Tuesday, October 7, 2014

The Laurentian's in the Fall

Good morning everyone !

I know I've done quite a few posts on Montreal as a tourist destination - but I don't think I've ever done one on a huge industry here - which is the changing of the leaves in the Laurentians.

Tourist buses are all over the place around this time of year with people piling in to head up north.

MONTREALLIMOUSINE.COM
I keep saying how much I dread it every year ( because of the season that follows it ) but truly, it's one magnificent season

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IMAGE: THE NAVARROS.CA
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HUFFINGTON POST

Next Travel Trip
It's gorgeous - just gorgeous to behold -
And it would be a sin for a Canadian girl NOT to love a red leaf, now wouldn't it?

COTTAGE VACATION

Have a wonderful day everyone !
Much love,
Me


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Sunday, October 5, 2014

Paris grey country hutch !

Good morning everyone !

She's done - and listed for sale - and I'm ready to move on !

Paris grey buffet

Wish I had the room to keep this one -  I know I know I say that about all most every piece - but if I had a bathroom large enough this is what I'd put in it - I can just see it filled with white fluffy towels, an antique pitcher and bowl and baskets on the top shelf - those glass doors could even be replaced with mirrors to hide unmentionables !!!  Anyway, it's redundant - I don't have a bathroom large enough.

I did a lot more distressing then I normally do because this piece was screaming for it ( you can't see it in the photos but almost every edge reveals wood ) 

Paris Grey buffet makeover

for a smaller piece it has tons of storage



The napkins and hand towel were made by Dani over at Frugal ain't cheap - she sells them through her Etsy shop - take a look!

Painted buffet makeover

I added texture to this piece by painting the white undercoat in one direction and the grey topcoat in another - 


As much as I hate waxing - and I DO hate it - I just love the sheen it gives and the depth it gives the color of paint



and there you have it - ASCP Paris Grey and Old White 
ready to go to her new home


This piece was left behind by previous tenants in an apartment - simply discarded - and the new owners didn't like it at all.................they were thrilled to sell it - I was thrilled to get it - everyone is happy ( well I'll be happiest when it's out of here so I can start another one :)

And just a side note

Last night I woke up in the middle of the night with the fan on full blast directly at my head
( don't ask - that's the only way I can sleep - my hair is so thick that it barely moves in the breeze ) I was soaking wet - my nightgown could have been wrung out - and I glanced over at John.
Picture this
He was wrapped in blankets with just his head poking out - like a mummy - with his HAIR BLOWING ALL OVER THE PLACE !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I went into such a fit of giggles that I had to get up. As I was leaving the room
John mumbles - Do you think you can take Soda with you?
Suzan says - Where is she - I don't see her
John says - She's under the blankets to get away from the fan - and hasn't stopped licking me for an hour.
John says - I can't take it anymore
John says - I need to sleep
John says - And I'm going to toss that bloody fan out the window Suzan.

But that image of his hair?
That'll sustain me for a good 3 or 4 days - and in case you can't picture it - here's a visual.



Think I'll retire and become an artist

I have a guest post up at the wonderful Tuula from The Thrifty Rebel on my love of pink !

Have a wonderful day everyone 
Much love,
Me


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rom my Front Porch to Yours                French Country Cottage            Too much time on my hands
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