tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62542021781460374842024-03-05T11:57:29.946-06:00Studio 162Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-74942672441640375852011-10-18T11:14:00.000-05:002011-10-18T11:14:55.577-05:00Spooky JS Release and some furnitureCarina Gardner has released some fabulous new Halloween goodies at Jessica Sprague this month! She has two sets of papers, some spooky borders, labels and even a darling mini-album, all called "<a href="http://www.jessicasprague.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tabs.tpl&product_id=1610&category_id=85&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=326">The Raven</a>". I created this bit of Halloween decor by simply printing out one of the scary <a href="http://www.jessicasprague.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tabs.tpl&product_id=1609&category_id=85&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=326">labels</a> on vintage music paper and placing it in a thrift store frame spray-painted with glossy black paint. It added a fun touch to my booth last weekend!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am working hard to get everything ready for the next sale on the 4th of November. I felt so rushed last month and don't want to feel that way this time. I am really in love with some of the pieces I have found and can't wait to get started on the painting! The two larger pieces I am working on now have some seriously peeling veneer, which is making the sanding process take a LOT longer. Am hoping to get the hubs out there this evening to help! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was a super-easy spray paint project and I love how the color turned out! I picked up two of these at Savers last week and painted them with Krylon's "Oxford Blue". I put the old hardware back on and adore the contrast between the old metal and the blue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's another Savers rescue...with no "before" pic. Some days I bring something home and am so excited to get started that I just dive in without even thinking. The surface of the table underneath the glass top was in sad, sad shape. Lots of peeling and fading, so I just mod-podged some great linen fabric on and updated the light wood with some ASCP in Old White. Brightened it right up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>This beauty has a whole lotta peeling going on but I think it will be fabulous in the end. Not sure what color yet. Any recommendations?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Happy Tuesday!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-64528380712178900692011-10-17T11:03:00.000-05:002011-10-17T11:03:24.226-05:00DIY Chalk Paint? Yippee!As I was persuing the blogosphere last week, I stumbled upon a life-changing <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/2011/09/make-your-own-chalk-paint-for-400.html">post</a> by Sherry at "No Minilmalist Here" about DIY Chalk Paint! Ok, life-changing may be a bit over-the-top, but definitely money-saving! I am a huge fan of Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint because of the amazing finish it gives AND the fact that I can <strike>be lazy</strike> save precious time by skipping the prep step on most furniture. The bummer about the paint is that it costs about $35/quart plus shipping, since I don't have a local stockist in KC--so I end up paying about $50/quart. Yikes! Eats into my profit on furniture sales just a tad. Now, enter Sherry with her recipe for creating chalk paint using 2/3 latex paint and 1/3 plaster of paris--sheer brilliance! I decided to whip up my own batch on Friday using some leftover turquoise Sherwin Williams paint and $2.99 plaster of paris from Hobby Lobby. I have to say I am SOLD! Not only did I not need to do any prep work on this little side table, but the paint dried quickly, sanded fabulously and took a coat of wax like a dream. (Cue the choir of angels...)<br />
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You must check out Sherry's blog "<a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a>"--I can't wait to see what else she has up her sleeve!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Before: your standard side table with a laminate top purchased at Savers</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was a busy bee this past weekend and have several more "Before and Afters" to share this week. Here are some sneaks at the befores:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope your week is off to a great start!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-75779667967652851552011-10-11T10:36:00.000-05:002011-10-11T10:36:19.710-05:00Whew! I'm Back!This past weekend was so much fun, experiencing my very first sale at Bella Patina! It is such an amazing place, with tons of beautiful treasures and talented vendors. I won't know exactly how I did until next week, when all of the tags have been tallied up--but I have to say I am very pleased with what sold and am so excited for next month!<br />
