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 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