Calling All Parrot Heads

April 4, 2013 By 37 Comments

Jimmy Buffett comes here almost every summer. All the parrot heads hiding out all year come out in all their glory to party like it was 1980....I suppose. I've never been.  I like him just fine but my husband is not a fan of large gatherings and that includes concerts. He dutifully takes me to the Broadway series here but he gets to sit safely in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decorating, Furniture Makeovers, Home Decor, summer

Pink And Cream Desk

March 29, 2013 By 20 Comments

Welcome! To my new home at Word Press!! Yay! A big Shout Out to Kristi of Linauer Designs for U-Hauling me over here! It was SO easy...all I did was paint my kitchen and drink coffee while she slaved away at the computer! Then I strolled in and sat down... If only EVERY move could be like that! I'm sure there will be some changes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decorating, Furniture Makeovers, Home Decor, how-to

A Harlequin Table (How to Remain Calm in The Face Of Trauma)

March 20, 2013 By 29 Comments

I'm going to show you the transformation of this petite coffee table to this pretty harlequin table I am also going to teach you a valuable lesson on how not to panic in the face of trauma. Only you will understand WHY this could have been a disaster... The uninformed people would sneer and say..."over a stupid table?" Those people are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: chalk paint, decorating, french, funny, Furniture Makeovers, Home Decor, how-to

French Drinks Tray

March 18, 2013 By 22 Comments

Follow my blog with Bloglovin (if you want to) I've been working like crazy this past week and I'll try and show you some things during this week's posts. One of the items I finished and dropped off at the shop was a drinks tray with a French feeling. It's portable so is perfect for using on the porch for Spring or Summer get togethers. Instant bar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: chalk paint, crafting, decorating, french, Furniture Makeovers, how-to

Adios and Au Revoir! (French-Western?)

March 11, 2013 By 20 Comments

I am here to share the latest BIG trend in Home Decor....French-Western style....... Back in the day when Miss Kitty leaned over the bar  so Marshall Dillon could look at her ruffles I was an almost tween who avidly watched my latest crushes... even in black and white.... And sometimes...IN LIVING COLOR.... a big term … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decorating, french, funny, Furniture Makeovers, Home Decor

Spring Chalkboard Reveal

March 4, 2013 By 34 Comments

In between working on two pieces of furniture for clients this weekend... I worked on this gorgeous carved piece I snagged at an antique shop... You can see closeups here.... I KNEW I wanted to make a chalkboard and thought the perfect spot for it would be in the foyer over this pretty sideboard. Even though I love the even application I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: chalkboard, decorating, french, Furniture Makeovers, spring

Hot Fun In The Summertime Party Picks!!

August 2, 2012 By 5 Comments

Well let me tell you that we girls had a REALLY HOT time hosting these parties in July!! Lots of fantastically amazing wonderful creative people are out there EVERYWHERE and they don't let the heat of Summertime stop them either! All the other gals were telling me how hard it was to choose each week and no I get a chance to experience … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafting, decorating, Furniture Makeovers, summer

French China Cabinet

March 20, 2012 By 29 Comments

I refinished this petite French style china cabinet for my last Porch Sale in October.  The interior and the door inserts are ASCP Old White and the body is ASCP Paris Gray. They were finished with clear wax. I didn't distress them too much because it seemed my clients preferred a more fresh look based on the response from my previous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: chalk paint, decorating, french, Furniture Makeovers, Home Decor
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