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Here are some pics from my booth on Friday, before the sale started:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And finally my HUGE project: the china hutch! It did not sell this time, but I know the right person will find it! :) I learned a lot about staging over the past few days and think I can really improve on how I displayed this piece. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And here is the after:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I stripped and stained the top of the buffet piece and then used Behr paint with primer in "Toasted Marshmallow" for the body. Can't remember the name of the blue I used for the inside of the cabinet, but it is a very soft shade. Then the entire piece got a coat of dark stain, which I applied in small sections and then immediately wiped off. I have to be honest here: this project was a HUGE pain! I have really spoiled myself with chalk paint and this whole latex and stain business really made me work. :) I do love the end result though and hope someone else will feel the same way next month!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Speaking of next month (how about that smooth segue?), I have been working the thrift stores and Craigslist like a mad woman to ensure I have some interesting pieces! Here are some peeks at what I am working on now:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-85636448492395608622011-09-29T15:24:00.000-05:002011-09-29T15:24:28.810-05:00Crazy! (but in a good way)Oh my goodness--ever have those weeks when you feel like you're going a million directions at once and there are so many things to get done that there's physically no way to finish them all? EEEK! That's where I'm at this week.<em> </em>Last Thursday<em>,</em> I was accepted as a vendor at one of our local (KC) vintage/repurposed/antique stores called "<a href="http://www.bellapatinakc.com/">Bella Patina</a>", which makes me extremely happy! And they want me to participate in their October sale which means that all of my furniture/treasures need to be delivered THIS weekend! Again, EXTREMELY happy and excited about this, but just a bit stressed about finishing everything up in time! Here are some of the pieces I have been working on:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I got this great pedestal piece at Salvation Army on Friday afternoon--so fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzTnWO7W6mDzwsCPWAmluSLmjmCq7m2gsc41lwl5TBscOm0LWH_jd-YnRZW4sfKiPBobOUTAkqws9u1736Rncn7NOu6tUMJPjJ6UusDFZFmWl8VRS8zisD4VUamchtTrtDgXJiJhuWmA/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzTnWO7W6mDzwsCPWAmluSLmjmCq7m2gsc41lwl5TBscOm0LWH_jd-YnRZW4sfKiPBobOUTAkqws9u1736Rncn7NOu6tUMJPjJ6UusDFZFmWl8VRS8zisD4VUamchtTrtDgXJiJhuWmA/s320/004.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So much cuter in pink--I think it would be darling as a bedside table in a little girl's room.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These next two were actually old Bombay Company pieces I have had in my basement since 1994! Now I sorta want to keep them! ;)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was my first attempt at stripping and staining--not nearly as hard as I thought it would be, but I'm still not 100% happy with poly finish. Taking it to Bella anyway and will just price accordingly. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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And I am still working on the never-ending china hutch project...I can see the finish line though and I can't wait to post some pics of the final result!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-49707760396125433572011-09-22T11:22:00.000-05:002011-09-22T11:22:23.136-05:00Lily Cole Designs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilyCole?ref=pr_shop_more"><img border="0" hca="true" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDkJfKszz4lkWL5fuYUkpoteKnZbvq0hOyx9vE8f4dpIkLhAWruVb7-cqsYnF6iRWSswNxWUpdlPLb0gvQUdLoh5Q5FYUrNK4F5ihkKB3se-i6NtgFvsTolxycFguaRB2mZEU3V9N6jVA/s640/lily+cole.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
Today I want to introduce you to my friend Maggie's wonderful etsy shop, Lily Cole Designs! Not only is Maggie gorgeous, sweet and funny...she is crazy-talented too! She is a master at digital designs for children's rooms and will even personalize them for the perfect custom gift. Take a look at these beauties:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Maggie recently came out with a set of notecards that I am obsessed with! I adore sending handwritten notes and who would not LOVE to receive one of these works of art in the mail?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">As if those creations are not fabulous enough, I have to show you my VERY MOST FAVORITE goodie that Maggie makes:</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Custom embroidered reproductions of your child's artwork! <u>I know!!</u> I almost can't stand how fabulous this is! I think this is the most brilliant gift for a mother or grandmother--and will truly be a cherished heirloom forever. Maggie embroidered a picture of my mother that Kendall drew for my mother's birthday and did a spectacular job on it. Her birthday was yesterday and my mom was truly speechless when she opened the gift. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Would this not make an incredible Christmas or Hanukkah gift? Run over and check Maggie out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilyCole?ref=seller_info">here</a> or click on any of the pictures above to see those listings in her sweet store. