Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Anne of Green Gables

The greatest Canadian that never lived.............................

For all Kindred Spirits

I can see it vividly as though I were still 8 years old - the wondrous joy of her world - I so wanted to live in her house - I wanted green gables but we however lived in an apartment in the heart of the city.
My father passed away when I was quite young - so kindly Mathew was someone I wanted ( needed? ) in my life - I had tons of uncles ( my mother came from a very large family ) but they were more the Archie Bunker type - I loved them, don't get me wrong - but I longed for a gentle kind hearted Mathew too. ( Marilla always scared me actually, lol ) I also btw would have settled for an Uncle " Bill " and a Mr French because I did have a Mrs Beasly doll after all.
I had an imagination the size of my little world - filled to capacity - and so I could relate to her.
I read those books - and I reread those books - and writing up this post tonight I realize I want to read them again - I want to get lost in the antics of a precocious young red haired girl from long long ago............

For those of you who loved these books as much as I did, a visit to P.E.I ( Prince Edward Island ) is
mandatory - walking around the grounds - walking through the reproduction old Green Gabled home -
you can just " feel " Anne's spirit all around you.

Here's my tribute to Anne ( with an E - because it sounds more distinguished Marilla )

I started with this


and ended up with this


I used the stencilling I bought this week to do my Parisienne Butcher Block  and I'm just loving the lettering on this -

And the flower is an Ikea wall art sticker set that I bought years ago - I placed the sticker where I wanted it
to go and outlined it with my Sharpie - then removed the sticker and and went over the design to " thicken"
the lines......................


I painted the 2 backplates on the top drawers black - to match the script - but not sure if I should have
went silver - not to late to change it - thoughts anyone?




I love the crispness of the black against the white - ( Annie Sloan pure White )


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And really, from the bottom of my heart, I don't care if no one wants to buy it - this one can sit right where it is in my bedroom for as long as it needs to - I get all mushy and goosebumpy just looking at it .
Sorry John, I know it's girly - I'll make you a Hardy Boys something or other lol.

I hope mothers of little girls still read these books to their daughters -
I hope mothers of young girls leave them on their nightstands as soon as they're old enough to read them themselves -
I hope mothers of young daughters take the time to read them again themselves -
And I hope when their finished they forward them on to Grandma because everyone needs a little Anne from time to time.

Though she struggled with terrible bouts of depression for most of her life,  Ms. Montgomery still managed to create this incredible character that will delight girls forever.
Thank you Lucy Maud - for all that you gave with your amazing talent.

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A very grateful reader,
Suzan
XOX

C'mon Anne - let's Party!!! ( and no Raspberry Cordial eh uhmmm Currant wine for you - absolutely not )

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84 comments:

  1. I think I am as big of an "Anne" fan as you! I too have read and reread every single LM Montgomery book. I love the quote you chose for your dresser! Hope you get to keep it!

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  2. I loved Anne of Green Gables and just bought the book for my grandd not too long ago. What a great makeover on the dresser. You outdid yourself with that project!!! Love it- xo Diana

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  3. Another Anne fan here! I couldn't count how many times I've read the books and they get deeper as you get older. For me, it's a toss up between the House of Dreams and Ingleside. I would like to live in Miss Lavenders house, though. Whichever one I settle on, I'll take your dresser with me! ~ Maureen

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  4. Dear Suzan!!! I missed you!!! I am finally home!!!
    I loved your dresser!!! I am not familiar with Anne as you because I did not grow up here and this was not a "must read" when I was a kid. But I did see a play the put on in my son's Elementary school, I remember that!
    I read a lot to my son when he was little, and my favourite Canadian author was Robert Munch. I never thought of putting a quote on a dresser, you are really creative!
    I also love the colours you chose!
    Hugs,

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  5. This is pretty awesome!! Our grandma has a anne of green gables inspired guest room because she love that story! Thanks for sharing at passion parade!

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  6. This is so lovely! It has made me run to my book shelf to find my precious copies of Anne of Green Gables! Total inspiration!

