Saturday, November 9, 2013

It's Still Fall...


...and I'm still painting things white.
Actually, this vintage chalk ware urn was already painted a glossy cream, and I've used it without doing anything to it.


But I always knew it could look better...and a little older. I do not know why I waited - it took half an hour to update it with a coat plaster paint in warm gray and a dry-brushed top coat of white.

I found these creamy yellow-white gourds recently for .10c each, and the spanish moss was .50c for an unopened bag at the thrift store. Every time I use it, I think, "This is SUCH a mess. Why do I use it?" Then, I love the gray wispy effect it has...


Since I had plenty, I put a few in the bird cage as well.
I took the chamber pot away...it just bugged me.

I added my urn of gourds, which I'll dry and use again in future years. 


I probably should have bought more, so I could fill my antique wagon again next year.


Yes. I like it better than the chamber pot. Much better...


I am preparing for Hannah to come for Thanksgiving - she hasn't been home since July. I hope Ethan and Mason will be able to join us, too. 

Ethan has a near-Thanksgiving birthday, so we have lots to celebrate!

Word for the Day:
Out of them shall come songs of thanksgiving, and the voices of those who celebrate. I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will make them honored, and they shall not be small.

Possibly Linking With

Sunday

Sunday Show-off Link Party
Silver Pennies Sundays
Bouquet of Talent
Monday

Masterpiece Monday
Amaze Me Monday
Make it Pretty Monday
Mod Mix Monday
Give Me the Goods Monday
Tuesday

Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
The Scoop
The Scoop
The Scoop
Inspire Me Tuesday
Inspiration Exchange Linky Party
The Gathering Spot
Wednesday

Wow Us Wednesday
Blissfully White Wednesday
What’s it Wednesday
Cottage Style Party
Centerpiece Wednesday Link Up Party
Thursday

Thursday Open House Party
Time Travel Thursday
Treasure Hunt Thursday
Share Your Cup Thursday
Grey Dey Thursdey
Be Inspired
Furniture and Paint Party
Friday

Feathered Nest Friday
Frugal Friday
Fabulously Creative Friday
Friday’s Five Features
Weekend
Saturday

Party Junk
Get Schooled Saturday

3 comments:

Ivy and Elephants said...

Revi, thanks so much for stopping by with sweet words. I am still loving your fireplace with books, I gasp each time I see it! I'm just getting used to fall, and now I heard the Hallmark channel announce the count down to Christmas!!!! I'm not ready!
I'm just going to enjoy your pretty gourds and paint something white, too! Hope all the kids can make it for Thanksgiving.
Hugs,
Patti

Donna Wilkes said...

It is hard to believe Thanksgiving is here. I bought a bag of tiny white pumpkins back in October and will leave them up for awhile. Love that urn. Your vignette looks wonderfully inviting. I wish my house was that clean!

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