3 Beautiful Belle's

Do you ever wonder how a day could turn out so perfectly? Where all the deals line up on Kijiji. Pick-up goes smoothly. The furniture is exactly what you were looking for.

That was my day today. Meet my 3 Beautiful Belle's.

This first one, I found yesterday on Kijiji. Great thing was, it was located 2 blocks from my work. I brought my friend from work and took a stroll over to check it out on break. Turns out this beautiful belle was being used as a prop in a high end clothing store at the mall. She was in great shape and sturdy. The store was located on the second floor, so we had to locate the elevator and the closest parking. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

This next one, I also found on Kijiji. Upon a few email banters with the seller, I remembered buying furniture from her last year. She sells items for people online. Usually has a ton of goodies, and always willing to barter.

I scoped out her other adds and found this next gal.Perfect? It sure was. 

I arranged all pick ups for today. My other friend and I grabbed my car after work, parked strategically, ran up to the second floor, placed on dolly and were back in my car in under 10 minutes. Nice work. Dresser one was on route to my house.

I really should take videos of me unloading my furniture single handed and up my front steps. My neighbors must grab their coffee and laugh in their front windows. " Honey here's Tabatha trying to get another dresser in her house. Come watch!"

Anyways, after school and haircuts for the kidlets, I ventured back to the city for the next 2. Both fit  in the back {thank goodness for my Traverse} and we were back on route to my house.

Today was my day. This weekend I have colors to pick and hardware to order. Wish me luck and stay posted for the reveals next week.

Thanks for listening and have a fab weekend!

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Pinterest Inspiration #7

Hello, how's your Thursday? I feel like I'm running late all week. Next week I'm home with my kidlets for spring break, and I can't wait. I'm hoping to catch up on some work at home, paint up a few more pieces and get organized on my blog. This week I was inspired by lighting, partially because we are replacing the one in my dining room. These were my favorites from Pinterest.

I pinned this, but couldn't find the original source :( Sorry. The picture is pretty straight forward. I'm thinking this would be a great idea for my front sitting room, in front of the window. Energy efficient, and no cords needed.

 

I think this is the lamp that inspired me most this week! Check out Kelly @ the lilypad cottage. She has beautiful pieces.

Nothing like old bucket lighting. I think I may have another project for my hubby. (I couldn't find the original source for this)

How cool is this one? The lady who created this closed her blog....boo. It looks easy enough to make.

Wish I had these. Uploaded by organizeyourstuffnow. I'm sure these were costly, but could totally be recreated on a budget.

Lastly, this brute off of Haute Look. Missed that deal. I love that site!

 

 

Hope you enjoyed my light inspiration. Can't wait to share our finished redo for my dining room light. Its been 2 months in the making. Thanks for stopping by and take care.

 

 

 

6 Week Pinterest Challenge

Hello. Hope your feeling ambitious? I think I am. Megin over at vmg206 is challenging her readers to a Pinterest Challenge. Pick 6 Pins this week that you will commit to make over the next 6 weeks. Every week post a picture of the Pin and your project! Super easy.

 I love to Pin, but don't really follow through with them. I have decided all of my projects will benefit my home or that I would really love to make. Warning- I may not follow this order.

1. Arrow Sign- I'm going to do this with dollar store signs. Cheap DIY.

2. Puppy Bed- I have a vintage octagon table I have been saving for this project. Cali will love it!

3. Bedazzled Light Switch Plate- Do I have to say more?

4. Door Mat Decor- Spray painted door mat. Very Chic.

5. Chevron Mailbox- Wait till you see mine right now.

6. Lake Sign- I'm thinking I'll grab a door from the Re-Store and get started. I have a close friend that would love this! 

I think I'll have my work cut out for me. Wish me luck!

Thanks for stopping by and take care.

Chalk Paint Grey Side Board

Hello. Hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday. Mine is going to be great, I can tell. The weather has finally lifted here and I can smell spring in the air. It tickles my nose and lingers with freshness. I may just have to make a stop while I'm out, and grab a bouquet of fresh flowers. 

Here's the handsome fellow I worked on last night. Below, is how he looked before.

Pretty average. I was drawn to the detail in the side doors. It did come as a full hutch, but the upper part had this ugly  unique fabric as the back panel and trimmed around all the glass. Typically, I could have pulled it off the back panel and painted it. I can not work with it around the glass, not with out many tears. The store kept it to sell seperately.

I re-stained the top with Varathane Gel Stain in Dark Walnut. Check out this post, to see my previous project using  the Gel Stain.

I wanted to show you, how it can tone down any discolorations in the wood. The top on this piece had yellowed a bit from sunlight. All fixed now.