    Karin

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  7. Last year around Christmas time, I rented the Anne of Green Gables dvd's from the library and watched all of them while I was cooking and making gifts. I had an Anne of Green Gables marathon. I love the stories and the quaint way she spoke. The speech pattern does get stuck in your head and you find yourself wanting to talk like that as well. Your dresser is a fitting ode to Anne. Beautiful!
    Liz

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  8. I am head over heels in LOVE with this dresser! Beautiful transformation. I'm pinning this one for certain!

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  9. I was only introduced to Anne a few years ago, but we became very close. My mom had never met her, and I think that's why I never heard of her. I grew up with Trixie Belden and Cherry Ames. And Buffy and Jodi, just like you. I love the dresser!

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  10. Carol Carrasco aka Carol's Paint CreationsAugust 16, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    That dresser is sublime! I would leave the back plates black, it's perfect. Using the Ikea sticker is a fabulous idea...hope you don't mind if I borrow it. I have not read that book in 40 years...think I'll pick it up again and thanks for the inspiration...I have a few books I'd like to immortalize!

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  11. That is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Gives me inspiration. To take something so plain and turn it into something spectacular. sigh. I loved Anne Shirley's personality. :-)

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  12. Sweet! Love your pretty dresser!!

    Thanks for following me, I'm always happy to find another Canadian blogger :) Pop back to my blog & sign up for my giveaway.

    Cheers!!

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  13. I MUST have this! Leave the backs on the top 2 drawers black, k? You did an incredible job on this and I absolutely love it! I've always loved Anne ~ I think the book is a must read. Oh my, I'm going to dream about this chest tonight. Don't you feel sorry for me? ;-)

    xo
    Pat

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  14. What a lovely piece! I love what you've done

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  15. what a great idea! I too adore the books (and the movies). In fact, I should pick them up and read them again =)

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  16. What a tribute! That's a wondeful job, it looks so poetic! Thank you for sharing a have a delightfull weekend

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  17. The chest is totally fabulous and I adore your poetic tribute to Anne! I have visited Prince Edward Island, so lovely! Thank you for sharing your charming project at Potpourri Friday at 2805!

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  18. love this! would love to have you share over at our party!

    http://baked-inthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/08/made-it-by-monday-link-party_14.html

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  19. Your dresser really makes me smile! Another big Anne fan here! I've visited "The Island" a dozen times, have read all of the Anne books at least a dozen times as well, and love Maud's 3 "Emily" books as well. For those who haven't visited PEI.....GO! It is a place of incomparable beauty and wonderfully warm people! :-)

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    1. Thanks Marty - you're a no reply blogger btw -
      It's certainly a spectacular part of North America - red clay ( like being in Ireland they say )
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  20. Love this dresser - I am a great fan of Anne of Green Gables and this is wonderful. I appreciate you visiting that I might become your newest follower!
    Kathy

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    1. Thanks so much Kathy - you're a no reply blogger!!!
      XOX

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  21. You did this so well, and I love the phrase you chose. I'm trying to get up enough nerve to do something similar. Thanks for the info/ideas/how-to. Gail (BibleLoveNotes.com)

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  22. I loved Anne of Green Gables! And it's nice to hear about other people re-reading their favorite books so you can get lost in their world again. I do that so much!!
    Your dresser is beautiful! I love that you added Anne (with an E) to it. Takes you to PEI just looking at it!

    Jeannine @ The Concrete Cottage

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  23. lovely book, lovely dresser, lovely post Hugs P.S> thank you for sharing at the hop my friend :-)

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      Thanks so much Marci - I dropped you a line on your blog because could not reply to you email
      Hugs,
      Suzan

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  25. Isn't nice tomorrow is a new day and Suzan will create us something sublime with no mistakes! Anne and Lucy Maud would love this!

