITm8_I/AAAAAAAAyDk/vxJsdJ_sG94uMd89eZ5tJjc3bolvUrymwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0030%255B9%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0030" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0030" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8hvzsJB9EgE/WariVpPCfeI/AAAAAAAAyDo/P2oooCpk3jsl8uu1-EIbUxCjEJQJIAs_ACHMYCw/IMG_0030_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uYnffW0vBu8/WariWqxVUaI/AAAAAAAAyDs/bgCEMSHZO38-dls_jzlPWl8dz0Nao8aCQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0043%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_0043" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0043" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-smQUk9YyBnY/WariXNh-iPI/AAAAAAAAyDw/DYa3NUjCEJIiEkoQlCUTcWpIC9iMk7VtgCHMYCw/IMG_0043_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I chose to keep the trim along the bottom, but I think it would look great with boards all the way to the bottom and maybe just a quarter round to trim it. I also placed trim on the corners of the walls to give it a finished look.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hmbpQKONuBM/WariX0-JF2I/AAAAAAAAyD0/N82sDFPe0RE9k1KRLaV_phBgiAIsk2oZgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0042%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0042" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0042" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YMlUCslmGbs/WariYu3L3cI/AAAAAAAAyD4/goOoGqrl9qIoMu6yRHwbXNYLSTQP92SYwCHMYCw/IMG_0042_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I can’t wait to decorate the mantle with the new look! </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cUOhV2bKbPU/WariZC9Dd6I/AAAAAAAAyD8/Svl45xWH0Y0Iv93zPF2nitrcoC3c81ibwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_0041%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_0041" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_0041" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qAdvH_-HC4c/WariZhr7UmI/AAAAAAAAyEA/HddvjkuQbUco-z13mcZ2E2ulv0uQZOAMgCHMYCw/IMG_0041_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I got my son, who has some electrical experience, to redo the light switch and outlet. They had to be brought out level with the shiplap.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I also started working on the entryway wall, which I will share with you soon!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">So, now our house has once again made another turn towards becoming a farmhouse, which suits me just fine! :)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">This was a very easy, not too expensive project and I would encourage any of you who love the fixer upper look of shiplap to go for it! :)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Thanks for visiting! And, hopefully it won’t go so long again until I post!</font></p><p><font color="#666666" face="bromello" size="6">-Mary</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-16030633393372713662017-06-28T20:40:00.000-07:002017-06-29T05:52:01.873-07:002017 Vintage Fair<p><br></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">What a beautiful day and great turnout for the 2017 Walnut Creek Vintage Fair! I can’t believe it’s over with! My world has been revolving around June 24th for such a long time, I hardly know how to act now that it’s past.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I did manage to snap a few photos of my booth the morning of the fair, although they were taken in a hurry. So, here is a quick photo tour of my booth…</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MceFU88TUME/WVR1iuzwd_I/AAAAAAAAxqM/gYKgSf2w0cMtO0-MBqmkdkl78JB8Jh2ogCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9427%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_9427" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9427" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RJxSnJGW0uI/WVR1mbKOVpI/AAAAAAAAxqQ/xyKjSDRJvo0V4iP2T-inG18AroM8ndiPACHMYCw/IMG_9427_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5TyVLI0Vj0Q/WVR1qNzHScI/AAAAAAAAxqU/_zMi9LSP664DUt_cVNaRgF1xKX8PpcM_ACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9426%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_9426" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9426" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_HtquSDWqpU/WVR1s2LNWII/AAAAAAAAxqY/Xzh8bd59Q_06iB0zhHgRCrI6OwDvsoO-ACHMYCw/IMG_9426_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fTvpDZjkiN0/WVR1xT_xr7I/AAAAAAAAxqc/sMULxwiEB3oS_4viXqwk_hIKMBm9di9UQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9429%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_9429" style="display: inline; 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background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9434" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jdd2U0TaF1Q/WVR2P1IAbqI/AAAAAAAAxq4/9pggNFKaIXMGxkd81NoLsoxD8aD5lZQdACHMYCw/IMG_9434_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SSnbuyhx7GU/WVR2VZY_OnI/AAAAAAAAxq8/PX42QinR3nIVejFTX61k7ghjbe0bCiofACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9437%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_9437" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9437" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xzLhEXvpBJw/WVR2YIv8WKI/AAAAAAAAxrA/CmTQtBMejOkvjUzrqDL4whjjzEWDqMyxgCHMYCw/IMG_9437_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-22ssdnGKGCc/WVR2bxAr1OI/AAAAAAAAxrE/DV88FW8SqJoK5Dl-8LiF3GZJXbNHRwykwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9438%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_9438" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9438" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xDiSGDHQs3s/WVR2fIgBeBI/AAAAAAAAxrI/N2tnoTxwd4ANXwwcZ0TDN9NIFwia9mpZACHMYCw/IMG_9438_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XvU4R92o5rU/WVR2iMozh3I/AAAAAAAAxrM/Ss-_-H_2jCIX0JgPvvyiex7VdKzB5PihgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9442%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_9442" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9442" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5ferKskqWj8/WVR2lVwEOlI/AAAAAAAAxrQ/rKF_RIxNqtYm5GEfQsRFrLFLJQ3biWlRwCHMYCw/IMG_9442_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c4-9LrP4LkA/WVR2oPxbWFI/AAAAAAAAxrU/fiYLt50JcgEjzqj682xpAVuCURKt7WrGACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9443%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_9443" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9443" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OY_mvZuNtAc/WVR2q8wA9VI/AAAAAAAAxrY/xWcYRxa6QoQ8-AR88zhDL7NgqEjPTbW6ACHMYCw/IMG_9443_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAK6JFppIhoQlB-4Lr5G6gx3tFmTqIzkVaKPumT8hlLc5Cj1She-pbqER1x9KZumPOoNjiCACNDDtgb7BKvBrKXrRjF7BfIH7qmvSUQYth0bFaBTqCNxllNrlpqP_5b6fO4AgpbfMrI4PL/s1600-h/IMG_9445%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_9445" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9445" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jv_tQwc1IL0/WVR2wYdzhVI/AAAAAAAAxrg/tG3xn34dUbQWfs2umP5rmk98IGhNlTF-gCHMYCw/IMG_9445_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I learn something new every year at the fair..what to have more of, and less of..but it’s always a lot of fun! </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I want to thank all of you that made it to the fair on Saturday and for those of you who couldn’t, there’s always the next one!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I’m looking forward already for the first ever Fall Fair that is coming up October 6th! It will be held at the same place as the spring one. (Walnut Creek Furniture)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Thanks for visiting my blog!</font></p><p><font color="#dfce04" face="bromello" size="6">-Mary</font> </p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-4946339387449195582017-06-22T03:35:00.000-07:002017-06-22T03:36:51.224-07:00Repurposed Headboard<p><br></p><p><font color="#666666" size="4"><font color="#333333">I’ve been doing a lot of furniture makeovers this spring, mostly in preparation for the Vintage Fair on Saturday. I always try to take before pictures of the pieces, but I admit I don’t get nearly all of it posted to my blog. This one I want to share because it is one of my favorite pieces. </font></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">It started out as an old head and foot board of a full sized bed..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s3LXIzR-qXQ/WUuc4ffTLSI/AAAAAAAAxmM/oU9_lU4r3isNCFLYjSY_qDZUq8o-7EbegCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_8630%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8630" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8630" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SAdZhuPSs84/WUuc7zBAiaI/AAAAAAAAxmQ/rao82zEKkT0HxBOw9jmy1HEQw8CU23P8wCHMYCw/IMG_8630_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Unfortunately I didn’t take pictures as I worked on the project, so I will explain a little on what I did.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I cut the footboard into two pieces, making so that the pieces were the correct depth for a bench. I usually don’t go for an exact measurement, I just eye it to make sure it looks okay. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I cut some of the post or leg length off, since the back would have been too high, had I left it. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">After I had the correct size on everything, I fastened the sides using glue and screws, but before I did that, the headboard crashed to the floor, landing on top of my skilsaw. One of the back panels was split and broken. :( I was pretty bummed, since there was hardly a flaw on this piece before this happened. I debated trying to fix it with wood putty, but it was torn up too much and I knew I had to come up with something else. So.. I cut a thin piece of plywood to fit into the broken panel to cover up the split. It ended up matching the wood seat and looked pretty good. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">The final result..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QSPOpg7rXHc/WUuc_DfpkDI/AAAAAAAAxmU/g4FvI2hJw4EjG6rBSg9rlRTS-duMxXphQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9285%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_9285" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9285" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Buep4AjnPoQ/WUudCQVUEkI/AAAAAAAAxmY/bAFIDK8PHwUx6Aqy9HKwnbOSRQJQdr7QwCHMYCw/IMG_9285_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ejxsK3FHCsE/WUudG6PcovI/AAAAAAAAxmc/S4LPq7udBZ07B3cFp8s61uyMmMMCle31gCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9299%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_9299" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9299" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ysF2tmvwM6U/WUudJ6oELwI/AAAAAAAAxmg/tk0UU2qsZWAsbAQfhm4c2S6u29c2P9bhwCHMYCw/IMG_9299_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I used my Sihouette Cameo to make the Abraham Lincoln quote, a favorite of mine..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1k_EgIcPUQryJsCwsXk3Xi5UwnI5qnStEr2x2bZZDIOZQq16D-lM0LkV4asZTs0V8blRjuAn5QI4c_CXYYEcvmxtOZiv1dsLl-TPZ5GFx4hJH6UHCAn7dCu-IhF3j7KtY6ZeoRRczSxs/s1600-h/IMG_9295%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_9295" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9295" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dmfy5hF2IEY/WUudRiYjtVI/AAAAAAAAxmo/JOfXjk7vILk3nh7ItrcpL-iy5K8UCjQVACHMYCw/IMG_9295_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Another angle..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rM5WA2eZ0zI/WUudVhriYSI/AAAAAAAAxms/dFg_qSdNB8gxTnOCy2HCFQUbGaRpbKX2QCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_9289%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_9289" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_9289" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CU1m7-TsHmU/WUudY68fmcI/AAAAAAAAxmw/X2WVuCiaiF49-wRCkGWtO0goMhGdpywigCHMYCw/IMG_9289_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I think this bench would look great on a porch, or as an entryway bench. It will be available to buy on Saturday at the fair, along with the flowers!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Happy Thursday, everyone!</font></p><p><font color="#dfce04" face="bromello" size="7">-Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-84121764168741172772017-06-20T04:35:00.000-07:002017-06-20T04:37:01.782-07:00Hutch Makeover<p><br></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Hi everyone! I want to share with you another piece that will be at the vintage fair on Saturday. Any posts this week will be short and sweet since I have a lot going on, but I want to take the time to show you some of the items that I will have in my booth on Saturday. I hope to see you all there! </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Here are a few before pictures of a little hutch that I picked up at an auction last fall..