I don't think we're in Kansas anymore?

Have you ever stepped into a store and felt like you have stepped into a different world? Or perhaps a different time?Well....if you hunt for junk junque like me, this happens often.

We were passing through Nanton- Alberta, and I noticed a sign...."Antique Lane". Hmmm, I know the rest of my family does not feel like stopping. So as we pass, I stare out the window with my puppy dog eyes. I feel a tiny tear swell in the corner of my eye. "Next time.", I promise myself. Just then, my husband pulls a right and circles the block, "Just a quick stop.". The kids are still undoing their seat belts, while Mom starts dashing across the street.

SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY ANTIQUES

I wish I would have taken a picture of the main floor. If you live in Alberta, you must take a drive down to Nanton! The quality and quantity, by far surpassed any store I have been in. I loved the old world charm from the building, which was built in 1909. I took this picture from upstairs....PRICELESS.



I felt like I was no longer anywhere, but frozen in my steps. The beauty of this building, had my mouth slack. Then snap, I'm back, pleading with my girls to keep their hands to their sides. The upstairs had been renovated into apartments at some point. The owner had filled each room to the roof with unique pieces. Each room felt like it carried its own story, with different items. My favorite area was this...

There are actually 3 or 4 rooms, full of girly necessities. I think I died, and landed in heaven.

In the end I bought nothing. We were on our way home in my Jetta, 4 people, ski stuff and bags. I knew going in, I had no room. {I promised myself, "I will be back"}

This is not my usual style, just working on a few items. New pictures posted by the weekend!

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Life?

Do YOU ever feel like life is rolling faster then your legs can carry you? That's the story of the last month at my house. I have a child in a competitive sport, which takes 16 hours a week. Now add that on top of my 40 hours a week job. Oh yeah, I forgot I have another child that likes to swim and do gymnastics....Can't forget my lovely husband, who insists we get our house organized. I mean its only been 3 months since we moved in? I have a few projects on the go. This being the first to be finished.

I thought she looked pretty good before, but was in need of a face lift.

Now she is ready for many more years. I used a custom color, red with a smidge of black {like that?}. I made sure to use my favorite RL Tobacco glaze. Then finished her off with a clear wax coat. Next item...promised to be done soon.

Take care.

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10 more sleeps...but who's counting?

Where has the time gone. Is it just me or does December fly by? I have about 8 pieces lined up for my magic, but no time. 

I really have a thing for these end tables. I can't believe how ugly different they look before and after {i forgot to take a before}. If you look at my previous posts, you'll get the picture. I used Caribe by Behr, Ralph Lauren Glaze in Tobacco, and sprayed the handles with Oil Rubbed Bronze. . If you haven't used Oil Rubbed Bronze from Rustoleum, YOU BETTER GET A CAN! This stuff is magic.

When we first moved in, everything was gold.

Took off the gold plates and sprayed them with the Oil Rubbed Bronze, just like new. Saved us over a $100 per door, our house has 4 of these locks! That is huge savings, not including every other gold decor in my house. I've also seen this used with silver or brushed nickle spray paint.

Take care!

 

Black Friday/Black Beauty

Good Monday. Well some days I wish I lived South of the border, the sales are sooo much better down there. So instead of waiting outside a store for hours, I started working on this hutch. Which has been sitting in my front room for 5 weeks.{thanks for loving my furniture,hubby}

Pretty good looking to start with, some would have kept it the same. {SOME} But not those that have caught the painting bug.....by the way if anyone comes across a vaccination for the furniture painting bug, please let me know. I thought in the mood of Black Friday-why not black? I sanded down the shine and went to work.

She sure is a beauty. Check out those delicate feet and prissy details. I was going to spray the fixtures, but loved the gold look. What do you think?

Here's a good pic of the slight distressing, I tried to not over do it. Finding that balance of the perfect wear can be tough at times.

On another note, remember this decor?

I forgot to take a before, but you get the picture. I bought them for 50 cents.

Love these! Totally new life for the wall decor, they could see another 20 years.

Please remember to check out my previous post. The draw for the Home Depot Gift Card is coming soon, I'd love to have more ideas. Take care.

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Amelia

Wow, what a busy weekend. Isn't it funny how you wait all week for your 2 days off, and they're busier than Monday to Friday. In the chaos called life, I painted 2 pieces of furniture.

Remember these 2 ladies? I'm still waiting for color selection for the bottom. If you could give me some ideas(and enter for a chance to win a Home Depot GC), check out my previous post. This is Ameilia...

I seem to have a thing for teal.

So this end table, gave me grief. I started it over a month ago, but wasn't happy with the way it turned out. I decided to two-tone the color. Much better{smile}.

PERRRRTY!

Overall....great weekend, and I learnt how to water mark! Take care.

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