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  26. If I were forced to pick, Anne of Green Gables would be my favorite book series of all time. It is soo good. Can't wait until my girls are a little older. We will be reading it for sure!
    I love the quote you chose and think the dresser looks fantastic! I like the black at the top, it goes with the quote and flower, IMO.

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  27. That is beautiful! Did you actually stencil it? I can't stencil so I'm always looking for other ways to do something like that. I have a dresser that I'm having the devil of a time getting a french graphic transferred on to. I just love your dresser!! I may have to figure out a way to freehand it!

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    1. Hey Suzan! So sorry I'm leaving this on a post but I can't for the life of me find an email to send straight to you! I've tried fixing that "no reply blogger" at least a bazillion times and obviously can't figure it out!!! Nor to I have a "contact me" button my blog - after I just chastised you for not having one!!!

      I could sit and read your "conversation" all day long.

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  28. What a lovely reminder of my all-time favorite red-haired girl! The chest is wonderful!

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  29. Haha! I LOVED Anne of Green Gables when I was little. My middle name is Anne with an "e" :o) This dresser turned out beautifully. I especially like the hardware you chose!

    Thanks so much for linking up with us again at Keep Calm & Link Up! We're thrilled you chose to party with us this week :o)

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  30. I'm so glad you came with Anne at the party! She greatly influenced my life... she is one of the reasons I became a teacher! The dresser is awsome and very "distinguished"!

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  31. Bonjour Magali - Je voulais dire merci pour votre commentaire sur ma commode mais vous est une NO REPLY BLOGGER!!!
    XOX
    Suzan

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  32. woow woow woow.that is a really great job :)
    just Love it :)
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  33. Suzan,
    This is so beautiful. I love it. Wish i was closer to you to buy it.
    Debi
    Adorned From Above

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  34. Suzan,
    You really know how to turn your pieces into a materpiece! Beautiful! Thank you for shareing at One More Time, Share it One More Time
    Tammy

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  35. Oooh, you're getting so many comments! Yes, I read Anne with an "E" and yes, I put it on my girls' night table as soon as they were old enough. Lovely book.

    You did a terrific job with that dresser, great every day inspiration when you're getting dressed.

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  36. WOW, this is sweet!~ I love this piece. Glad you shared it today with my party. Enjoy!

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  37. Beautifully done! I can't imagine that you won't sell it quickly. It's lovely.

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  38. Spectacular Job!!! I like the black plates but a part of me thinks MAYBE the silver might look better. Blessings, Tammy

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  39. Great transformation Susan. Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday.

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  40. I so love Anne, I videoed the whole series from PBS when they had it on! So when I need to touch base with her, and missing a kindred spirit I watch her again! I love your dresser, and would proudly have it in my bedroom to read every day before rising to inspire me for my day. So very pretty and love the addition of the flower - perfect in every way. I will be featuring this at my next Sunday's Best next Saturday. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

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  41. I love the dresser and think you deserve to keep this beauty,as she has a special meaning for you.. I have to be honest,I never read Green Gables....I read ever book that was part of the Black Stallion series...lots of people do not know more then the one book..but I will have to read Anne

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  42. Such a pretty piece and so original!
    Thanks for sharing this week!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  43. This is beautiful! I have never put stencils on a dresser before, but yours turned out so lovely that I think I am going to have to try that!

    -Peggy

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      Thanks so much Peggy - I love working with stencils!
      Hugs,

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  44. I'm a HUGE Anne of Green Gables fan. I love this quote and think all of your accessories for styling are perfect.

    If you get a chance I would love for you to come link up at my Pin Party.

    http://sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/08/pintastic-monday-link-party-5.html

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      Thanks so much Sarah - I'll be by!
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  45. LOVE it! I grew up wishing I could be Anne Of Green Gables! Love the black with the top knobs! Hope you'll be sharing this week at Gettin' Krafty With It!

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  46. Absolutely, positively LOVE it!!! Anne of Green Gables is my all-time favorite movie (and love all the books too!), so your project warms my heart! I'll be featuring you next week at Knick of Time Tuesday and there will be an "I Was Featured" button waiting for you at the party!