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gz6NQpfYljI/WUkITnXs_iI/AAAAAAAAxk8/OzTBZO0PvMAnuETYfveVKk2o4a9QZRS1wCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_8798%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_8798" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8798" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wCuzJLJCBwE/WUkIU5-38AI/AAAAAAAAxlA/LMYeLhFWBrc-MJ_EXXmeMvxYsqj8G-PoACHMYCw/IMG_8798_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tjuUcPAUybI/WUkIWrl1B6I/AAAAAAAAxlE/fwGDCT16j0kyIqICJks3-dhq2tB8d2r4wCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_8799%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8799" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8799" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JYLL_XVNgIo/WUkIXipxfLI/AAAAAAAAxlI/yksM4eORMuktpRMAJCWK0FTLkEor9IGEgCHMYCw/IMG_8799_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">After some TLC..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ljZECgbmXWg/WUkIZZit3CI/AAAAAAAAxlM/pP84rCTPHDgS7kFEuh1C-Q7fT_okR_AIACHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_8871%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_8871" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8871" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8CKknFOW5Fk/WUkIalE4zoI/AAAAAAAAxlQ/EiPkAoDtQoMSYZaqnI8fO2r048kCWG17gCHMYCw/IMG_8871_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SYMYmMzKb10/WUkIcLxr__I/AAAAAAAAxlU/6TtiAKiddcgnOMekwU9-AQbMlbugbywGQCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_8872%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8872" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8872" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-we9QkbARL-8/WUkIdX2n3iI/AAAAAAAAxlY/hHoWE5zX6gYC9XWPYxfNl_DqnWkV8iUmACHMYCw/IMG_8872_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2pWKKgChfmY/WUkIe15HGMI/AAAAAAAAxlc/_05LZbDVosc7eccMLrD6gm2uImwYwFtCwCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_8873%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8873" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8873" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qyWTOy3epdw/WUkIfzb2O3I/AAAAAAAAxlg/KB159ISRAPcAme6vFtCoIk8caBORKFA4gCHMYCw/IMG_8873_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sc73BjByADw/WUkIha7NcaI/AAAAAAAAxlk/eVSO7EI1tiMvEmmcon-qGoddGVUoRzqJgCHMYCw/s1600-h/IMG_8874%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_8874" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8874" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lbApD5fVXJk/WUkIi3sMtxI/AAAAAAAAxlo/ssHGgUqiefQUGv0zTqU7otr00BAQed8XACHMYCw/IMG_8874_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">The color of the piece is a light gray, lineny color that I mixed myself. It is very neutral and will go with about any color in your home. Here in the pictures, it is still missing the glass, but it will be getting some!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I added one of my favorite contact papers for the backing. The hardware received a coat of metallic gray spray paint.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Happy sunshiny Tuesday, you all! Thanks for stopping by!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#dfce04" face="bromello" size="7">-Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-24619926383708012342017-06-11T20:17:00.000-07:002017-06-12T05:39:21.382-07:00Paint Can Planters<p><br></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I’ve always cringe a bit when tossing empty paint cans into the trash. I always have this feeling more could be done with them. After all, they have that charming, almost vintagey look, with their silver color; speckled with a few rust spots, and cute handle. But mine of course, are usually dripping with paint down the sides. Who wants to clean that up?</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">The past few days I have been fixing up a few flower pots for the upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1856202494649269/">Vintage Fair</a>. I need something to dress up my booth and what better way to achieve that than with nature’s colors?</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">This was my set up in the basement. (I know, I’m strange like that, using the floor as a work space:))</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pNRsJFAYKfU/WT4G4rpHUcI/AAAAAAAAxh8/51JucmqkT_sLuXsSHYePLHh1X2RL-SI5wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_88864"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8886" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8886" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LeiRTof6wyU/WT4G6Vf8xhI/AAAAAAAAxiA/HpmDwJSmrYYDGTAlTFsOgRrnLOiTJV5-ACHM/IMG_8886_thumb1?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">After they were planted, I set them outside on a table, where instantly lil miss Pebbles made herself at home. :)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YXDK_SL2DzU/WT4G9SxCGJI/AAAAAAAAxiE/T-939p3pWrQ4wezRs7-Q3p5LWkJod2dRACHM/s1600-h/IMG_88904"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8890" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8890" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QTe96bv25n0/WT4G_IrvTlI/AAAAAAAAxiI/Io_UVRWIowYBoXx6n0wccIdtOSFoKAR_gCHM/IMG_8890_thumb1?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9ct3fwPESFA/WT4HBnRycJI/AAAAAAAAxiM/mWWOaxGl3GUaVyZdPDAEshMmNvqXHkJewCHM/s1600-h/IMG_88914"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8891" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8891" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tG7YVq86WI4/WT4HDaFhWfI/AAAAAAAAxiQ/_7TmZ9G4fFk5TASJyjnJp8w6ZewbGkMWwCHM/IMG_8891_thumb1?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">After fixing all these arrangements, I realized I still needed a few more pots. With all the painting I’m doing these days I decided to scrub a few empty paint cans and see how they would work.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DsSHTVLabdA/WT4HFf5uyDI/AAAAAAAAxiU/C1u8gzKvdZ8rOCvbbNWvb6JskkM_Cc8TQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8894%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8894" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8894" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RqgMWzS5lwk/WT4HHLpiNhI/AAAAAAAAxiY/p6EwZDmuj9Q5Q1rqPtIH7tz-ThdmDnAZgCHM/IMG_8894_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I decided to paint one of them white and do some mod podging on the other. I masked off the handle with tape since I wanted to keep it silver. I then spray painted it a satin white using Rustoleum brand spray paint.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uyXhGbjCblE/WT4HI-TK-GI/AAAAAAAAxic/7B-6JzVk3e8cxKwvBAsJSji5L8tEvYWBwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8895%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8895" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8895" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjSb2Gga4rUWwR7PjEi9L4BFv9IKj9caxyVA513SpXnzrZ3VM56KrCWFSZp5Z01yhoe1qif6MiKbqMYTbN5vGiuXW_J7mNtSRkT8yMq3CKX68FJ463hvsN-t5zEpoISGLVrRNdPlhQrwWh/?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">For the other one, I cut a vintage style scrapbooking paper in strips to fit around the can..</font></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ttEXi_yfVQQ/WT4HMOxxupI/AAAAAAAAxik/rb3-Ud6CI1wFiS9FIwCWhNBRPWKuXzq2wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8897%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8897" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8897" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YPyKHDcH4rs/WT4HNSou9zI/AAAAAAAAxio/gOBR4uLqPTQ-MHzNtf8MEbBrIi-yguocACHM/IMG_8897_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yky4vqodHhk/WT4HPVsgh5I/AAAAAAAAxis/qQQD17ZuH0wytgTRUmmjmT7w75v_IdAmACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8898%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8898" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8898" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jU8HWaQQX4g/WT4HQ0O9uWI/AAAAAAAAxiw/XLyUuE3Z7iAs-mw2Sd07xhp6tjGcw8ZegCHM/IMG_8898_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I cut out circles where the handle would be and applied mod podge to glue it into place.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lbcyC0JG1z8/WT4HSfJLvII/AAAAAAAAxi0/gcB_qHAzJtw6axlB8MspUBhblT4VQu41ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8899%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8899" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8899" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t6KRe_-clsU/WT4HTpOcNeI/AAAAAAAAxi4/rqI65KEJm0EHq-lPbEQziuUQGJsoqG1ZgCHM/IMG_8899_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I always have issues when using regular weight paper that I get wrinkles in it. For this project it will be ok, but it can be frustrating when I really don’t want any there. I think I remember reading somewhere that if you lightly mist the paper before applying the mod podge, it will help with wrinkles.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">For the cans, I wanted to add an old looking label of some sort to them. I have this cool box that came from my great grandparents, that is filled with old letters, documents, books, etc. It is quite interesting to look through and see how little things cost back in the early 1900s! I use a lot of symbols, pictures, etc. out of that box for some of the things I design.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I opted to use a few pages of an old book for the cans, giving them a farmhouse look..I scanned and printed them out..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4MOUfkymka4/WT4HVu_SGKI/AAAAAAAAxi8/z11AkH1ccbg4O1SSDg4dav4bQ6y0NT3AQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8900%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8900" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8900" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ep6wzdSPX3Q/WT4HXGFdd8I/AAAAAAAAxjA/reWaUR7GWhobG9MNQHp-q1GvqOaC06b_wCHM/IMG_8900_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I mod podged these “labels” onto the cans. After the coat of glue was dry, I sanded the cans, labels and all, and applied another coat of mod podge.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">As a final step, I drilled holes into the bottoms, since I want to use them as flower pots..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R8kgvsZlHGg/WT4HYyZTdeI/AAAAAAAAxjE/455vOFTUAqI2Ebn6bqLPmry1kPpqTTQEwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8901%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8901" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8901" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iTH8SjBY2Qc/WT4Habre2eI/AAAAAAAAxjI/JfM5hywXguwoll5i2UZTNrbPqvXCItaOwCHM/IMG_8901_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">This is the final result..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uIZQrTdTApU/WT4HcB51IoI/AAAAAAAAxjM/fxltftiort89CFOzIwUQfJHn_pwJWOu2QCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8913%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_8913" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8913" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fQzYtEXQSuQ/WT4HdXmYq5I/AAAAAAAAxjQ/J0ePFyAV0DYLK5GMQftk2AJZuOklM7NwwCHM/IMG_8913_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_8920" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8920" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wy2CU5jOZw4/WT4HgXJ4BxI/AAAAAAAAxjU/YSt5y5qt3LcCygyjrGVK73VJDAZBHwMGgCHM/IMG_8920_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZQmWnCXoTmA/WT4HiOynLHI/AAAAAAAAxjY/_5ZntfAp7m4DiqBlV4mi_LowK1MnQFS2QCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8922%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_8922" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8922" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vu7TrueyTqs/WT4HjTB_IsI/AAAAAAAAxjc/tx4vSYIJ2_Y1ewrq5rY7JHUQ9_9GM35awCHM/IMG_8922_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a_9GyY9sKCU/WT4HlFWikEI/AAAAAAAAxjg/TmHM_uEG8MIeJtSP4rDW5PYurpamhIoPACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8927%255B4%255D"><br></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">A closer look..