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i'm offering these items up for sale. i had started my blog as a "selling" blog. soon changed my mind on that idea. now i'll be offering items for a brief time due to a BIG down size that has occurred in my living arrangements. should any item be of interest to you please e-mail me. i will give a good price on the item along with the shipping price. i will be posting more as soon as i get them unpacked. i will also try and find time to get all my items posted on etsy. i'm working on a very tight schedule. i'm in school full time, not finished with my move and looking for work where i'm now living. 

blessings

marie

WRITE YOUR OWN STORY

 up-cycled desk/vanity i picked up this past spring. it was the first piece i painted with annie sloan's chalk paint. the new color kick i seem to be on is GRAYish. this color was created with old white and graphite. take a look at my previous post. i used the same mixture on the mirror. i also use a clear wax and a glaze. but, they aren't annies products. i sprayed the pulls with a nickel finish. i'm lovin' the transformation. i'll post a few more projects i did with the chalk paint. then i'm gonna start packing up. i'm going to be moving. the new season has begun.
blessings
marie

                     WRITE YOUR OWN STORY

hello
i'm still around. holding on by a thin thread. there has been so much upsetment in my life for a very long time. i'm so DONE. a new season is coming! i try to stay creative. it's the best therapy!!! i'm sharing a simple re-do with you today. this mirror is plastic. very 1970's when i found it at the thrift shop. i used annie sloan paint. a little graphite and old white. dry brush!! saved time on the distressing areas. i really like annie's paint and i have a stockist only 30 mins from where i live which makes it very easy for picking up my supplies.
enjoy
marie

When the Bottom falls off

 HEEEEEELLLLLLLLLOOOOOO!!! just a quick show & tell. this very old desk top was all i could salvage from an 1860's secretary. the bottom half has rotting off the hinges. sorry i didn't do a before pic. it has been hit & miss for me and projects for a long time. i found her yellow, now shes looking gray/white. i mixed & mixed, something like witches brew, a pinch of this and a dab of that. mix, mix, stir, stir and lots of re-do's. when i got the right color i used a glaze and minwax paste. i may have to re-do her because she still has the "old" smell. she's sitting in the garage waiting for her final fate. a coat of primer/sealer and start all over? eeeeekkkkkk not sure if i'm up for that. well, she looks good in the pics.
have a blessed day
marie

i made this sign for my son and his buddies. they rent an old victorian home with a great wrap around porch. the porch is the "spot". when their friends come over the porch is where they all hang-out. the wood is left over from a vintage headboard i redesigned. the paint is annie sloan chalk paint. i used paris grey, louis blue & old white. i love this paint. the letters are stenciled on, i used my cricut create and the font is don jaun font. the font color is graphite by annie sloan. so, my "boys" loved the sign. i didn't put the hanging hardware on it. i will leave that up to them how they are going to hang the sign. i also purchased paint brushes annie sloan sells. i'm luv'in them too. go check out ANNIE SLOAN i think you will enjoy!!!

blessings
marie

You're a Grand Ole Flag

You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev'ry heart beats true
'neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there's never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, Keep your eye on the grand old flag. 

God Bless America!!

Another item for sale

unable to list this item on etsy. it is "new".  i did not paint any of the lovely pink roses nor did i create the glaze so with all fairness to what etsy is all about i can not list this pretty romantic privacy screen there. however i would like to sell it. i'm looking to down size and change my decor. i seem to be moving away from shabby chic cottage romantic decor. should this item or the others i have listed on my previous post be of any interest to you please e-mail me.

thanks
marie

A few Items for sale

i would like to sell these items. they where once in my booth space. i closed the booth and would like to start liquidating the inventory. i don't feel up to listing all of these on etsy, if you see something you like please contact me via e-mail. we can discuss the item and come up with a fair price.

thanks

marie

Memorial Day...My son soon to be a Marine

 my son robert john (rj) is leaving for the marine corps (june 6) reserve with a vision of becoming an officer.  rj graduated college two years ago with an undergrad in business. he just hasn't felt "settled" this i know because i'm the mom. i've seen the "i can't find my nitch" look on his face over the past two years. he's turned over many ideas; the peace corps and other branches of the military. he likes to be challenged, maybe even an adrenaline junkie. i'm proud of him for making this choice. he will be an amazing marine this i know because i'm the mom. he has strong leadership skills. in high school he was the captain of the football team, he was on the student council, he played in the school band, he was involved and always wanted to make a difference. i can say he will be a great officer and a gentleman (sorry richard gere). he will make a difference!!!!
this past weekend he's buddies gave him a surprise going away party. it was a great success. lots of food & friends. amen!! two of rj's friends from his work made the cake & cupcakes. just look at the detail awesome job girls!!!
 in honor of all who have served and those that continue to keep us free may GOD BLESS ALL of the United States Military and God bless Robert John
blessings Marie

CHALK BOARD PAINT~~~~>>> & CHALK PAINT

hello all!!!! i'm still around. moving at a slow pace, putting "things" back together in my worn out life. there's been some creating here & there. it seems to be happening in spurts. i'm having fun again. i've taken a long journey healing my wounds. i still enjoy reading and visiting blogs more then i do writing on my own blog. i guess that's because i'd rather have a verbal chat (i seem better at that then blogging).
 my travels around the blog block have been amazing. i'm in awe of the talent that each human holds within their own soul. the things that get redesigned, recycled & re-purposed are just great. i've seen many of these metal serving trays re-purposed with chalk board paint so, i thought i'd give it a whirl. recently purchasing annie sloan chalk paint which i found out about over at miss mustard seed. seeing marian's mega talent and her use of the paint and waxes has given me much inspiration during my hiatus. this project is very easy. i used spray paint (chalk board) for the inside of the tray. and the edges of each one of the trays i painted with annie sloan chalk paint. the colors i used are old white and provence. i think they came out cute. since i gave up my booth space last september, i may ask a few vendor's i know if i can consign with them. i will also be posting them on my etsy. i plan on purchasing louis blue and paris gray for a few more projects. there isn't any prep time when using the chalk paint. i cleaned my items with soap & water & used a small artist brush to paint the edges. the paint cleans up very easy. if you like the THREE R's~~ RECYCLE, REDESIGN & RE-PURPOSE check out this paint i think it's worth it.
blessings
marie