After and Before and a New Painting

The wheat grass project is going down the tubes tomorrow. Hannah and I will drink the grass in a green smoothie. 

I'll grow more...and drink it as well. 

This little bird will go into the guest room...

Now that she is free from distress...

I'm not sure about the lamps. I like this one in the living room...

I was going for the look of a weathered baluster.

Layers of ASCP French Linen and homemade Plaster of Paris faux chalk paint were layered for effect.

I like it better than the original brass finish.

Last but not really a before or after is a painting I did for the family who opens their home to host our Wednesday Bible Study group.

They have a cozy, colorful, comfortable home. They share it often. 

Detail of the gold leaf and acrylic paint.

Word for the Day:
Hebrews 13:2

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Possibly Linking With:
Sunday
http://www.twiggstudios.com	Sunday Show-off Link Party
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/	Nifty Thrifty Sunday
http://southernhospitalityblog.com	Thrifty Treasures
Monday
http://betweennapsontheporch.net	Metamorphosis Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/	The Scoop
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/	The Scoop
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com/	Cottage Style
Wednesday
http://www.timewashed.com	Blissfully White Wednesday
http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/	Primp Your Stuff Wed
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/	Penny Pinching Party
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://www.thestylesisters.blogspot.com/	Centerpiece Wednesday
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/	Transformation Thursday
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com/
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/	Thursday Open House Party
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com	Rustic Restorations Weekend
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
http://vintageinteriorblogs.blogspot.com/	Weekend
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com	Shabbilicious Friday Link Party
Saturday
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/	Saturday Nite Special

87c Treasures on Monday

Do you have one of these? I thought I needed one - for .87c at the thrift store on Monday.

Don't you want one, too? Sorry, it was the only one. I've seen them below rocks and shells and objects that look good lit from below. Now, to find something to PUT on it...
That's another trip!

How about this treasure...cute, huh? An industrial apple. 

No self-respecting, industrial-elegant-cottage-style dining room would be complete without one. 

It had funny green plastic leaves wired to it - probably by the former owner. I prefer my industrial apples plain, so I removed them.

This treasure basket will be given a new lease on life - with paint of course. Maybe it will happen tonight!

This pretty vase is perfect just as she is; no paint needed. No tweaking for this lovely periwinkle blue girl. (I say girl, only because of the ruffles.)

You just gotta love a good ruffle. And a wire apple. And a lighted base for some future objet d'art. All for only .87c each.

Word for the Day:
Genesis 43:23

He replied, “Peace to you, do not be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has put treasure in your sacks for you. I received your money.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.

Note about today's scripture:  I usually type in a key word to find a fitting scripture for the day. Today, I typed in "treasure." If you've ever used www.biblegateway.com, you know that one word can bring up hundreds of scriptures. I used the first on the list, because it was fitting, and because half a dozen below the first one called US God's treasured possession. Which I KNOW is true, otherwise we would NOT be celebrating the most Holy day of all on Sunday. 

How about THEM apples? Cool, huh? We are his most treasured possessions. 

Possibly Linking With:
Sunday
http://www.twiggstudios.com	Sunday Show-off Link Party
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/	Nifty Thrifty Sunday
http://southernhospitalityblog.com	Thrifty Treasures
Monday
http://betweennapsontheporch.net	Metamorphosis Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/	The Scoop
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/	The Scoop
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com/	Cottage Style
Wednesday
http://www.timewashed.com	Blissfully White Wednesday
http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/	Primp Your Stuff Wed
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/	Penny Pinching Party
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://www.thestylesisters.blogspot.com/	Centerpiece Wednesday
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/	Transformation Thursday
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com/
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/	Thursday Open House Party
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com	Rustic Restorations Weekend
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
http://vintageinteriorblogs.blogspot.com/	Weekend
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com	Shabbilicious Friday Link Party
Saturday
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/	Saturday Nite Special