</font></p><p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a_9GyY9sKCU/WT4HlFWikEI/AAAAAAAAxjg/TmHM_uEG8MIeJtSP4rDW5PYurpamhIoPACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8927%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_8927" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8927" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8stBs96TGb8/WT4HmiYtCfI/AAAAAAAAxjk/8s0SbDG0iE8AWsHD21cyqdN-XTzE3Ip5ACHM/IMG_8927_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KOdipT7Oq7Y/WT4HoAH0NsI/AAAAAAAAxjo/vb2ZCcDodzghYsqjeuyUSVdBdWftpLN3wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8926%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_8926" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8926" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9QFYp0GfY_Y/WT4HpndUqgI/AAAAAAAAxjs/tyBDbGDOodwiX7c-8ASg-JEFwW05yhMvwCHM/IMG_8926_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OIJ3jjGS_SM/WT4Hrwu4PbI/AAAAAAAAxjw/DCWMjImOXjkEkRvcQtVSGYxiQY8Vlx0iACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8916%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8916" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8916" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h1mhjRwrvsA/WT4HtTWaTpI/AAAAAAAAxj0/AuoYYhDVN9MEP89QkP6TvB46gdl5Q6MpQCHM/IMG_8916_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I really enjoyed this project and I’m sure it won’t be the last time I’ll be re-purposing paint cans!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">You may have noticed the ladder in the picture? It is also a mod podged project that I worked on the other day.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qks5Scje-ck/WT4HuuQj7PI/AAAAAAAAxj4/-2VMEPu3WvYSmmPrX2aCw1IkzH-I7lu1ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8936%255B4%255D"><img width="454" height="604" title="IMG_8936" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8936" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d0Ndd6rK3OI/WT4HwEy4ztI/AAAAAAAAxj8/zdusJ9_wangE2LP5q78j8t7xICa1JyyvACHM/IMG_8936_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">All these items will be available at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1856202494649269/">Vintage Fair</a> on June 24th. Hope to see you there!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Thanks for visiting..</font></p><p><font color="#dd8484" face="bromello" size="6">-Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-34130605584497771832017-06-02T19:12:00.000-07:002017-06-05T05:22:29.685-07:00Antique Chest Makeover<p><br></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Once in awhile I will go to an estate auction, and every time I do, I think never again. First of all, it’s so hard to find a good bargain. I feel auctions are over rated in our area and that’s what makes it difficult to snag a good deal. After battling crowds of people and barely being able to see through all the sea of old men in overalls, the item is sold. And the few times I manage to make myself noticed and actually buy something, I can feel funny looks as I hold up my buyers number. I’m sure they’re all thinking what ever will she do with that piece of junk? After all, the things I buy usually look like junk, since that’s all I can afford. But, really, I don’t care as long as the bargain is worth it. </font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">So it was that last Fall, I did manage to snag this old chest for a few dollars..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-suvyZM6MzyM/WTIap0lQYqI/AAAAAAAAxcA/t9FJUTAW8rUgOZgGk2B5UcwyVwlUcejegCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8573%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8573" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8573" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BJE2PKr-xDo/WTIaqx7RabI/AAAAAAAAxcE/OECiwiIOd_sJOJkz-72bL7Yv1XS9ErGZACHM/IMG_8573_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I was fairly rough looking, with pieces of the molding falling off. I removed it all and made quite the mess while doing it, but it needed to come off..</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kfvlOSnDISk/WTIatD2MrTI/AAAAAAAAxcI/N2aeB_DvMEAk1jH-n0C6RqExWGz8o9UZgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8574%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8574" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8574" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hmb3e8BRyw4/WTIawK9ORTI/AAAAAAAAxcM/G0IFBy0wHHIlHVXAfpa6j0XNjZgbsBQLQCHM/IMG_8574_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I sanded everything really well and gave it two coats of <em>Spectral</em> colored paint. I love how natural wood and white look together, so I left the lid the natural wood color. I also added a few words of inspiration on the front. So, here is the after…</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><br></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VIc3XgGBQCg/WTIay9UTgYI/AAAAAAAAxcQ/a4C747Dg9n4KdFpOTxGzWrKIH4oFwonsgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8813%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8813" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8813" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j9F9R_MZuDo/WTIa1TlUL2I/AAAAAAAAxcU/owFKmISVd-EJIAwNirwqpjkYpiT25X_MQCHM/IMG_8813_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Looks pretty different, doesn’t it?</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--qOHN28Kbtc/WTIa4ARAYHI/AAAAAAAAxcY/1yzY-MmMSEYvc9v17JSiZEjQdCK4v6oigCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8818%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8818" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8818" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1K_tr4AabZ4/WTIa6mgfb9I/AAAAAAAAxcc/OXgrJ9cgSZQMMgpS2iQhsUIFfAJ-QzLlgCHM/IMG_8818_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Definitely worth the overalls, pot bellies, and funny looks. :)</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VZw_096ugaQ/WTIa9JJBzLI/AAAAAAAAxcg/eYZDJGMQ1h85Ow3O1lZPAnSvi54DQaKrgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8819%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8819" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8819" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aTyhZ8RckdQ/WTIbAqmCdEI/AAAAAAAAxck/Era5UlakYXcpdZNkrVtJxMaO35gIWkZggCHM/IMG_8819_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">I decided to do the letters in gold paint instead of my usual black.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l6G_8zHaxi0/WTIbDtkSIJI/AAAAAAAAxco/TGdixYp-UW4C3etMT4og09IONN1UKqrQQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8820%255B4%255D"><img width="604" height="454" title="IMG_8820" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" alt="IMG_8820" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-27zgzF03lkg/WTIbEj-Gc4I/AAAAAAAAxcs/0RZhk1YEN9wML-ESfT46hKlPpcKM4cqjACHM/IMG_8820_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" border="0"></a></font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">Again, loving the combination of natural wood and white.</font></p><p><font color="#333333" size="4">This piece will be at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1856202494649269/">vintage fair</a>, so if you need a coffee table or a seat with a bit of character, this may be for you! Hope to see you there!</font></p><p><font color="#333333" face="Magnolia Sky" size="6">~ Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-27355944891541077782017-05-31T20:47:00.000-07:002017-06-01T04:57:50.285-07:00End Table Makeover<p> </p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I can’t believe we are in June already! Seriously, how does the time go by so fast? I enjoy this season so much and would love to hit a pause button! </font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I apologize for not posting more often on here. I have been so busy with a number of things which I will do a quick photo tour of..</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4"> <font color="#4f81bd">A huge deck renovation we have going on..</font></font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P-rwZyJSd_w/WS-NSucKQgI/AAAAAAAAxY8/czdNCPuBu9oBKcKu0lkyZdqMGG-5M-eFgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8763%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8763" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8763" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zwlnu_3Knl4/WS-NTynTCMI/AAAAAAAAxZA/PzVnV0ZB4FsZJAWCF0BL1u-3LZ9ktdu5gCHM/IMG_8763_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="504" height="379"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Not the best picture, but you can tell the railing is missing and the floor is stripped, waiting to be stained. We also installed a new front door, which I love! (I feel lucky to have a hubby that works with doors, enabling us to get them for a good price.)</font></p> <p><font color="#4f81bd"><font size="4">Getting ready for the vintage fair..</font> </font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jn_Z42ZfJe4/WS-NVWKQPLI/AAAAAAAAxZE/lrZjL97DS2IzG-ZywJ5iF2XtTTxcNmDwACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8630%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_8630" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8630" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YibQe-5NcWc/WS-NWap5X2I/AAAAAAAAxZI/2_yGR8U4M2MvIfHfuTkKLUm6M-oSE17XgCHM/IMG_8630_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ov5c1RobDTI/WS-NYd_qp3I/AAAAAAAAxZM/6Vh4qoSNE5MFV4fzxkVurkKd6M1fuc6SACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8633%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_8633" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8633" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JDAhoHdfChE/WS-NZAN4xKI/AAAAAAAAxZQ/2S4fKq05uIQMJ8IwMLad7sOvdofIEWPRgCHM/IMG_8633_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uL3wlrsGCkU/WS-Na9xldMI/AAAAAAAAxZU/dgphGw0Xha08At9qV7JAPYN3ghlhcb-CACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8639%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_8639" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8639" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2e4t9vGSp94/WS-Nbv2xjHI/AAAAAAAAxZY/6E4UU8v-dMAYC7HdJ9s7UQ4tUBxp9g9bgCHM/IMG_8639_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V7JmqnVCHnc/WS-NeJYRUFI/AAAAAAAAxZc/u_zo4yH8l9U0AdgzWkxS_vw9uDtvGuD3ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8576%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_8576" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8576" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dAIifjD6W_w/WS-NfGn9QgI/AAAAAAAAxZg/OT6IAzc2zPg6N2jmnbF83xIowGPzk_pLQCHM/IMG_8576_thumb?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4"></font> </p> <p><font color="#4f81bd" size="4">Gardening…</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QRCdk0nNJzI/WS-NhLXSajI/AAAAAAAAxZk/PlOSPNlz8ZA_sKJm-0xFGOd4gvQqLCf7wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_2471%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_2471" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_2471" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qfy5ET1ghpQ/WS-NiqQtadI/AAAAAAAAxZo/0zEiOnoVquIb8YDBUvUJM9v6kyxoLgJmQCHM/IMG_2471_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="504" height="379"></a></font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">And of course doing the usual fun spring time activities like sitting around the fire, fishing, walks, etc..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n6iyFJEeSkM/WS-NlHZ8EVI/AAAAAAAAxZs/bv9BAOvsoBwzJfL35TF7S0miV2eu_VZrgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8365%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8365" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8365" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nYzPUZSJt2I/WS-Nmsua6iI/AAAAAAAAxZw/1atDgHcdjv08m4Hlpo2kNsb3x7RJmPTJwCHM/IMG_8365_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="504" height="379"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D9VXExCfXmA/WS-NowQGxVI/AAAAAAAAxZ0/bJP7aA6zEIEtamOkfymdL7miM2k24VBZACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8430%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8430" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8430" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kzQl5VMJIwM/WS-NqiqMTTI/AAAAAAAAxZ4/Nkw-VF27xz41SJYJCSylCqxTZuPgj1utQCHM/IMG_8430_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="504" height="379"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Not sure what’s up with the broom? :)</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">This is our lunch time view at times during these beautiful days..