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-52854453806576849822011-09-21T22:30:00.000-05:002011-09-21T22:30:53.812-05:00Would You Buy It WednesdayThis week I have a lonely little lamp I picked up at GW for $1.99. It works great though and the base unscrews from the wooden part to make painting a bit easier. I'm thinking some ORB on the base, and then a coat or two of blue paint...and then would love to pick up an inexpensive lampshade and cover with fabric. Any thoughts? <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also have some after pics of my little box from last week. I used AS Chalk Paint in "Aubusson Blue" for the outside, and "Country Grey" for the houndstooth pattern on the lid as well as the inside. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/2011/09/would-you-buy-it-wednesday-18.html"><img border="0" hca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqr2nfABVaeOY1SDIBKp5Ft2vElI8lOz9fh_9RP5-D8qip_3n285diY3ualV2kIPKlcOy9qwmyWduAK1bgZ1ZI8pg8Gp4DA2qY1aK5ccTCJzP9Xar37MJ3C26F2unuDcC2CSEkmemN07Y/s1600/wednesdaybutton.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-8752167214844408262011-09-20T10:46:00.001-05:002011-09-20T10:48:49.914-05:00Giveaway!! (and a few transformations)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.johnnyinadress.com/"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyCljBQKeW70XnAKKOyoT72ygHGsM9XpUec3rYXs2iot5IpF9ogfWaq30aTQXHgZJGwQrJcFS60aCpZtaK9O0krAbCkeO26JLXpZ0K3I46wTVvFWwxN2v6PcU8ZW2IIusXZrAwfK9g7zk/s1600/johnny.bmp" /></a></div><br />
I am SO excited this morning! Natalie at <a href="http://www.johnnyinadress.com/2011/09/studio-162-giveaway.html">Johnny In A Dress</a> is featuring me on her blog today and hosting a giveaway to my little etsy shop, Studio 162! If you haven't visited Natalie's blog before, you must head over <a href="http://www.johnnyinadress.com/2011/09/studio-162-giveaway.html">there</a> <u>immediately</u>! She is absolutely adorable and has amazing style. I visit just about everyday for fabulous design and decor ideas including this little beauty, the "<a href="http://www.johnnyinadress.com/2011/04/mummy-lamp.html">Mummy Lamp</a>":<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaxppx3UGQ0_BOkLZi_EvzKuOamZMHA9VxyGQQSnIn3VAFJTCqeDa7X5fM99nk3CvY53o5RGger4s147X-MFiI0WvMwgLMSpfXxSZLh9jrpGEGu-vmw1FR1hPDuQnZXvCht1iDgVlV5Ic/s1600/mummy+lamp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaxppx3UGQ0_BOkLZi_EvzKuOamZMHA9VxyGQQSnIn3VAFJTCqeDa7X5fM99nk3CvY53o5RGger4s147X-MFiI0WvMwgLMSpfXxSZLh9jrpGEGu-vmw1FR1hPDuQnZXvCht1iDgVlV5Ic/s400/mummy+lamp.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a really simple, really fun way to turn an old lamp from frumpy to fabulous! I had some petite bedside table lamps that I picked up from GW for $2.99 each and needed something cute for the shades so I whipped some mummy lamps up myself (bad photo, but you get the gist):</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>I had so much fun this past weekend working on some jewelry boxes that I found on my shopping spree last Friday! Here are some before and afters:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think my favorite part about the little box on the left is that the teddy bear picture is an actual photo! Someone seriously lined up their teddies and took a picture of them. :) Clearly the bear portrait had to go though and I replaced it with some glittery houndstooth paper and painted it in Annie Sloan's "Country Gray" (which is really more of a dark yellow, in my opinion--great color nonetheless!).</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the jewelry box on the left, in the photo above. I used more ASCP in "Old White", layered over "Henrietta" for a fun vintage-y look. Reminds me of those old pieces that have 6 or 7 layers of paint on them as you sand them down. :)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I painted this in ASCP "Aubusson Blue" and then used both clear and dark waxes to darken the finish just a bit. I love this color against the light grey velvet inside. This one is a gift for one of my sweet friends. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Here are two more boxes that I finished up earlier in the week:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> After: I used some ASCP in Henrietta, which is a really soft, pretty pink color. I ended up using both clear and dark wax to finish it and keep it from looking too "precious". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7i8CJbUkzQM5TV-rVgHizW6BqgFQ_lqLUofGuIcQofAH1hS0z8aopzW25egnsPxaMu7naj9VRkojp6ll7CsH1b2e7f3oJa-GnG8rZYcKOnO5zGqVa-eBfyM9L83Ez2Akd14S7E0bnMuc/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7i8CJbUkzQM5TV-rVgHizW6BqgFQ_lqLUofGuIcQofAH1hS0z8aopzW25egnsPxaMu7naj9VRkojp6ll7CsH1b2e7f3oJa-GnG8rZYcKOnO5zGqVa-eBfyM9L83Ez2Akd14S7E0bnMuc/s400/006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div>I don't have a before of this one, and have had it on hand for a while. I gave it a go with some dusty blue latex paint several months ago, then attempted to age it a bit with black paint mixed with water and ended up with a huge mess--paint peeling everywhere. I thought it was ruined and hid it in the bowels of my craft room, until Monday night when I saw it again and thought it could be resurrected with some Old White chalk paint. I am really happy with the way it turned out, and the fact that you can see the blue paint peeking through in several spots. :)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finally got the surface of my hutch project completely sanded down to the bare wood and it is in fabulous shape! If I get really brave this evening, I may put the first coat of stain on there. (With that sandpaper sitting there, it appears that I am really old-school and hand sanded everything; however, I must tell the truth and say that I did most of it with my orbital!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So would you have bought this? </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-48596344975967511102011-09-12T15:12:00.000-05:002011-09-12T15:12:54.531-05:00New JS Release and some jewelry box picsHappy Monday! After a week of fall-ish temps we are back up in the 90's here in KC! UGH! Fortunately it will not last long and we should be in the upper 60's again by Thursday. Fall is my very favorite time of year! I love the crisp, cool air, the smell of leaves burning and the cozy feeling at home in the evenings when dark comes earlier. **SWOON**<br />
