One Last Makeover For 2014

I'm going to squeak one more post in before 2015.  I decided at the last minute to freshen up the bookcase and the bathroom. I've been wanting to get this done for quite sometime.  So I rolled up my sleeves and set to work!!! It's been a grueling few days---but I'm so Happy with the results.

Up first is the built in book case.  I did this paint and stencil treatment back in 2001...so it was time for a re-do.

I liked the stenciling, but you really couldn't see it when all the books were in place. My dad built this and I never really wanted to paint the wooden shelves that he had lacquered. But time had taken it's toll on them and they need to be re-lacquered or painted.  I can't do lacquer...I don't even use oil based paint. I knew I wanted to go lighter and brighter. So I rummaged around in my surplus supply of paint and came up with a light grey pint of latex miss-matched paint.

Liking it already! Let's fill  those shelves up!!!

 

 

 

There's the bookshelf all done~~~and to the left is a wee glimpse of the bathroom. Ready for a tour?

Here's a few before pics. Starting at the entrance...this finish (lacquered) has seen better days!

This cabinet isn't getting a makeover this time...still like it as is~~~
and the rugs staying.

You can't tell, but the walls are a taupe color.

 

See that beautiful gown the damsel in the middle is wearing? That color inspired my paint choice. A rosy, slightly peachy tone.

And here they are, my Benjamin Moore paint choices . Chantilly Lace for the trim and Rose Reflection for the walls, well it was suppose to be Rose Reflection but the test patch was way to pink for that tiny space. So I added white and it's between Pink Swirl and the RR, on three walls. And added more white again so it's Pink Swirl on the fourth big wall.

~~~And here's the finished space~~~

 

 The medicine cabinet got an update with a couple of coats of Chantilly Lace. 

After adding this pic to the post I realized I had forgot to change out the little night light.

 Now that's better!

The picture in the background is a very large and vintage post card of
Glastonbury Abbey in England. The book under the lamp is a 1915 edition of Scott's Lady of the Lake and is inscribed "Miss Alice Ekblad, Marshfield, Oregon. It was a volume from the local high school that I also attended some 50 year later...Marshfield High School.

This shelf is a new addition above the sink, it was gold colored - now it's white and distressed a bit. A perfect place for a Frog Prince to sit!

 This shelf used to be under the knight and damsel picture, it got freshened up with a coat of white paint and a little distressing.

 The pink glass Eiffel Tower was a gift from a dear friend

 who visited Chicago last Autumn.

The shelf is different here, this is how I bought it. Had it stored (of all places) under my bed!

 ~~~I absolutely adore Italian Florentine boxes~~~

I only buy them when I'm out thrifting, which limits my finds!!!

 This sword use to be above the window.

 

 Switched the old hook out for this crown...goes with the royal theme!

I transformed this little table years ago, the medallion is plaster of paris. I made a mold in clay of the original and casted this one myself, then attached the crystal and glued it in place! 

The small picture is an Italian Florentine with convex glass.

My grand daughters make these little nests out of grass during the fall.

 Yes, those are rhinestone clip earrings gathering up the valance. 

Well that's my major makeover for the year, like I said just squeaking it in. I'm loving the new light and refreshed look of everything.  The only thing I bought for this makeover was the paint, everything else I already had. So this was a very budget friendly re-do!!!

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Happy New Year!!! 

 

Lily Turns Two

HAPPY SAINT VALENTINES DAY 

AND 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LILY

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY LILY!!!

Lily turns two years old today. We both want to wish everyone a very Happy Saint Valentines day.

The heart is made from strips of torn cloth (an old tablecloth to be exact) and pieces of flat lace. I just shaped a wire hanger into a heart and tied on the strips of 8" to 10" fabric adding pieces of lace every so often. Crinkle ribbon tied into a bow and pearls to hang it by and a crystal "heart" for the inside.

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Happy Hunting, Gathering and 

Saint Valentines Day~~~

Hutch Improvement

Picked up this two piece hutch and buffet combo to re-do for the shop. No before pics...it  had been used in a laundry room...I mean really used!!! I don't know what detergent they had - but it was an excellent varnish stripper (in spots)...

Here it is now~~~of course I painted it white, my own mix on chalk paint. The drawer fronts and underneath shelf edging I did in a soft version of Valspar's English Meadows that I chalked up. More or less just dry brushed on a light coat of the green. Added the appliques at the very bottom---sanded and painted them first---so much easier that way.  Then gave the whole piece a bit of sanding.  Applied dark wax. Painted the four brass pulls white and added six new crystal knobs.

 Voila!!!

And of course you're not done till it's over done~~~While working on this I found a roll of wall paper while out junking.   MaKenna, my granddaughter and assistant on such matters, thought it would work wonderfully well~~~and so it does!!! Railroaded the wall paper to prevent vertical seams.
 

 


I couldn't resist seeing how it would look when dressed! I'm sure you'll recognize some of my ironstone collection from this post.  Logan, my grandson and also an assistant (turned 11 on Dec. 28th) helped me move it to my store.

 I have strong and knowledgeable assistants~~~

 

 Thank you for stopping by today~~~

Happy Hunting and Gathering!!!