(gotta take time for this too :)</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sfzz6Sz857w/WS-Nt9R_SpI/AAAAAAAAxZ8/-MO--4rkJfsU3sjrNrbnEMGvFxgEW1pFwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8655%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8655" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8655" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J72FFpdWhZM/WS-NvVKLz-I/AAAAAAAAxaA/liXkRgRmuAIMtP0WqLJa_lABZ0EgmV60gCHM/IMG_8655_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="504" height="379"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I also spent a day last week with mom and sis at <a href="https://www.kingwoodcenter.org/about">Kingwood Center</a>. What a beautiful place! We had visited in the past, but not the last few years and it was great again to walk through acres of beautiful gardens, huge trees, park benches, old buildings, fountains, and the list goes on. I took a lot of pictures, so I’ll only share a few…</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CJ4axX1fjDM/WS-NxIrKoRI/AAAAAAAAxaE/ePgX2Xetre4Mw67TMuRJTFw9hGvD4uIcACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8686%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8686" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8686" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DehKviIfth4/WS-NylOP61I/AAAAAAAAxaI/toqOmP6fyscbj7BH4U4P0lfIPdP7x2NkACHM/IMG_8686_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UPe72F8ct88/WS-N1I5VaSI/AAAAAAAAxaM/BDu97t_YNuMdBlLmcDXyQsJsh4juVP9wQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8731%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8731" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8731" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nuI0mG3i0bU/WS-N2vq--yI/AAAAAAAAxaQ/ENTMsofIujE1uuB1LtHpZYJTwWnhgHiwgCHM/IMG_8731_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjOwBzam95Ok_TfVPXWmMwuYo2cZK4Kw6qppNoEbvRjTFsiQRZbHX0Ry80DGqIv6zie-NnTEZuMf4ID4jiuIDuB3LG81XogDVZt2PD-l4pLm5OSeLMqzFJDuXnt6VprTKhFu8T5lxpOsQM/s1600-h/IMG_8735%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8735" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8735" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IoQE_qKXKn8/WS-N62i0eCI/AAAAAAAAxaY/xL9emBqOjwoCOaJxUhxP_CK17cHjRaWGQCHM/IMG_8735_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UeLqXF9V0Ro/WS-N9-liCtI/AAAAAAAAxac/JH8tJUaVSk0zoISgwryRImFnVSfoup8ZgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8748%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8748" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8748" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f44NBQKeeko/WS-N_nEbMlI/AAAAAAAAxag/zBaohGXB8oocbfsQR9OiZUcsYsmjdlyhwCHM/IMG_8748_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MgkYgNgMFvE/WS-OCkYKjGI/AAAAAAAAxak/wmMg_1r3d3YWArMus3vzsCbgHWF_ISc0ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8740%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8740" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8740" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SQW8DPUJb-k/WS-OFKo7noI/AAAAAAAAxao/fXcSWUedPSAgEEc06ASkg0OHSGVv2rjJwCHM/IMG_8740_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I could have sat here all day!</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Now, on to the end table makeover!</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I got this table from someone awhile back and finally got around to doing something with it.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yCrLLu1Z-pM/WS-OGkU7_FI/AAAAAAAAxas/elEBWs6WdqUI5oVlOHB3AwxSNkH-j0wjQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8572%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8572" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8572" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5crn41aFyEA/WS-OH_lSMUI/AAAAAAAAxaw/UxkXLOszH5gyyB9EcTozeyc0UKUVxGNlwCHM/IMG_8572_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I gave it a coat of gray paint and designed a Roman numeral, French style clock on the top. I used my Silhouette Cameo for the numerals and parchment paper for the center. I know there’s all kinds of tutorials out there on how to get all the numbers nice and evenly set apart, but being in the usual hurry that I was, I just gave it a shot by guessing. It’s not perfect but it will work..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OqkWKamljLI/WS-OJDzmJ3I/AAAAAAAAxa0/byGaJNZO3EQQ5XRhbX5Nm6TsMbqvaUQlACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8769%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8769" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8769" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sCSR9I1nSLc/WS-OKUfhREI/AAAAAAAAxa4/HCbtENELMwojDPcAJ3EF2lnd30l0itJxACHM/IMG_8769_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z6XzxoSwV8w/WS-OLm2DqyI/AAAAAAAAxa8/aQ96AYpLuUMMbYerizw9ro1Qvu6YUfxLgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8771%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8771" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8771" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s6wyokM5Hkc/WS-ONG6wE4I/AAAAAAAAxbA/e8Qo8SPUk0g6q4Zoe6tE6reHudJYVT1AACHM/IMG_8771_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RF8-5Grq6Gs/WS-OOqUGhGI/AAAAAAAAxbE/pChbnKC3bxg5Auz5YiHwU1OT3txH7Hf6gCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8784%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8784" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8784" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkO8HBPVP2ATx2LeYdXyMf1633VeUGpdop9ZGheyoW5RVuRqfkPNLrrAn3RmNCIh6v3dm044pgIBwWv9i0uxbMtjU48iRrniXCRH18FoBHsiGk9svYmevl95Tgz7C3RixVAG5KG15rTQV/?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PdBRubqtcag/WS-ORt_pgNI/AAAAAAAAxbM/-8e75sPt8SIvhQ62MeLtzmJ7lroiotwKACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8786%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8786" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8786" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6uSNEISH2-E/WS-OS5jw-0I/AAAAAAAAxbQ/gnd_AEkJzWQc-enPcVWJbzQ7aSDb65xIQCHM/IMG_8786_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">After adding the design to the top, I applied wax to give it a smooth, protective finish. </font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZdoqYBkmIxQ/WS-OUJyfBfI/AAAAAAAAxbU/utb-glKwDsAyqYJd4zlZv4PZspl2WMqSQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8779%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8779" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8779" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DM2iiCDnaWo/WS-OVb4l13I/AAAAAAAAxbY/TNaDX386pgoqG1YXRb1inqcDY0a_Qmm4gCHM/IMG_8779_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">The table will be available at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1856202494649269/">Walnut Creek Vintage Fair</a> on June 24th. Mark your calendars, it’s coming up!</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Have a great rest of the week, you all!</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4"></font> </p> <p><font color="#4f81bd"><font size="6" face="bromello">--Mary-----</font></font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-84542798207081377132017-05-08T09:45:00.000-07:002017-05-08T09:49:05.758-07:00Makeover Monday–Spectral Paint<p> </p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">Today I will be showing you before and after pictures of two pieces of furniture I painted for people recently using<em><font size="5"> <font color="#333333">Spectral</font></font></em> colored paint. I cannot keep enough of this paint on hand! Some may say white is white, but with all these years of painting I have discovered that it’s not. There are many different shades of white. Spectral is a nice gray/white color. It has so little gray in it that you may not be able to see it without holding a stark gray color beside it. It is presently one of my favorite colors.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">I redid a hutch and chest recently using Spectral colored paint. Here are the before and after shots..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b4UQ7SdY59o/WRCZ0lvi6pI/AAAAAAAAxK4/TfToJJ3ZSGcljGgiY0qovMUZT7MTaU-hwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_84064"><img title="IMG_8406" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8406" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PTg-QOIDySs/WRCZ2WQMy-I/AAAAAAAAxK8/biXkzW31CxM0KCKLl1OmFDEWBdmHjuYhgCHM/IMG_8406_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2Eqpux-lDAI/WRCZ5FAjwjI/AAAAAAAAxLA/nAvMxVjvVXATbk_DEnesT8g3mbJnc1R8ACHM/s1600-h/IMG_84074"><img title="IMG_8407" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8407" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W_Itj42I6Dc/WRCZ6r9Sq7I/AAAAAAAAxLE/QjAWNX3gJ4A-KUm7pYe5EGHXGL8s2aEawCHM/IMG_8407_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fCqsLuZNZNg/WRCZ8rSWKmI/AAAAAAAAxLI/YTHbp19BD-chIVp8XVvUfU_aQ3IATccyQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_84464"><img title="IMG_8446" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8446" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3GxAGmaJ6hA/WRCZ-a9gM3I/AAAAAAAAxLM/f5kV59ttMNseApHF5wS0mZ4JfG7aBDjqgCHM/IMG_8446_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">It is difficult to see the exact shade of white in a picture, but at least you can see it received a major transformation. The inside is painted with a dark gray paint that I’m not sure of the name anymore. </font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xNe8T1hcjt8/WRCZ_0F537I/AAAAAAAAxLQ/_ya8-OO56WAIVAy_62xXamRSNYfaY07GgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_84474"><img title="IMG_8447" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8447" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dUwRHLfol_E/WRCaBT02XlI/AAAAAAAAxLU/Rh1i0p0r3wEXx7y1oCJQ1NEN1I7bY1DGwCHM/IMG_8447_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a> </p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">The owners want to change the hardware yet, so that will add a nice, modern farmhouse look.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uar6HNEglTU/WRCaDFVhTOI/AAAAAAAAxLY/r9hnkpoZuegiwozh7d6ve5OsfT0m51zyACHM/s1600-h/IMG_84484"><img title="IMG_8448" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8448" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-16b6mVMT9ck/WRCaEjQ6qPI/AAAAAAAAxLc/ZqPyJXQccS4Cbt2vHDneDy1UY4k63oWcwCHM/IMG_8448_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8QkMtZY79pM/WRCgJUT2NoI/AAAAAAAAxL0/A--nejZPiYAB_iZSGumAzYoBvbWi_5PigCHM/s1600-h/IMG_84504"><img title="IMG_8450" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8450" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c-MeK_Eo_CQ/WRCgLJY-YzI/AAAAAAAAxL4/9KJu1QFqf-UbcsjXb_Lgvnfc3UBVt_-DQCHM/IMG_8450_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">I used my sprayer to apply the paint and since there is a primer in the paint already, I didn’t apply one separately. With a lot of old pieces of furniture like this, I ran into old stains creeping through the paint. To solve this, I started using gray Rustoleum spray paint primer. It works great, giving it a light coat that will blend in perfectly with the paint I apply using my sprayer. I only applied this spray paint where the stain came through, not over the whole piece. After it was dry, I them resumed spraying the white water base paint over it.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--a4qGhUNzXM/WRCgNyxB-bI/AAAAAAAAxL8/hObcjYnYepIrFvTw5bn0nRgLKON2BA8CwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_84454"><img title="IMG_8445" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8445" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NIF8Jk2bhaA/WRCgPRQWPnI/AAAAAAAAxMA/ickumA08l-0zhDYc-jZ5wJ8xt9o2sZnOgCHM/IMG_8445_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">After the paint was nice and dry, I distressed the edges and gave the piece a coat of Polycrylic, using my sprayer. I am a strong believer in using Polycrylic to protect the painted finish on most pieces of furniture. I always buy Minwax’s Polycrylic, but there may be other brands out there that would work too.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4"></font> </p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">Here is the other piece I did at the same time..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W-qaV1hcbIE/WRCgR3I3xHI/AAAAAAAAxME/CL1WX0cLPCM18URivaYhuphVQt3FhjnhACHM/s1600-h/IMG_84084"><img title="IMG_8408" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8408" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E43vfi-QDlg/WRCgT-HcoPI/AAAAAAAAxMI/2-5J79jSBq0bGSLX_jufP_MAVqYBAEy7ACHM/IMG_8408_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">The only prep work I did on both these pieces was going over them with Krud Kutter, a deglossing/cleaning product. (I love this stuff) At times I will sand a bit too, but for these pieces it wasn’t necessary. </font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">For this chest, I didn’t want the grooves to get any paint, so I rolled up masking tape and stuck it into the cracks before painting.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZqmHZxcnICg/WRCgWQJ1zNI/AAAAAAAAxMM/NfTXszfOkFwf2Ts1EI6TlpJWjmgZJPQuACHM/s1600-h/IMG_84174"><img title="IMG_8417" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8417" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--RMQhmsXXig/WRCgYR8vyXI/AAAAAAAAxMQ/Ol3iNMpHMRcBOegEfSScqVfC_TctPRaSQCHM/IMG_8417_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">After a few coats of Spectral paint..