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Kitschy Digitals had a fabulous new release last week called "<a href="http://www.jessicasprague.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tabs.tpl&product_id=1566&category_id=64&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=333">Homespun Stitches</a>". I always love her goodies because they have a lovely vintage flair to them. This fun kit has a tons of stitched flowers, as well as fabric paper. To.die.for. It was perfect for some of our recent princess pics from the cruise!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I indulged my jewelry box obsession over the weekend and painted one for my shop and one for a friend's birthday. Here are some pics:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>I found some great home decor fabric for 30% off at Hobby Lobby, and based on the colors in the fabric I decided to do one coat of Annie Sloan's Provence followed by two coats of Old White. I sanded several spots to let both the dark wood and Provence show through a bit, rubbed on some clear wax and voila:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am donating the chair to my friend's charity event on September 10th. It will be a silent auction item--hoping someone will spend a few dollars on it! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tomorrow is First Friday's here in KC and I will be heading to <a href="http://www.goodjujukc.com/">Good Juju</a> bright and early with my friend, Betsy. Can't wait to show you what treasures I end up bringing home! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-84511387013832246492011-08-31T10:28:00.000-05:002011-08-31T10:28:11.805-05:00Would You Buy It Wednesday?I was a bit worried I wouldn't have anything fun to share this week at <a href="http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/2011/08/would-you-buy-it-wednesday-15.html">Junker Newbie's linky party</a>, but my trip to Savers yesterday proved fruitful! I found some great wooden pieces including a large spoon rack that I am planning to paint and turn into a jewelry holder and a heavy carved wooden bowl. My favorite find, though, is this set of faux bois kitchen canisters! They were $2.99 each, so I paid $12 for the set. I am thinking about painting them yellow with some spray paint for plastic...what are your thoughts? Would you have bought this set and would you paint the pieces or leave them to bask in their retro glory?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Tomorrow I am going to reveal a chair that I painted and reupholstered as a silent auction item for a friend's fund-raiser. Here's a look at the before:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you so much for stopping by! Happy Wednesday!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-73746115360622937962011-08-30T14:22:00.000-05:002011-08-30T14:22:40.517-05:00Fab New JS Papers...and some Studio GirlsOh my goodness! Liv released some gorgeous new papers this week called "<a href="http://www.jessicasprague.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tabs.tpl&product_id=1564&category_id=69&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=365">Summer Solstice</a>". They are fabulous muted colors with tons of texture! I think they are perfect for a wedding album, which is why I chose my favorite photo from my cousin's wedding a few weeks ago:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This photo was taken by my aunt just seconds after Katy had walked out onto Michigan Avenue to see Ryan for the first time since the night before. It was truly a fairytale moment! I just love it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I finished up some Studio Girls last week too to take over to M!LK Boutique. I actually had a request for one in particular from a M!LK customer who had seen one she liked, went home to think about it and then discovered it was gone when she came back to purchase it. That's the first time that's happened to me--I was a bit excited! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Like some of the gals commented yesterday, I thought this would make a lovely little box for jewelry. Can't you see necklaces, earrings and bracelets hanging from the little hooks? I was going to add it to my etsy shop, but my mom saw it and immediately wanted it for her craft room. She had a really fun idea for it: remove the hooks and lay it down on its back so that the door opens up from the horizontal. She liked the fact that she could put craft supplies in there and still see what she had through the door. :) So fun how everyone has different ideas for found treasures!