Thankful

I'm thankful for my loving husband

My Family

It's Finished!

Remember this desk:

I saw this desk at a local antique store and automatically fell in love. I started thinking of all the different places I could put it in our home, how I could paint it, I could use it for my booths at different markets I'm going to, and how cute it would be decorated...and then..for the holidays... I just HAD to get this piece! I also loved the fact that it was the "perfect" height {or maybe I was just trying to convince myself I reALY needed this}. I walked around the store for about 5 minutes and then bought it! {I'm so glad I had my husband's truck that day}

I bought this amazing paint online that I just HAD to try out on this piece of furniture! I saw it on the Nesting Place and have talked about it ever since. I finally broke down and ordered it. Boy am I glad I did! It's called Caromal Colours: Distress for Success Kit. I bought Peppercorn & Putty. There are several other colors to choose from. This paint reminds me of Pottery Barn furniture...you know the real expensive distressed ones! Here is one for $499.

{Pottery Barn}

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So, with that distressed look in mind here is what I did.

First, I painted..or I should say blobbed on the furniture with peppercorn.

After I painted the desk I sanded it. Now it is time to put on the toner.

Now the piece is Finished!

Once the desk was finished I just HAD to do the desk chair.

Since I used peppercorn for the desk I wanted the chair to look a little different.

BEFORE: The chair was already painted white.

First, I blobbed peppercorn all over the chair:

Next, I put the chipping coat over the peppercorn.

Then, it was time to blob on Putty:

After Putty was painted I sanded the chair.

The last step is the toner. Here is my 4 year old, Deacon helping me with the chair. That is one thing that is great about this paint... you CAN'T mess it up!

Now it is all finished!

:: I can't wait to do my fireplace mantle ::

ETSY

Christmas is right around the corner! These frames make great gifts for birthdays, teachers, weddings, friends, showers... or for yourself

Just added more frames to my Etsy Store.

:: I'm almost done with my desk & chair ::

Secretary Desk

I finished painting and distressing the secretary desk today. As soon as I get my pictures loaded on my computer I will share with you what I did. I used a new {to me} brand of paint that is Fabulous!

AND.. I painted my desk chair.

My List

My To Do List:

- post pictures of my Christmas Show

- blog about my newly painted antique secretary desk

- update my Etsy Store with several new frames

- clean my house

- pack up my Fall Decor

- Start putting out my Christmas Decor

- Friday I'm driving back to my parents house to decorate their home for Christmas

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We drove {3 hours} to my sisters house today for Creighton's 3rd birthday party {Carnival}. After his party tomorrow we are heading back home. I hope Monday I can get on the computer and mark some things off my to do list!

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Have a Very

Blessed Weekend!

Sneak Peek

I have finished my first Christmas Market with Junior League. It is hard to believe I have worked so hard over the past 3 weeks and it is over. I made 250 frames in 21 days, drove 6 hours on Tuesday, set up my booth on Wednesday, preview party on Thursday 6-10pm, Christmas Carousel was open to the public Friday 10-9pm, Saturday 10-6pm, and Sunday 12-5pm. I am so tired! I had so much fun meeting new people, working with my Mom and my Memaw, and selling my frames. I think we only have about 50 frames left! What an amazing Frirst Show for me. I could not have done this without my Parents and my Memaws help! I am so blessed to have such an amazing family! I am heading back home tomorrow morning.

Sneak Peek of my booth:

I'm heading to bed... posting pictures soon..

One More Day

{found to use on one of my displays}

This Halloween was a little different for us this year. My parents took Deacon home with them since I have been so busy making frames and getting ready for Market. He has been away all week and I finally get to see him tomorrow! I am so excited!

{kaleb, best friend leah, me, & tristan}

I have so many new frames I need to post on my Etsy store... there is not enough hours in a day for me to do everything I need to do.

Tomorrow I'm driving 6 hours and heading to Christmas Carousel. I have been working sooo hard these past 21 days to make as many frames as my little hands can make. I am excited to say so far I have gone over my goal by 50! Over the past 21 days I have made over 250 frames, several clipboards, some mini's, name boards, and painted a piece of furniture for one of my displays...

{before picture.. of my cheap antique store find-- also to use as one of my displays}

I can't wait to show you what it looks like now.

I will post about it soon.

Thank You everyone that helped me over the past 3 weeks!

Looking forward to My First Christmas Carousel.

Blessings!