Hey all! I know I say this every time but "where does the time go"? Summer is gone, school's started, leaves are turning, getting cooler....fall is here! I love this time of year...nothing like taking long walks throwing pumpkins at people you don't like! Just kidding! (Although I could come up with a few people off the top of my head....ahhhhh.) Anyhow, its been a busy month of redoing/refurbishing! Even though its been crazy busy I find myself running out to the garage to create - even if it is something little! Keeps me sane! Nice thing is DH is getting into it too! Fixing stuff up for me, nabbing great finds! Nice....I know!
I bought this little gem of a coffee table at a garage sale...she was closing when I showed up so it was cheap, cheap, cheap! $2.50
This was taken after the sanding began...it did need a LOT of sanding so...
...nothing like free help! She's so cute too!!! =)
Here it is on display at The Red Poppy! I forgot to take a picture after it was done, before I brought her into the store - so just envision none of the "stuff" on it! (Note to self...you really need to take photography lessons). It turned out pretty stinking nice! And my "sander" says she is taking all the credit! (Also wanted $10 for her work...really I didn't even pay that much for the thing)! Silly girl, never try to outsmart Mom...she does know best!
I forgot to take pictures of the next two redo's! Bummer! Just imagine this night stand as an ugly, brown, plain jane color...nothing going for her that was for sure! I redid her black and now...beautiful! I would have loved to keep her but I don't have a room with black...I'm so into the white!
Sitting proudly at the store! Isn't she nice? (Again note to self...invest in some photography lessons)
This next little t.v. tray was a find from my Mom. I'm not sure where she picked it up at or what she paid but it was an ugly, ugly yellow! I'm serious it was hideous! Nothing looks better than red so she got a new color but...still looked b-o-r-i-n-g!!! So, I thought I would paint the top and then add something....I forgot I had just bought these awesome stencils from Stampinup! I love, love, love it! Wanted to keep it too but it has to go! Here it is at the store:
Love it!
Here is a pic of the stencil on top:
These stencils are fairly new to SU but you can order them through yours truely! I've worked with a lot of stencils over the years and these are, by-far, the best quality!
Here are some pics of just some random candlesticks I've done when I need a little break between writing papers and research! They are quick, easy, and give me that break I need to stay sane!
I really need to take a photography class or two...that is so apparent to me today! Anyhoo, hope you all have an awesome weekend! The hubster and I are going to Junk Bonanza!
I cannot wait! Three days of junking, ideas, freedom. (And I'm sure some wine will be involved)!!! It's going to be great! Best part...kids are staying home with Grandma! Everyone needs a little break once and awhile! So have a great weekend and I'm sure I'll be back with GREAT ideas! Hugs!
