On Thanksgiving the local theatre was having a $5 any movie, any time special. So my two boys and I went to see the new Twilight movie "New Moon". GREAT movie......I felt like a teenager, that Edward is so scrumptious! I'm definitely for Team Edward :) My kids are all into the Twilight series and have read all the books. I'm a little behind, I just watched the first Twilight movie the day before Thanksgiving, now I can hardly wait for the next movie in the series! LOL
This weekend I was working on some transformations. The vintage dresser I picked up about a month ago at a great price, but with the opening of the shop, I hadn't had time to redo her. I LOVE all of her curves, she is definitely a girlie girl. After removing about a 1000 years worth of paint, dirt and grime....she was ready for a new dress. I knew she would love blue, so I painted her with Kelly Moore's "Simply Heaven". And I think she looks heavenly :)
We couldn't have her perfectly shiny and new (considering her age) so she received a little bit of distressing. And of course some new baubles. She originally had glass knobs, but I thought white porcelain would look better with her new shade of blue. I think she looks lovely and is ready for her close up at the shop :) Of course there is a little part of me that doesn't want to let her go, she has captured my heart with her new smile.....
This was originally an ugly picture in a gold frame that I had picked up at the thrift store. I knew I wanted to make her into a more useful object and of course turned her into a chalkboard. A lovely coat of Heirloom White then replaced the ugly picture with a new blackboard and Voila!! Another new piece to take to the shop.
A close up of her detail. I think she looks so much better. Trust me, it's a big improvement. (Again, I forgot to take before pics, sorry)
Have a great week,
~Toni~
Oh, wow! Both are great now. I can see how hard it must be to let certain things go. I really like the chalkboard!
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Hi Toni,
ReplyDeleteBeen missing you!! I know that you are very busy now :) Lots to do to keep a shop going. Love the blue dresser and one of these days I'm going to make a chalk board frame.
Take care.
Warmly,
Deb :)
Oh I just love the color of that dresser! You did a great job...love the details on the mirror too...the white really makes them pop.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving at your SIL's, sounds delish...
Big Hugs,
Queenie
Ahhh....what a little paint will do. That blue looks great. I love pastels in the "icey" shades. Pink or blue or green.
ReplyDeleteSha-ZAM! That is wonderful the way you have given them both life! Love it!
ReplyDeleteTTFN ~ Marydon
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That pie sounds really good! The dresser looks great and I love the big chalkboard - you don't see many that size!
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The vintage dresser looks great. I saw New Moon last week and loved it. Go Team Edward!
ReplyDeleteI love both your transformations! Did you simply paint the chalk board insert or did you have to purchase it? I wish your shop was nearby I'd definitely be visiting!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that dresser!! It's one of my favourite styles but I have yet to find a great deal on one. Luckily there's lots out there, I will be patient! Love the chalkboard too :)
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