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Would you have purchased this piece for a mere $2.99, and if so, what would you do with it? Have a wonderful Wednesday! I'll show you tomorrow what I did with it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-14201094315309214442011-08-23T15:40:00.001-05:002011-08-23T15:41:19.248-05:00Updated Jewelry BoxI just love old jewelry boxes! The larger and more ornate, the better. I picked up this little beauty at Salvation Army back in June. It had broken hardware and an outdated finish, but the little doors literally stole my heart and the red velvet lining was in perfect shape!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Great potential, no? I hand-painted the box with several coats of Sherwin Williams "Dover White", distressed it, had my husband add new hardware (that wood was freakishly hard and the nails were oh, so tiny!), and added a few coats of poly so the finish will last forevah.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Here she is today:</div><div align="left"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">It will be heading out to my adorable cousin, Carly, in Atlanta tomorrow. She is such a doll--getting married in March to an adorable guy. I am so proud of her: an engineering degree from GA Tech, a great job, and just an amazing person. I was fortunate to see her last weekend at our cousin's Chicago wedding. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Here's my haul (minus the fun little table which was a $3 find at GW last week):<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AND, speaking of besties, I finally finshed the KU hat I started for my girlfriend, Suzanne, about 3 months ago! She wanted something fairly simple with a hint of distress and a pop of bling. I'm seeing her for lunch today--hope she likes it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-2173737585846946962011-07-20T11:23:00.000-05:002011-07-20T11:23:11.876-05:00Would You Buy It Wednesday (and my fave find this week!)I am (re)sharing a purchase from back in May for "Would You Buy It Wednesday" over at <a href="http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/2011/07/would-you-buy-it-wednesday-9.html">Junker Newbie</a>. The first weekend of every month, my most favorite shop in the world is open here in KC: Good JuJu! Located in an old store/warehouse it is literally filled floor to ceiling with incredible vintage finds...some have been upcycled; some are waiting patiently to be transformed. My friend, Betsy, and I have a standing date on the first Friday morning of the month at 9am (the moment Good Juju opens!) and have the best time shopping! <br />
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In May I purchased one of the uglier pieces I have ever set eyes on; yet, I just knew it had potential to be fabulous! Take a look at this little table: it was a brownish-yellow resin, with bizarre carvings are over the top and base and for $15 I just HAD to have it.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This little beauty was $12.99 and will soon be Kendall's new bedside table. We are kind of making do with an old Bombay Co. table at this point, but she is so excited about this because she can store goodies inside. I am thinking of doing the inside of the table pink, with some leftover "Old White" chalk paint on the outside so I don't have to sand, etc. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Wednesday!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-86473578591273874542011-07-13T10:59:00.000-05:002011-07-13T10:59:29.762-05:00It's That Time Again...Would You Buy It Wednesday?<a href="http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/2011/07/would-you-buy-it-wednesday-8.html">Junker Newbie</a> is hosting her weekly linky party today and I have a rather fun find from last week to contribute. I was drawn to this little piece at Goodwill because it was only $1.99 and because I am such a sucker for anything wooden. I asked a few shoppers what they thought this was and got everything from a jewelry hanger to a bedside table...and finally figured out that it is an old shoeshine stand! The shoe would fit on the wooden "thingy" over the top of the stand and then the polish and cloths would go inside the box. It used to have a small drawer which is gone at this point. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I would like to paint it and include it in my new upcycled decor booth; however, not sure if it would sell as a shoeshine stand. :) I am considering removing the part that holds the shoe and turning it into a little magazine holder. I would love any thoughts or guidance you might have!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-20390877591363444472011-07-12T14:09:00.000-05:002011-07-12T14:09:26.107-05:00Fab New JS Release and Some Before & AftersI am SO loving Carina Gardner's new release over at Jessica Sprague! It's called "<a href="http://www.jessicasprague.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tabs.tpl&product_id=1423&category_id=85&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=326">Le Petite Paperie Provence</a>" and it is to die for. Very shabby chic, a bit masculine and a lot fabulous! She also has some darling tickets that match the paper kit <a href="http://www.jessicasprague.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tabs.tpl&product_id=1428&category_id=85&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=326">here</a>. I used this opportunity to create a layout about my sweet nephew, Jackson, and how wonderful it is to be an aunt for the first time!