my practical journal
I have wanted this rug to put under my dream table...I didn't want to pay full price... I'm just like that. While I was taking a break from painting this week, I found myself wandering around thrift stores. That's how I relax, by searching for more stuff to paint. and this caught my eye =) Could it be? Yes, it was! And it's the 8' … [Read more...]
Kelly from Eclectically Vintage sent me an email and the subject line read: fun idea! She is an ambassador for Hometalk, I'm so glad she contacted me about getting a group together. Hometalk encourages community and the sharing of ideas and advice about home and gardening. You don't have to be a blogger to use it. You can ask and … [Read more...]
As you can see I am enjoying yard sales this year :) I found these gorgeous cows. Usually when I find these large pieces they are not in very good shape. Most of the time, I just turn them into chalkboards. I moved a few things out and the cows moved in. They look like they were meant for me :) It's so large, I need a bigger … [Read more...]
Have you noticed that a lot of my projects start out brown, dirty and in need of some repair? My friend "K" and I went on a whirlwind treasure hunt about an hour south of our town. We had a great time, got lost several times-that's another story. When I happened on this treasure, I think she was a little surprised that I wanted it. … [Read more...]
I was beginning to think that I'd never be satisfied with this desk. I don't want you to see the desk totally assembled~ the before. It might burn your retina. (I forgot to take a picture~I was so excited) Really! This is 3 coats of Opps turquoise and black stain on the edges. It may seem that I had this all planned out. The truth … [Read more...]
I was so excited to run across this old vanity. Mentally it was in great shape ;) and Mama always taught me to never judge a book by it's cover. Or a vanity. My tools of choice, when stripping. Mr. reFresh's toothbrush and a plastic scraper. I wiped it all down, put the toothbrush up. Painted the details with Annie Sloan Chalk … [Read more...]
I've seen several folding chairs lately, you know when I keep seeing things, I want them. I finally found one at Habitat Restore! I was so excited. My friend Kim from Today Is My Someday had a red one in her booth at Two Women and a Warehouse. Not so glamourous, but sturdy ;) If these slats could talk, I bet they'd have a story to … [Read more...]
Isn't she lovely? This is her before: The frame said buy me. I love all the details. I spray painted it with a flat white and dry brushed with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Country Grey. I removed the picture and painted it with 3 coats of chalkboard paint. It turned out great, she really put a smile on my face :) I couldn't resist this … [Read more...]
Welcome to my version of wire cloches made from $1 baskets from Dollar Tree. (Check out this one from The Gathering Place) The tall one is a trash can and the small one is just a small basket that had a handle on it. I used wire cutters to remove the handle. Dry brushed, leaving an aged appearance on both baskets and the handle with … [Read more...]
Back in Oct/Nov '11, I began to dream about a round table. Really. I got a price on having one built, I thought that I could save money. That didn't work out. If you follow me on Facebook, you know that I bought one in Tennessee while I was visiting for my 5 year old grandson's birthday. My daughter and I went shopping and she spotted this … [Read more...]