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_c1GUdP89uo/WRCgbDB-g2I/AAAAAAAAxMU/UjB5LcOcC9Y1_J1Zp3YPlGJ9PUPMyj9CACHM/s1600-h/IMG_84554"><img title="IMG_8455" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8455" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lxXTXU3hY2k/WRCgc3QnkzI/AAAAAAAAxMY/QEluMUPHOOgVZ_qP7OwEEpWlJn67Jl-hwCHM/IMG_8455_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KeP2FO-vj1E/WRCgewb_sNI/AAAAAAAAxMc/br_lMtxD8c43Yxqt3qW6uVM8AzV2YrKlQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_84574"><img title="IMG_8457" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8457" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B4cTPkXBayQ/WRCghoiFJ5I/AAAAAAAAxMg/hUS1wb8W7Yoovua1M6klY3swvbWEx5HgwCHM/IMG_8457_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KEMZd077tAM/WRCgkaNs_II/AAAAAAAAxMk/IHZ4WZLMFFEOAwQ-lvlwnAd181rYU-cuQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_84534"><img title="IMG_8453" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8453" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jJujpvzLbFw/WRCgmEdxfLI/AAAAAAAAxMo/pxnbsiXE2tYh20SW1JqOWOOQLMF_eWHhACHM/IMG_8453_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">After the paint was dry, I distressed the edges and gave the whole piece a coat of Annie Sloan wax.</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">I believe the owner is planning on adding a cushion seat, which will look great. For me, I’d probably either paint the hardware or get new ones, though it looks better than I expected with the brass too. I love the look of the fake drawers and am planning on incorporating that idea into a piece of furniture eventually. :)</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">I hope you enjoyed this Monday makeover and are inspired to redo old, unwanted pieces of furniture. It’s truly amazing what paint can do!</font></p> <p><font color="#666666" size="4">Have a great week!</font></p> <p><font color="#cccccc" size="7" face="Ballerina Script">-Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-13751585881424754692017-05-06T13:28:00.000-07:002017-05-06T13:30:56.122-07:00Springtime Blooms<p> </p> <p align="center"><font color="#4f9818" size="5" face="Ballerina Script">Whether it be a colorful bloom or</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#4f9818" size="5" face="Ballerina Script"> a sprig of green grass, </font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#4f9818" size="5" face="Ballerina Script">it will bring cheer into ones heart,</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#4f9818" size="5" face="Ballerina Script"> reminding us what the dawn of spring</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#4f9818" size="5" face="Ballerina Script"> will bring forth.</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#4f9818" size="5" face="Ballerina Script"></font> </p> <p align="left"><font color="#333333" size="4">Okay, I’m not a poet by any means, but isn’t this true? There’s nothing more cheerful than a fresh bouquet of flowers on the table or mantle. In the spring time I always vow I will keep all my vases filled with bouquets of lovely blooms through out the growing season, but of course I don’t always get it done. </font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#333333" size="4">The last several weeks we have been blessed with trees and shrubs just bursting forth in blooms, so I did manage to bring a few of them inside for all to enjoy..</font></p> <p align="left"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CG8G6vsfgxo/WQ4uoMsl-xI/AAAAAAAAxJg/gmQ37rKkUzguFsNQn9K1lSNqWlD3_e5igCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8387%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8387" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8387" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tfqHoZVYksM/WQ4uqH_pFUI/AAAAAAAAxJk/MtC62U_ZZ3U91loJottLAFg1T-7SjMBvQCHM/IMG_8387_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TD_QVPdG-MA/WQ4usvxHYvI/AAAAAAAAxJo/Q-H7berL64cOuRSLy8O19F4fK5N55SoKACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8301%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8301" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8301" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iEGH_vqDOSc/WQ4uuGadbFI/AAAAAAAAxJs/9IR2S72LNHIYukuJYxwPTE_f6-f24jyRwCHM/IMG_8301_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p align="left"><font color="#333333" size="4">The above blooms are from a wild apple tree in a nearby field. My son and I went for a walk one day and discovered this tree that was extra full of blooms. It seemed like we were in another world as we walked underneath all the pink and white flowers. I think my love of nature does rub off a little on the boys because the youngest still talks about that magical place. You can’t see the blooms in the picture, but this is what I found when I caught up to him..:)</font></p> <p align="left"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VlW4WkjZ8DY/WQ4uyEWQR2I/AAAAAAAAxJw/S19jZ1yt9xEJWeznarKJ2npuQBrlTub4wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8357%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8357" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8357" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jntGNTBJT5c/WQ4u02Cy8TI/AAAAAAAAxJ0/DpAIL_Hg8FALY2JdV84Tw-RZWfkd_K49QCHM/IMG_8357_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> </p> <p align="left"><font color="#333333" size="4">The same boy brought me these flowers recently, all fixed in a jar..</font></p> <p align="left"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_HrinUEMvqk/WQ4vkoGkgKI/AAAAAAAAxJ8/EVLLu2hoPNsnAdAHPsDLGIPY_-izh7KEACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8405%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8405" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8405" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s9PVIHusYLs/WQ4vnNL4asI/AAAAAAAAxKA/EAdPGTtXAfIZO8RWlu7Hkw8sk348sLH9QCHM/IMG_8405_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p align="left"><font color="#333333" size="4">I was quite impressed. I told him he’s much better at fixing bouquets than I am. I heard him rushing about, going through the cupboards, looking for a jar, all in under a minute, and <em>bam</em>, a bouquet was created. :)</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#333333" size="4">I cut off some Dogwood blooms for the mantle..</font></p> <p align="left"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q7vlEXwdRmI/WQ4vqUGlFBI/AAAAAAAAxKE/Vk9J08zddGgZcwpZrToW8dtFZwEt1mYQQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8345%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8345" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8345" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1UkVyTDVxvQ/WQ4vtG9tRyI/AAAAAAAAxKI/uz-Rp0fZUMoHLOSNRJMomAnNodze36y2QCHM/IMG_8345_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p align="left"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nrli5E6Y7p8/WQ4vvNlMHdI/AAAAAAAAxKM/3NhA-yjRW0kmpGCcwGtOudSc5MMS6lvkgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8392%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8392" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8392" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q9IhgOpN4wE/WQ4vxAEF8SI/AAAAAAAAxKQ/kttmfv98GicC3tTxm2UPK1OapD3Peo5ygCHM/IMG_8392_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p align="left"><font color="#333333" size="4">The old window sign on the wall is something that will possibly be sold at the vintage fair this year. I thought I’d use it until then for a mantle decoration. I made it using my Silhouette Cameo. I’m still planning to eventually post a little more about that amazing machine and some tips I’ve learned along the way, and am still learning. :)</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#333333" size="4">I also have an idea for the fireplace wall that will hopefully happen sometime this summer. I haven’t run it by hubby yet, but will soon. I’ll probably start out by mentioning something major of an idea I have, like knocking out a few walls, or adding an addition to the house, then I’ll say or we could just go for installing shiplap on the fireplace wall…? Worst case scenario first, then the actual idea will seem so minor. <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" style="border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none" alt="Winking smile" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SomV_gs2NLQ/WQ4x9wbpMRI/AAAAAAAAxKc/rB8-Vi5-7XYpSuqJWBXmxpt5lUAg27_MgCHM/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile%255B2%255D?imgmax=800"> No, really I kid about it. We are usually on the same page with projects, thankfully! He likes a new look too.</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#333333" size="4"></font> </p> <p align="left"><font color="#333333" size="4">I hope you all are enjoying this spring!</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#fd8ed3" size="7" face="Ballerina Script">-Mary</font></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"><font color="#333333" size="4"></font> </p> <p align="left"><font color="#333333" size="4"></font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-17445834513794537032017-04-27T05:14:00.000-07:002017-04-27T05:16:03.134-07:00Springtime Garden Blessings<p> </p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Where do I even begin to express myself how I feel about this time of the year? PARADISE is what comes to mind. What have I ever done to deserve to live in such beauty? All seasons have beauty, but I feel in the springtime, when everything bursts forth in color, is when God REALLY shows His awesome, indescribable ability to CREATE. I’m so grateful for it.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">We are blessed to live on a property that is completely private. No one can see us. We have neighbors not too far off, but they can’t see us and we can’t see them. We have acres and acres of land in three directions that aren’t settled. The fourth direction points toward the road, where there are people, of course. To give you an idea of our surroundings, here is a photo I took the other evening when we were out for a walk..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4iSlbC90Oas/WQFNdtDX_pI/AAAAAAAAxBI/edDOS24I6WsCd4hd1R9Bh04nFG51f9OVACHM/s1600-h/IMG_83544"><img title="IMG_8354" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8354" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R62_0Ro5a0o/WQFNf7GYX9I/AAAAAAAAxBM/I7PKLCBaJZEsx1XMS1pqa3HRTdRUq1WGACHM/IMG_8354_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">That’s our home maybe a quarter mile off. ( I’m just guessing, not good with distance) If I’d turn around in the spot where I took the picture, I would see more rolling hills with no houses for a good distance. Again, just guessing, probably a few miles. </font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uXXIE4M0U6I/WQFNiRlbr1I/AAAAAAAAxBQ/hhZWXwhZRKoNAJe3OuyHCHwhtV3y7TjiACHM/IMG_83554?imgmax=800"><img title="IMG_8355" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8355" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wwxj_s4ur2c/WQFNumz29HI/AAAAAAAAxBU/KMf8tEAcw04yikFSjoNjZPVkjgKHVmWqwCHM/IMG_8355_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">To think that we are only a few miles from Berlin, and have this much stomping ground is something to be thankful for. Now, just praying it stays that way!</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">We have been having such beautiful weather so far this spring. The flowering trees and shrubs are blooming to their fullest.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I took so many pictures of my gardens the other day that I collaged some together so I wouldn’t slow down your loading time too much.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I always enjoy other people’s garden tours so I will share these pictures with all you gardeners..</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Enjoy the tour..