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am so excited that I have been accepted into a local boutique called Trendz! It is a wonderful place--huge with lots of different vendors and goodies. It is busy ALL the time and is only about a mile from my house. YIPPEE! I have been dying to find a place for my upcycled "treasures". Etsy is great, but there are just some things that don't ship well. :) So now I am hitting the thrift stores like a crazy person so I'll have enough inventory when Studio 162 officially opens at Trendz on August 15th. Pinch me!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">So, here are some recent makeovers on purchases I made last week:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lastly--take a peek at this spectacular wall sconce/shelf! It is heavy wood and I picked up two of them this weekend for $8. They are going to receive a chippy off-white finish. Happy Tuesday!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-73728124347079257922011-07-07T13:26:00.000-05:002011-07-07T13:26:59.247-05:00Tuesday's TreasuresI found out yesterday afternoon that I have been accepted into a local boutique called "Trendz" and I am beyond excited! I will be selling just my upcycled home decor goodies, along with some small furniture starting on August 15th. YIPPEE! Now I can thrift myself crazy without feeling guilty!<br />
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Soooo, with that segue, here are some of my finds from Tuesday's lunch shopping spree:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok--if you have stuck with me this far, I'd like to share the fun cabinet that I mentioned yesterday. I used the perfect yellow from Martha (can't remember the exact name of the color) and then shabbied it up. I really like the look of the dark wood showing through. I was able to use the old hardware, just giving them a quick spritz of ORB.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy Thursday!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-37962840188457250492011-07-06T11:14:00.000-05:002011-07-06T11:14:21.505-05:00Would You Buy It WednesdayAs I am posting this, I can't believe it's been a week since I have blogged. We went to the lake for the 4th and I was without internet for four full days. Nearly sent me over the edge. **wink**<br />
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Yesterday, I spent my lunch hour (or two) in heaven! I was able to hit two thrift stores and made some fabulous purchases! This is my favorite find...it was only $11.50! SWOON! This adorable chair/cradle appears to be handmade and is adorned with darling painted cherubs and kittens. I'm thinking about sanding the whole thing down (darling cherubs and all), spray-painting it with Krylon's Ballet Pink and distressing it to perfection. I think it would be a lovely piece for a baby or toddler's room. Kendall enjoyed playing with it last night, but at 4 years old, she is just a bit too big for it. :)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">So, would you have bought this for $11.50? Please go check out the other goodies on Junker Newbies site <a href="http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/2011/07/would-you-buy-it-wednesday-7.html">here</a>! I am always so inspired by the things other people pick up!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I finished up my makeover on last week's "Would You Buy It" and I am pleased with the results. It looks so much better than I thought it would! If not for the helpful comments last week I'm not sure I would have thought to paint it black.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be back tomorrow to share some more of my purchases from yesterday as well as my little completed cabinet project.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6254202178146037484.post-34976029084310814962011-06-29T14:44:00.001-05:002011-06-29T14:45:38.007-05:00Would You Buy It?I just recently found a great blog called "<a href="http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/">Junker Newbie</a>", who has a fun series called "<a href="http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/2011/06/would-you-buy-it-wednesday-6.html">Would You Buy It Wednesday</a>". According to her blog, she opened up her first antique mall booth in April and I am enjoying seeing her thrift store finds and makeovers. For "<a href="http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/2011/06/would-you-buy-it-wednesday-6.html">Would You Buy It Wednesday</a>", she asks people to post their thrift store finds that they are iffy about or that are especially unique, interesting or even ugly. This is right up my alley! I get stuff all the time and wonder what the heck I'm going to do with it (although I have to say my number of "fails" has started to decrease...I am getting a better sense of what works and what doesn't). <br />
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So, here's my entry this week. It is a heavy (and heavily lacquered) 70's looking sconce. I can just picture some guy building this in his garage wood shop. To add to the piece, there is a very thick layer of dust resting inside the sconce, which should be big fun to clean out. **wink** <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">So, would you have bought this? And, if so, what color would you paint it?</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7