Tuesday, November 27, 2012

When taking a break pays off!

I needed a little break yesterday from painting - just a little one - a half hour one to be precise - hmmm - what could I do in those 30 minutes?
I could do my nails.
I could take a power nap.
I could walk the dog.
I could make my bed ( shameful I know )
I could take a bath.
I could whip up a batch of cookies.
OR.....................I could go on Craigs List and find ( and buy ) this!


does anyone else see what I see here?  I'm swooning so much it's hard to type -


It's ok kitty - you'll get over it - and stop trying to put the "evil eye" on it - it won't work!



Ok the adrenalin is flowing - I've got tons of energy all of a sudden so off to finish what I'm painting now.
I CANNOT wait to get my hands on this set though - it's not common to find pieces like this here in the city!
Doesn't she just scream Southern Belle?
Her name is Scarlett by the way ( in case you were wondering ) she may not look like her name now - but she will - she most definitely will. By the time I'm finished with her, she will be known to one and all as Miss O'Hara.

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Ebony and Ivory

Live together in perfect harmony - on my coffee tables!
I think this is my favorite all time color combination - with everything actually - I love it in home decor -  shoes - clothing - linen -  I even love black and white photos!
So it was a no-brainer on what to do with these homely looking things

Before


After



I used ASCP Graphite on the top - and old white on the bottom -
Stencil was done in old white - with a wash of Graphite over the surface - to give it a " smudged aged " look
That streaky look is intentional and looks quite lovely in person ( not so much in the photos I know ) but
it looks like it has depth because of it.  The glare of the photos makes it look too defined but it isn't at all!
And of course waxed



and ready to sell




Sometimes - just sometimes - it's ok to see things in Black and White!
Have a wonderful day!


Partying with
Cedar Hill Ranch
http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.ca/2012/11/cowgirl-up-link-party-week-43.html
Adventures of a DIY Mom
http://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.ca/2012/11/terrific-tuesdays-43.html
Kathe with an E
http://www.kathewithane.com/2012/11/youre-gonna-love-it-week-32.html
Homestories A to Z
http://homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-87.html
PJH Designs
http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.ca/2012/11/transformed-tuesday-16-and-features.html
Knick of Time
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.ca/2012/11/knick-of-time-tuesday-62.html
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/tuesdays-treasures-113/
Homework
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.ca/2012/11/the-inspiration-board-link-party-78.html
A Diamond in the Stuff
http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.ca/2012/11/time-to-shine-party-no-96.html
Elizabeth & Co.
http://elizabethandco.blogspot.ca/2012/11/be-inspired-features-and-link-party-47.html
Shades of Amber
http://shadesofamberinc.blogspot.ca/2012/11/quite-simplybeautiful-things-link-party.html
Primitive & Proper
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.ca/2012/11/poww-116-furniture-link-party.html
The Winthrop Chronicles
http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.ca/2012/11/share-it-link-party-39.html
The Ironstone Nest
http://www.theironstonenest.com/2012/11/transformation-tuesday-november-27-2012.html
Chase the Star
http://www.chasethestar.net/2012/11/chq-blog-hop-17.html
Uncommonly Yours
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/uncommonly-yours-link-party-56/
Clean & Scentsible
http://www.cleanandscentsible.com/2012/11/the-creative-spark-no-68.html
Savvy Southern Style
http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2012/11/wow-us-wednesdays-94.html
Adorned from Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/11/washi-tape-idea-book-and-wednesdays.html
No Minimalist Here
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.ca/2012/11/open-house-party_27.html
I Gotta Create
http://igottacreate.blogspot.ca/2012/11/wildly-original-link-party-28.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/11/thursdays-are-your-days.html
Saving 4 Six
http://www.saving4six.com/2012/11/welcome-to-think-tank-thursday-7.html
Stone Gable
http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/11/tutorial-tips-and-tidbits-24.html#more
Katherine's Corner
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/11/29/thursday-favorite-things-blog-hop-64/
Rooted in Thyme
http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.ca/2012/11/getting-ready-for-craft-fair-and-simple.html
The Charm of Home
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.ca/2012/11/home-sweet-home-95.html
Shabby Art Boutique
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.ca/2012/11/shabbilicious-friday-link-party_30.html
At The Picket Fence
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/11/its-inspiration-friday-no-91-welcome.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/11/feathered-nest-friday_29.html
Miss Mustard Seed
http://missmustardseed.com/2012/11/furniture-feature-friday-favorites-link-party-5/
A little Knick Knack
http://www.alittleknickknack.com/2012/11/ebtks-link-party-50-giveaway.html
My Romantic Home
http://romantichome.blogspot.ca/2012/11/heirloom-ornaments-show-and-tell-friday.html