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N39hyMoxyok/WQFNxQk4UbI/AAAAAAAAxBY/JCL9S2dztxMqmpdL1vUl_1Zif0fbqy7AgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8210%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8210" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8210" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7FF0_mykH7Q/WQFNzoM96sI/AAAAAAAAxBc/95aPI-elt446ZOgYdZVwOhB74nQJlF2xQCHM/IMG_8210_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E0WGKSPlYGg/WQFN2VR1a2I/AAAAAAAAxBg/L3D6tKfo0iYHeSi5HKUCfmvarAS5Pgu4gCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8208%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8208" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8208" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lZnIjs-HMEI/WQFN4kjMFrI/AAAAAAAAxBk/iFOeNHs1r64RcsbmIlf_KvBdVxTIK4SOwCHM/IMG_8208_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n7_zwwFxiF8/WQFN8K2tcZI/AAAAAAAAxBo/ynJPs3Oo7zoA_3sfvjDOEUkHpKQcB_OSACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8218%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8218" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8218" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DY0vndb8PUw/WQHZROyDE6I/AAAAAAAAxB8/cgMA86fa5PUBEy9AuARQP11r8zeKTQFsACHM/IMG_8218_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cA-APfx6y9k/WQHdIwt5iqI/AAAAAAAAxCU/pSgHrwpbvuwv9tKS6IhSk6GXREwkK4KkgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_82144"><img title="IMG_8214" style="border-left-width: 0px; 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border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8293" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fiDUh-4P2YI/WQHf3C4uxhI/AAAAAAAAxD8/Dn1qlCKzrJgyj90LDnEvk3ppCSpccdAxwCHM/IMG_8293_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-slnjfdb2PBY/WQHf7SHcpsI/AAAAAAAAxEA/WLCIZKNgcdIg5d2jvqD8ruv6nPeYVb1IwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_83604"><img title="IMG_8360" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8360" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vif0izwf7c4/WQHf_yuqjcI/AAAAAAAAxEE/xsSg7HvwlnEPIaiZv-u9XR8U2BnlbeYmACHM/IMG_8360_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a8lgKxARqDo/WQHgEnLK0_I/AAAAAAAAxEI/JnmPg0nGzP4Px7aBm2BCKouCkz8vAJfZwCHM/s1600-h/Spring-time-blessings4"><img title="Spring time blessings" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Spring time blessings" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AzztfDz_3pE/WQHgJCFVPjI/AAAAAAAAxEM/123vAuyKBBAh9zZ2W5ov5QEmR0Gk3ChmQCHM/Spring-time-blessings_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="462" height="604"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qYN63K7Y6BA/WQHgOZLXuOI/AAAAAAAAxEQ/pkScmjvNTZk5K5fgZ-XzP0vU-ruMd-uKgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_82314"><img title="IMG_8231" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8231" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LRlyglkpxpk/WQHgTVKhRQI/AAAAAAAAxEU/bFEVVA6nw6QXZkD9YOdYwy30VwTMpx9vACHM/IMG_8231_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ja90RSEEn7Y/WQHgZQs4iWI/AAAAAAAAxEY/pqEsbeoXlhQ8O5q4MB7ABFPL4TM1QU3_wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_82434"><img title="IMG_8243" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8243" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nxns4TcBwOE/WQHghozqyNI/AAAAAAAAxEc/B7Z4Vtx5sgkT1Ycv11NymKp86HSBa9EtQCHM/IMG_8243_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Pebbles was stalking frogs, as you can see by the guilty look when I said her name.:/</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iRgLUqiroWs/WQHgmCLNAPI/AAAAAAAAxEg/grXTHE4MTHsN22G2Xgw0nLpQnmxijPh7QCHM/s1600-h/IMG_82624"><img title="IMG_8262" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8262" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L7pD0YT3aEw/WQHgrX6r-TI/AAAAAAAAxEk/epaD8WNZiXMTWS_BlnVNvj8-yMt1daYAgCHM/IMG_8262_thumb1?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I hope you are all having a lovely spring!</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Thanks for vising my blog!</font></p> <p><font color="#ff00ff" size="6" face="bromello">-Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-19715077046918772022017-04-26T17:39:00.000-07:002017-05-01T05:23:11.430-07:00Pub Table Set Makeover<p> </p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">About a year ago I bought this set and had intentions of redoing it for last year’s <a href="http://porchswingsnhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/2016/06/2016-vintage-fair.html">vintage fair.</a> I never got it done, so the other day I dug it out of my stash and gave it a makeover, which I’ll share with you here. </font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">The before picture..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fEpgmX7Z7oc/WQE8vH6KchI/AAAAAAAAw_0/ErhwRUD7Tk8jCzL27ngNL6RvyDvbStvVACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8198%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8198" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8198" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G9Eqph83_ZM/WQE87sA0tlI/AAAAAAAAw_4/1MvAOBfLAxcCkPJCKNezwUWoEsh2DY-_QCHM/IMG_8198_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Everything was fairly solid with the set, only a few bolts to tighten on the table and a few of the chairs had missing braces on the bottom part, (you can see in the picture) so I cut a few out and pinned them on.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I wanted to do something unique for the table top, something to add a little character, so I opted for grooves, making it look like a plank top. I got hubby to help me a little with running the router, since I haven’t used it much.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-criND_WqW9M/WQE890_vP7I/AAAAAAAAw_8/EeFMWos5HyYFEVyrufhPUCTArfAVSM9jgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8199%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8199" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8199" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WhT834XT9zk/WQE8_s_qvmI/AAAAAAAAxAA/sjaOc8ct1hcVktnRhGlWNE8LwKI2jBtpgCHM/IMG_8199_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">We did a random spacing with the grooves and kept them shallow since no one wants to scrape crumbs out of a crack on a table top.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I then proceeded to paint the legs and skirting on the table, and the chairs. I used my trusty old sprayer and gave everything two coats of an off white paint and a coat of polycrylic.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PWppPX9tnj8/WQE9Ho2Gp8I/AAAAAAAAxAE/i3Cl4EZnKisvWus-nSSlWqYqTbiJRKbSQCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8200%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8200" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8200" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XArSebUD3FE/WQE9JZoBs6I/AAAAAAAAxAI/EylMoNBSHCgX0a4MvT3NE1mB9FufHL5UwCHM/IMG_8200_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Again, the before..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SxeQZuc1lnY/WQE9MIjwYPI/AAAAAAAAxAM/FOouBsbauVswNOIdA11SukzhGjdezpRnACHM/s1600-h/IMG_8198%255B9%255D"><img title="IMG_8198" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8198" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NLYEhGuzvws/WQE9N7XaKOI/AAAAAAAAxAQ/MnuObUAiDUoSctgUk3Lf1coX5ZOcoUvPwCHM/IMG_8198_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">and the after..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qnNdYveUO84/WQE9Qmzkw9I/AAAAAAAAxAU/Wheni6bosB4U5fAx5PIDLSHH_xgQFC3XgCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8318%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8318" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8318" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--LGtYZAV5fc/WQE9SkUeocI/AAAAAAAAxAY/VW3z31GAjR4qmTguuo4YrLEmaf6vnSKyACHM/IMG_8318_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5TmVHHv1t1A/WQE9UDSjR5I/AAAAAAAAxAc/2DxBKmjNDfIUYuczsWTWd3_-RtT5Gl3_ACHM/IMG_8319%255B4%255D?imgmax=800"><img title="IMG_8319" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8319" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Av-PQnmYALw/WQE9fk7s7_I/AAAAAAAAxAg/VsgshTEgDPUjUGJ7a8cD7OtGBdEPsAP1wCHM/IMG_8319_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I didn’t refinish the top, I only sanded it and gave it a coat of polycrylic.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iM3Sme-zS3M/WQE9s0ZVEoI/AAAAAAAAxAk/C9z46ZPeTKsk6H1tlURNxV-7pF__lISNwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8315%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8315" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8315" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Qx04C8vLz8/WQE9ur_6KTI/AAAAAAAAxAo/yVgyn4s_JM0-BPnELMctJwyyBKBZhLEvQCHM/IMG_8315_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Our lawn is slightly sloped, so if the picture looks crooked, that is why. :)</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I forgot to mention that I also distressed the edges before applying the polycrylic..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TRXe_AMcWpM/WQE9wMBKdDI/AAAAAAAAxAs/PnPJnxsCJf8TcK9K9QfI6H59FnckzeKMwCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8320%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8320" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tUjBnXkTAcU/WQE9x87TO7I/AAAAAAAAxAw/_St8UDKIo7M7_vFjbQ10vBRQS5o81AWUACHM/IMG_8320_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I get a little carried away when taking pictures of my furniture makeovers and end up incorporating flowers into the photo, just to see how it goes together.. okay,that’s a little weird, isn’t it? Oh well, it’s fun. I wish I could get the scent to you too. :)</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UKt0yta7iP0/WQE9z_jg5lI/AAAAAAAAxA0/V-V2vWa3bFgbLOWvpQtMj9-zrXCty-S7wCHM/s1600-h/IMG_8322%255B4%255D"><img title="IMG_8322" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8322" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-081x_JM7Wjo/WQE91gNpwzI/AAAAAAAAxA4/HqBphJ8L_wwCCnEnHMBSxPlcr2fBQd42QCHM/IMG_8322_thumb%255B1%255D?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">You will possibly see this set at the fair this year, which is coming up on June 24th!</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4"></font> </p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Thanks for visiting, you all!</font></p> <p><font color="#8064a2" size="6" face="bromello">--Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-8550364085686398642017-04-09T21:56:00.000-07:002017-04-10T04:28:53.915-07:00TheWhiteCottageCo News<p> </p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">A few months ago I wrote a <a href="http://porchswingsnhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/2017/02/introducing-my-etsy-shop.html">blogpost</a> introducing you all to my Etsy shop, and now I want to give you some updates on how it’s going and share with you some of the products I’m adding to the shop.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">First of all, Etsy is a challenge to get started. I was aware of this when I opened my shop and I set out with a big dose of determination, vowing I would not give up, even if sales would start out slow. With the home decorating products especially, it’s hard to become noticed since there’s so many of that out there. </font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I’ve watched a lot of testimonies and tutorials on Youtube, just to get advice on how to proceed with opening a shop. My sister has a thriving shop called <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/GreenLeafGardens?ref=search_shop_redirect">GreenLeafGardens,</a> so she has helped me out a lot too, which I’m so thankful for! </font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">So far, with opening my shop in mid February, I’ve had so much fun! No, it’s not going crazy with sales, but from what I’ve heard about Etsy, it’s doing okay. My best selling product so far has been this vintage hare table runner..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7P82UI1mGyE/WOsPxOGMMVI/AAAAAAAAw4Y/yopNFeJdisE/s1600-h/IMG_7263%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7263" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7263" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-igG1wM5Cqsg/WOsP1GcteFI/AAAAAAAAw4c/1v5Imw16mv8/IMG_7263_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I’ve also sold a few Easter signs…</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ML24SXCVMH4/WOsP5dxoFcI/AAAAAAAAw4g/1QFzkee5PnI/s1600-h/IMG_7286%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7286" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7286" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YWTfhfNxLPo/WOsP96X9ZdI/AAAAAAAAw4k/jaumwDAyYTo/IMG_7286_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A15y-Y-_7OQ/WOsQCHqB5nI/AAAAAAAAw4o/t6l_BuG1rZA/s1600-h/IMG_7294%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7294" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7294" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rqv7BMmZgBs/WOsQGZjfEoI/AAAAAAAAw4s/Yz9-5g7dBhw/IMG_7294_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a> <font color="#333333" size="4">The wood I use for these signs has a story behind it. The place where we live, the white cottage, as I like to call it, is my home place. It is where I grew up and have a lot of good memories. One of them being helping my dad finish out our barn. It was basically just an empty pole building that we used for our barn and we added box stalls for the horses. We even framed in a separate tack room, which was a highlight for me, being the horse lover I was. I remember how much fun it was drawing out a print of the layout of the stalls and tack room. I could already picture myself grooming my horses, which were tied in the cross ties in the center aisle, and walking into the tack room to get the saddle and bridle to go for a ride. </font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Anyway, we did make all the stalls with rough sawn wood and it looked like a barn out of a magazine, or so I thought at the time. :) It stayed that way for years. The wood grew darker with age. To make a long story short, we ended up turning the barn into a garage, so all the box stalls were removed. I should mention this wasn’t the easiest feat, since we used all nails to fasten the boards! Evidently that was an era when screws hadn’t quite made their mark yet. So now, we have this stack of nicely darkened wood, just waiting to be turned into something beautiful again. :)</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Needless to say, I have plans to add more signs to my shop with this wood. It is a heavy wood, which makes the shipping a bit pricey, but its too perfectly aged to not use it!