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.

Take care.

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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.