    Well done - take a bow!!!

    Blessings,
    Angie

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  47. Wow so beautiful. I am a big anne of green gables fan too and think it's just so adorable. You are very talented.

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  48. you just took me on a trip down memory lane! every summer for years, my cousin and I would watch these movies! adorable dresser to boot! Nice work!
    Stacia @http://feathersandsunshine.blogspot.com

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  49. what a sweet quote and dresser! i love anne of green gables!

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  50. Anne and I have been kindred spirits for over forty years, thanks to my Canadian mother. Love this!

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  51. I love this! You did an amazing job on this chest of drawers.
    Mary Alice

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  52. Looks great. I never got into Anne of Green Gables. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!

    Holly

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  53. Simply MASTERFUL! Love the chest and LOVE Miss Anne!

    xoRebecca

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  54. I'm so glad that I'm following you! This is gorgeous. Great work and thanks for the inspiration.

    Katie
    www.funhomethings.com

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      Thanks so much Katie - I so appreciate your kind words,
      XOX

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  55. I love Anne! How Cute! Thank you for joining me at HSH!
    Sherry

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  56. Oh my. This gave me chills. I adore Anne of Green Gables. I cannot even tell you how much.

    XOXO

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  57. The wording is soooooooo amazing Suzy! Gosh a truly beautiful piece.
    Side Note... LOVE the mirror shutter on it!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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  58. Oh how I want to go to Prince Edwards Island. Anne of Green Gables is a classic. Wouldn't mind rereading it right now. Love the dresser and such a good thought for all of us to remember each day. Love the black behind the knobs. Just really makes the words pop. I love that stencil also. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  59. Oh I love this dresser, Suzan! It looks marvelous! Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays. :) Please note, my new web address is www.thisgalcooks.com Same blog, different name. :)

    Julie

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  60. I watched the wonderful TV series before i knew the story was from books. Then I found some old books (not complete though) and started reading it. A very charming dresser and I like the black plates as it is! Patsy from
    HeARTworks and
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  61. Oh, I do indeed read books of Lucy maud montgomery. I love them so much... To be honest, her books actually inspired me to write my own, and I have started. The book I'm writing is called 'Elizabeth May'.

    The book I'm reading right now, is called "The Story Girl....... I just recently finished Pat of Silver Bush, and THAT, was the inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing...... I love your dresser! You made it look so pretty!



    Have a great day! Hope you'll visit me too!


    Ciao Bella
    Sensible Sarah

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  62. P.S. I am your newest follower!

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  63. Hi! Just in case you haven't seen the news, you have been featured at Potpourri Friday at 2805!

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  64. Hello, I'm stopping by from the link up. I love Anne of Green Gables, and as a girl, my grandparents took me to PEI. I was eight, and saw my first play, which was AOGG, of course. So amazing - I'll never forget that. This is a beautiful piece of furniture, and your post is just so eloquent.

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  65. Oh, you did a fabulous job!! I love the creative writing. You go, girl. HUGS

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  66. I love the quote and the awesome chest! Nicely done!

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  67. Hey Suzan,
    I really do love this dresser. Has it sold yet? Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/free-bee-sweet-hat-pattern-crocheted.html
    Hope to see you there.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
    www.adornedfromabove.com

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  68. Wow! That is absolutely beautiful! What talent!

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  69. Thank you for sharing at Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you'll be back this week to link up again! Have a great weekend!
    -Mackenzie
    http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com

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  70. Hi Suzan,
    I am loving your makeover of the chest! LOVE it! I especially love the quote you put on it. I just read Anne again about a month ago. I read the books every once in a while to feed my imagination! *smiles* Thanks for sharing this with me and I'm very happy to 'meet' another Canadian too!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  71. Aww, I love that book. Ok, that's a lie. I've never read it. But I'm sure if I read it, I would love it! The chest looks fantastic! :)

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  72. So pretty!
    THanks for linking up to the favorite furniture makeovers of 2012!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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