</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">The other thing I love creating is paper scrolls. A few years ago, around Christmas time, I was reading someone’s blog and they had a picture of their crafting room, all decorated for Christmas, and hanging on the wall was a big roll of brown craft paper. She had unrolled a portion of it and wrote a Christmas message on it. Thus began my scroll art idea.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4"> I have also since made some black ones, after finally finding a paper heavy enough to suit my taste. I did find a heavier white paper on a roll also that I want to make some white ones too.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I have a few scrolls hanging throughout the house and love them. You would think paper wouldn’t hold out, but it does! And they are easy to store, should you want to switch it with something else for a while.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wYE-2aeEXco/WOsQJgh2DLI/AAAAAAAAw4w/FR-HizGuRhU/s1600-h/IMG_7573%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7573" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7573" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nUUuOO8mHDI/WOsQLp9BVOI/AAAAAAAAw40/h6BSFoypdM4/IMG_7573_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a> </font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xfYGqwM-RUw/WOsQNSTLdvI/AAAAAAAAw44/HYO4EmFnxC8/s1600-h/IMG_7334%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7334" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7334" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OMUfzhnKz78/WOsQPHhobxI/AAAAAAAAw48/2jSSByt7S7c/IMG_7334_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f705-P7LbrE/WOsQQpuwJZI/AAAAAAAAw5A/9Dnnqya2XQw/s1600-h/IMG_7640%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7640" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jLVM0iRy5HM/WOsQSm6XT8I/AAAAAAAAw5E/0HeWqg98hXA/IMG_7640_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I make the verses or sayings for these scrolls with my Silhouette Cameo. (the greatest invention ever!) </font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">They take some time and the vinyl is a little pricey, but I love making them! I have a lot of ideas I want to try yet, the only drawback being finding the time to do it. The possibilities are endless!</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Another thing I’m excited about that I don’t have any pictures to share yet, is a daily wipe board calendar I’m working on. I know from experience that life goes more smoothly if you write down reminders to keep an orderly schedule. What would be more fun than being able to do that on an attractive, wood framed calendar with little magnets to add charm to some of your days? Keep checking my shop for this!</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Spring is my favorite time of year and it’s always so much fun to decorate for the season. I just added this cushion cover to my shop yesterday…</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uE99lrTsJso/WOsQUkUJYmI/AAAAAAAAw5I/ceb2ejb8CZ4/s1600-h/IMG_8071%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_8071" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8071" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dSaz0NwJkzA/WOsQWjGyggI/AAAAAAAAw5M/NcmBbJcXbbA/IMG_8071_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">It’s made with my latest favorite, bleached drop cloth fabric. I bought the image and transferred it to the cover. I also added the words “nostrum Nidus”, which is Latin for “our nest”. The cushion pictured resides on our sofa and it does add a nice springish touch to our living room. I am sure it will stay throughout the summer too. </font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Another springish addition I added to my shop is this galvanized bucket..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z4Wk6ADxDYs/WOsQY5M1BhI/AAAAAAAAw5Q/L9MKgKz-2As/s1600-h/IMG_8090%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_8090" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_8090" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-thOFiHT9TxA/WOsQa0l0BHI/AAAAAAAAw5U/EHcwaTzuDE0/IMG_8090_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I discovered why it said “for decorating purposes only” when it started leaking. :( Next time I would use a liner to hold the water for fresh flowers. It would work perfectly as a planter since you want some drainage for that.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I will try to add updates of my shop every now and then. You can visit TheWhiteCottageCo. by clicking <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWhiteCottageCo?ref=search_shop_redirect">here.</a></font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I hope you all have a nice week and thanks for stopping by!</font></p> <p><font color="#9bbb59" size="7" face="Hickory Jack">-Mary</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4"></font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-32387154981786694442017-03-21T16:23:00.000-07:002017-03-21T16:24:40.421-07:00Spring Cottage Decor<p> </p> <p><font color="#4f9818" size="7" face="Marchy Script">No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow..</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Awe, I can’t believe its here again, my favorite time of year! The sight of the earth bursting forth in color, the smell of “green” in the air and the sound of birds singing their hearts out. Today I even heard a frog croak in our garden pond! It was a bit rusty sounding at first, but he finally found the right note. :)</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I have been working on getting some spring decorations up that I will share with you here. I am not quite finished in the living room, so that will be a later post, but for now, I will give you a tour of the dining area, all springified …</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tZealeFiTHM/WNG0r0fQV3I/AAAAAAAAwwg/SnX360RVWWA/s1600-h/IMG_7839%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7839" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7839" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ti3bzT3d7Ak/WNG0xFy-GZI/AAAAAAAAwwk/yo8lejG-Ht0/IMG_7839_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Some changes I made to our dining area are the drop cloth curtains, which you can read about <a href="http://porchswingsnhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/2017/03/drop-cloth-curtains.html">here.</a> I also added the little cabinet in the corner. It was a left over from the vintage fair that I didn’t let go. I do that sometimes, if it’s something I’m kinda in love with, I’ll put a good price on it and not back down. :) The cabinet was a mint green color during the fair last year, so that may be some of the reason it didn’t sell. I then painted it duck egg blue, thinking I would have it in the vintage fair this year, but plans changed and I ended up painting it white for our dining room. I painted the inside back a charcoal gray. Here is the before picture of it..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6My5nvmvJlg/WNG02BNAoOI/AAAAAAAAwwo/QVf4ZsECjUM/s1600-h/IMG_7655%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7655" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7655" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tUdZ_uBuNTQ/WNG06vZloVI/AAAAAAAAwws/bzYyXdARRqY/IMG_7655_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tTpLcTEkBOU/WNG08xfHADI/AAAAAAAAwww/IeLCuejkNno/s1600-h/IMG_7847%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7847" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7847" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v2Ea4Q2JlYA/WNG0-O9QJJI/AAAAAAAAww0/yRXO0Fkd_SI/IMG_7847_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Below is a picture that has the different decorations numbered, along with a short explanation of how I did it or where you can find the object, if your interested. :)</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OHYU4lhdzy4/WNG1AgYGFBI/AAAAAAAAww4/DnQ429FeWT0/s1600-h/IMG_7843-001%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7843-001" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7843-001" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xhJeRpdYfZk/WNG1CoqI6-I/AAAAAAAAww8/JDd6Ad_W4Tg/IMG_7843-001_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">1. Drop Cloth Curtains that you can read about <a href="http://porchswingsnhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/2017/03/drop-cloth-curtains.html">here.</a></font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">2. A chandelier that I found at a garage sale for $15.00. ( I am still looking for bulbs that will look better than the ones pictured. Maybe a jar for a shade? We shall see:))</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">3. A restored barn wood sign, which I sell on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWhiteCottageCo">Etsy shop</a>.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">4. The glass terrarium is really just an upside down vase with the lid of a glass canister glued to the bottom. (or top now) The bunny is my son’s piggy bank, which hasn’t seen any coins for years that I painted white. The little plant in the pot is fake. </font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">The eggs are a whole other story! I read a tutorial on how to use real eggs for decorating purposes and so far I’ve been quite impressed with how they’re holding out. I used a t-pin to prick a hole on each end of the egg. I wiggled the pin around to make a larger hole. I then straightened a paper clip and used that to stir the inside of the egg, to get the yolk thinned. Then, I blew into the one hole, blowing the insides out of the other hole. It was really not that hard, though I felt a little light headed at times. :/ I ran a little water into the egg and blew that out too. After draining them a bit, I painted the white shells with acrylic paint. I’m hoping I can store these eggs and reuse them next year.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">5. I made this little wreath out of Boxwood sprigs. Using thin, green wire, I attached the pieces to a larger wire circle.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DXwIEyZvHY4/WNG1E3dEjAI/AAAAAAAAwxA/uzYca1UbWl0/s1600-h/IMG_7849%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7849" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7849" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-40S6pqqStO0/WNG1HJ6ve1I/AAAAAAAAwxE/jfoH4wplaIE/IMG_7849_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Inside the cupboard there’s a cute print of a bird cage that I got off of <a href="http://thegraphicsfairy.com/">The Graphics Fairy</a> website. </font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PD6xEdyLuhY/WNG1Lb5BkzI/AAAAAAAAwxI/wk6AyiLZB8g/s1600-h/IMG_7850%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7850" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7850" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vvZtw1fzNDc/WNG1Oo01ByI/AAAAAAAAwxM/hGrT3zm9ou0/IMG_7850_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kxVcOrhc2Fs/WNG1RVA8AiI/AAAAAAAAwxQ/jMvKirQiPQo/s1600-h/IMG_7851%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7851" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7851" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p0s3lYyZ0E8/WNG1WBZ2dPI/AAAAAAAAwxU/uHFFwciZ0oE/IMG_7851_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I think there’s a peeping tom (literally) photo bomb in this picture. :)</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Now, on to the buffet..