I also used some Rub'n Buff Gold leaf on the handles. Take a look at this post to see the "how to". I think they turned out perfect.

I did light brush strokes on the side doors, too keep the depth and detail.

What a handsome piece.

Before and after.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Take care.

Our furry family member, Cali. She's even smiling for me.

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Tickled Pink

Hello! Happy hump day! That one always brings a smile to my face. Today I'm trying to call on spring. Not sure if she's listening, but I really miss her bright smile and warmth. I promise to never complain about the heat, and to keep my air conditioner off until it hits over 30 C. 

In the spring spirit, I decided to DIY a mason jar pink.

How cute is this one? Right? 

I didn't have chalk paint in pink, but I did have white latex and red chalk paint. I mixed it up in a solo cup. 1/2 cup of white and a teaspoon of red. I've heard that the red chalk paint is quite potent in pigment. They are right. A little goes a long way. Do it in very small amounts, too avoid going to dark. After the paint dried, I rough it up with sandpaper. That's it. Super Easy.

I love the whiteness of the background in this shot. I'm just starting to play around with my camera and different pictures. My camera is just a snappin in the 15 minutes of daylight I get a day. {lol}

Lastly, with my new fav wicker heart. This piece goes with anything.

Thank you for stopping in. Go buy old jars and paint them up. I think I may try a monochromatic jar display? Kinda different.

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Chic By You Wednesday Link Party #2

Hello. How's your week going? I'm working on a ton of projects right now, and have to clear some out to bring in more. I can't wait to post them! We're also working on the kids bathroom, I'll post a progress picture soon. I hope my nautical theme works. I'll do a complete post with the reveal. 

Now lets get to the good stuff, here's my Features from last week. I'd like to Thank everyone that came out for my first party! I loved each and every post.

Jamie @ anderson and grant shared this awesome idea. I have already started my searches for old loaf pans. So far, none.

A gem from the Flea Market, or a gem in disguise. Check out Darielle @ dds cottage.

How perfect is this little birdy? I love the soft white color and distressed edges. Stop by and say Hi to Abby @ abbys way.

That wraps up my features, lets get to the party.

A few things

1. Please link up only your original posts.

2. Please back link to this page in the post. I will only feature posts that link back.

3. Visit other links and leave a comment. Lets pay it forward. Karma!

4. Follow me, to catch the party every week.

 AND MOST IMPORTANTLY!!

5. Have fun.

Chevron Inspiration

Chevron Inspiration for Monday.

1. I love the beachy feel of this table from blue hydrangea furniture.

2. Two tone wood chevron!!! Perfect pairing by thats not junk.

3. I will be recreating this from michaela noelle designs.

4. I never would have thought to do chalk board chevron. Thanks in my own style.

5. I love the mix of modern and vintage. kfd designs nailed this.

6. I think I'm going to do this on my dining room rug. Thanks pneumatic addict for the inspiration.

Have I inspired you to paint chevron stripes?

Thanks for stopping in, and take care.

Apron String & Shutter Grey

Hello. Happy Sunday! I can't believe the weekend is coming to an end. It has been so cold here the last few days, - 50 C yesterday morning. OMG is right. It is way to cold to go anywhere or do anything. This gal has resorted to painting and cleaning.

I posted a peek at this piece yesterday. I'll mention again how I have a love/hate relationship with milk paint. If anyone has any suggestions, please forward them. I poured at least a 1:1 ratio of bonding agent, and the darn paint just kept falling off! In the end I really love the shabby chic look and this has a truly aged look to it ( minus the chevron stripes).

I'm still learning to work with Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint. Which isn't as fool proof as the Chalk Paint. I guess perfection comes with practice. Thank goodness it's not on a clients piece.

 I chose Shutter Grey and Apron Strings. I'm loving grey and coral still.

Hope you liked my night stand. Thanks for stopping by, and take care.

Don't forget to catch my Chic By You Link Party, launches Monday's.

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Saturday Sneak Peek

Ready for wax and handles.

I really have a hate/hate relationship with milk paint. When I want it to fall off, it sticks. When I want it to stay on, it falls off in clumps. Argh! So I added more bonding agent. No luck. I guess I'll just go with it. 

Lots of shabbiness.

Hope you're enjoying your weekend. Take care.

Friday Find

Oh no. Have you ever accidentally deleted a post? I totally did today. Oh darn!
I'm going to repost my pics. I apologize for any link backs that I have lost in the mess.

 My quaint quail. I just love him.

Here are the furniture finds from today.

And this is my dining room. Any one else have a room like this currently?

One important lesson I have leaarnt from this: Do not press update! Instead press close to reveert to original post.

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