Saturday, November 3, 2012

Shades of Greige


You know how one thing leads to another?
Now, I want a nice cloche to fit on this thing.

Remember it?


Another score from Julie's sale...


Solid wood. 
I like wood. I just like it painted!


ASCP French Linen is my current crush.
I love all shades of white mixed together.


I love the way it looks over gold leaf,
a bit watered down...


And I've painted something for a future kitchen update...



After all, little details DO make a difference.

I have lots of little projects going.
And then there's Thanksgiving
and Christmas coming...
so much to do to ready my house
for family and friends. 

Isn't that the reason
we do this type of thing anyway?
Hospitality. Family. Memories.

Word for the Day:
1 Peter 4:9
Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.

PS:  I just realized. I've passed my 200 post milestone!

Potentially Linking With:

Sunday

Sunday’s Best
Creative Bloggers Party Hop
Nifty Thrifty Sunday
Sunday Show-off Link Party
Monday

Metamorphosis Monday
Masterpiece Monday
Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday

Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Cowgirl Up!
Cowgirl Up!
Cowgirl Up!
Wednesday

Blissfully White Wednesday
Wow Us Wednesday
What’s it Wednesday
Primp Your Stuff Wed
Thursday

Under $100 Link Party
Share Awesomeness Thursday
Time Travel Thursday
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Home and Garden Thursday
Share Your Cup Thursday
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Friday

Feathered Nest Friday
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Frugal Friday
Inspiration Friday
Vintage Inspiration Friday
Rustic Restorations Weekend
Frugalicious Friday
Fabulously Creative Friday
Saturday

Saturday Nite Special
Get Schooled Saturday

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Orb, Revised...


The orb I found for a buck at Julie's
last garage sale was nice as it was...


But in the interest of lightening up a bit,
a coat of ASCP French Linen was applied.


And after that, a bit of dark wax
in the form of shoe polish.

Yes - shoe polish.
Applied oh so lightly...with 
the same little applicator brush
used to apply it to shoes.


Hey - it never hurts to
experiment. And I am a 
big believer with doing what
you can with what you have.

Kiwi was the brand I had.


This is not where the orb will stay.
I need to find another stand...
maybe even a bigger one.

And I will definitely give shoe polish 
another shot on other types of painted items.

Aren't we always seeking 
new and budget-friendly ways
to feather our nests?

Word for the Day:
Luke 11:9
And I tell you, ask
and it will be given to you; 
seek, and you will find; 
knock, and it will be opened to you.

UPDATE:
Orb Lands on Coffee Table/Trunk


I had the stand already. Yay!



Linking With

Sunday

Sunday’s Best
Creative Bloggers Party Hop
Nifty Thrifty Sunday
Monday

Metamorphosis Monday
Masterpiece Monday
Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday

Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Cowgirl Up!
Cowgirl Up!
Cowgirl Up!
Wednesday

Blissfully White Wednesday
Wow Us Wednesday
What’s it Wednesday
Primp Your Stuff Wed
Thursday

Under $100 Link Party
Share Awesomeness Thursday
Time Travel Thursday
Treasure Hunt Thursday
Home and Garden Thursday
Share Your Cup Thursday
Doin’ It Yourself
Friday

Feathered Nest Friday
Potpourri Friday
Frugal Friday
Inspiration Friday
Vintage Inspiration Friday
Rustic Restorations Weekend
Frugalicious Friday
Fabulously Creative Friday
Saturday

Saturday Nite Special
Get Schooled Saturday