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PuKj5H66huI/WNG1b_tcvJI/AAAAAAAAwxY/70DsHpj90pc/s1600-h/IMG_7895%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7895" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7895" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BYRJS61NzM4/WNG1g0CPM-I/AAAAAAAAwxc/rze7dVQ5WCk/IMG_7895_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Designing paper scrolls is a big part of my life since I opened my Etsy shop, but this one I can’t sell since it’s a song title. If you are interested in a scroll, visit my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWhiteCottageCo">Etsy shop</a> to see more. I also do custom work.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I made the little cage out of chicken fence and the birds are from Dollar General. (They were bluebirds until I claimed them. :)) I snagged the cute little Daffodils at Aldi for a few dollars and the Carnations are from Walmart. I am loving the cheer real flowers bring to a room! :) </font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mmK5saLiyfo/WNG1otK3GaI/AAAAAAAAwxg/MDK28FSPpKk/s1600-h/IMG_7915%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7915" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7915" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pOETFHpA2AQ/WNG1uDAfFkI/AAAAAAAAwxk/-poA3z7gSN4/IMG_7915_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E30gJaQuXRU/WNG1xwA0VQI/AAAAAAAAwxo/PIuV-Lcvuqo/s1600-h/IMG_7919%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7919" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7919" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6vuYJFDhZ1g/WNG128I0D5I/AAAAAAAAwxs/a_zr5uD1Xa8/IMG_7919_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I hope you are all having a blessed spring. (yes, we can say that now! :))</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Thanks for visiting!</font></p> <p><font color="#9bbb59" size="7" face="Marchy Script">-Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-60038289819594466622017-03-16T12:14:00.000-07:002017-03-16T12:16:11.314-07:00Drop Cloth Curtains<p> </p> <p><font size="4">Hello everyone! I know I haven’t been posting regularly this winter and I apologize for that. I’ve been caught up in getting my Etsy shop up and running, spring cleaning, and just the usual every day tasks that never cease. </font></p> <p><font size="4">Some of you have messaged me wondering whether all is okay and I assure you it is! I find that I have less furniture makeovers going on during the winter since I do a lot of my painting on the outside. So hopefully once the weather breaks I will have more makeovers to post about!</font></p> <p><font size="4">Yesterday I had a lot of fun making new curtains for the dining area. Last winter I had made burlap valances for these windows and I still remember how much time and muscle I put into them! You can read all about it <a href="http://porchswingsnhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/2015/11/feed-sack-curtains.html">here.</a></font></p> <p><font size="4">I still like the look of the burlap feed sack curtains but felt they were a bit too rustic for the rest of the kitchen/dining room. My favorite décor and about all I pin is farmhouse style décor. I am sure if you follow me on Pinterest you probably know that, but seriously there’s nothing as inviting and <em>down home</em> as this style! I love neutral combinations of whites, grays and natural wood. I also have dreams of adding shiplap walls to our home someday, giving it that fixer upper look. :)</font></p> <p><font size="4">So yesterday I set all Etsy and spring cleaning things aside and focused on getting some spring décor up, which I will share with you later on. But for now, we will focus on these very simple, inexpensive valances that I made. </font></p> <p><font size="4">First let me ramble a bit on my newly discovered fabric that I’m sure I’ll be using a lot in the future.. drop cloth canvas..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PGDkUjLZ5As/WMrj0nZr4LI/AAAAAAAAwu4/1fmpY_jMWh8/s1600-h/dropcloth2.jpg"><img title="dropcloth" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="dropcloth" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ekHAP0g1sk/WMrj2N5zNmI/AAAAAAAAwu8/ddegjEs9It0/dropcloth_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4">After doing a little research online on how to work with this fabric, I decided to bleach it to a lighter color first. I filled our laundry room tub / sink about half full with cold water and added around five cups of bleach. I then soaked the canvas for three hours, making sure it was all covered with bleach water. (I set soap jugs and other heavy things on the fabric to get it to stay down)</font></p> <p><font size="4">After the three hours were up, I washed it in the washer at a regular cycle, with the usual laundry detergent, and dried it at a normal setting.</font></p> <p><font size="4">I fell in love with this suddenly soft, light, lineny fabric that smelled so good! Before, it was very stiff and too tan for my liking.</font></p> <p><font size="4">You may not be able to tell by the picture but here it is after it was bleached..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J75_RwPIoy0/WMrj4Np-SmI/AAAAAAAAwvA/kdFcTYveZHA/s1600-h/IMG_76564.jpg"><img title="IMG_7656" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7656" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cjzYtAR5BDc/WMrj6abQ32I/AAAAAAAAwvE/cr5etEDMG-c/IMG_7656_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font size="4">After hemming the valances, they were ready to hang. I basically just made rectangles, without even making a pocket for the rod. The fabric hangs so nicely, there was no need for one.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3l3BrkUFG5A/WMrj8expyCI/AAAAAAAAwvI/hxmI-sXR4S4/s1600-h/IMG_76594.jpg"><img title="IMG_7659" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7659" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OaitH-wnniQ/WMrj99a-NfI/AAAAAAAAwvM/PlO7ZkyyTSA/IMG_7659_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v3o_ajuy-Uk/WMrj_tk66rI/AAAAAAAAwvQ/-c0beIbzLjI/s1600-h/IMG_76624.jpg"><img title="IMG_7662" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7662" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eSXXUmtNTMo/WMrkA_UrHfI/AAAAAAAAwvU/0HVYvv2oPFI/IMG_7662_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font size="4">It’s always hard to take good pictures with the focus being the window, but hopefully you can tell how light and farmhousy this fabric is!</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cHRgEV8GdUA/WMrkCzrMb4I/AAAAAAAAwvY/HKGtJAuaTZ4/s1600-h/IMG_76634.jpg"><img title="IMG_7663" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7663" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NSmF5xVoooQ/WMrkEt0qSrI/AAAAAAAAwvc/jGdk9l6xevU/IMG_7663_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b06KkdtkJpA/WMrkGYPI1lI/AAAAAAAAwvg/EaFoN62HfpY/s1600-h/IMG_76664.jpg"><img title="IMG_7666" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7666" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vdLIrzqVmxg/WMrkIOK0kGI/AAAAAAAAwvk/6QXzKPs0fmI/IMG_7666_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font size="4">I will definitely be using more of this fabric in the future! I’m thinking pillow covers, table runners, etc..</font></p> <p><font size="4">I hope you are all having a great week! Thanks for visiting!</font></p> <p><font color="#a5a5a5" size="7" face="Hickory Jack">-Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4867371656409160184.post-60560640864702934282017-02-25T16:40:00.000-08:002017-02-25T18:40:51.241-08:00Bench Makeover<p> </p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Last week I had the privilege of meeting a very special family whom I did some painting for. I had the most enjoyable time with them and miss them already:) They were such an inspiration to me and we had a lot of good talks. :)</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4"> I am not presently painting for people on a regular basis but this was arranged last year that I would do some painting this winter in their kitchen, including a cabinet makeover. This I will post later on. </font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I also redid an old wooden bench for these people that I want to share with you on this post.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">First, here is a<em> before</em> picture of the bench..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UAiwAiH-At4/WLIjhlas-GI/AAAAAAAAwnY/DGRqOLrj720/s1600-h/IMG_7362%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7362" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7362" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7TJYqk7qijY/WLIji76vg_I/AAAAAAAAwnc/GBo2p_2IHVk/IMG_7362_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">We’ve been having some beautiful February weather so I was able to paint it outside.. </font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jij_Z3ZrAJI/WLIjkbAoABI/AAAAAAAAwng/12ymWjgB3eI/s1600-h/IMG_7365%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7365" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7365" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3f0M7F1LeX0/WLIjllb4TmI/AAAAAAAAwnk/2FAV6szUZQ8/IMG_7365_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">After two coats of white water based paint and some sanded edges it looked like this..</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NrI3EhZH4gQ/WLIjmayCWqI/AAAAAAAAwno/vQ6i_N5NcxY/s1600-h/IMG_7367%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7367" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7367" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HSTK35FPfrk/WLIjnjIGGNI/AAAAAAAAwns/K7VzcL5zb4s/IMG_7367_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I wanted to add a quote to the top of it, something that would fit for a kitchen, since that is where the bench will reside…</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I used my new favorite toy, the Silhouette Cameo to cut out a quote. When I cut out stencils, I use cheap contact paper instead of expensive vinyl for the stencil.</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-weplfmTaUFs/WLIjo2M4zLI/AAAAAAAAwnw/KXtsIt62kZg/s1600-h/IMG_7446%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7446" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7446" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rZMgsHCeW_0/WLIjqcl3MhI/AAAAAAAAwn0/hQOvmEsdLHI/IMG_7446_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xLJwB82y798/WLIjr63WF2I/AAAAAAAAwn4/LQqhInxgejc/s1600-h/IMG_7447%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7447" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7447" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--b90f-R3Ngs/WLIjtIqhfjI/AAAAAAAAwn8/WktwjtqAfw4/IMG_7447_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C1RHKrwJaUY/WLIjuVleagI/AAAAAAAAwoA/oAVFHNh7b6I/s1600-h/IMG_7448%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7448" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7448" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y_WGzc8N6fU/WLIjvxvDGaI/AAAAAAAAwoE/5Epq3wMnsk0/IMG_7448_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="604"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">My favorite part of this process is peeling away the contact paper! :)</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C_Xz-Ud2H2k/WLIjxcSd9GI/AAAAAAAAwoI/mAATWExRbzU/s1600-h/IMG_7459%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7459" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7459" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fjgro_bVmuY/WLIjyljJC4I/AAAAAAAAwoM/j0lNOANlAIo/IMG_7459_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">After a coat of Annie Sloan wax, the bench was done!</font></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AHijNi1kd34/WLIjz03ntLI/AAAAAAAAwoQ/QzxUKXuBtWY/s1600-h/IMG_7457%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7457" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7457" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_2ZpIZzYkc8/WLIj0hbXAdI/AAAAAAAAwoU/78uMlTnuQ74/IMG_7457_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lfT6b5AUIxg/WLIj16uLxZI/AAAAAAAAwoY/9n7qwlUVBqY/s1600-h/IMG_7451%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7451" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7451" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-83dx0dzNIPQ/WLIj2zY7zKI/AAAAAAAAwoc/-XGDrgqcGqc/IMG_7451_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IJbYLS6_CW4/WLIj4NQQm_I/AAAAAAAAwog/hIJZ-oZONG0/s1600-h/IMG_7453%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7453" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7453" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_GQqVYviG5Q/WLIj5CL6T5I/AAAAAAAAwok/MA06x3Ff-Rw/IMG_7453_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="454"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I hope you are all having a great winter…Thanks for visiting!</font></p> <p><font color="#c0504d" size="6" face="Bradley Hand ITC">-Mary</font></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253265108912002883noreply@blogger.com1